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Tilicho Peak

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Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.

Trip priceUSD 5,500Individual rate · confirm with operator
Trip length35 Days / 34 Nights
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Duration35 days
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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It is not easy to make a mountain climbing decision and requires an outstanding mental and physical state. A single day or a month's dedication leads nowhere but at least six months to a year of training is needed to climb especially for mountains above 7000 meters. Technical knowledge and skill to use equipment useful for climbing is the most important part you need to accomplish any type of mountain expedition. A peak above 7000 meters called Tilicho Peak can be found close to Annapurna in the Nepalese Himalaya. It is the Great Barrier's highest point and connects Khangsar Kang and Nilgiri North. The North West Shoulder, which has since been adopted as the standard climbing route by the Nepalese government and the Department of Tourism, was used for the first time by a French expedition led by Emanuel Schmutz in 1978 to reach the summit. Since Tilicho Peak is rated D+ (Fitness level), potential climbers must have at least 1X 7000M or 8000M+ of prior high-altitude climbing experience. Some of the few details of the peak are as follows: Elevation: 7,134 meters (23,406 feet) Location: Annapurna region, Nepal Best time to climb: April to May and October to November Climbing duration: Generally takes 28-30 days Difficulty level: Technically difficult, requires previous mountaineering experience Permit required: Climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) Route: There are multiple routes to climb Tilicho Peak, the most popular one is via the North-West Ridge Equipment required: Mountaineering gear including ice axes, crampons, ropes, harness, etc. Guided expedition: It is recommended to climb Tilicho Peak with a local guide or a reputable mountaineering company.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu — Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel. You will meet your guide, discuss the trek program, and make final preparations for the trek. If you have an early arrival, we will take you for a sightseeing trip in the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and later, in the evening, you’ll have dinner in the hotel.+

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Day 2Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu — Today, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting some of the popular tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will have a pre-climbing briefing with your guide and do some final preparation.+

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Day 3Drive to Besisahar (760m/2,490 ft) and Chame (2,700m/8,858 ft) — Kathmandu - Besisahar - Chame+

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Day 4Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,826.77 ft) — Chame - Pisang+

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Day 5Trek from Pisang to Braka (3,540m/11,614.17 ft) — Pisang - Braka+

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Day 6From Braka, trek to Ice lake (4,620 m/15,157 ft ) and back, Trek to Manang (3,519m/11,545 ft) — Braka - Manang+

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Day 7Optional Rest day in Manang — We can take an extra day in Manag to loosen our muscles and rest before continuing to TIlicho Lake the next day. Visitors can also explore old Manang village and go across the river to Gangapurna lake just below the glacier. You may play games or cards and chat with your trekking partners making it an easy day.+

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Day 8Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (4,110m/13,484.25 ft) — Manang - Shree Kharka+

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Day 9Trek from Shreekharka to Tilicho Base camp (4,144 m/13,596 ft) — Shreekharka - Tilicho Base camp +

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Day 10Tilicho Base Camp to Mesokanto — Tilicho Base camp - Mesokanto+

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Day 1130: Climbing Period — By the time you reach, the difficult chores, such as moving and establishing additional camps above base camp, providing hygienic meals during our climbing days, and selecting the optimum ascending route, will be handled by our Sherpa strong team. We will take enough days to acclimatize with the high altitude along with practicing climbing. We shall adhere to the guidance and directions of our skilled climbing specialists once we are fully outfitted with all the required climbing equipment.+

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Day 31Tilicho Base camp to Manang — Tilicho Base camp - Manang+

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Day 32Trek from Manang to Tal — Manang - Tal+

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Day 33Drive from Tal via Besisahar to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel — The trek finally ends and we hire a private jeep for a drive to Kathmandu via Besisahar from Tal. You can enjoy the scenery on the way.+

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Day 34Leisure day at Kathmandu — This is a free day in Kathmandu. Visiting Durbar squares, temple and stupas some of which are also listed in UNESCO world heritage sites or strolling around Thamel area for some souvenir shopping are the few activities you can enjoy in Kathmandu. Try various Nepali and newari cuisines if you are a food lover and want to try something new in Nepal. On top of it, people in Nepal are really humble and hospitable. You can try talking to locals and learn a few Nepali words. In the evening, you can go to local bars or pubs if you love live music where local bands perform live every night especially on weekends.+

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Day 35Depart — If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.+

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KNOW WHAT'S COVERED

What's included in your experience

Included

  • All airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
  • All accommodation during trek (Lodge/Tea house)
  • Domestic flights: Ramechhap - Lukla - Ramechhap
  • Certified and experienced guide and his expenses
  • Potters to carry maximum 10 kg per person on trek
  • Special permit fees and TIMS permit
  • All permits as required as the itinerary
  • Oximeters to determine oxygen level in body
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
  • Travel insurance of guides and porters
  • Vehicle cost from Kathmandu to Manthali and back, if the flights are operated from Manthali, Ramechhap

Not included

  • Your international airfare 
  • Nepal Visa
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary 
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal equipment 
  • Travel insurance (Required)
  • Other expenses of a personal nature
PLAN AHEAD

Essential trip information

Fitness & eligibility

1

Meeting point

September 1

What to bring

  • 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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