Tilicho Lake Trekking
Best Season: Mar – May, Oct – Dec
Trip Length: 18 -19 days
Activities: Trekking, Sightseeing
Difficulty:Moderate to difficult
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Hotel/Guesthouse
Transportation: Tourist vehicle, local jeep and plane
Group Size:2-8
Tilicho lake trekking is the off the beaten path for most trekkers in Nepal. The spectacular view of Annapurna range and mix culture is the major magnetism of the Tilicho Lake trekking Tilicho Lake (5200m) is the world highest lake situated in Trans Himalayan zone in Nepal. Tilicho lake trekking is the combine of the Annapurna circuit trekking. The trekking commences from Syange (1270m) and follows theMarsyangdi river trail up to Tilicho Lake and with grand views of Manasalu and Himal Chuli to the east part. The Manang village is the tourist hub place for Annapurna circuit and Tilicho lake trekking. Here you can get facilities of telephone, Internet, money exchange, small item shopping, high altitude hospital, German bakery and more. Manang is inhabited by ethnic Tibetan people and the have different culture and customs. In day hiking in Manang you can perceive stunning sights of the Mt, Gangapurna and Gangapurna glacier lake. From Manang village the trail passes the valley through the Kansar village. Afterthe Tilicho Lake the high pass of Throng La (5416m) then down to the Muktinath. You are welcome to the Mustangcapital city of Jomsom and the Thakali people.
Tilicho Lake Trekking Highlights:
- Seven hour scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Besishahar through mountain terrain
- Marshyndi river valley and its natural wonders
- Visit the oldest monastery in Braga village
- Enjoy mix culture of Tibetan
- Buddhist and Bon culture
- Highest lake in the Himalayas
- The stunning view of Mt Manasalu (8163m), Annapurna 1 (8091) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) Crossing Thorung La Pass (5416m)
- Visit Muktinath the temple of Hindus and Buddhists
- Warm hospitality of Thakali people and their culture.
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar by bus (7 hours)
Day 03: Trek to Bahundanda
Day 04: Trek to Chamje (1400meters)
Day 05: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160meters)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2630meters)
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3300 meters)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3540 meters)
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Manang village
Day 10: Trek to Khangsar Village
Day 11: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
Day 12: Trek to Tilicho Lake and back down to Tilicho Base Camp
Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka
Day 14: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4450 meters)
Day 15: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2720 meters)
Day 17: Early morning fllight to Pokhara, leisure day at Pokhara
Day 18: Drive back to Kathmandu or other destination as per your travel plan
Day 19: Add extra day if flights are cancelled and you need to return to Pokhara by bus or jeep.
