Visit the World’s highest lake, Tilicho Lake (4919m),
Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges.
We will ascend to Marshyangdi Valley, which has the best view of the Himalayas.
Best View of Mout Manaslu, Himalchuli, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna 2, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna, and Tilicho peak.
Visit the old Buddhist monastery in Braga.
Overview of Tilicho Lake Trek
Tilicho Lake Trek is the world’s highest-altitude lake in the Manang District of Nepal. It is in the Annapurna range at an altitude of 4919m. Among the different treks to the Annapurna region, it is also famous for its religious point of view. Hindus and Buddhists consider it to be a place of spiritual importance.
This trip will be an experience you will remember for years. Take on the challenge of this challenging trek. The rewards will be immeasurable and a lifetime experience. Tilicho Lake Trek is one of the best destinations for nature and adventure lovers.
The itinerary starts from Kathmandu and follows the famous Annapurna trail. We will drive to Chame and start hiking in Manang village, a Himalayan Shangrila. After resting and getting fit for the high altitude, we will trek to the Tilicho base camp. The trail is narrow and a little hard after leaving Manang village.
On arrival at the base camp, you can see Tilicho Lake and spend quality time there. We will make a return trek via the famous Throng La Pass. If you have a short time, you can trek down the same way till Chame and drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho Lake
Tilicho Lake Trek undoubtedly provides majestic panoramic views. It provides a great variety of cultures and diversity. It lies between the most beautiful deep valleys and high mountains. The giant Annapurna Himal encircles the lake.
The place has a dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. Its beauty is too complex to explain in words. A beautiful lake lies between the mountains. The water is pure, and the place is heavenly. The trail leads you to the village inhabited by people from diverse ethnic groups.
Most of the trail is in the Annapurna circuit route. It lies along the Marsyangdi River valley. It provides excellent views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. Every day, you will see different landscapes. The trail starts from the subtropical climate and ends at the snow line. The trek allows you to see a lake at this altitude. It also has a religious value.
After visiting the lake, the trail goes to Yak Kharka. It joins the regular route, crossing the Thorong La Pass (5416m). When we go to the pass, we can see Muktinath via the Plateau of Kagbeni and return to Jomsom. On the way, we will pass through every type of vegetation zone, from lush subtropical to harsh semi-desert.
7 days itinerary to Tilicho Lake trek
We can do different options for the itinerary for the rek. If you have a short holiday, we can make it a shorter version, till Chame. Or even better, we can drive by local Jeep to shorten the trip. After finishing the trek, we reached Manang village. From there, we can take the same route back to Besisahar by a local Jeep. This way, we can make a seven-day trek to Tiilicho Lake. The journey starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Syange.
We can drive further to Chame or start trekking from Syange. Tilicho Lake trek visitors can walk through stunning places in the country. Visitors also pass through Manang [3,540m/11,614] and Tilicho Base Camp [4,200m/13,779ft]. You can go beyond Yak Kharka [4,000m/13,123ft], Thorong Phedi [4,450m/14,600ft], and Jomsom [2,720m/8,924ft]. Previous visitors have genuinely stated authentic reviews about these spots. This review further helped newer tourists to decide.
Itinerary of Tilicho Lake Trek
DAY 01
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Syange/Jagat
Today is our driving day to start the Tiliho Lake trek. We can start the tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu. We drive by local bus on Prithvi Highway, about 6 hour’s drive to Besisahar. A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields.
We pass through tiny Tibetan villages. The trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Jagat (1330m).
Jeep 6 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Jagat (1,330m)
DAY 02
Day 02: Syange/Jagat trekking to Dharapani
The trail continues zigzag way across the right side of the Marsyangdi River view. The course goes uphill after crossing the suspension bridge in the Marsyangdi River. The trail gradually steepens flat and gets to Tal.
Tal is famous for its valley views and waterfalls. We enter the Manang district, and the Tilicho Lake trek trail continues. We pass through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests past the village of Khotro (1,860m).
