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Annapurna Circuit + Tilicho

250 km around the Annapurna massif with Tilicho Lake and the Thorong La pass (5,416 m). The Himalaya in full glory.

17days
trekkingsummit elevation
from $1,400 + expensesper person

What's included

We take care of the route logistics.

Mountain Crew guide

A club guide accompanies the group along the whole route — the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake.

Group first-aid kit

A group first-aid kit carried throughout the trek.

Help with preparation

Support with trek preparation and ticket booking.

Not included

  • Round-trip flights to Kathmandu
  • Drives Kathmandu — Dharapani — Pokhara — Kathmandu and airport-hotel transfers
  • Accommodation: hotels in Kathmandu and tea houses on the route
  • Meals on the trek ($30–50 a day)
  • Nepal visa — $50 (issued at the airport)
  • Local English-speaking guide and porter services ($20 a day, optional)
  • Tips: guides — $250 per person, porters — $150 total ($75 each for two people)
  • Insurance, personal gear and personal expenses

Day-by-day itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit trek

The route is built around gradual acclimatization.

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m).

Day 2

Gear preparation and check.

Day 3

Drive Besisahar → Dharapani (1,920 m).

Day 4

Dharapani → Chame (2,743 m).

Day 5

Chame → Upper Pisang (3,730 m).

Day 6

Pisang → Manang (3,540 m).

Day 7

Acclimatization rest day in Manang.

Day 8

Manang → Tilicho base camp (4,100 m).

Day 9

Day hike to Tilicho Lake (4,919 m).

Days 10–11

Yak Kharka (4,018 m) → High Camp (4,925 m).

Day 12

Thorong La pass (5,416 m) → Muktinath (3,800 m).

Day 13

Descent to Jomsom (2,710 m).

Days 14–15

Drives Pokhara → Kathmandu.

Day 16

Reserve day.

Day 17

Flight home.

Outline itinerary. Exact schedule, altitudes and overnight spots may be adjusted for acclimatization and weather — details in the PDF and on request.

Altitude profile

Day-by-day altitude profile — classic “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization at a glance.

Horizontal axis — program day (D1, D2…); vertical — overnight altitude in metres. The green dot marks the summit.
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What to pack for the Annapurna Circuit

The essential personal gear list — we send a detailed checklist after booking; part of it can be rented.

Clothing

  • Base layers — 2 sets
  • Fleece + warm layer
  • Hardshell jacket and pants
  • Light down jacket rated to −10 °C: Thorong La mornings are cold
  • Warm + fleece gloves
  • Warm hat, buff, sun hat

Footwear

  • Well broken-in trekking boots
  • Trainers/sandals for the lodges
  • 5 pairs of socks

Gear

  • Trekking poles
  • Sleeping bag comfort −5…−10 °C
  • Headlamp
  • Cat. 3–4 sunglasses
  • 2 L bottle, water purification tablets
  • 50–60 L backpack (or 35 L + porter)

Documents & money

  • Passport, 50 $ visa on arrival
  • Insurance valid to 5,500 m
  • USD in cash: meals, porter, tips
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen, first-aid kit, wet wipes

Prices and dates

Price per person. Early-bird and group discounts available.

Program · 17 days
from $1,400 + expenses
1 personon request
2 people$2,500
3 people$1,700
4 people$1,600
5 people$1,500
6+ people$1,400

Price covers guiding. On-trek expenses are roughly $2,300.

Detailed program (PDF)
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Oct 21 – Nov 6Annapurna Circuit + Tilicho trekopen

The full season schedule is on the Calendar.

Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho — questions and answers

Quick answers to what people ask most before booking.

How hard is the Annapurna Circuit?

A trek for the fit: 250 km in two weeks, with the Thorong La pass (5,416 m) as the key day. Nothing technical, no ropes — but train in advance for long walking days at altitude: running, stairs, hikes with a pack.

What are tea houses and what is life on the trek like?

Tea houses are mountain guesthouses: a room with beds and blankets and a common dining room with a stove. You need only a light sleeping bag and no tent at all. Meals are ordered in the lodges — 30–50 $ a day.

Why go to Tilicho Lake?

Tilicho (4,919 m) is one of the highest large lakes on Earth; the side trip to it is the gem of the route and perfect acclimatization before Thorong La. Most commercial groups skip Tilicho — we don't.

What documents and visa do I need?

A passport and the Nepal visa — 50 $, issued on arrival at Kathmandu airport. We help arrange the trekking permits (TIMS and ACAP) — that support is part of the program.

What costs come on top of the guiding fee?

Flights to Kathmandu, transfers on the route, lodging and meals (about 2,300 $ for the whole trek), an optional porter at 20 $ a day, tips — 250 $ for guides and 150 $ for porters — and insurance.

When is the best season for the Circuit?

October–November and April–May. Our autumn departure in late October: settled weather, transparent air and the best views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu.

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What our climbers say

The club is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Yandex Maps from 10 reviews.

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Денис П.Lobuche and Lenin Peak · August 2026Yandex Maps
★★★★★

I want to thank the Mountain Crew team — they are real friends and guides into the world of big mountains.

I got to know them on a trip to Nepal and the climb of Lobuche (6119 m). It was one of the brightest adventures of my life. The organisation was flawless: from the airport pick-up to the logistics on the route. Clear, well-coordinated, with a full understanding of how mountains work. I felt safe every metre of the way.

But the main thing is the attitude. That is why I am writing this review sitting in a tent at Lenin Peak base camp (7134 m). I am with Mountain Crew again — coming back to them is like meeting old friends whose professional grip never lets you down.

If you are looking for a team that organises your trip end to end, with heart and without failures — this is them. I recommend them unreservedly. Waiting for good weather on Lenin!

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Константин Ж.Everest Base Camp, autumn 2025 · July 2026Yandex Maps
★★★★★

Seriously though: Nepal, autumn 2025. Everything was top notch. Ilya planned the route and the acclimatisation so well that I practically ran up to Everest Base Camp. All the lodges were good — and that is despite the route having to be reshuffled quite a bit because of the weather.

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Дмитрий М.Elbrus, Kazbek, Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Lenin Peak, Nepal · August 2026Yandex Maps
★★★★★

I met the guys back in 2020 and we have been going to the mountains together ever since. Elbrus, Kazbek, Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Lenin Peak, the trek in Nepal, Ama Dablam... If you want to fill your life with adventure, you have come to the right place. Tried and tested.

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