Tilicho Lake Trek - 13 Days

Annapurna region
The World's High-Altitude Lake
Kali Gandali Valley view from Ekle Bhatti
Embracing the Natural View
Duration13 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeStrenuous
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Maximum Altitude4,919 m
Group Size1 - 10
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTilicho Lake Trekking
Best TimeSeptember to December and March to June

Tilicho Lake (4,919m) is the world’s highest-altitude glacial lake spreading over 4.8 sq km and 4 km in length in the heart of world-famous Annapurna Circuit trails of Nepal in Manang district. The deep blue lake with snow-capped northern slope of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak surrounding it provides some of the world’s finest views.  Himalayan scenery of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna I, Tilicho Peak, Mt. Annapurna II, Mt, Annapurna III, Lamjung Himal, Tukuche peak, Mt. Hiunchuli, and many other snowcapped mountains along the way with flora and fauna makes the trek more interesting and engaging.

Tilicho Lake Trek Highlights

  • An adventure through the mountain passes with breathtaking scenery.
  • World’s highest lake at the altitude of 4919 meters.
  • A window to the native culture and traditions along the way.
  • A place inscribed in the scriptures (Hinduism and Buddhism).
  • Trekkers destination
  • Pristine water mirroring the blissful beauty of the Annapurna.

What to Expect at Tilicho Lake Trek

Trekking to Tilicho Lake is the most thrilling adventure in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trails include rough trails, enough ascends and descends, Icy and slippery in winter and rainy seasons. It is claimed to be the highest lake in the world and views are amazing at an altitude of 4919 m. It is just 2 days walking to the lake from Manang through scenic trails. Grab the best Photography opportunity with stunning natural beauty.

Tilicho Lake Trek Cost and itinerary

We at Global Eco Trails, offer three different type of package for Tilicho Lake trek. Deluxe Trek package, Standard trek package and Budget trek package. The cost of Tilicho Lake Trek is depends on the group size, trek duration, and service you are looking for. The Tilicho Lake trek is way cheaper than any wilderness trek. 13 days Tilicho Lake standard package cost including Guide, Permits, Transport, Food, and accommodation in a Guest House between 800 USD to 1500 USD in a full package. For the details of our standard package cost please see included section below. Besides that, we have a budget package as well including a guide, permits, and transport, and Guest house accommodation for 12 nights. Your meals are solo responsible and directly payable to the guest house. Our itinerary is carefully crafted by field experts considering the comfort and safety of the customer, providing ample time for acclimatization. The duration of the trek depends on the route we take and the starting and ending point of the trek. The given itinerary is outlined, we can customize as per your requirements.

Accommodation in Tilicho Trek

Enjoy this trek staying at medium category guest house along the way. Different levels of accommodation from dormitory to private room with attached bathroom- hot and cold shower is available in most of the places. At Tilicho Lake Base Camp everyone has to share both room and toilet as there is no private (single) room facilities. The room is clean, comfortable and consists of mattress, pillow, bedcover and blanket. You can experience warm welcoming hospitality from locals at the dinning room with heating fire. Fresh, hygienic and well-cooked food are served throughout the trek. Continental, Indian, Nepali typical thali meal and Chinese type of foods are available along the route. As per local regulation, it is required to have a meal at the place where you are spending the night.

How Difficult is Trekking to Tilicho Lake?

Ultimately, Tilicho Lake Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek are bucket list destinations for nature, culture, and photography lovers. A Journey to Tilicho Lake is an easy to moderate level trek in Nepal. It is a 13-day trek starts from Kathmandu and follows the famous Annapurna Circuit trail. Traveling from Kathmandu to Besishahar by bus and then to Chame in the jeep, we start hiking to the “Manang village jewels of Annapurna”. We have placed an acclimatization day in Manang to avoid altitude sickness. After proper acclimatization start the Journey to Shree Kharka. Manang to Shree Kharka-3800m and Tilicho Base Camp is- 4150m.