Descend to a forest, a long suspension bridge, and charming Alpine courtyards. Passing through Karte and Nache village, the new trail continues a stone Kani, making a formal entrance to Dharapani. Dharapani is one junction way for Manaslu round and big towns in the Manang valley.
Walking Day 7.5 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Dharapani (1,960m)
DAY 03
Day 03: Dharapani trekking to Chame
After registering in the ACAP office, it gradually climbs over a spur. Walk to Bagarchhap (2,160m) through a forest of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple, and oak. The Tilicho Lake trek trail stays on the south bank of the river.
It climbs through forests to Danaque (2210m), a valley surrounded by apple orchards. Climb steeply crisscrossing section of the road through a rhododendron forest.
The Tilicho Lake trek trail climbs along the mule track in a fir forest. Then, it follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees.
At the entrance to Chame is a long wall with many prayer wheels. It is the administrative headquarters of the Manang district. From here, you can enjoy fine views of Lamjung, Annapurna II/IV (7525m). Stay overnight at the guest house.
Walking Day 4-5 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Chame (2,630m)
DAY 04
Day 04: Chame trekking to Pisang
Have an early morning breakfast. Your Tilicho Lake trek journey will start from Chame. After walking uphill for at least an hour, You will reach Dhukuri Pokhari at an altitude of 3060m. It is beautiful around there.
Cross the right side of the river and pass through the dense alpine forest to reach a small village. After resting there, you will move toward the upper Pisang. Annapurna and Pisang peaks surround Pisang. The best part is that walking will be much easier today.
Walking Day 5-6 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Pisang (3,210m)
DAY 05
Day 05: Pisang to Manang
As usual, you will be continuing your Tilicho Lake trek journey. We will be heading towards the beautiful valley of Manang. Manang is 22km far from Upper Pisang. There will be an option for you to choose the route from Pisang, which is either from North or South.
The northern way passes from Ghyaru and involves more climbing, but it offers a magnificent view of the Snow Peak Mountains.
The southern route passes through beautiful houses with less climbing than the northern route. Both Valleyways meet at Mungji. They pass through the gorgeous mountain peaks and landscape views. You can finally reach Manang Valley through Bryanga.
Walking Day 5-6 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Manang (3,540m)
DAY 06
Day 06: Manang trekking to Khangsar Village
We are Departing from Old Manang and passing by Chorten to reach the Marsyangdi River on our Tilicho Lake trek trail and perish by the beautiful suspension bridge over Jharsing Khola. There is a small glacial lake at the foot of an enormous icefall descending from the northern slopes of Gangapurna.
The trail stays close to the river bed, and we will arrive at the small village of Khangsar. From here, a superb view of the Great Barrier opens up. There, you find a small monastery, Chorten, Mani walls, and prayer flags. Stay overnight in a basic lodge at Khangsar village.
Walking Day 4 hrs
Accommodation Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Khangsar Village (3,734m)
DAY 07
Day 07: Khangsar Village Trekking to Tilicho lake base camp
Today, we will walk on the climbing train for the first half. We will pass by a Gompa and a small Chorten. The Tilicho Lake trek trail goes through juniper and sea buckthorn bushes. It is very famous for its route to drinking sea buckthorn juice. Tiny crystals entirely cover the path, and shrubs cover both sides. We will also cross small streams from Mount Annapurna.
After the wearying climb, you reach a crest (4650m) with prayer flags. Then, through a series of zigzags, the downhill brings you to the Tilicho Base Camp Hotel. We get the best close views of Tilicho Mountain and many others. There is no guest house at Tilicho Lake Trek so that we will spend overnight at a basic local guesthouse.
Walking Day 5 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Tilicho lake base camp (4,150m)
DAY 08
Day 08: Tilicho Base camp trekking to Tilicho Lake and trek back to base camp
Today is challenging and exciting for our Tilicho Lake trek, as we will see Tilicho Lake. The first part of the trail to the lake goes through a side valley, then traverses onto a moraine, climbing to 4710m. We can see a great view of Mount Tarkeghyang, Gangapurna, and the Khangsar Kang.
