A trekking destination becomes good or bad from its highlights.

We will discuss it in the sections below, but before that, let us focus on a few things related to it, in general.Important points regarding Annapurna Circuit trek along with Tilicho Lake It will take you a minimum of 18 days to complete this trek if you do not skip any of the places in between.

You could go in February or mid-June and in September or November.

December and January are not safe, as it could be cold there.

Also, it is not advisory to go in the month of July and August, as rains might disturb you at that time.

One needs to carry important items that are required during trekking and these are trekking shoes, sleeping bags, sunglasses, windcheater and other important things like this.Reasons for which one should explore Tilicho Lake The Annapurna circuit trek along with Tilicho Lake starts from the Bhulbhule village and ends at the Kali Gandaki river area.

Mountains hold a mysterious allure about them that is simply irresistible to avoid.

If it is the mighty Himalayas, then it is not just about the mystery but also about numerous legends surrounding them.Annapurna Ranges is one of the most famous trekking hotspots of the world that can help you get a glimpse of many eight-thousanders of the world at a glance.

Graded as moderate to severe level trek, Annapurna Base Camp trek leads to the final destination, Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest peak of the world.The nine-day trek covers a total of 70 kilometers and reaches a maximum altitude of 13,500 ft above sea level.

This trek begins at a mere 4,600 ft at Pokhara and continues through Ghandrukh, Chhomrong, Bamboo, Machchapuchhre base camp and finally reaching the Annapurna Base Camp.A few significant highlights of Annapurna Base Camp TrekChance to explore the beautiful and traditional culture of Gurung and Magar's people living full time at such high altitudes.Taking a dip at the hot spring of Jhinu DandaChance to explore the iconic Gandruk Village.Chance to see the beautiful view of sunrise over the mountains from the top of Poonhill.Overnight campsite stay at the base of world 10th highest mountain peak AnnapurnaSpectacular panoramic views of  Mt.

However, this cost can be optimized to a great extent if the trek is planned well and in an orderly fashion.Planning transportation and lodging beforehand.We all know any flight tickets are always cheaper if booked months ahead of the date.

This, in itself, saves up a lot of money and makes a huge difference.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most widely chosen trekking routes for trekkers and you can see the whole of the Annapurna massif, reaching the highest point at Thorong La Pass at an altitude of 5,416m.Not only this, the trekking route takes you on a walk through the Kali Gandaki gorge, which is the deepest gorge in the world.On looking up from the gorge, view the majestic and spectacular Mt.

These are ideal times for hiking the trails as the weather conditions remain more than perfect.In the lower regions of the trek, you might get balmy and a slightly hot climate.

But as you go towards the top at the higher levels and towards the Pass, the weather gets crisp and you might experience light snow in some areas as well.Apart from the above mentioned times, trekking the Annapurna Circuit is quite risky, particularly the Thorong La Pass.

During the monsoons too, there is torrential rain leading to landslides and extremely slippery surfaces making the conditions extremely dangerous for walking, leave alone trekking.Route and Itinerary of Annapurna Circuit TrekkingNow that you know the best time for Annapurna Circuit trekking, you must have a clear idea regarding the route and the itinerary of trekking.

The length of the trek varies from 16-20 days.

But the range of the distance is between 170km - 230km.

Misconception and fear, along with the harsh weather, might be the detrimental factor making us choose not to visit this stunning treasure of Mother Nature.

Edmund Hillary was the actual person who immortalized the trek to EBC in the mid-’50s.

The trek that took him four weeks is now easily trekked able within 14 days.

Starting from Lukla, the EBC trek today is a slow ascends from 9000 ft approx to a maximum of 18,200 ft at Kalapaththar.

It is graded as an easy to moderate level arduous trek by the Global Mountaineering Association.

These specific sects of people living for thousands of years in this harsh weather are a queer culture that will leave you mesmerized for a long time to come.

During the trekking, trekkers can see the Annapurna Massif Himalayas land and get in close contacts with Himalayan flora, fauna and landscape features.The beauty of the Annapurna Base Camp trek is that it is still pristine and has eco-friendly environment with fresh air of the Annapurna Himal and the Machhapuchhare Himal.

8,091mTent Peak 5663mHimchuli 6,441mGangapurna 7,455mAnnapurna South 7,647mGandharba Chuli 6,248mSinga Chuli 6,501mMachhapuchhare 6,993mTrip route and itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp trekkingThe trip for the Annapurna Base Camp trekking begins at Pokhara.

From there you have to take bus or taxi and reach Naya pool.

It is approximately about 5 hours hiking.

However, trekkers can slow down and take their time for this part of the trek.At Jhinu Tanda, there is an excellent hot spring spot.

There will be transportation which will take you back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu respectively.Best time for Annapurna Base Camp TrekEven if you are thinking of planning a one-week adventure trip to Annapurna Base Camp trek, you must make sure that you choose the right time for the trek.