Spend a night at Tilicho Base Camp and hike to Tilicho Lake the next morning. It takes about a hours to reach the Tilicho Lake. After spending some memorable time catching a glimpse of the majestic view in your memory, return to the base camp. Upon arrival, we make time for lunch and descend to Siri Kharka for a night. From the following day, here you have an opportunity to join either the Annapurna Circuit trails over Throng-La Pass or follow the same trails to Manang for your returning journey.

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

The Tilicho Lake Trek is a glacier fed fresh water lake that offers the close view of mesmerizing Annapurna II, III and IV. The area is full with cultural diversity, barren terrain where the potatoes and barley hardly grow. We come across Chame, Pissang and Hungde villages which is famous for apple farming which lies along the Marsyangdi River valley. Every day, you get to see different landscapes including tempting views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. The trail starts from the subtropical climate to alpine climatic zone. The trek allows you to see breathtaking view of deep blue Tilicho lake with snow-capped mountains around it enhancing the beauty.

Where mountain meets sky, twin spirits bathe in stillness

After visiting the Tilicho Lake, we follow the trail to Yak Kharka to catch up the Annapurna Circuit path. On the way back, the breath-taking views from the top of Throng-la captivates your mind and soul. Descending to the Mustang plateau which is the rain shadow area of Nepal you can visit Muktinath which is a famous Hindus and Buddhist holy pilgrimage as it has amalgamation of both temple and gumba.

7 Days Itinerary to Tilicho Lake Trek

The walk to Tilicho Lake can be tailored to your needs. The 7-day trek itinerary follow by a jeep drive to Manang. Manang is a beautiful village in Annapurna Circuit at an altitude of 3,400 m. If the altitude is not a matter to you, then take four days to reach Tilicho Lake and back. Enjoy the amazing view of Tilicho Lake. This is one of the highest lakes in the world surrounded by stunning mountains. Enjoy the decent views of the mountains and valleys. Please contact us for customized itinerary and cost.

Tilicho Lake trekking is a moderate to challenging trek that involves five to six hours of walking a day through the barren land. A drive from Besishahar to Chame is adventurous one that offers scenic views along the way including mountain, waterfall and agricultural landscape. High altitude can be another challenge for you, but as long as you are physically and mentally fit, it won’t be an issue at all.

Permits and Fees to Tilicho Lake Trek

Tilicho lake is within Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). Two different types of permits are required to enter the Conservation Area.

 ACA entry fee for foreign nationals  $28/- per persons.
ACA Entry fees for SAARC nationals NRs 500/- per person.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS-Card) 17 USD per person for SAARC and other nationals.

Finally, You have the necessary information, physical fitness, Trek route map, and gear list but this is not enough for your safe trek to Tilicho Lake. On top of that, you need a professional local guide, a government-recognized trek company, and updated trail info. Global Eco Trails can be your Local Travel Partner because our guide and porter are from the same region. Our staff are well trained, good at communication, helpful and well known about the cultural and historical significance of the Annapurna region. So, talk to our experts for your memorable Tilicho Lake Trek.

Itinerary

Our itinerary is curated prioritizing both - your solitude and ascending altitude in the greater Himalayan region during the trek.  The convenience of the trek should not come at the cost of a safe and sound trek. Therefore, our leaders work to make your experience adventurous and safe during the journey.

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

Start you journey by bus to Beshisahar and take a sharing jeep to Dharapani. Get beautiful scenic views of rural landscape, fast-flowing rivers, waterfalls. 
Appx. Time Taken: 8 hours
Meals- Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- Dharapani/1960m
Accommodation- Guest House

Meals: Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
02Day

Registration in the ACAP office, ascend the hike to Bagarchhap and Danaque trek through apple-dusted valley and forest of rhododendron encountering prayer wheels on the entrance to Chame, Enjoy the majestic views of Annapurna II/IV

Trek Distance: 15.5km
Appx time: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Chame (2,630m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
03Day

Experience the culture of Manang village along the way, Reach Dhukuri Pokhari and enjoy the scenic beauty, Walking through alpine forest with mountain view and reach Pisang


Appx time: 5-6 hrs/ 14km
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Pisang (3,210m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
04Day

Availability of two Northern or Southern route to Manang, Northern route takes you through adventurous trail of Upper Pisang, Ghyaru and Ngawal offering magnificent views of Annapurna II, III, I, Southern route is busier and has gentle pathway offering Marsyangdi valley view


