Tilicho Lake Trek
Tilicho Lake is a challenging trek that takes you on a breathtaking adventure to one of the worlds highest lakes in transcendent mountain setting. This is a fascinating trek that is both strenuous and rewarding! The Tilicho Lake Trek follows the eastern portion of the world-classic Annapurna Circuit with an unforgettable odyssey through diverse and a blend of unique ethnicities along the way. The mountains on display on Tilicho Lake Trek include Annapurna I, 8,091m (26,545ft) the 10th highest mountain in the world and first over 8,000 m to have been climbed. The French summit it in 1950. Additional peaks featured here are Dhaulagiri, 8,167m (26,7795ft), worlds 7th highest, Manaslu, 8,163m (26,781ft), worlds 8th highest, and Machhapuchhre, 6,993m (22,943ft), a beautiful and sacred mountain that is off limits to climbing.
The highlights of the Tilicho trip is the world highest lake tilicho that lees at the elevation of 4900 M, the Thorung La pass at 5,416m (17,769ft), adjoining glacier below Tilicho Peak, the ancient temple of Muktinath, a pilgrimage destination, and age-old villages with traditional lifestyles. There is much to explore as we discover the Tilicho Lake Trek and all of its treasures with a good chance to see a herd of blue sheep!
There are numerous options for exploration in the Annapurna area including the unimaginable beauty of Annapurna Base Camp, the Kaligandaki Valley and the Jomsom Trekking and remote valleys as well as Trekking Peaks in the area for people looking to summit a peak in the Himalaya!
Tilicho Lake Trekking Highlights
- Sightseeing tours of historical UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to bhulbhule.
- Visit of Manang village and glaciers.
- Visit of Tilicho lake and mountain views.
- Pass the Thorong la.
- Visit of Muktinath Temple and Gompas.
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
- Day 02: Full day of sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule
- Day 04: Trek from Bhulbhele to Chamje
- Day 05: Trek from Chamje to Dharapani
- Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame
- Day 07: Trek from Chame to Pisang
- Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Manang
- Day 09: Rest day at Manang for acclimatization
- Day 10: Trek from Manang to Khansar
- Day 11: Day 11Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4800m)
- Day 12: Trek to Tilicho lake - visit the Lake
- Day 13: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp To Yakkharka
- Day 14: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
- Day 15: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La
- Day 16: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom
- Day 17: Early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Day 18: Drive from Pokhara to Kathamndu
- Day 19: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure
