
Tilicho Lake Trek
Annapurna, Nepal- Duration
- 16 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Max. Altitude
- 820m - 5416m
- US$ 1495
- Home
- Nepal
- Trekking
- Annapurna Trekking
- Tilicho Lake Trek
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- Duration
- 16 Days
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking & hiking
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- Max Altitude
- 820m - 5416m
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Region
- Annapurna
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- Destination
- Tilicho Lake (4,949 m) and Thorung La Pass (5,416 m)
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- Sub tropical to alpine
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Trip Related Info
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Tilicho Lake Trekking collects the glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Thorang Peak, which is claimed to be the highest lake in the world. In 2001, Hindu pilgrims from around the world flocked to the lake convinced it is a holy spot mentioned in the Ramayan – a holy book of the Hindus.
Tilicho Lake Trek starts right from Besisahar as Annapurna Circuit Trekking, which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent Tilicho lake trekking leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas.
We have customized this route, as it is basically, the same as Annapurna Circuit, from Manang instead of taking the valley north to Tanki Manang and Yak Kharka this route goes to the main valley to the west passes through the Khanshar Village (The Last Village of Nepal) and trek up to Tilicho lake, then we travel to Yak Kharka then up to pass of Thorung La at an elevation of 5416 meters. From the Thorung – La pass, the treks lead down to Muktinath then to Jomsom from where thirty-five minutes scenic flights take you to Pokhara.
Highlights of Tilicho Lake Trek
- Ascending the Marshyangdi valley
- Passing Manaslu and Hinchuli
- Visit the old Buddhist monastery in Braga
- Explore beautiful Manag village
- Enjoy the mixed culture of Tibetan
- World highest Tilicho Lake
- Stunning view of Mt Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna 1 (8091), and Dhaulagiri (8167m)
- Crossing Throng La Pass (5416m).
- Ascending the Marshyangdi valley
- Passing Manaslu and Hinchuli
- Visit the old Buddhist monastery in Braga
- Explore beautiful Manag village
- Enjoy the mixed culture of Tibetan
- World highest Tilicho Lake
- Stunning view of Mt Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna 1 (8091), and Dhaulagiri (8167m)
- Crossing Throng La Pass (5416m).
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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
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Day 02
City guided tour in Kathmandu. Inclusive Breakfast
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Day 03
Trekking staff will arrive at your Hotel at 7.00 am in morning to pick you up. We have 7 hours of driving to Besishar. It is about 185km from Kathmandu. On arrival at Besisahar, you will witness stunning snow caped mountain scenery. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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Day 04
Drive to Chyamje by local transport either by bus or Jeep then trek to Dharapani (1810m) Driving 2:30 hours and Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, [B L D Plan].
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Day 05
Dharapani to Chame(2725m). Walking 6 hours, O/N at guest house,[B L D Plan].
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Day 06
Chame to Pisang (3190m). Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, [B L D Plan].
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Day 07
Pisang to Manang(3500m) walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, [B L D Plan].
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Day 08
Trek to Khangsar Village (3700m). Waking 5 hours, O/N at guest house.[B L D Plan].
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Day 09
Trek to Tilicho Lake base camp (4525m). 4 hours. Overnight at the guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 10
Trek to Tilicho lake ( 4910m) and back to Base camp. 6 hours. Overnight at the Guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 11
Trek to Yak Kharka (4090m). Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 12
Trek to Throung Phedi(4441m) walking 6 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan]
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Day 13
Trek to Muktinath via Thoroung-la passes (5416m). Walking 8:30, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan]
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Day 14
Mornning visit Muktinath Temple then trek to Jomsom( 2727m). and Walking 5:30 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. [B L D Plan].
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Day 15
Flight to Pokhara and drive Kathmandu by car. O/N at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast. Flying time 25 minutes. O/N at hotel. [B L Plan]
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Day 16
After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
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01 DayArrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Hotel
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at the hotel.
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02 DayExplore Kathmandu
Breakfast. Today we explore the culturally diverse city of Kathmandu by bus with a local guide to ensure you receive the best explanations about the amazing sites seen on the tour. These include Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), and Patan durbar square. O/N at Hotel.
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03 DayDrive to Besisahar by tourist bus (830meters).
Trekking staff will arrive at your Hotel at 7.00 am in the morning to pick you up. We have 7 hours of driving to Besishar. It is about 185km from Kathmandu. On arrival at Besisahar, you will witness stunning snow caped mountain scenery. Overnight at the Guesthouse.