You are at Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in the world at (4920m). The water, sometimes turquoise, reflects the surrounding peaks. Most of the time, the water is frozen. Spend your best time here taking some snaps of the lake and mountains. We will trek down to Tilicho base camp in the same way for an overnight stay.
Walking Day 6 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Tilicho Lake (4,920m)
DAY 09
Day 09: Tilicho base camp trekking to Manang Village
Today, we are going down to Manang Valley. As this is the short version of the Tilicho Lake trek itinerary, we are going back in a similar way. If you are a long time, you can go to Yak Kharka and the famous Throng la Pass route. We are now climbing hills out of the Marsyangdi Valley. We are following the north, passing the local Goths.
We are coming to the juniper and alpine grasses. Follow the old track of Khangsar village. It will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old small bridge—another beautiful night at Manang village.
Walking Day 8 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Manang (3,540m)
DAY 10
Day 10: Trekking back to Chame
Today, our Tilicho Lake trek itinerary returns to Chame via a downhill trail. We pass by Lower Pisang, Humde’s tiny airstrip. The track passes through a forest of rhododendrons, pines, and junipers. At an extra cost, you can take a local Jeep drive.
Usually, the Jeeps leave early at 7 a.m. The sharing jeep is in the move when it gets packed; there are about 2/3 jeep per day.
Walking Day 8 hrs
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Chame (2,650m)
DAY 11
Day 11: Chame drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara by sharing local jeep/ bus
Today, we drive from Chame back to Kathmandu. Today is the last day of our Tilicho Lake trek. We take a drive to Besisahar by a local shared jeep.
We drive with local people. On arrival at Besisahar, we will stop for lunch. From here, you can take a local bus drive to Kathmandu. You also have the option to drive to Pokhara, another peaceful city. Furthermore, you can also take a private car by adding extra cost.
Jeep
Meals Breakfast & Lunch
Altitude Kathmandu (1,400m)/ Pokhara (822m)
Trip Extension
Suppose you have more time in Nepal after this trip. In that case, we can help you to extend your trip by running different treks in Nepal, tours in Bhutan and Tibet, Jungle safari tours at Chitwan, Bardia, and other National parks, Nepal luxury hotel booking, Rafting, Ultra-light flights, or any other travel-related services. You can get more information here.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
A trekking guide certified and licensed by the Government. The guide got training in high altitude sickness and first aid.
Trekking porter, one porter for two trekkers basis.
Trekking staff, food, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, and clothing.
Local Tea houses, also called guest houses/ lodges, twin sharing during your journey.
Your daily meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). You can choose your meals from the menu. There are different types of food available.
Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Tilicho Lake Trek.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Above the Himalaya duffel bag. ( If you also need it, please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in our pre-meeting at our office.)
Kathmandu to Syange transport by local bus/sharing jeep ( private car/van are available by adding extra cost).
Chame to Kathmandu transport by local bus/sharing jeep ( private car/van are available by adding extra cost.
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
Above the Himalaya Gifts and Trekking certificate after finishing your trek.
All necessary paperwork, office Service charges, and all Government Taxes.
What's Excluded?
Any services in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Airfare to Nepal.
Nepal entry visa fee. You can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging.
Travel Insurance should include both rescue and medical assistance.
Personal trekking equipment. You can buy and rent in Kathmandu trekking stores.
Gratitude to the trekking staff and driver
Personal expenses that are not mentioned in the cost included section.
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Trekking to Tilicho base camp
Trekking to the Tilicho base camp is one of Nepal’s most thrilling experiences. It lies in the Annapurna range of Nepal. Tilicho Lake is the highest in the world, at 4913 meters from sea level.
It is also preferred to trek by the people traveling to Annapurna base camp. The snowmelt from the mountains and glaciers created the Tilicho base camp. The trail to the Tilicho base camp is the same as the Annapurna base camp.
The Tilicho Lake trek trail goes through the beautiful Gurung village. Tilicho base camp lies in a military area, so trekking there is also considered off-limits. There are some military places where the restriction applies to trekkers. Tilicho Lake also has religious importance. It is mentioned in the holy book of Hindus, “The Ramayana.”
