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and Tilicho Lake

Around Annapurna

For those who have long dreamed of seeing the real Himalayas and hiking one of the most beautiful trails in the world

Tour Itinerary

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 walking 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.

TOUR ITINERARY

3 500 m

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Oct 30

A short walk to the region’s main village. After lunch there’s time to explore Manang — coffee with a glacier view, or the local bakery.

Manang

Ngawal

10 км

250 м

Travel time:

3-4 H

Manang

An active rest day, not a day off entirely: short day hikes help your body adjust to altitude before we climb above 4,000 m.

Oct 31.
Acclimatization Day

Oct 29

One of the most striking stretches of the trek. The high-altitude trail runs through traditional villages with panoramic views across the whole Annapurna range.

Distance:

Elevation gain:

10 км

600 м

Travel time:

4-5 H

3 680 m

Ngawal

Upper Pisang

3 150 m

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Oct 28

We climb higher along the Marsyangdi valley, through pine forest and past sheer cliffs, with views of Annapurna II.

Upper Pisang

Chame

14 км

520 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

2 630 m

Chame

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Dharapani

Oct 27

The first full day on the trail. The route passes through pine forest, suspension bridges, and small villages, with our first views of the snow-capped peaks.

15 км

700 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

Dharapani

Distance:

Kathmandu

Oct 26

We drive to Dharapani, the starting point of the trek. The journey takes about 6 hours, passing through mountain villages, terraced fields, and river gorges.

230 km

Travel time:

6 h

1 960 m

Kathmandu

Oct 25

A free day in Kathmandu. Explore on your own or join the group — we’ll visit the city’s main sights to get a first feel for it. This is also a good day to pick up any gear you still need.

Kathmandu

Oct 24

We land in Nepal and check into a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist district. We recommend arriving in the morning so you have time to rest after the flight. In the evening we’ll meet for a group dinner and get to know each other.

TOUR ITINERARY

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Oct 30

A short walk to the region’s main village. After lunch there’s time to explore Manang — coffee with a glacier view, or the local bakery.

3 500 m

Manang

Ngawal

10 км

250 м

Travel time:

3-4 h

Manang

An active rest day, not a day off entirely: short day hikes help your body adjust to altitude before we climb above 4,000 m.

Oct 31. Acclimatization Day

Oct 29

One of the most striking stretches of the trek. The high-altitude trail runs through traditional villages with panoramic views across the whole Annapurna range.

Distance:

Elevation gain:

10 км

600 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

3 680 m

Ngawal

Upper Pisang

3 150 m

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Oct 28

We climb higher along the Marsyangdi valley, through pine forest and past sheer cliffs, with views of Annapurna II.

Upper Pisang

Chame

14 км

520 м

Travel time:

4-5 H

2 630 m

Chame

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Dharapani

Oct 27

The first full day on the trail. The route passes through pine forest, suspension bridges, and small villages, with our first views of the snow-capped peaks.

15 км

700 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

Dharapani

Distance:

Kathmandu

Oct 26

We drive to Dharapani, the starting point of the trek. The journey takes about 6 hours, passing through mountain villages, terraced fields, and river gorges.

230 км

Travel time:

6 h

1 960 m

Kathmandu

Oct 25

A free day in Kathmandu. Explore on your own or join the group — we’ll visit the city’s main sights to get a first feel for it. This is also a good day to pick up any gear you still need.

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Early morning drive to Kathmandu, around 6−7 hours. From there you can fly home that evening, or stay on in the city a few extra days.

Nov 8. Finish

Drive to Pokhara. Check into the hotel, hot shower, well-earned rest, and a celebration dinner to mark the end of the trek.

Nov 7

Pokhara

Muktinath

Distance:

Travel time:

195 км

6-9 ч

Nov 6

The most demanding day of the trek. At dawn we climb to Thorong La pass — the trip’s highest point. After photos and a rest, a long descent into Muktinath begins.

Distance:

Ascent/descent:

15-16 км

1 км

Travel time:

8-9 h

Muktinath

Thorong La Pass

3 800 m

5 416 m

4 450 m

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Nov 5

A short day to save energy before the toughest day of the trip.

Thorong Phedi

Yak Kharka

7 км

450 м

Travel time:

5-6 h

4 000 m

Yak Kharka

Distance:

Elevation gain:

Shree Kharka

Nov 4

Back on the main Annapurna Circuit route, continuing on toward Thorong La pass.

10-11 км

700 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

Dharapani

Distance:

Tilicho Lake

Nov 3

An early start for one of the highest lakes in the world. Turquoise water surrounded by snow peaks — one of the most impressive views on the whole trek. After visiting, we head back down to Shree Kharka.

12-14 км

Travel time:

Ascent/descent:

800 м

5-6 h

800 м

4 919 m

Shree Kharka

Nov 2

A short walk over scree sections to base camp. Tomorrow brings one of the trip’s biggest highlights.

4 150 m

Distance:

Elevation gain:

7 км

250 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

Tilicho Base Camp

We leave the main Annapurna Circuit route and head toward Tilicho Lake. The trail turns wilder here, and the landscape more rugged and high-altitude.

Shree Kharka

Manang

Nov 1

Distance:

9-10 км

Elevation gain:

560 м

Travel time:

4-5 h

4 060 m

Kathmandu

Oct 24

We land in Nepal and check into a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist district. We recommend arriving in the morning so you have time to rest after the flight. In the evening we’ll meet for a group dinner and get to know each other.