Tilicho Lake Trek

Explore one of the highest lake in the world, Tilicho Lake

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Tilicho Lake Trek Information

Once in a lifetime, everybody does a trek in a remote region, but only a few do a circuital trek in the Annapurna Region, making their trek a memorable trek like the Tilcho Lake Trek. It has a lot of highlights, and one of these is Tilcho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world, situated at an altitude of 4000m plus. When you see this lake, something valuable is created that cannot be compared to any beauties in the world. The up trekking trail; the down trekking trail takes you somewhere, such as the world’s deepest gorge.

The same trekking trail becomes tiring but captivating, as Tilicho Lake Trek takes you to the top of the Thorung- La Pass (5416m) from where you will see the most beautiful scene from hills to the mountains. Above all, Tilicho Lake Trek takes you to the region where you will see everything that you have decided to see from your home country; it takes you to the heart of the Annapurna Region. When you reach the heart, you don’t see the profile, you see all sorts of nature, such as subtropical woodlands, dry arid landscapes, amazing mountain peaks, the Tibetan plateau, and an unbelievable beautiful lake- Tilicho Lake.

Besides these, there are paddy fields, astonishing rivers, waterfalls, the majestic view of peaks, such as Manaslu and Himchuli, and the beautiful Manang District. Last but not least, there is Muktinath, the spiritual hub of the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Apart from these religions, it also welcomes Christians.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, you are going to stay at the 3-star category hotel (Value). During trekking, you will spend your night in a tea house. The tea house is a lodge or a guest house. The tea house is an old name for a lodge because trekkers and climbers gave this name 40 years ago. After all, it used to sell only tea then. Now they also sell meals as well as provide bedrooms for the trekkers and climbers. The old name tea house is still used by the trekking agencies in Nepal. Hence, the name tea house trek. Tea house differs from village to village where you are going to spend your night. Some have attached bathrooms as well as running a hot water facility, while others have only basic facilities, that is, you have to share a toilet and a bathroom with others. This is so because they are located at a high altitude and the remotest area. Some provide dormitory-style accommodation, but they also provide you a bed, a pillow, a blanket, and a bedsheet still, you must have your sleeping bag. 

  • Kathmandu- 3 Nights
  • Pokhara- 1 Nights
  • Mountain Teahouse/ Guesthouse- 15 Nights

Transportation

In your trip cost, we have also included the transportation fare, so that you do not have to pay from your pocket when you are in Nepal. The fare includes pick up from the airport as well as drop off at the airport by private vehicle. Other transportation facilities like driving from Kathmandu-Besisahar-Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourist bus. On this trip flight from Jomsom to Pokhara is included.

Note: You are going to travel from Kathmandu to Besisahar on a local bus. If you are looking to do it in a private vehicle, you can let us know (additional cost).

How to get noticed outside at the airport?

You will be seeing us outside the airport holding the signboard of our company when you arrive in Kathmandu- Tribhuvan International Airport. You will transfer to your hotel. One of our company representatives will explain the trip information to you. If we have a couple of times, you are going to visit our office or will explain it at your hotel lobby. 

Meals

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will provide you breakfast at your hotel. You are trekking near the mountains, that is, you are trekking at a higher altitude, so your body needs energy, and you will get the energy from the food you eat. The foods that we provide you have the right amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. We will provide you these in all three square meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast- 19
  • Lunch- 15
  • Dinner-16

Attend farewell dinner

Farewell dinner is a great moment for both of us. In farewell dinner, we are going to have our dinner in a Nepali typical restaurant. You can share your experiences during your visit to Nepal. Let us know about our company team and its services. Enjoy the dinner together. 

Accomplishment certificate

Our company will provide you the accomplishment certificate and the Nepali typical gifts as a sign of love and reward. At the same time, we would like to be thankful and share our joy in trusting the Travel Max Guide team. 

