‘from mainstream to off the beaten tracks around scenic Manang valley’
Highlights:
“On the main scenic trail around Manang valley to beautiful Tilicho Lake.
Glorious views of towering snow peaks on daily walks around Annapurna
Adventure from low warm paddy farm terraces to arctic zone of ice, glaciers.
Explore lovely villages enriched with age-old Buddhist heritage colorful culture
Crossing high Thorang-La Pass facing tremendous views of giant mountain range
Trek Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Accommodation in best lodges available on treks.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Trekking Area: Lamjung to Manang to Lower Mustang via Thorang-La.
Highest point on trek: On top Thorang-La pass at 5,416 m / 17, 700 feet.
Mode of Transport: Drive and flights from Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Trekking duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days with drive and flights.
Total Trip: 17 Nights / 18 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Around Annapurna Himalaya & Tilicho Lake Trek:
The best time for this long and wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
North Mid-West Nepal around Manang and Mustang districts populated by Bhotia and Manang people the mountain tribes. The native around high Manang and Mustang follows strong Buddhism religion of age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek beyond Dharapani village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.