It is a major destination for the religiously inclined tourists in Nepal and that includes both the Hindus and Buddhists.Located at an altitude of 3800 meter, the temple is in Mustang district.

As per the mythology, this is where Lord Vishnu was free from the curse given by Sati.Things that have made it famousThere are so many things to explore and experience in the sacred Muktinath Temple- that visitors become mesmerized.

This is a holy flame that has been burning since the ancient times.The temple of Muktinath is almost on par with the iconic Pashupatinath temple in Nepal-another holy destination for the Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims.

The kali Gandaki River is another attraction from where you can take ancient fossils for home.What you can do at Muktinath?After reaching the temple you can do a lot of things to fulfill your religious desires or simply for feeling good.

You will see hundreds of pilgrims and visitors bathing in the holy water-anytime of the year.

It is a means of purifying the body before entering the temple.Even if you are not a pilgrim, Muktinath Yatra will be enjoyable owing to the amazing scenic beauty of the place.

After that, once you have completed the trek, you will get to visit Muktinath temple, which is a huge thing for Hindus and Buddhists.

Now, there is a number of ways in which you could complete this Muktinath Yatra, but here we are going to discuss the Jomsom Muktinath way.The trek starts from Pokhara, covers Kali Gandaki valley and reaches to the Muktinath temple at the end.

While this trek, you could enjoy the scenic beauty of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

You could complete the trek in limited time and could get access to the best lodges of this region.Damodar Kunda trekOut of all the treks that are there around the Muktinath Temple, Damodar Kunda is the most renowned one.

Now, this is actually a lake and is of great value for Hindu pilgrimages.

It is situated in the rain shadow of the high Himalayas which is in the north Annapurna range.Though the elevation point for this place is very low, it is still windy and chilled.

While a majority of trekking lovers go for the Everest base camp route, a section also includes the route to Gokyo Ri lakes.

The trek can be a perfect detox therapy for the mind and body.

It is also typically less crowded than the Everest Base Camp route-for most part of the year.

You may be able to spend a few hours without any human company-amidst unspoiled natural beauty.The Gokyo Lake Trek route also covers some heritage site and religious shrines.

It is also ideal for buying trekking gear and accessories at cheap rate midway.Even if you do not have a deep wallet, covering Gokyo ri trek should not be a problem.

The wildlife lovers cannot skip exploring the sprawling and beautiful Sagarmatha National Park which is spread over almost 1,148 sq kms.

It is very difficult to choose one from them.

Here the details related to both of them which you could use to make a choice.High pass trek In this Everest high passes, you get to explore three passes, namely Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Kong Ma La Pass.

All of them are located in the eastern territory of Nepal which is situated in the Kumbhu region.While you are on this trek, you will get to explore places that you could not afford to miss if you are a true travel enthusiast.

We have mentioned some of them in the points below -The first place to explore is the Sagarmatha National Park, which is a World Heritage site.Tenzing Hilary Airport is also situated in this area only and it is rated as the world’s most adventurous airports.

All of these are situated on a height of 5500 m above sea level.One could get amazing glimpses of Mount Everest on this trek.

You are going to explore a place that is 5000 meters above sea level.Apart from that, you need to do a lot of activities like cycling, swimming, climbing etc.

The lake comes within the Annapurna Circuit, which is one of the most popular and well-known trekking routes in Nepal.Apart from being a favorite destination for avid Himalayan trekkers, the lake is also a site for pilgrimage for many religious-minded people.Natural beauty in Tilicho Lake trekking It is needless to say that the scenic splendor that can be seen and experienced during the Tilicho Lake trekking is inexplicable.

Annapurna IV (7,525m), Mt.Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt.Manaslu (8,163 m), Mt.

There are small and fine villages on the route to Tilicho Lake and they are inhabited by various kinds of ethnic groups, which have their own religion and culture.Total time required for the Tilicho Lake Trekking The total time required for the Tilicho Lake trekking varies slightly from one another.

While some have an itinerary of 14-15 days, others have an itinerary of 17-18 years.

The trek starts from Kathmandu and goes through various paths including that of Jagat/Syange, Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Khangsar Village, Tilicho Lake Base Camp, and Tilicho Lake.After visiting the lake, one comes back to the base camp again and begins the journey in the other direction to Yak Kharka followed by Phedi, Muktinath, Jomsom via Kagbeni, Pokhara and finally to Kathmandu again.

Various kinds of flora and fauna can be seen on the trekking route.Best time for Tilicho Lake trekking The best season for visiting the Tilicho Lake is from February to mid-June and from September to November.

The answer to the question that is asked in the title is yes.

Other than that there are more reasons behind it, which we have mentioned in the points below.

