Hike with Lipstick

Circuit and Tilicho Lake

Annapurna

See the Himalayas and hike one of the world’s most beautiful trails

Up to 15 people

October 24 – November 8

I’m inviting you to Nepal, to walk one of the most beautiful treks in the world together — the Annapurna Circuit

This isn’t just about covering Nepal’s most popular route. We’ll sleep in mountain lodges, drink tea with views of snow-capped peaks, watch the sunrise surrounded by eight-thousanders, reach the sky-blue waters of Tilicho Lake, and cross Thorong La pass (5,416 m). Not every commercial group makes it there — but we’re after the full experience, right?

I really don’t want this tour to be about "finishing the route" or ticking a country off a list. I want it to be a real journey — dinner conversations, long days on the trail, new friends, and that feeling of coming home a slightly different person.

An experienced Nepali guide will be with us on the trail, and I’ll be right there the whole way — so we can share this adventure together.

Hi, I’m Lera — but my trail name is Lipstick, which is where "Hike with Lipstick" comes from

Right now I’m hiking the Pacific Crest Trail — 4,265 km through the western US, from the Mexican border to Canada. About five months on foot, hundreds of days in the mountains, and a trip I’d wanted to do for a long time. But before the PCT, there was a place that showed me travel could actually change a person. That place was Nepal.

That’s where I first understood that mountains aren’t just about the views. They’re about a kind of inner quiet — about the people you meet, and the feeling that the world is bigger than everyday life lets on.

Once I finish the PCT, I want to go back to the Himalayas. This time, not alone.

In 12 trekking days, you'll cover about 120 km on foot and gain over 5,800 meters in elevation

A $ 300 deposit is required to reserve your spot. It’s non-refundable if you cancel on your own, but you can find someone to take your place. The remaining balance is due one week before departure, or can be paid in cash in Kathmandu.

$1200

Before Sep 10:

$1300

After Sep 10:

AND TILICHO LAKE

Circuit ANNAPURNA

JOURNEY AROUND

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, twin room (first 2 nights of the tour)

Accommodation in lodges and guesthouses for the entire trek, twin or triple room

Hotel accommodation in Pokhara, twin room (1 night after the trek)

Breakfast at hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Transport for the full route

Permits for the restricted area and individual TIMS trekker card

Porter service, carrying up to 10 kg of your belongings (extra weight available for an additional fee)

A Russian-speaking guide (that's me, haha) plus a local English-speaking Nepali guide

Advice on buying the gear you'll need

A group briefing on the Pacific Crest Trail, plus one-on-one consultations on any trail questions you have

If you’ve never hiked in the mountains before, it won’t be easy — but you’ll manage fine if you’re in reasonably good shape with no serious health conditions. The route is built around 10−15 km per day with gradual elevation gain for proper acclimatization. We also build in enough rest time each day to recover after a trekking day.

WHAT YOU PAY FOR SEPARATELY:

Flights to Nepal

Meals ($30–40 per day)

High-altitude trekking insurance for elevations above 5,000 m, including helicopter evacuation (from $ 150)

Taxi to/from Kathmandu airport ($20)

Personal expenses — souvenirs, hot showers, and charging devices at the lodges

Nepal visa ($ 50)

Duffel bag rental for porters ($ 15)

Tips for your Nepali guide and porters ($ 50−100 per person) — optional, but recommended to thank them for their hard work, you’ll see why

Single room upgrade at hotels and lodges (available for an extra fee)

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

ROUTE DIFFICULTY: MODERATE