Approx time: 5-7 hrs/22km
Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude-Manang (3,540m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
05Day

Hike upto Pocho Gumba situated on the hillside. Visit Gangapurna lake or information center and enjoy your free time

Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude gain: 500m

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
06Day

Cross the Marsyangdi river and ascend to Khangsar village, Following an hour hike into the coniferous forest to Siri Kharka. Enjoy the Great Barrier view on Khangsar Pass through small monastery, Mani wall, Chorten and Tibetan prayer flags
 

Appx. Time and Distance: 5-6 hrs. / 12 km
Accommodation- Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- Siri Kharka Village (4,060m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
07Day

Trek through Gompa and Chorten with sea buckthorn bushes alongside, Find the famous sea buckthorn juice. Cross streams that originates from Annapurna Himalayas
 

Appx. Time and Distance: 5 hrs/6km
Accommodation- Guesthouse
Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- Tilicho Lake Base Camp (4,150m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
08Day

Hike to Tilicho lake through scree slopes, steep climbs. Reach the highest lake of the world “ Tilicho” (4,919m). Watch the awe-struck beauty and pride of mountains rippled in a mirrored gaze

Appx. Time and Distance: 7 hrs /9km
Accommodation- Guesthouse
Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- 650m up and 800m down

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
09Day

Descend to Throng khola and ascend 500m to Yak Kharka, May encounter mountain goat, snow leopard if luck favors, Follow the tranquil path to Yak Kharka

Appx. Time and Distance: 4 hrs./10km
Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- Yak Kharka (4,060m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
10Day

Walk through the scree slopes to Throng phedi. Listen the noise from the silence while walking. Get picturesque Himalayan views along the way Lunch at Phedi and steep ascend to High Camp, Make the path easier for next day.


Appx. Time and Distance: 4 hrs/ 8km
Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- High Camp (4800m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
11Day

Throng la intersects Marsyangdi and Kaligandaki valley. Cross one of the world-famous high passes in the world – Throng La (5416 m). Experience the spiritual and cultural site of Hindus and Buddhists. Start from 4800m, ascend Throng La pass 5416m and descend to 3710m

Appx. Time and Distance: 8.5 hrs/ 15km
Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- High Camp (4800m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
12Day

Breathtaking sunset view from Nilgiri, visit Kagbeni and Eklebhatti on the way to Jomsom. High altitude barren land with apple orchard along the way Muktinath and Kagbeni as gateway to Upper Mustang; forbidden kingdom and restricted area
 

Appx. Time and Distance: 6 hrs/ 21km
Accommodation-Guesthouse
Meals-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude- Jomsom (2740m)

Meals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guesthouse
13Day

Enroll in adventurous drive to Pokhara through Kaligandaki by bus. Stop at Tatopani for lunch and follow the Beni- Baglung highway to Pokhara. Alternatively, plane service is also available at Jomsom, cost 140 USD per head.

Appx. Time and Distance: 7 hrs/ 145km
Accommodation- Solo responsible
Meals-Breakfast and Lunch
Altitude- Pokhara (800m)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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Included
  • Government certified and licensed trekking guide. The guides are equipped to handle the emergency.
  • Food, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, and clothing of guide
  • 12-Nights 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 Annapurna Trek.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • 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 Dharapani transport by local bus/sharing jeep (private car/jeep are available by adding extra cost 190 USD).
  • Jomsom to Pokhara transport by local bus/sharing jeep (private jeep/van are available by adding extra cost. 200 USD)
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
  • Token of Love and Trekking certificate after finishing your trek.
  • All necessary paperwork, office Service charges, and all Government Taxes
  • Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu after the trip
Excluded
  • Any services in Kathmandu and Pokhara. (If needed, let us know)
  • International flight fare and custom clearance
  • Nepal entry visa fee. You can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Visa costs: 30 USD, 50 USD and 125 USD for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, hot and cold drinks, 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 or rent in Kathmandu trekking stores.
  • Gratitude to the trekking staff and driver
  • Personal expenses that are not mentioned in the cost included section.
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