The water of Tilicho Lake is also considered holy. Tilicho base camp is also a beautiful combination of cultural and natural diversity. This trek is full of natural beauty. The green landscape and the alpine forest add magnificence views that are worth watching.
The trail goes through various ethnic groups. Sherpa and Gurung people who follow the Tibetan culture live there. The houses are also carved in Buddhist style and have their script written on the walls. You will also be going through the lovely Manang village. They welcome you with great hostility. It is one of the most fun trekking in Nepal.
Enjoy the best view of the high-altitude Lake.
This trip provides a panoramic view of various cultures and diversity. It offers the most beautiful deep valleys and mountains encircling the Annapurna Himal. The look of the landscape as the trail starts from a subtropical climate. The trek ends at the snow line.
It provides some magnificent world views. The itinerary begins from Besisahar. It moves along the Marshyangdi River, reaching the Annapurna circuit. It is also considered a place with lots of mythical associations. It takes 5-6 hours to get the Tilicho from the Tilicho base camp.
Health and Fitness
The main thing for trekking is to have positive thinking, and you must be able to walk 5/6 hours on the rocky trail. You can be fit for the trek before you arrive here by doing small exercises in your home country.
The more stamina you build up, the easier it is to trek in the Himalayas. You can do running, cycling, Zumba, or some yoga practices to boost your energy. You will walk 5 to 7 hours daily, so prepare your legs. The best exercise you can do at home is squats and lunges.
Best time of the year
You can visit this beautiful place any time of the year. But it is best to see it during the spring and autumn seasons. While trekking to Tilicho base camp, one must care about many things. It includes weather, clothing, travel guides, sleeping bags, trekking shoes, and altitude sickness. These are the essential things to consider before going to Tilicho Lake trekking.
This one place provides a memorable journey to beautiful natural scenarios. It also includes information about people’s cultures and lifestyles. It offers the sight of various plant and wildlife species. Thus, the Tilicho Lake trek blends culture and natural beauty. It is a precious lifetime adventure.
The aura gets even more exciting during the final hours of the daytime at the Tilicho Lake trek trail. The view is breathtaking as the evening clocks up and dusk fills the adjoining world. Nearby mountain peaks contrast themselves with their shiny polish of excellent majesty.
Resisting the cold temperature outside, you can sneak out of the camp. As you must leave the sensational paradise the next day, you can observe the view for some time. But, no matter what, traveling is mandatory and should always be a part of life.
The best time is Spring and Autumn.
Spring and Autumn are the best seasons to travel to the Tilicho Lake trek. During this period, the Tilicho Lake trek offers beautiful snow-capped mountains.
Due to moderate weather during these seasons, travelers can enjoy most of their journey. The beautiful rhododendrons and forests filled with oak and alpine attract tourists in spring. The temperature is cold at higher altitudes above 4,000 m, making it difficult to survive during winter.
Thus, it would be best to carry enough warm clothes, a pair of down jackets, and blankets to avoid catching a cold. Besides, solo travelers who love the solitude environment in winter can meet their expectations.
But winter has the most transparent view of the mountains with no precipitation. Plan your trip well, pack your bag, and head towards the foot of the giant Mountains before it is too late.
Trekking Dates
You can do this Tilicho lake trek on any date. The best time is Feb, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December for a group of 2 to 10 people. The rainy season is unsuitable for the trek as the views could be better, and sometimes landslides can happen.
Equipment Renting and Buying: We tell you to bring all your clothing and gear from home. In Kathmandu, there are many shops to buy and rent trek-related equipment.
Your trekking luggage
You will have one porter for two trekkers basis to carry your luggage. The maximum weight per trekker is 15 kg. It includes your sleeping bag and down jacket. You can leave other items optional on a trek in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Tilicho Lake Trek Route Map
The Tilicho Lake trek via Besisahar, Manang Valley, offers the best mountain view. We can also trek via upper Pisang from Manang. It goes to Khangsar village and the base camp. The route map goes to Muktinath with the famous Throng La pass.
