Tilicho Lake Trekking
Trip Fact
- DestinationNepal
- Durations17 days
- Trip DifficultyModerate
- ActivitiesTour and Trekking
- AccommodationHotel/Resort in City and Guest House during Trek
- MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner(BLD)
- Mx.altitude5416m.
- VehicleDrive
- Group SizeMin. 2 Pax
Overview
Highlights
- Strenuous hike towards the highest lake in the world
- Enchanting views of the Mount Annapurna I (8091m), Manaslu (8163m)and Dhaulagiri (8167m).
- Get wonderful views of the beautiful Manang village
- Cross the longest Thorong La pass
- Visit Ancient Buddhist Monasteries, and experience tibetan influnced culture
ilicho Lake Trekking- Adventurous- Spiritual- Lagoon
Sitting at an altitude of 4,970 meters, the Tilicho Lake trekking is one of the most challenging and rewarding trek adventures of a lifetime. The Tilicho Lake has a distinct emerald glow in its waters. It takes you through the lowland village’s home to the Brahmin, and chhetri community stretching as far as the Manang valley. This highest lake trekking journey takes you across awe-inspiring river valleys, high mountains, and mountain passes, glaciers, temples and monasteries.
Tilicho lake trekking begins as soon as your reach jagat, and go as far as Chame. From here you will drive to the village of Chame and the trek to the Thorong La pass via Manang. Make way towards the sapphire clear waters of the Tilicho Lake to get a mesmerizingly memorable sight to be cherished forever. Cross the Thorong las pass and reach downwards towards the sacred Muktinath significant to both the hindus and buddhist followers. After getting a spiritually blessed feeling you will trek as far as jomsom and then fly back to Pokahara. Here before you wind up your journey you get time to get the everlasting views of Annapurna range, the Dhaulagiri range and the Manaslu Himalayas. Tilicho lake experiences that you get will be engraved in your mind of having visited an exquisite region like nowhere else in the world.
So be on an amazing journey with Shepherd holidays to make distinct memories of a lifetime.
Detail Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, and transfer to the hotel
You will be flying to the Tribhuwan International Airport, in Kathmandu. Upon arrival you will be greeted by our airport representative at the arrival gate. The representative will then transfer to your destined hotel safely. Also if you arrive earlier then the scheduled time, after resting for a while, you can visit the surrounding places of the city at your own pace. You will be staying at the hotel in a relaxed atmosphere to prepare for your next day’s journey.
Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat Duration: 8 hours
After getting a good sleep and rest, you will have a quick breakfast and prepare for a drive from Kathmandu, and reach up to Jagat which is at an altitude of (1100m). It will take around 8 hours to be here.
Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m) Duration: 6-7 hours
The following day you will be walking steadily following the trail that leads to the Marshyangdi River, and reach a less frequented village of Tai. You will cross this village that lies in the Manang district and progressively ascend leaving the flat valley behind, and reach up to Dharapani. This is a typical Tibetan village where chortens and fluttering flags can be clearly seen.As we keep moving, we finally reach the village of Bagarchhap, for overnight rest.
Trekking Bagarchhap to Chame Duration: 6-7 hours
The next day dawns with a promise of beautiful trails written all over it as you head towards the village of Chame. The route ahead is loaded with rough and rocky trails and continues through to the dense forests near the river that leads to Kopar. Moving on you will be greeted by the splendid views of the picturesque Annapurna along with the popular hot springs of this region. You will spend your night here for the next day’s trail
Trekking Chame to Pisang Duration: 6 hours
You will start your day by trekking through a dense forest that is steep and passes through a narrow valley.Further you will be crossing the river via a long bridge with a view of the mighty Paunfda rock looking at you out of nowhere. The trail from here ascends upwards that culminates in Pisang.
Trekking to Manang from Pisang, Duration: 6-7 hours
The next day we again start our trekking routine and try to reach the Manang district. It is a dry terrain, home to yak herders and crops cultivator. People of this region herd yaks and raise crops for certain parts of the year. Leaving Pisang, we make a cross over untill we reach the village of Bryanga. We stay overnight here.
