tilicho lake trek

Tilicho Lake is known as a highest lake in the world, Tilicho Lake is one of those places that have had next to mythic connotations. The region was almost totally closed for oreigners till1974. It was in 1974 when Nixon changed the China policy for carrying out the adventure activities like trekking, expedition and mountaineering in a bid to boost up tourism industry. From the Manang side it is rarely visited.Tilecho lake picture in annapurna region Manang is no ordinary village. Its people are heavily involved in international trade, due to passport privileges granted in the past.There is no denying the fact that Annapurna region provides some of the world's best trekking routes. Among them, Tilicho Lake trek is one of them. It has a greater variety of scenery and culture than other routes. The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes (Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m) that guard it from the Kaligandaki Valley has still many things to offer to the visitors. Comparatively, Masokanto La is low altitude pass than Tilicho, but it demands more technical knowledge on climbing.

This route take you to the north of Annapurna Circuit, lost valley of Nar Phu which is inhabited by only about 800 people. Ample time will be spent around the valley to explore and get first hand information of the culture of the area. Leaving the valley, we cross the main Annapurna route near Manang then proceed towards Tilicho Lake and then to Meso Kanta Pass and join the trail to Manang and the Kali Gandaki Valley. We cross Thorong La Pass and reach Jomsom. We finally take our flight to Pokhara from Jomsom.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters) Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (830meters) by bus 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 04: Trek Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1400meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek to Chame (2630meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09: Trek to Manang (3540 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang village. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 11: Trek to Khangsar Village (3700 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 12: Trekking to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 13: Trek to Tilicho Lake (5200 meters) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters) 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2720 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 18: Early morning fly to Pokhara and sightseeing around Pokhara same day. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19: Leisure day in Pokhara Overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu to  your own destination..