Or we can come down to Besisahar via Chame. In this package, we take the route back to Besisahar from Manang. Some trekkers looking for complex options can do the Pass from Tilicho and arrive at Jomsom.
Tilicho Lake Trek Cost For Nepali
Trekking package cost for Nepali is cheaper than for foreigners. Nepali nationals don’t need any trekking permit or TIMS card. The cost depends on how big your group is and how you travel there.
Taking local buses to Besi Sahar and sharing a jeep to Syange is cheaper. But private jeeps are more expensive. Our full board package covers the daily expenses for the trek with your meals and the guest houses.
We have all-inclusive Tilicho Lake trek packages for foreigners. It includes your meals, hotel in Kathmandu, local transportation, trekking permit, guide, and porters. A 10-day Package in Nepal costs USD 1390 per person for a minimum 2-person group.
Tilicho Lake Trek Cost
The cost for the trek depends on your group size, how you travel by bus or private car, and your trekking staff. Our package includes a trekking guide, porter, and transportation by private vehicle. It contains the necessary trekking permits, accommodation meals, all service charges, and taxes.
You can do the half-board package, hire a guide or porter, and get permits. You can pay for your meals and accommodation during the Tilicho Lake trek. You can browse these pages more for detailed prices and trip dates.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
Tilicho Lake is the highest lake in Nepal. The lake is a height of 4919 m from sea level. It lies in the District of Manang. The length of this lake is 4 km, and its breadth is 1.4 km.
You can get to Tilicho Lake by bus to Besisahar and take a local jeep to Chame. From there, you will hike via Manang Valley.
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I planned to stay at the Everest View Hotel this time and travel there because I wanted to see Everest, the highest mountain in the world, slowly, but despite the short schedule due to my children's school, all I got was a response that it was difficult to contact several tour companies. The Himaraya Trekking, Above, has worked out a smooth and safe schedule and had the best experience for me and my family. I will never forget the view of Mount Everest. Thank you very much.
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26 November 2025
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This is my 3rd trip with Above the Himalaya and Puru. Each trip with Puru has exceeded expectation with the quality of the guides, porters and attention to detail. We were a team of 5 trekker and our ages were all above 67 years of age with the oldest being 73. We are all experienced hikers and trekker and our plan was to trek up the Khumbu Valley to the Cho La pass to Gokyo to the Renjo La pass to return to Lukla. However, the weather altered our plans as Cyclone Montha blanketed the country in rain at lower elevations and significant snowfall at the upper elevations. Due to the weather, no one was trekking and everyone was staying put in their current location during the storm. All the passes were closed due to the deep snow. We were in Namche when the storm was blanketing the country.This is where Above the Himalaya really shines is in the ability to adapt to the changing conditions and our safety. In conversation with our lead guide, we decided to alter our route to trek through the Gokyo valley to reach Gokyo and then do the Renjo La pass. Sitaram our lead guide and Dhurba our assistant guide was both attentive to the changing conditions and always kept a keen eye for how we were doing and feeling on the trek. The pacing was excellent as none of us had any hint of altitude sickness as we reached a maximum elevation of 5,365m.Having trekked and hiked all over the world with different tour companies, Puru’s company is simply the best. The communications, focus on safety, the guides and staff, the accommodations, and the food are all amazing. All you have to do is focus on the beauty of the mountains, enjoy the joyfulness of the Nepali people and have fun exploring the trails. I am planning my next trip with Puru for 2027 as there is no other trekking company to match Puru’s level of service.