Travel Max Guide Team

Travel Max Guide is a team of passionate working in tourism for more than a decade. Engaging in adventure and sustainable tourism. At the inception, our team was engaged in social work, supporting children of Nepal in an education program. Later we realize that we need to start our own business so how we can raise the fund. We came together with a new strategy and cast out our vision to run the travel business in Nepal. We can generate funds locally by serving our travelers by promoting and organizing trekking, tours, and other outdoor activities in Nepal. 

More on, we are local experts and licensed holder guides who are certified by the Nepal Government. Our team is experienced and well trained in first aid, climbing and trekking, and other relevant knowledge and training.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must because you are trekking near the mountains at an altitude of more than 3000 meters. You must ensure in your country before coming to Nepal, before starting your trek. Please bring with you a copy of insurance, and your insurance policy must cover the medical expenses, helicopter evacuation from the altitude of 5000 m to 6000 m, and other things related to your health. Please give a copy to our company. It will send the information to the insurance company if you use the mountain rescue operation, mentioned above.

Passport and Visa

Before coming to Nepal, your passport must have a validity of 6 months, and you can put the Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival’ on your passport at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. On arrival, the visa procedure is very quick and simple. For more information please visit this site: Nepal Immigration

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry points

  •  15 Days- $30
  • 30 Days- $50
  • 90 Days- $125

and you must also bring 4 passport-sized photos. If you are from China or SAARC countries, a free visa will be provided to you.

Trekking Information

Nepal is open for all seasons.

You can do a trek and tour in different parts of Nepal. For those who are looking to do the trek in the best season, travelers can pick it from the below ones: The following are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal, and each of these has its charm, the one which is on the top of the list is the best.

  • Autumn Season (September till November)
  • Winter season (November till February)
  • Spring season (March till May)
  • Rainy Season (June till August)

As a trekker, you can do different types of trekking in Nepal, and they have been given below.

  • Tea House Trekking (Guesthouse/Lodge Trek)
  • Camping
  • Home Stay 

Travel Max Guide listed different types of trekking experiences. You can find it on our website. To make it easier here are a bunch of lists.

Extend your holiday/ Optional Itinerary and Services

By our previous clients’ suggestion and our experiences working in tourism. Travel Max Guide offers you exclusive extension holidays, optional itinerary, and additional services. These are optional addons or optional holidays. If you like to add some more holidays in Nepal, add them during the time of your booking. If you have your private holidays, want to customize them in your way. You can write us an email. Our travel planner will respond to you. 

Group trekking/ Single

In group trekking normally there will be a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 12 people. In the group trekking, there will be guide leaders, One porter for every two trekkers, and an assistant trekking guide for a group of more than 12 people. The company will run private trekking for you at your time frame and requirements and solo trekkers.

Be a contributor to a good cause

Travel Max Guide is the inception of the First Act Nepal (FAN). Our team is working for a good cause. That might be a good question- there are lots of organizations working for a social cause but why we are adding the numbers. What might be the reason? The reason is simple, we do love to share what we have. We are strongly guided by the principal, “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.” So we do. 

Travel Max Guide supports a certain income to FAN. It’s a team working for the children of Nepal. Support for the child sponsorship program. It’s just a small contribution to our children who are longing for love and support. If our small contribution can make things different, why not? to be a contributor. We are looking to build our communities bigger where everyone can get an opportunity. So let’s share what we can, let’s do what we suppose to do. Listen from your heart. Ok fine, finally it’s time for action. 

Volunteering opportunities

This topic is always a key point for us. And we are working on it too. If you are looking to do volunteer or engage in some kind of social work. You can contact us.

Travel photography

Upon your request, we can organize the travel photography tour in Nepal. On the trip normally there will be a photographer who will lead you to the Himalayas of Nepal through the lens. If you are a photographer, filming industry, or like to learn photography, Nepal is a perfect place for it. Contact us for more details.

