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Tilicho Lake and Mesokonta La pass Trekking -19 Days

A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.

Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition

Trip priceUSD 2,500Individual rate · confirm with operator
Trip length19 Days / 18 Nights
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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Tilicho Lake and Mesokantu-la pass treks lie in Annapurna Region which provides some of the world's best trekking routes and is the undoubtedly, including as it does a greater variety of scenery and culture. The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes (Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m) that guard it against the Kaligandaki Valley beyond is still used and offers the adventurous and fit trekker high mountain scenery at its very best. Mesokantu-La is low altitude pass than Tilicho but more technical and needs to be use rope. With the same timeframe, you can also attempt the Tilicho pass. Trekkers can choose the trekking via Jomsom and via Besi Sahar to do Tilicho Lake and Mesokantu-la pass. This Trek gives nice panoramic views. Tilicho Lake 4919m is World highest lake, situated In the Annapurna range of the Central Nepal Himalaya. This is a splendid summer trek, as rewarding as it is challenging. The Tilicho lake trek is among the finest serious Nepal treks best experienced in the Monsoon but we run this treks at any time of year except snowing season. On the way; you would have passed (Mesokantu-La 5099m) through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. You will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. Mesokantu-La is low altitude pass than Tilicho but more technical and needs to be use rope. With the same timeframe, you can also attempt the Tilicho pass. Trekkers carry an only day pack and walk at their own pace. Average hiking per day will be 6-7 hrs.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Khansar to Tilicho Phedi (4500m/14763 ft): 6 hrs: — Today a short day walk reaching the more barren and arid country, after a short downhill then with uphill over high terrain as altitude gain on reaching our destination at Tilicho Phedi. Tilicho Lake regarded as a holy place by Hindu’s and Buddhist religions, Tilicho Lake blessed with amazing views of surrounding snow-capped peaks in the comfort of nice lodges located by the bank of emerald Tilicho lake, after lunch enjoy the magnificent scenery with Tilicho peak, Annapurna III and Gangapurna mountains. Stay overnight at Tilicho Phedi.+

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Day 11Tilicho Phedi to Tilicho Lake (5020m/16469 ft): 3 hrs: — After a great time at Tilicho Phedi, morning walk continues leading further towards remote corners of Manang valley, as the trek reaches at the base of Mesokonta-La or Tilicho Base Camp, which is the highest overnight camp of this adventure at 5,020 meters high. Overnight camp is set on a meadow with chances of seeing some wild-life like antelopes, musk deer or an elusive snow leopard. Stay overnight at Tilicho Lake.+

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Day 12Tilicho Lake to Mesokonta Pass (5100m/16732 ft) – Yak Kharka (4200m/13779 ft): 6 hrs: — Today the hard and tough day of this adventure, starting early morning to cross two high passes, heading up the high slope traversing high Tilicho pass then with short descend to the base of Mesokonta pass, with short rest then climb the last pass of this adventure over Mesokonta-la at 5,100 meters, the top festooned with Buddhist prayer flags, here with mind-blowing scenery of surrounding high peaks. After feeling high with the tough climb, descend on the trail to Yak Kharka (4200m) with an overnight camp in a small cattle herders’ temporary shelter. Stay overnight at Yak Kharka.+

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Day 13Yak Kharka to Marpha (2667m/8750 ft): 5 hrs: — Today we shall head onwards to Marpha (2,667m) from Yak Kharka. It is quite long and steep descending along the yak pasture, you will see the mind-blowing Annapurna Himalayan ranges, Nilgiri, Tilicho peak and beautiful Jomsom valley far below. Finally, you will reach the Marpha, a village of apple fruit.  Stay overnight at Marpha.+

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Day 14Marpha to Lete Khola (2200m/7217 ft): 6 hrs: — We wake up early as we have to reach Lete Khola today. We now start our trek via Tukche at 2590m and apple farm projects which produces apple and vegetable for the whole region, after Tukche we shall reach Larjung. After that, we follow Kali Gandaki River and with a steep climb through the forest, we shall then reach Lete Khola to rest and sleep. Stay overnight at Lete Khola.+

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Day 15Lete Khola to Tatopani (1190m/3904 ft): 6 hrs: — After having our breakfast, we continue our trek to Tatopani from Lete Khola. We shall cross an ethnic Thakali village Ghasa and then while passing through Kali Gandaki valley, we reach Tatopani. One can enjoy the beautiful views of hills on the way to Tatopani. In Tatopani, There are natural hot water springs for your refreshment. One can also enjoy the delicious foods, shops, even book shops in the village for the rest of the day. Stay overnight at Tatopani.+

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Day 16Tatopani to Ghorepani (2850m/9350 ft): 7 hrs: — Crossing the Kali Gandaki River we slowly climb steeply up the village of Sikha, which is inhabited by Magars. We start walking from Sikha along the path that leads to the Rhododendron forests and you can see the Annapurna South, hidden by a ridge smiling at you. We will walk past the villages of Banthanti and Nangathanti through the forest to reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a settlement of communities of Poon Magars. Stay overnight at Ghorepani.+

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Day 17Ghorepani to Nayapul walk and Drive to Pokhara (820m/2690 ft): 6-7 walk and 1 hr drive: — After enjoying a lifetime remembering the experience of trekking in Ghorepani area we shall return back to Nayapul. Our lunch will be at Nayapul. After having lunch at Nayapul, we will explore Nayapul for about some time. After that, we shall drive back to Pokhara which approximately takes about 1 hour. Upon reaching Pokhara we shall spend some of our free time by visiting lakeside in the evening as it’s our last day here at this magical place called Pokhara. Stay overnight at Pokhara.+

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Day 18Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (7/8h) — You can take a drive to Kathmandu. In the evening you can have your last night in Nepal enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps and making up your mind about the returning journey. You can have greetings exchanging among friends and with all Nepalese people.+

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Day 19Final departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. +

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What's included in your experience

Included

  • Price Includes:
  • 1: Pick up & drop to and from Airport by private Car/Van/Bus as per group size
  • 2: 3 night hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
  • 3: 1 night hotel in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis
  • 3: Fresh Meals on full board ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) with hot drinks and Tea/ Coffee
  • 4: Trekking Information Management System ( TIMS) Card
  • 5: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit Fee
  • 6: Transportation cost for our trekking crew
  • 7: Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • 9: All wages, equipment, food, medical and accident insurances for all involved staff in trekking
  • 10: An English speaking Local Expert trekking guide, assistant guide & necessary porters
  • 11: Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
  • 12: Churen Himal Treks baggage or T-shirt
  • 13: First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
  • 14: Annapurna region trekking Map
  • 15: Welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Cultural program in Kathmandu

Not included

  • Price Excludes:
  • 1: Nepal entry visa fee
  • 2: International airfare
  • 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
  • 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
  • 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
  • 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  • 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
  • 9: Personal trekking gear ( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
  • 10: Any additional staff other than specified
  • 11: Tips and Gratitude.
  •  10: Any additional staff other than specified
  • 11.In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
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