Tilicho Lake Trekking

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Trek to Tilicho Lake -- world’s highest lake
• Stunning mountain view of Annapurna range, Mount Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and many other mountains
• Manang village and the Thorong La Pass -- the longest pass
• Tibetan influence Himalayan culture and ethnic group of Nepal

Tilicho Lake Trek overview

The Tilicho lake which is highly known as the highest lake in the world situated at 4949m. The route to Tiliho lake is challenging whereas, your will power must be stronger if you want to see the lake. More, the trek takes you through the diverse ethnic group where you will learn about different cultures and lifestyles of people living at high altitudes. Adding on, triumph to the route rewards you with stunning views of the mountains and finally the Tilicho lake. The route is more challenging to your mind than your body. Nevertheless, the Tilicho lake trek is challenging yet rewarding at the end as you will collect loads of memories while returning back. 

The itinerary for the Tilicho lake starts from Kathmandu, taking the bus or Hiace to the Beshishar. Thereafter, you will take the jeep and reach Manang via Chamje and Pisang. The Next day you will reach the Tilicho Base Camp and in the morning you hike up to see the Tilicho lake. After doing sightseeing for a while you will descend to the base camp and come back to Shrikharka and rest there for the night. Then we move to Highcamp and rest there as you will reach there in the day time you will have enough time for the acclimatization. In the morning, you move early as you have to cross the Thorong  La pass(5416m). Then you directly rest at the Muktinath Which holds great value for the Hindu Pilgrimage. From there you take a bus directly to the Jomsom and reach Tatopani via Marfa following the Kaligandaki River. Tonight in Tatopani, where you can enjoy the natural hot spring water. Then in the morning, you will take a bus directly to the Pokhara where you can spend time at the lakeside and enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara. There are lots of other recreational things you can do in Pokhara. You will have two options from there to reach Kathmandu either by bus or via a flight where your journey ends.

Going through Manang is particular as you can enjoy the Himalayan beauties of this particular area. As we hike to Upper Tilicho Lake, you will cross through many local settlements where you can haul up and learn about the civilization and customs of the local people. After reaching Tilicho Base Camp and then finally reaching Tilicho Lake, you can view this amazing Lake right in front of your very eyes. After viewing the amazing beauty of Tilicho Lake, you make a beeline for Muktinath Temple – a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists. You must cross Thorang La pass (5,416m) on the way to Muktinath temple and go through some beautiful villages. On the way, you will enjoy the adventure of altitude and enjoy the culture of locals living on the way. Finally, reaching Muktinath and spending some beautiful moments in this quiet place, the landscapes here are simply amazing. You will then visit Jomsom and finally return to the city of lakes – Pokhara. In this way, you will take advantage of the whole Annapurna Circuit Trek.

 Tilicho lake trek 7 days

Tilicho Lake trek 7 days can be completed by using Jeep. Day 1 Drive to Beshisahar and reach there in the evening. Day 2 taking a jeep you will reach Manang Via Chamje and Pisang. Day 3 you will reach Tilicho Base Camp and rest there for the night. Day 4 you will reach Tilicho lake and come back to the base camp and descend to the Manang. Day 5 you will visit Gnagapurna lake and monasteries around in Manang. Day 6 you will come back the Beshishar. Day 7 you will arrive back to the Kathmandu.

Tilicho lake trek package

Tilicho lake trek is full adventure and challenging depending on the months that you are traveling. On the way, you will see many beautiful villages, rivers, gorges, landscapes, cliffs, flora and fauna and many more. The trek is full of ups and downs where the main challenge is to your mind rather than your body. The accommodations and meals available are not much-sophisticated, but you will find cozy food and environment in the tea houses. Adding on, the locals are so friendly that you will end up learning some words of the Nepali language and their culture and lifestyles while returning back. Overall the trek rewards you with life long memories to cherish all the time. Adding on, you can also complete your trek going through Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Tilicho lake trek best season

Tilicho lake situated at the world’s highest altitude which also holds greater value globally. And, the best time to visit the Tilicho lake in months of March, April, May and from September, October, and October. During these months the weather and temperature are better and you can explore more. Apart from these seasons, especially during winter(December, January, And February) due to snowfall and cold weather the route becomes more Challenging. More in the months of June, July and August due to rainy season it's difficult as the trails remain slippery and muddy.

Tilicho lake trek solo

Tilicho lake trek can be done solo but it is very dangerous. Therefore, you have to go through the companies which are recognized by the government. Where you can find all the facilities and the most important thing is your safety. Plus, there will be a well-experienced guide to help you throughout your journey.

Tilicho lake trek days

There will be a bus from Kathmandu to Beshishar, and from there you hike up to Jagat which takes around 6 hours. Then in the morning, you move from there to Dharapani which takes 5 hours. From there it takes 5 hours to reach Chame which is your station for the night. The next day, you reach Pisang after walking for 4 hours. Then from Pisang, it takes 7 hours to reach Manang. From Manang, in one day you will reach Tilicho Base Camp and the next day, you can come back to Manang for the rest after sightseeing the Tilicho lake. Then from there, you will take a Jeep to Beshishar and back to the Capital.