Trip Highlights

  • Various rivers such as the Marshyangdi, and Kali Gandaki
  • Visit Tilicho Base Camp and Tilicho Lake
  • The passes Dhulkur Pokhari and the Thorong La
  • Annapurna Himal range, Mountain views of Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre
  • Rural villages
  • Tatopani Hotsprings
  • Pokhara city

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 02: Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (830m) in a Public Bus and take a Jeep to Syange (1,100m) Duration: 8 hours
Day 04: Trek to Tal (1,700m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 05: Trek to Danakyu (2300m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2670m) Duration: 4 hours
Day 07: Trek to Upper Pisang (3300 m) Duration: 6 hours
Day 08: Trek to Ngawal (3660m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 09: Trek to Manang (3500m) via Bhraka (3360m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Manang Village
Day 11: Trek to Khangsar Village/ Shree Kharka (3,700m) Duration: 4 hours
Day 12: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 13: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4920m) and return to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m) Duration: 6 hours
Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4450m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorung La Pass (5416m) Duration: 8 hours
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2720m) Duration: 5 hours
Day 18: Morning Flight to Pokhara
Day 19: Drive Back to Kathmandu Duration: 7 hours
Day 20: Trip Concludes

  • Trip Code

    TMG-TL100

  • Start Point

    Kathmandu

  • End Point

    Kathmandu

  • Trip Duration

    20 Days

  • Activity

    Lake Trek

  • Region

    Annapurna Region

  • Trip Staffs

    Trekking Guide

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

  • Trip Style

    BLD

  • Trip Grade

    Strenuous

  • Elevation

    5416m

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Trip Type

    Private Guided Trips

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What's Included

What's Includes

  • Twin sharing accommodation with Breakfast plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara at 3-star hotel
  • Guesthouse/ Mountain Teahouse accommodation during the time of trekking

  • Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle
  • Local bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar and on a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Flight- Jomsom to Pokhara

  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the time of trekking
  • As indicated in the itinerary

  • Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide and porter
  • Porter service (One porter for 2 trekkers)

  • ACAP permits and Trekkers’ Information Management Systems- TIMS card for trekking
  • Official paper documents Government taxes and local fees

  • Insurance of Guides, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation.
  • A comprehensive medical kit.
  • Farewell dinner in a restaurant with a cultural show.
  • Trip accomplishment certificate.
  • All government taxes

What's not includes

  • International flights tickets

  • Travel and rescue insurance

  • Nepal entry visa
  • Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone and bar bills
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others
  • Tips to your guide, porter, and driver
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section

Itinerary & Maps

Detailed Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu, the city of temples, you can call it the most developed city of Nepal as of now, and it is here, where we are located to serve you in a way you want right from TRIBHUWAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, where you can see us waiting for you with our TRAVEL MAX GUIDE SIGNBOARD, and your name so that you can spot us at once, and you will be taken to your hotel in a vehicle or to our office where you can ask us questions, having tea or coffee, after all these activities, if you have time, then there is nothing better than spending your time in Thamel, the tourist hub which is just outside the door of our office, you ask us, what you want to eat, what you want to enjoy, we will show you that the tourist like you most desired in a new place.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

The sightseeing that you are going to do, today, comprises of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and they can be categorized as Stupas, Temples, and Palaces. The sightseeing can be personalized, according to your interest, and all the effective route planning for the sightseeing will be done by the city guide of TMG.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

From the hotel where you are staying, nothing is near the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It was a ceremonial site; it was a palace where the would-be kings used to be coronated in the past, now it is a palace cum museum, and to be there is to experience how the royals spend their life. Stand among the monuments, temples, and statues that back to the 17th and 18th centuries. 

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Be well prepared in advance because this stupa is located at quite an altitude and is more than 2,000 years old. This is the most important of all the Buddhist Stupas in Nepal and has a fascinating face of Lord Buddha on every side, and its base has the stonework of 5 Dhyani Buddhas – Vairocana, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi, and Aksobhya, and each of these represents the wisdom of Lord Buddha. People flock to this stupa to see the birds-eye view of Kathmandu.

