Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

• A Valid passport
• Two passport-sized photos (2×2 inch)
• A copy of your international flight ticket
• A copy of travel insurance

It is always good to have an extra day or 2 in case of bad weather. You may need to wait for the pass in case of unexpected snow fall. It may happen even during the best trekking season like early October and Mid May.

The best and suggested time to trek to Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho lake are Mid-September to Mid December (Autumn) and March to late May (Spring). However, this trek is possible year around. We suggest you to trek during the best time of year but we can organize if you need to trek during the monsoon or winter. During the winter it can be done with proper winter gear.

March/April/May/June (Spring)

During springtime, the average temperature is 20°C (68°F), with a high of 25°C (77°F) during clear days and a low of – 15°C (5°F) overnight above 4000 meters.

July/August through early-September (Monsoon)

During the monsoon, the average temperature is 22°C (71.6°F), with a high of 30°C (86°F) during clear days and a low of- 5°C (23°F) overnight above 4000 meters.

Mid September/October/November (Autumn)
The average temperature in autumn is 17°C (62.6°F), with a high of 20°C (68°F) during clear days and a low of – 15°C (5°F) overnight above 4000 meters.

December/January/February (Winter)

The average temperature is 10°C (50°F), with a high of 17°C (62.6°F) during clear days and a low of – 20°C (- 4°F) overnight above 4000 meters.

Yes, you need a sleeping bag sleeping bags rated -10°C (14°F) to -20°C (- 4°F) as per the trekking season you plan. Also, our guide can provide you an extra blankets if needed at the teahouses. It is always good to have a liner which you can buy here in Kathmandu or you can bring from home.

Since your package covers three meals a day during the trek and entire accommodations, you do not need much cash. However, to pay your extra bills such as Wi-fi, charging phones/cameras, extra drinks, snacks or energy bars etc. This depends up on the personal nature but it is suggested to carry USD150 (in local currency).

In Kathmandu you can use your credit card but not along the trek. You need to carry local currency in cash.

In Kathmandu there are ATM available where you can take local currency out.  There are ATM in Chame and Manang but sometime they may not work. So, please be prepared.

Yes, you need to pay 20% of the total amount as a deposit to secure your adventure. This you can pay either by wire transfer or by credit card online through our website.

We would require 20% deposit in advance which we can use for booking accommodations and flights. So, we would request you to pay before you arrive and secure your seat.


 

The remaining balance you can pay us when you arrive in Kathmandu by credit card or by cash. You can also transfer in to our account. If you decide to pay by card there is 4% bank fees extra on the top of total remaining amount. If you bring cash, you will save 4% extra fees.

 

Generally, there are no age restrictions on this trek. We have had 7 years old girl and 82 years old gentle man have completed this trek. But you need to be prepared mentally and physically.

 

Yes, of course!  You can trek along with our professional guide who have got government registered licensed. You will be safe with us.

On a trek we do offer mid - range accommodation. However, some lodges have attached bathroom and hot shower. Trek Ways Nepal offers attached bathroom at the available locations.


 

Yes, you can have your own private room but you need to pay extra USD250.


 

Yes, you can have hot shower till Manang on the way up before the Thorang la pass. After the pass, you can always have hot shower.

Yes, you need to bring your own face towel and bath towel. There are no towels provided in the lodges.

Yes, you need to buy toilet paper along the way. They won’t have toilet paper in their toilet.

 

Yes you need to bring your own soap for your personal use.

 

In the village there are rest rooms but not along the way. You need to find private spot along the way for emergency use.

 

There is menu available with varieties of choices. You can pick up any items as per your choice but please be vegetarians. Meats are not suggested as they are not fresh. Basically, there are bread, eggs, potatos, rice, Pasta, noodles, pizza, macaroni, different soups and Dal Bhat (lentil and rice with curry) available along the trek.

Yes, we do serve hot and fresh food. They will start preparing and serve once you order your meal.

Absolutely not. There are veg meals available and we do suggest you go for veg meals.

 

No it is not a problem. You can still have options but you must tell my guide if you are vegan.

Yes, you need to tell us what food you should not eat so our guide can let it know in the lodges.
 

No, you cannot use running water because they are not safe. You need to boiled them or purified them.

 

Yes, it is provided which is medicated proof and safe to drink. Our guide will carry purified tablets and add in to your bottle in front of your eye.


 

Yes, you can buy water bottle along the way but you need to pay for that.


 

Yes, you can have boiled water but you need to pay extra.

 

Yes, all of our guides speak English fluently. Do not expect guide as a native speckers but good enough for Nepalese standard. Beside English our guide speaks Spanish.

Yes, our Guides are certified and got Government certificate. Also, first aid trained, skilled and has leading capacity with knowledge of locals.

Yes, we do have our staff yearly insured. Also, we do provide full trekking gears initial phase and they are well equipped.

 

Yes, our guide will never leave you behind. He will walk together although you walk slow.

 

It is suggested to follow our standard itinerary. However, you can walk faster and finish the trek earlier but it is your own risk. Due to the altitude issue we have designed our itinerary and strongly suggest you to follow it.


 

No, we do not carry oxygen on this trek. Because there is oxygen available in the lodges and you can use if needed with extra cost.


 

If you get sick, we will take you down if you can walk. Or you can take horse down (you need to pay extra for horse ride). If you have basic altitude symptoms then we will stop for the day and see how you feel. If you feel better then we will continue up otherwise we will take you down. If you are serious then we will take you down by helicopter.

If you need to take helicopter rescue down to Kathmandu then we will coordinate with helicopter company who will deal with your insurance.


 

Unfortunately, you cannot buy insurance here in Nepal. You need to buy from your home country that should cover trip cancelation, trip interruption, helicopter evacuation, medical and health expenses etc.

Tipping is not in our culture but guides, Sherpa and porter expect tipping. You can tip at the end of the trip.
 

It is long drive which takes 8 hours.

 

Yes, you can have private vehicle to Jagat with an extra cost.

 

Your guide will pick you up from Kathmandu airport up on your arrival. He will be holding a paper with company and your name on it.  You need to carefully look for your name. My guide will assist you to the hotel in Kathmandu.

Yes, we will arrange a private transport for you.

 

Yes, we will arrange a private transport for you.

 

We will provide you a porter who will carry your bag. We do have 2:1 porter ratio (1 porter for each 2 people).

 

Porter will carry max 25kg (12.5kg each).
 

Yes, you can have your own porter which cost USD25 per day.

 

Yes, we do provide you a duffel bag. Your entire trekking gears will go in to the duffel bag which porter will carry.

 

Yes, you can leave your suitcase either in our office or in the hotel. Hotel in Kathmandu has free luggage store room. We can help you in this.