Why and When to Take up Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

1. Why and When to Take up Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake? There is seldom any human being who does not love to gaze at the snow-laden mountain peaks. Most of us have one or the other such picturesque mountains as our screensavers and wallpapers too. Have you ever wondered how it would feel in reality if you could travel through these snow-covered beautiful mountain ranges? Annapurna Circuit trek with Tilicho Lake on the route is one of those rare finds which can be travelled by even the first time trekkers Surrounded by pristine whiteness all around, and there is something mystical about the entire trek that one should try. You must be wondering why to take up the Annapurna Circuit trek with Tilicho Lake while there are many other famous trek routes. Let us tell you why - •Well for the first reason, Annapurna Circuit trek directly leads to the Everest Annapurna Base camp. So, even if you cannot reach the top of the world, you can be at the closest spot possible for a non-mountaineer. •Secondly, the Annapurna Circuit trek isn't an isolated route. There is proper accommodation villages, medical checkpoints and guidance at regular interval to help you all along the journey, thus making it a completely safe option, especially if you are a beginner or solo traveller. •Yes, it is true that one needs to be in perfect physical condition while trekking through any high altitude terrains. However, Annapurna Trek is comparatively more comfortable to travel and does not require a professional mountaineer level fitness. What is so great about the Annapurna Circuit Trek that makes it a must explore a destination? The entire trek from Besisahar to Muktinath lasts for about 15 to 20 days depending on your speed and transportation. The total maximum altitude reached is over 5500 meter. That in itself is a great achievement for most simple city living travellers like us. What makes it stand apart is the beautiful and ever-memorable places one gets to see with their own eyes on this route. These rare finds are so beautiful that even real-life view cannot satisfy one. The trek crosses - •The world’s most extensive pass – the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meter •The Highest lake in the world, Tilicho Lake (4,910m) •Spectacular views of some of the highest peaks of the world Mt. Annapurna, Thorung Peak, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Chulu West, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Chulu east, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV.

2. •The iconic hot springs in Tatopani which is worth bathing at •You can see the rare and magnificent beast of the Himalayas called the blue sheep at Yak Kharka •An endless number of Glaciers and waterfall on the route •The Muktinath Temple abode the valleys of Annapurna with a stunning backdrop of Mt Annapurna •Manang Monastery and settlement that is known for surviving in some of the hardest weathers for generations together. When should you exactly plan your Annapurna Trek? Frankly, peak season continues all year round except December to February when it is harsh, frigid winter time. But there is a specific time frame when the trek route is comparatively less crowded. The best time to explore the Annapurna trek is in October and November, before the onset of winters, and March and April which is the departure of winters and arrival of spring. However, this is one of those rare yet simpler treks where there will be people trekking to throughout the year. The reasons for choosing these two specific time for the trek is - a.There are few tourists in September, so the journey is less crowded and calmer than other peak time. Sometimes you don’t see anyone for hours, and that allows one to connect well with the wilderness of Himalayan Valley. b.You can get great discounts and deals on accommodation and food during these times as there is not much population around. This will, in turn, make the trip much more cost effective compared to peak season tour. c.It’s not that cold at the higher altitudes during these two specific time frames. Since during both, the time frames the harsh winter snow, and the wind is absent, the trip is more comfortable. Of course, though you will still need multilayers, feather coat, warm sleeping bag, beanies, and gloves.