Tilicho Lake 17 days/16 nights

CODE: HNPEB

Duration:

16 days

Max Altitude:

5,416 Meters

Difficulty:

Challenging

Minimum Age:

Start/End Point:

Kathmandu

Accomodation:

Tea House & Hotel

Group Size:

Min 2/ Max 16

Best Season:

Mar/Apr/May, Sep/Oct/Nov

Meals:

Not include

Activity:

Hiking/Trekking

Overview Itinerary Cost Includes Cost Excludes Highlight Notes

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative. They will be waiting with a guest's placard and will transfer you to your hotel. Hotel checking at 5 PM will be followed by the first group meeting with your guide.

Half day guided walking tour in Kathmandu (Syambunath known as monkey temple and Kathmandu durbar square). After breakfast we arrange a city cultural guide. You visit Syambunath stupa (monkey temple). This is the oldest stupa in the World and you get a good view of Kathmandu valley from the top. After Syambunath you walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will see the Old palace and many temples. Afternoon you can pack your trekking stuffs.

Today, we will start our drive early in the morning from Kathmandu to Dharapani which will be the starting point of our Tilicho Lake Trek. This will include an 8-to-9-hour drive which will take us through many small villages and towns of the Annapurna region where we will drive alongside the famous Marsyangdi River which is also known as the raging river in Nepali and boasts an impressive length of 150 km. After we arrive in Dharapani, we will then be required to show our ids at the police checkpoint.

The first day of trek starts with a hiking to Chame which is a Tibetan settlement in the area. On the pathway, we will cross through many Buddhist sculptures called manis which are Buddhist carvings on stone walls and many farms with big pine forests. It will take us 5 to 6 hours to reach Chame.

After spending the night at Chame, we will then trek towards Upper Pisang which includes walking through various suspension bridges and rhododendron forests. We will continue following the banks of Marsyangdi River and get a breathtaking view of the mountains in the area. This will feature a 5-to-6-hour trek to Upper Pisang where we will spend the following night.

This day will feature a long trek to Manang from Upper Pisang which may take 7 to 8 hours where we will have to ascend steeply to Manang. We will continue to pass through many Tibetan settlements where Manang is famous for being one of the largest Tibetan settlements in Nepal. We will cross several suspension bridges and get more stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain ranges. On the way, we will have the chance to explore the famous Braga Monastery, which is the largest monastery in Manang, and we are hoping that the visit will help you learn more about Buddhism and its culture. We will then arrive at Manang to rest for the night.

We will spend the following day acclimatizing at Manang where we will rest for the day ahead resting our bodies before attempting to climb higher. During this day, you can also visit the Gangapurna Lake that is located a little farther.

After spending 2 days at Manang, we will then trek to Siri Kharka along the Marsyangdi River which will be a short trek comprising of 3 to 4 hours. We will continue on a trail of rhododendron forests and also arrive at Khangsar that has a Tibetan monastery where we will eventually reach Siri Kharka.

We will then trek towards Tilicho Base Camp that will feature a steep climb which is known for its landslides, so we advise you to take proper precautions. We will reach base camp in 3 to 4 hours of hike and enjoy the beautiful view of Tilicho Peak.

On this day, we will be able to visit the final destination of our trek, Tilicho Lake, which is also known as the highest lake in the world standing at 4919 meters above sea level. As we cannot travel during the afternoon due to high winds, we will have to travel as early as possible in the morning. At Tilicho Lake, the Tilicho peak in the Annapurna Range can be seen. On the Lake, you will see deer and other wildlife grazing the environment. After visiting the Tilicho Lake, we will then return to Siri Kharka where we will spend the following night.

After spending the night at Siri Kharka, we will then proceed to Yak Kharka on a short hike that will take 4 to 5 hours. On the way, we will pass through the famous monastery of Tare Ghumba which is said to be a century old that contains many valuable Buddhist histories and carvings. We will then arrive at Yak Kharka where we will get a gorgeous view of the mountains of the Annapurna range.

We will start with a short hike of 4 to 5 hours to Thorang Phedi from Yak Kharka through the Marsyangdi River. We will be spending the following night at Thorang Phedi and get ready to trek to Muktinath the following day.

Today, we will strat our trek from Thorang Phedi to Muktinath which may take 8 to 9 hours and is quite challenging. Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage site in Nepal that contains Hindu as well as Buddhist cultural artifacts and temples. On the way to Muktinath, we will cross through the Thorung La Pass which stands at 5100m. This pass is known for its beautiful view of the mountains in the region including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. We will then descend downhill from the pass to reach Muktinath and spend the day exploring different pilgrimage site while getting to know more about Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.

Today we will continue descending towards Jomsom which is also cited as the last stop for our Tilicho Lake circuit trek. Jomsom is famous for being the administrative place for the Mustang region which is another region of Nepal worth visiting.

We will fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom early in the morning. The flight may take 20 to 25 minutes and will continue, featuring more spectacular sights of the mountain ranges. At Pokhara, you can use the rest of the day to unwind and relax. There are so many extra activities in Pokhara so please let us know beforehand if you have any activities that you want to try out.

We should ready in the morning, we drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. It takes 6-7 hours. Last evening of trip so enjoy your time. (There are Flight option from Pokhara to Kathmandu, It takes 25 minutes flight and you can spend your time in Kathmandu) Extra flight cost USD 115 per person).

Today is departure day. You should check out at 12 noon. We will take you to Kathmandu International airport at your flight time. You should get airport at least 3 hours before your flight time. If you need to stay longer in Kathmandu or Nepal, please let us know if you need assistance in arranging your stay.

Start From

USD 1540

Per person