Pashupatinath 

Pashupatinath is as old as the hills, but the Hindu Committees of Nepal, looks after it, such as renovation and maintenance, and there are new adds on in and around the temple. Pashupatinath is the most important temple of Lord Shiva and located not far away from the heart of Kathmandu. Only Hindus are permitted to enter from the main gate to Pashupatinath Temple. As a visitor, you will enjoy the rich combination of architecture from a distance. If you are lucky, then you might see the Hindu Cremation taking place.

Bouddhanath 

Bouddhanath is also a stupa. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages of the Buddhists. It has a white doom just like Swayambhunath, whatever the myth is, it contains the bones of Kasyapa Buddha (Buddha incarnation), while others say it contains the bone of Lord Buddha. Around the base of the stupa are 108 small images of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. Go anytime to enjoy these images.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

On the way, you will pass through towns, villages, and beautiful landscapes. There are also terraced farmland and rivers. After some pretty long hours, you will reach Beshisahar. You then take a local jeep from Beshisahar to Syange. This drive gives you some insight into the rural people – their lifestyle and their culture. From Syange, you begin your trek. Before Besisahar, you reach Dumre. It will be a new experience to drive on the public bus in Nepal. When you reach Syange, you will find yourself in a typical countryside.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Surface Transport

The up trekking trail that lies before you take you to the traditional and beautiful villages. Some parts of this trail are rocky, and these are also the parts that run by the Marsayangdi River. This is one of the important rivers of Nepal. From this river, you head to Tal which is the first village of Manang district. Enter the stone gate that has “Welcome to the Manang district”. You will see the sandy valley floor. Tal lies on the bank of the river surrounded by the lush hills.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

On the way, there are suspension bridges, waterfalls, up trekking trail, villages, and the Marsyangdi River. There are stone cliffs. After crossing these cliffs, you head to Khorte and Dharapani. This last village is the source of information to the people who want to study the Tibetan Culture in detail. You will see green hills and the river below the road. Danakyu is a small village, and it also has apple trees.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Before you reach Chame, you come across a wooden bridge, and you will follow the decision of your guide who says which trail is the best. On the way, you will see the spectacular view of the waterfall, and you will also walk in a beautiful forest. Later you will reach Tamang village. You will be walking uphill most of the time. On the way, you will see the spectacular view of the mountains like Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. You will also come across a hot spring where you can dip before you reach Chame.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

As you trek in a steep and narrow trekking trail, that is, switchback, you reach a dense forest, and you will see the best view of the mountains. You will not take one photo, but hundreds. There, you see a dramatic rock face. There is also a vertical rock on the way. After this rock, you see the Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises over 5,000ft (1500m). You are in the Marshyangdi Valley, and as you come out of it, you will see the stunning view of the mountains Like Annapurna and Pisang. You will reach the Upper Pisang via a village called Geru.

  • Accomodation

    Comfort

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Although the upper trekking trail is difficult, the view that you see is incredible. Today, it is all about walking uphill. You will walk on a switchback most of the time to reach the top of the hill. You can buy apples on the way and see the horse and ponies. Here, the air is thinner. You will also be in the region which is dry. This is so because of the Annapurna Ranges. You will see these ranges blocking the monsoon. Looking at the ranges, you head to Ngawal.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Looking at the elevation, Manang is lower than Ngawal. The down trekking trail takes you to the Marsyangdi valley. On the way, there are rocks sculpted by the wind as well as pine trees that have slowed to growth. But the view of the Annapurna Ridge is beautiful, and it will capture your eyes frequently. There, the climate is cold, so you see less vegetation. On the way, you will come across the largest monastery of Manang that is called Bhraka which you will visit. On the way, you will also see the stunning view of nature, including that of Annapurna and Pisang mountains.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

This is a must for today’s activity because you are ascending to a higher altitude tomorrow. Rest or acclimatization does not mean staying in one place. You can use it to walk to interesting places, interact with people, learn about their culture and tradition, their way of living, and enjoy the local cuisines. Hike to either Bhojo Gumba, a monastery, or Gangapurna Lake. You can also hike to Vraga Village.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

