Manang and Tilicho Lake Trekking, Tilicho Lake Trekking, Tilicho Lake Information, Tilicho Lake Itinerary

Trip Overview

Annapurna with a difference, Manang to Jomsom via Tilicho Lake or, Mesokanto pass

The Annapurna region undoubtedly provides some of the world’s best trekking routes, including as it does a greater variety of scenery and culture than can be found in any other comparable area. Although the normal circuit of Annapurna is a magnificent route, this new trek offers a wild and remote alternative to the Thorung-La. The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes that guard it from the Kaligandaki Valley beyond is still little used and offers the adventurous and fit trekker high mountain scenery at its very best.

The chance to sit beside the freezing waters of the lake, surrounded by rock and ice, and with Tilicho Peak towering above, is an exciting alternative to the other more used trails. Having previously offered this route as part of a longer Itinerary, now we have arranged to fly out of the newly upgraded mountain airstrip at Jomsom and can therefore keep the overall length to three weeks.

Outline Trek Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Besishahar (823m.) by Bus or Jeep, transfer to Lodge.
Day 03: Besishahar to Chame (2,713m.) by local Jeep/Bus.
Day 04: Trek from Chame – Pisang Village (3,185m.)
Day 05: Pisang – Manang Village (3,351m.)
Day 06: Manang village rest for acclimatization and explore around.
Day 07: Trek to Khangsar Village (3,760m.) - Tilicho Base Camp (Phedi) (4,150m.)
Day 08: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4920m.) explore. O/N at Camp.
Day 09: Tilicho Lake – Crossing Mesokanto Pass (5,315m.) – Yak Kharka Camp.
Day 10: Yak Kharka – Jomsom (2,713m.) O/N at Hotel/Lodge.
Day 11: Jomsom rest and exploration.
Day 12: Jomsom to Pokhara (915m.) by flight/drive and transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu free.
Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Optional via Thorung-La Pass
Day 08: Hike up to Tilicho Lake (4,920m.) - Exploration, return to Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 09: Tilicho BC - Thare Gompa - Yak Kharka (4,050m.)/ Churi Ledar (4,200m.)
Day 10: Yak Kharka/Ledar- Thorung-La Phedi (4,450m.)
Day 11: Thorung – La Pass (5,416m.) – Muktinath (3,748m.)
Day 12: Muktinath – Jomsom (2,713m.) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Jomsom – Pokhara (915.) by flight/drive then transfers to Hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfers to Hotel.
Day 15: Kathmandu free.
Day 16: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Cost Includes

All land transportation by Car, Van Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
3 Major meals a day; B/L/D (by Lodge menu), accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp night with light food during the trek en-route -for Mesokanto Pass.
Twin sharing North Face brand tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, basic Kitchen utensil etc.-for Mesokanto Pass).
One professional English speaking trekking guide and a Porter. (1 Porter between two member)
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fees.
Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara with domestic airport tax & cargo fees.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.