Tilicho Lake Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje| 1430m: 7-8 hrs(via Besisahar)

  We start our journey early with a drive to Chamje via Besisahar. En route, we will witness beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and rivers. Wedrive through scenic hills of the Trishuli River valley and will be welcomed by the view of the spectacular panorama of snow-capped mountains once we reach Besisahar. Chamje is a small village in the Annapurna Region. Overnight stay at Chamje.

• Day 02: Drive to Chame and trek to Pisang|3700m: 3 hrs drive, 4-5 hrs trek

  After breakfast, we start our 66-kilometer off-road drive towards Chame. Then, we trek to Pisang through Bhratang and Dhikur Pokhari. We will enjoy beautiful views of mountains, rivers, forests, and the Pangdi Dada rock face. On the trek to Pisang, we can enjoy the glorious view of Annapurna II (7937m) to our south, and once we reach there, we explore the area. Overnight stay at Pisang.

• Day 03: Trek to Manang|3540m: 6-7 hrs trek

  We pass through various Buddhist villages with chortens and Mani walls, high altitude flora and fauna, and beautiful gorges. We also trek through the fields of grazing yak and a wide variety of crops. The trail leads to a steep ridge at the right side of the Marsyangdi River to get Ngawal. It is a great viewing point offering scenic displays of Himalayas like Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Tilicho Peak (7134m). Then we continue to a short steep ascent to reach Manang. Overnight stay at Manang.

• Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization

  It is an important day to acclimatize and rest before moving on to higher altitudes and Manang is a good location to do so. To familiarize our bodies with the higher altitude, we can trek to nearby locations such as Ice Lake, Milarepa Cave, Braga Gompa, Gangapurna Lake (also known as Turquoise Lake) as well as Khangsar village. The excursion around the village also reveals the presence of Tibetan-Buddhism to be dominant.Overnight stay at Manang.

• Day 05: Trek to Khangsar Village|3734m: 4-5 hrs trek

  Our trek begins with a short climb after crossing Manang village and continues towards Khangsar Village. We reach Marsyangdi River and trek further to cross a suspension bridge at Khangsar Khola. We continue through beautiful pine trees, small settlements, and the Tore monastery to finally arrive at Khangsar village, which is also known as the last village of Nepal. Overnight stay at Khangsar.

• Day 06: Trek to Tilicho Lake|4920m: 6-7 hrs trek

  We follow an easy path that goes mostly downhill to reach Tilicho Base Camp. However, there are a few landslide areas and the trails are narrow, so, we need to be careful. We can view impressive rock formations on the way and once we reach Tilicho base camp. Also, we can get a stunning view of Tilicho peak (7134m) as well as other surrounding peaks. We trek further to reach the spectacular Tilicho Lake, nestled at the foot of Tilicho Peak. It is also known as The Great Ice Lake and considered sacred by Hindus. Overnight stay at Tilicho Base Camp.

• Day 07: Trek to Nam Phu Kharka: 5-6 hrs trek(via Mesokanto La pass)

  We start early for the tough day of the trek. We ascend to a high slope and cross the Tilicho pass and then trek towards Mesokanto La Pass (5,099m). We will see the top covered in colorful prayer flags, from where we can enjoy amazing views of the surrounding high peaks. After the tough climb, we follow the trail towards Jomsom. Trekking further ahead, we reach Nam Phu Kharka. Overnight stay at Nam Phu Kharka.

• Day 08: Trek to Jomsom|2720m: 5-6 hrs trek

  From Nam Phu Kharka, we trek approximately 6 hours to arrive in Jomsom. We will trek through pine forests and cross Thini village which is mostly inhabited by Buddhists.Jomsom is the district headquarters of Mustang District and is a large town with many facilities. The apple brandy called Marpha is also famous for its taste and quality. Enjoy the local product as you celebrate the success of the trek.Overnight stay at Jomsom.

• Day 09: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara|820m: 25 mins flight

  We take a scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, which offers scenic views of the Himalayas from a different perspective. We will spend the rest of the day sightseeing around the major attractions of Pokhara. We will enjoy boating in pristine Phewa Lake and visit Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteswor Cave, Davis Falls, andBat Cave to name a few. Additional destinations can be added according to the interests of the client. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

• Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu|1300m: 7-8 hrs drive

  After having breakfast at the hotel, we drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus with views of beautiful landscapes and rivers. Once in the valley, you can relax in your hotel and spa centers around the city. Also, grab some souvenirs along the way. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.