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04 DayDrive to Chyamje and trek to Dharapani (1810m) .
Drive to Chyamje by local transport either by bus or Jeep then trek to Dharapani (1810m) Driving 2:30 hours and Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house.
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05 DayDharapani to Chame(2725m). 6 hours.
The trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360 meters, then continues through the forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590meters. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their ways. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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06 DayChame to Pisang (3190m). 5:30 hours.
The day starts through a deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910meters. We then cross another bridge at 3040meters, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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07 DayPisang to Manang(3500m) 5 hours.
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325meters which involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475meters to nearby Manang at 3540meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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08 DayTrek to Khangsar Village (3700m) 5 hours.
From Manang, one head out through the western gates, and then one follows the path down to the river. After crossing the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascending the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as the last village of Nepal. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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09 DayTrekking to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters) 5 hours.
Continue from Khangsar on a large path. Pass a Gompa (monastery). The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continue along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switchbacks carved out through the screed slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho Base Camp at an elevation of 4200 meters. Overnight at basic Guesthouse.
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10 DayTrek to Tilicho Lake (5200 meters) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters) 6 hours.
Today our journey starts early in the morning around 6 AM as we try to avoid the wind. From Base camp to the Tilicho lake takes another 3-4 hours. Tilicho Lake is a cold barren place in the afternoon and is claimed as the highest lake in the world. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return the same way back to Base Camp as there are no accommodation facilities in the Tilicho Lake area. Overnight at basic Guesthouse.
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11 DayTrek to Yak Kharka (4000 meters) 5 hours.
Returning from Base camp you can keep high and follow a track 400meters or so above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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12 DayTrek to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) 5 hours.
Today, after ascending for two and half hours the trail descends to cross the river at 4310meters we then climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4450meters where we have recently found some good Guesthouses built. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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13 DayTrek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters) 8 hours.
Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am otherwise weather conditions will greatly affect the journey. We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters we can be exposed to strong winds if crossing too late. We start to climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow but it is all depending on the weather condition. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the Chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top with another 4 hours trek will take to the holy town of Muktinath. Muktinath means the place of Nirvana and is home to the Muktinath temple as well as several monasteries. It is said that all sorrows you feel are relieved when visiting the Temple, which is a sacred pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main pilgrimage normally takes place in September. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has 108 waterspouts around it from which Holy water pours. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple which contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural underground gas. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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14 DayTrek to Jomsom (2720meters) 5 hours.
Today we follow the trail down to the Eklebhatti, and then follow the Kaligandaki River to Jomsom. Jomsom is a large town with many facilities, it is also headquartered and an official town for the whole Mustang district where all the government offices are available for local people in Mustang. Overnight at Guesthouse.
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15 DayFlight to Pokhara and drive Kathmandu by car.
Today’s 35 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to the hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi’s waterfall, and Museum. Overnight back at the hotel.
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16 DayAfter breakfast, the trip ends
Our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Welcome or fare well dinner in kathmandu.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast at 3 stars level.
- sightseeing in Katmandy with expert tour guide.
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking and Pokhara for you. (Sample of Trekking Menu)
- Seasonal local fresh fruits as available.
- Twin sharing comfortable private room in trekking.
- Domestic flight tickets with tax.
- Annapurna trekking Map.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Token of trip achievement award certificate as a Souvenir. (Sample of Certificate)
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly English-speaking Government license holder trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary officially paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (costs roughly USD 10 to USD 15 per person per day)
- All kinds of drinks in the mountain (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Your Personal equipment.
- Entry fee while sightseeing in kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
The Tilicho Lake Trek embarks with one’s arrival in Kathmandu city and tour of the Kathmandu valley. After that drive to Besi Sahar about 185 km drive from Kathmandu. Then from BesiSahar to Chamje by local transport either by bus or Jeep after that trek to Dharapani. From there, to Chame, Pisang, Manang. Similarly, from Manag, the further trekking journey resumes to Khangsar Village and from there to Tilicho Lake base.
And after that, we trek to Tilicho lake, trek to Yak Kharka, trek to Throung Phedi, trek to Muktinath via Thorong-la passes. Similarly, in the Morning visit Muktinath Temple and trek to Jomsom. Likewise, after that Flight to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu by car. Then, fly to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu by car.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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