Apart from that, we have tried to mention a few other options also along with their details.Why trek to the Annapurna Base camp?Those who have already been to this place really don't need an explanation as to why this place needs to be explored, but for those who don't know about it, here are the reasons -Sneak-peak into Nepalese cultureIf you are someone who is interested in knowing about the culture and other things about the place that you are visiting, then this trek is for you.

Another good thing is that the lodges in which you are going to stay are intact with the Nepali theme.

Be it the ambiance or the food, you will find Nepal everywhere.Breathtakingly beautiful mountains This could be the main reason behind the visit to a lot of people and if you don't love mountains, why are you even coming to this place.

They have the appropriate amount of beauty in them.Richness in flora The point that we discussed earlier and the point that we are going to discuss here, clearly shows that nature has done a very fair job in making the places that you explore while your trek to Annapurna Base camp.

The reason behind its popularity is that it gives you the perfect trekking experience and that too in low budget and less time.Yes, you read that right.The Annapurna base camp trek cost is very low.

Apart from that, there are numerous reasons to go on this trek, but the most important thing to note is that you need good preparations before this trip.

So, if you are going for it for the first time, here are the things that you need to know about ABC trek.Find a good trekking agencyThere are a lot of people who want to go on the trek alone.

So, from the danger point of view, going their alone is not good.Apart from that, there is a point that will compel you to call an agency and that is if you don't go there with a group, you won't get rooms in the lodges that you will find in your way.

The logic is very simple behind all of this.

The lodge owners get a good profit from the group booking.Now, if you are going alone, there are fewer chances that you will get a room.

Along with cultural diversity, you will get to see various landscapes and views all around.Here are some of the points that will tell you that why you should do to Muktinath yatra to know more about Nepalese culture -Highlights of the Trek If we talk about the highlights of this trek, then there would be a lot of things to discuss.

Out of all those things that you will be amazed to visit, the Kali Gandaki River valley is the best.

The Temple and its rulesOne need not focus on other things that much, as the main attraction point of our trek, which is Muktinath temple has so much to tell you about the place and people residing over there.

When you start your Muktinath Tour, there are a lot of things that you will have to do according to the Nepalese convention and culture.If you are travelling with your partner, please avoid any physical contact openly, as people of Nepal are highly conventional and traditional.

Do not even try to hurt any cow near the temple.If you are caught doing so, there are chances of facing any punishment.

Ethnic GroupsNow, if we talk about the ethnic groups that you will come to see here, then various groups are spread at various places.

A big part of the trek is based on planning the right budget for the entire tour to and fro Everest Base Camp.

Important points one needs to remember about EBC Trek According to famous mountaineering enthusiast Edmund Hillary, ‘Everything is one step easier if planned well in advance’ - First and the most important thing to keep in mind while deciding for EBC trek is it is not any climb.

Instead, it involves trekking activity on most of the parts consists of mountain paths in combination with a few gentle gradients.

Most of the time, trekkers deal with the problem of altitude sickness or hallucination when they move ahead across high altitudes during the EBC trek.

Planning the budget to trek to the Everest Base Camp On an average, the budget for a 12 to 14 days Everest Base Camp trek from Katmandu will cost anywhere between 45,000 INR to 65,000 INR.

Porter cost to carry your luggage from Lukhla to Gorakshep and return can cost about 5 to 10,000 INR depending on the duration and weather.

However, these do not deter the trekking and adventure lovers!Reasons to opt for Everest Base Camp TrekThere are so many reasons for which the trekking and adventure seekers opt for the Everest Base Camp Trekking route over the other choices.The sight of several famous mountain peaks you will see in the trek route will be an experience worth relishing all your life!

Twache peak and of course the mighty Mt.Everest.The trekking route is also thronged by the nature and wildlife lovers-hailing from all parts of the world.

The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking and you will be able to inhale pollution free, fresh air for about 2 weeks.

This route will not be serene as you will find many other trekkers but the ambiance is enticing.

The vast and beautiful Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site also falls in the trekking route.Spending 2 weeks or so in the EBC Trek route can be enriching for you in other ways too.

From there it is trek to Lobuche>Gorakshep>Kalapatthar.

If you have ever read anything about Nepal and its various trekking destinations, you must be aware of Gokyo Ri.

This place actually doesn't need any introduction and is quite popular among people who love trekking.

If you ask us about the specific time, then it would be spring which is the month of March or autumn that lies in between September to November.

During these months the clouds are clear and there is less chance of raining.

However, few things vary from place to place and like the visa or passport, permit and other such things.Now, if you ask about the things that you need to take with you on Gokyo Ri trek, then it would be normal things like, trekking shoes, travel bag, sleeping bag, guide books, torch, handbag, clothes that make your trekking comfortable.

These are the most important things and one could not afford to forget about them at any cost.Things to explore Now, there are a lot of places that you could explore while trekking in Gokyo Ri.