Tilicho Lake Trekking
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Adventure may hurt you but monotony will kill you. Are you in need of some inspiration in your life? If so, the Tilicho Lake walk provides a comprehensive response. Located at a height of more than 4919 meters, deep within the massive spine of the powerful Himalayas One of the highest lakes in the world, Lake Tilicho was created by the glacial melt of the Thorong Peak and Annapurna Massif's northern slopes. Everybody who makes it there is inspired by the inspiring and difficult voyage to its turquoise coastlines. When making this epic journey to circumnavigate the Annapurna Massif, the lake comes into its own when the morning light rises. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the turquoise-colored lake offers a mesmerizing sight and a peaceful atmosphere. It is considered a sacred site by the local people and is also known for its serene beauty. The trek takes you over the famous Thorong La Pass, situated at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet). Crossing the pass is a challenging and exhilarating experience, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. It often combines with Annapurna circuit trek passing through the beautiful village of Manang, which is known for its unique Tibetan-influenced culture, monasteries, and traditional architecture. It's an excellent opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life. Throughout the trek, you'll encounter a variety of landscapes, including lush forests, cascading waterfalls, terraced fields, and alpine meadows.
The memorable moments
Serene Tilicho Lake at sunrise Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges Unsurpassed Himalayan mountain views The Marshyangdi valley Visiting the oldest Buddhist monastery in Braga Crossing the Thorong- La (5416m) The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Kathmandu(1400m) – Dumre – Besisahar(760m) — Our first day of trekking starts driving from Kathmandu to Besisahar which is the district headquarters of Lamjung District in Gandaki Zone. Besisahar is about 172KM far from the Capital Kathmandu and will require about 4 to 5 hours of drive. Besisahar Municipality has a warm and sub-tropical type of climate with deciduous forest type during this season.
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Day 2Besisahar – Tal – Chame – Manang — From Besisahar, you can easily find the 4wd jeep in Besisahar waiting for passengers to Manang or you can simply tell your lodge owner to call for the jeep they will even pick you at your lodge as well. You can trek from Besisahar itself which will take round 5 days to reach Manang which is of 90km uphill trekking.
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Day 3Manang – Khangsar – Shree Kharka – Upper Shree Kharka – Tilicho Base Camp — The Beautiful scenario in the morning at Manang will definitely win your heart for sure. Manang village in this District is one of the best village you will witness during this trek. The village is surrounded by the mountains with the flow of the Marsyandi river and the landscape view of the dry land having its unique art and cultural, and the people here in Manang are very friendly and helpful.
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Day 4Tilicho Base Camp – Tilicho Lake – Tilicho Base Camp — Early Morning after your quick breakfast including garlic soup, pack your bag with only the needed things and leave everything in the Hotel since you have to be back again to Tilicho Base Camp. The best time to make a move from Base Camp would be early morning as much as possible so that you can reach Tilicho Lake early as possible and can spend much time there with clear view. We need 3 hours to reach there, for slow and beginners it might take to the 4 or even 5 hours. Things to remember here is there is no hotel in Tilicho Lake, but Luckily there is one tea shop where you can have some tea and some noddles as well. The cost here is little expensive but it’s worth it even you will also feel the same that the cost is nothing for the availability of food in such a high camp.
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Day 5Tilicho Base Camp to Manang — Day 5 is to say good bye to Base camp, so with heavy heart it’s time to move downwards to Manang again. It’s better to walk right after having some breakfast and the route is same from where you came from the Manang. So, you know much more about this way and easily pass the trial. Have some foods in the Shree Kharka and enjoy the night in the Manang Village by hanging with your crew.
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Day 6Manang – Besisahar — Take a look around to Manang village for the last time, if you got some time in the morning go for the Barkha Village which is just few minutes walk from the Manang Village or ask the local where you can have some walk for couple of hours. After you are done with the everything now it’s time to go back to the Besisahar through the same bumpy road and the same 4wd jeep.
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Day 7Besisahar – Kathmandu — Besisahar to kathmandu is about 4 to 5 hours of drive so you can make your own time to return and extend your destination to nearby place of the same route while returning to kathmandu and it’s up to you and your crew.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Airport transfers
- Bus Transfer Kathmandu to Besisahar and Jeep to Chame and back
- English-speaking local expert guide, porters, and climbing guide.
- 3-time meals during the trekking in the tea house
- Accommodations during the trekking
- Tent and all the foods from- to high camp/summits
- ACAP Permit, TIMS permit
- Flight ticket from Jomsom
- One-night hotel in Pokhara
- Tourist bus to Kathmandu
- Equipment clothing for Porter Local climbing Sherpa
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Insurance for all staff/ porters, Rope, Ices Crow, Snow bar
Not included
- Personal climbing gears and clothing (available on hire)
- Anything not included in trip inclusion section
- Tips, any expenses of own nature, client's insurance
- Personal Insurance
Essential trip information
Before you go
Useful Information Respect the privacy of local people and kindly ask for permission before photographing them or their children Appreciate and respect the local culture and customs For your own personal safety always stay on the uphill side of a trail when being passed by donkeys. In landslide zones either traverse them quickly or climb over and around if at all feasible Smoking and drinking alcohol at altitudes above 3000 meters is not recommended Drink a minimum of three liters of water per day Remain aware of symptoms related to altitude sickness and be honest about any signs with yourself and your guide Even when not mandated there are always benefits to using the invaluable services of a guide on a trek
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
08 April, 2023
What to bring
- Packing Lists
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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