Maximum Altitude Tilicho Lake (4920m/16142ft)
Difficulty Grade Moderate to Difficult
Start & End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons Feb-Jun, Sept-Dec
Tilicho lake trek
- 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.
Tilicho Lake Trek will be an experience you will remember for years to come. 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.
Tilicho Lake trek 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 Tilicho Lake trek 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 Tilicho Lake trek, 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. We can see lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert.
Seven days itinerary to Tilicho Lake trek
We can do different options for the itinerary for the Tilicho Lake trek. 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.
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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 the military area. So, trekking in Tilicho base camp is also considered an off-limit trek. There are some military places where the restriction applies to trekkers. Tilicho Lake also has religious importance. It is also mentioned in the holy book of Hindus, “The Ramayana.”
The water of Tilicho Lake is also considered holy water. 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 to the Tilicho Lake trek.
The Tilicho Lake trek 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. Tilicho Lake trek is one of the most fun trekking in Nepal.
Enjoy the best view of the high-altitude Lake.
Tilicho Lake Trek 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 Tilicho Lake trek trail starts from a subtropical climate. The trek ends at the snow line.
It provides some magnificent world views. The Tilicho Lake trek 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 for Tilicho Lake Trek
The main thing to trek in Tilihco Lake is your 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 for the Tilicho Lake trek. 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 the culture and lifestyle of people. 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
Tilicho Lake trek 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. The daily expenses for the trek with your meals and the guest houses are about 3500 to 4000 Nepali rupees.
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 1090 per person for a minimum 2-person group.
Tilicho Lake Trek Package Cost
Tilicho Lake trek cost 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.
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