You follow the down trekking trail in the western direction. There are rivers and forests on the way. From the forest, you head to Khangsar Village and walk uphill to reach Shree Kharka. On the way, you will see the stunning view of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu or from Manang, you will walk in the coniferous format, reach Kangsar Village, and then follow an uphill trekking trail that goes to Shree Kharka, passing a monastery. The view of Gungang Himal and Mount Chulu will be seen along the way.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Today. you will trek to the Tilicho Base Camp. The trekking trail offers you a panoramic view of Tilicho Peak. During the time of trekking, you will pass through a narrow path that is newly constructed. There is scree on this trail which is prone to landslide. The landscape, especially rock formation will impress both to mind and eyes. The trekking trail is not steep and challenging. However, the narrow trail makes you tired. After this, you will head to the base camp at an elevation of 4,200 m.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

The first part of the trekking is tough and goes upward. At this time, you walk by the mountains. Later, you reach watershed. There are yaks and deer grazing fields on the way. You can see Tilcho Lake from here as well as Tilicho Peak. Tilicho lake has religious significance; it is so to the Hindus, and it has been mentioned in the Ramayan. Tilicho Lake was one of the highest altitude scuba dives. A Russian diving team, consisting of Andrei Andryushin, Denis Bakin, and Maxim Gresko, conducted a scuba dive in 2000.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Today, you will follow a trekking trail that will take you to the Marshyangdi Valley. En route, there are streams and a village named Tangki. Following the uphill trekking trail, you walk through pasture as well as through juniper trees. You will also reach a village named Ghusang where you will see flat mud roofed houses. At the beginning of the trek, you follow a descending trekking trail. There is Tare Gumba, a monastery on the way. On the way, the most important village is Khangsar. Most of the time, you will be trekking in the Thorang Khola valley. You cross the river and ascend a plateau before reaching Yak Kharka.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Today also it is an uphill walking, but this walking is the most difficult walk of the Annapurna Circuit because you are heading to the higher elevation and spend a night at Thorong Phedi which means the base of the Thorong La Pass as well as it is a village. To reach the base, you have to cross a suspension bridge and reach a village called Ledar. You have to reach the top of the pass known as the Thorong La Pass tomorrow. From there, you can see the stunning view of Mt. Gudang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak, Mt. Khatungkan, and others.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

This is the highest altitude of the Annapurna Circuit Trek, that is, you are at the Thorong La Pass (5,416m). From this pass, you head to Muktinath, and on the way, you come across the area that is heavily covered with snow which might stumble you. But this walk is rewarding because it leads you to the top of the pass. When you reach the top, you will see the stunning view of the mountains. To ascend this pass, you have to start early in the morning before the sun rises.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

Muktinath is famous for 108 cow heads spigots near the Vishnu temple. The water that comes to these spigots is believed to come from the sacred lake called Mansarovar which is near Mount Kailash that is the abode of Lord Shiva, the most powerful deity of the Hindus. To the Buddhists, Muktinath is known as Chumig Gyatsa and is holy to them as the site of Lokeswar, the protective deity of Tibet. From Muktinath, you trek to Jomsom, enjoying the good view of Mt. Dhaulagiri which is 8000m plus.

  • Accomodation

    Guesthouse

  • Meals provided

    BLD

You take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The plane passes between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and gives you a unique experience. In Pokhara, you will do boating in Fewa Lake and the evening, you can walk around the lake.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Flight

Today, you will drive from Pokhara. As you head from the City Of Lakes to the City Of Temples, the scenery changes from lush forest to less vegetation area. Cross the rivers, streams, and pass through the scenic view of hilly landscapes. You will check-in the hotel. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant, seeing the Nepali dance.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Meals provided

    MAP

  • Transportation

    Tourist Bus

A company representative will drop you to the airport in a private vehicle.

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

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The price below is per person. If you have more than 8 people, then please feel free to ask for a discount. Those who love to do a single trip or a special trip with family, friends, and yourself, you can fill up the private journey or a tailor-made journey. According to your requirements, we will send you the price. TMG is happy to serve you very much.

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