Manang- Acclimatization Day
This day is meant for rest and relaxation. We take this opportunity to recharge our batteries and spend our time sightseeing by going in and the village and hiking along the landscape. After having seen all the wonderful sights we return back to our hotel or guesthouse.
Manang to Siri Kharka, Duration: 4-5 hours
From Manang we follow the path down to the river, we continue walking until we reach the village of Kangsar. From here we will ascend up to reach up to Siri Kharka from where the views of mountain peaks are visible that is soothing to the eyes and mind.
Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp , Duration: 5-6 hours
Today we will be following the path of Siri Kharka that lead us up to the Tilicho Base Camp which is a steep walk and gets narrower throughout as it’s an area where frequent landslides occur. However it also has excellent rock formations along the trail. We will be spending the night here preparing for the next day.
Visiting Tilicho Lake (4,949m) then return back to Siri Kharka, Duration: 5-6 hours
The 10th day brings in excitement and is significantly one of the most awaited days of all. We will be crossing the tough ascents, steep inclines, watersheds, enjoying yak herders we reach the mesmerizing Tilicho Lake. This important lake is one of the most revered lakes and is holy and sacred to the followers of the Hindu religion. Getting a good look around the lake is ideal and is valuable too. After spending quality time observing the charm of the lakes we then retire back to our accommodations for the next day trek.
Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka Duration: 4-5 hours
Leaving Siri Kharka we will make be descending down towards the Khangsar Village. As we move along the trail we will come across ancient monasteries which are significant from the local people's point of view. Passing on we reach the Khangsar village, and from there we reach out to the Thorang Khola valley. Crossing the river, we will make a good ascend and keep moving up until we finally reach a place called Yak Kharka. We rest here overnight.
Yak Kharka to Phedi or High Camp Duration: 6-7 hours
Today, the trail is all about descends at the start, and after a short time it ascends to Phedi. It is here we take rest for next day’s preparation to trek further.
Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath , Duration: 4 -6 hours
Trek to Jomsom Duration: 6 hours
We leave Phedi for Thorong La Pass. It is a steep climb along a trail and at times the altitude and snow can pose a difference if the pass is snow covered. As you reach the top you will notice inscribed chortens, and fluttering prayer flags. At the top splendid panoramic views of the mountainous terrain gives you an amazing feel.
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara Duration: 20 Minutes
Today you will be visiting the sacred Muktinath temple early in the morning. It is a holy site significant for both the Buddhist and Hindu religion followers. Here you will notice 108 water taps, with a belief attached to it that taking a bath frees oneself from all the committed sin in the previous life. Further you will also get to see an eternal holy flame that never goes off. From here we trek back towards Jomsom via the Jharkot village. We wind up our trek for the day here.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Once we are in Pokhara we board a bus or a private vehicle to drive back to Kathmandu
Departure Day
The 17th day is your last day trip in Nepal. Our airport representative will escort you to the airport safely. You will be taking back good memories of Nepal and fly back home.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport.
- Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.
- All transportation for the trek.
- Local guest house accommodation in mountain.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
- Government-authorized, experienced guide and porters.
- Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters.
- Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- All equipment (sleeping bag, warm layers, etc.).
- First Aid Kit.
- Maps.
- Service charge and government taxes.
- Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa
- All kind of cold drinks e.g. water, coke, fanta, juice etc.
- Personal trekking equipment’s
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
Good to Know
- Permits: Obtain necessary permits (ACAP, TIMS) before starting the trek.
- Guide and Porter: Hiring a knowledgeable guide and porter is highly recommended for navigation, safety, and local insights.
- Trekking Insurance: Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking activities and medical emergencies.
- Acclimatization: Allocate sufficient time for acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness.
- Essential Gear: Pack appropriate trekking gear including sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, rain gear, and a first aid kit.
- Hydration and Nutrition: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and maintain a balanced diet to sustain energy levels during the trek.
- Leave No Trace: Adhere to Leave No Trace principles by minimizing environmental impact and disposing of waste properly.
- Emergency Contacts: Keep emergency contact numbers and information about nearby medical facilities handy.
- Weather Awareness: Be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions, especially in high-altitude areas.
- Physical Fitness: Ensure you have a good level of physical fitness to tackle the challenging terrain and altitude gains.
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