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25 November 2025
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Take a small step into the Himalayas
I went with Above The Himalaya Trekking’s Everest View Hike in November 2025 and can only recommend with my whole heart!I had never visited Nepal or the Himalayas before and had a life long dream of seeing Mt Everest. I had though, hiked a lot in various parts of the world, but never above 2000 m, so I went with the five day Everest View Trek to take a small step and see how I would handle the altitude. From first enquiry about dates and various questions, to my arrival back from the trip, Puru has been an invaluable help, always standby on mail and WhatsApp, pulling strings and making things happen.Also big shout out to the amazing guide I was teamed with, Kamal, who did everything he could to answer all my curious questions about vegetation, animal life, Nepalese culture and everything in-between :) Kamal was the perfect gentleman, offering little treats and reminding me to take breaks, and all in all I felt very safe and in good hands all the time. He also had good banter and jokes, which lifted the spirit of even the hardest climb.It was cold most nights and mornings and even though the tea houses provided heavy blankets (and I could borrow extra) I was glad I had the sleeping bag with me, which I rented through Puru. But I could definitely have survived without and saved the space in my pack.In total, I’m very pleased I’ve got to experience this lovely country with Above the Himalaya Trekking and if I ever come back for the big leap into the mountains, I’ll chose Kamal and Puru all over again :)
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nameless
25 November 2025
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Nepal trek-Gokyo
Second trek with Above the Himalaya, this time to Gokyo and over Renjo La. Our lead and assistant guides (Sitaram and Dhurba) were excellent. Due to several days of rain at lower elevations and snow higher we needed to change our plans while in the midst of our trek. Above the Himalaya accomplished this smoothly and flawlessly, which ultimately resulted in a better experience. We’ll be back!
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Yu S
22 November 2025
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Great Experience and Friendly people.
We had a great time with Above the Himalayas tour company in Oct. Ajay, the tour guide in Kathmandu is very friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to a lot of places that we can experience local authentic daily life. Puru, the owner, arranged and organized our trip in such way that we really feel comfortable and enjoyable. We are specially impressed by his quick action and management skills. Our flight to Pokhara got cancelled due to bed weather. Within minutes, Puru was able to arrange a car and a driver to drive us to Pokhara! It saved out trip.
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Sally M
14 November 2025
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Glorious trekking experience - ABC
We had the most wonderful experience doing the Annapurna Base Camp trek with our fabulous guide, Tanka, and porter, Ravi. The trek was glorious, despite some rainy days, and although we weren't sure we would get to see the peaks at ABC, the weather cleared just in time and we had an amazing sunrise there. What made the whole trip so special, though, were Tanka and Ravi, who remained cheerful at all times and went out of their way to make everything as good as it could be. This included setting a pace with regular breaks which made the walking completely manageable, modifying the itinerary so we could visit additional villages, getting up in the middle of the night to see if the sky would be clear for sunrise, and bringing a sense of ease and humour to all our interactions. We just loved the whole thing and are keen to return to Nepal for another trek. It was magical!
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Peter E
27 October 2025
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Above the Himalayas goes above and beyond expectations!
From start to finish everything was perfect! Puru, the managing director, was always quick with his responses to my questions when I first contacted him about planning our trek, and he continued to check to see that everything was going well throughout.Our guide Tanka and porter Ravi were fantastic! Their friendly demeanor kept our experience lively and interesting the entire time and made sure that we were well taken care of. Even small details like Ravi coming in and double checking our rooms to see that we had left nothing behind before leaving each morning, and seeing that meals were prepared the way we liked them weren't overlooked. Tanka was also quite knowledgeable about the mountains, the people, and just about everything "Nepal". He enthusiastically shared stories about his family and Nepalese life in a general way.Although there was a clear itinerary each day, and for the whole trek, Tanka allowed for flexibility in terms of time and where to stay. He was even willing and able to make changes to same-day accommodation based on how far we anticipated hiking that morning. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our hike and I would definitely recommend Above the Himalayas for anyone considering a trek.
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Akane U
25 October 2025
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Amazing tour
For me and my son, Pru thought of a four-day trekking tour.His interaction was very smooth.On the first day, I went with my son to Gandrouk, and on the second day, he went to a higher place (mulde view point, Poon hill) with his guide Ashok. Ashok was very kind and took me to various local places. The food was also very good.My guide, Tangka, was very kind and helped me a lot.I recommend this travel agency because it's great.
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Daniel F
24 October 2025
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Everest Base Camp Trek
My friends and I just completed the EBC trek. From the time I met Puru at the Canada Place trade show in Vancouver BC, Canada I felt comfortable going to Nepal. His communications via WhatsApp were seamless answering all our questions. Everything went exactly according to plan. Our guide Suresh was amazing. He took very good care of us the whole time. From guiding us to making sure we had everything we needed to be happy. The food the whole way up and back was amazing! 5 ⭐️. Our 2 porters were great as well. I have a whole new respect and appreciation for what they do. They are the true hero’s to what we can do as a team. We chose the basic trek the lodging was to be expected. If I was to do again I would choose the luxury trek. The hotels in Kathmandu at the Hotel Aloft and the Hotel Lo Mustang were top notch as well as the buffets. Highly recommend this local company!
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adrienne h
24 October 2025
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Great tour, would recommend!
My friend and I completed the 10 day Annapurna circuit with Above Trekking Himalaya. Buddha our porter was a little mountain goat, pocket rocket. When I got altitude sickness he carried my bag, as well as mine and my friend’s big pack. He was friendly and loved to played cards with us, always with a cheeky smile on his face. Sitaram our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and quite serious. He was always available if we had any questions and went above and beyond to try get us the best/quietest rooms in the tea houses. Puru was fabulous working behind the scenes to ensure our trip was as smooth as possible. He was very quick to respond to any messages. It was a great experience to see Nepal with some locals and I certainly appreciated their support when I succumbed to altitude sickness. They stayed close to us the whole time and checked in frequently making us feeling safe and supported the entire time.
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Stephen Hendrik London, United Kingdom
Best Trek to Tilicho Lake
I signed up for an 11-day Tilicho lake trek with Above The Himalaya Trekking. It was an unforgettable experience. I had a great view of the mountains from Mamang, and the Tilicho Lake view was great. Our guide and porter were very accommodating. They made necessary changes to the routes. I had an enjoyable time with them throughout the trip. Thank you, Above The Himalaya and team, for a wonderful experience.
Stephen Hendrik
Joanne Lefson Italy
Great trekking to Tilicho Base Camp
We have come back from our 10-day trip from Tilicho laLakeke. The arrangement was from Above The Himalaya Trekking. Our trekking guide, Basu, was beneficial and flexible. He gave us better insight into the local culture and helped us with what we needed. He was very friendly and funny with lots of fun. He ensured everything went well and chose the best guest house on the trail. I had a great time and recommend Above The Himalayas.
Joanne Lefson
Robin Willinson USA
Tilicho lake trek with Above the Himalaya
Thank you for organizing such a fantastic trip to Tilicho Lake on short notice. We chose this trek with Above the Himalayas in October. The scenery during the day was excellent, with sunset and sunrise views. The trail was busy in mid-October, and I met many other trekkers. We recommend this trek to anyone planning their trip. We also suggest using this fantastic local company.
Robin Wilkinson
Rituraj Mate Germany
Best company and guide for Tilicho lake trek
Recently, I was trekking in the Tilicho Lake trek of Nepal. I was undertaking the Annapurna circuit. As few Indians go for adventure sports in other parts of the world, I worried about taking the trip. A person like me can never imagine being on something like trekking.
My guide, PURU, was quite optimistic about my plans to trek. In the first three days, I thought I had made a mistake as I used to stay behind other people in our group, Frane Hanah & Dirk. But PURU always motivated me and kept me positive. Through his efforts, I could climb the Thorong Pass after the Tilicho Lake trek.
The arrangements made by PURU for this Annapurna trekking on the way were excellent. It was of an excellent standard. I never had any problem. If I had trouble, PURU gave me valuable advice and friendly instructions. The food was fantastic.
PURU answered my questions about various issues. Be it the weather, high altitude, or transport systems. If somebody is planning to go to Nepal for Tilicho Lake trekking, consulting PURU would be a plus point. He is quite helpful and would not give the wrong advice.
This is my first time trekking in Nepal, and I have done the Tilicho Lake trek. The journey was a total of 10 days. They tailored the itinerary to our needs. This route was challenging, especially after Khangsary.
But with the help of our guide, Sitaram, we could complete it without any problem. The weather was perfect in April, and most days brought sun and blue skies. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and highly recommend this company to anyone.
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