Tilicho Lake Trek

Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit can be considered as the 2 best trekking within 2 weeks’ time in the Himalayas.

Even though only a few people can reach the top of the world ( Everest), many people can reach the world’s highest elevation, Lake Tilicho. So this trekking is worthful trekking in addition to Adventures.

Tilicho Lake Trek begins from Besisahar exactly like Annapurna Circuit Trekking where the trail follows the Marshyangdi River. This adventure trekking leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups and provides spectacular and majestic views of the Giant Himalayas.

Adventure lovers can do this trek with the most demanded Annapurna circuit where one can experience sublime natural beauty, stunning waterfalls, running clean water streams Tibetan, traditional values, and Old Monasteries.

The 2 hours landslide area makes this trip more adventurous rather than the high pass. During the landslide zone where we should walk very carefully.

The rocky trails, high hills, and hiking through rivers tend to pose challenges. But the rewarding landscapes give meaningful joy to accepting the geographical obstacles.

This trail provides majestic breath-taking Himalayas, lush green hills, wide meadows, and traditional villages of the Buddhist community.

Tilicho Lake Trek with Thorang La, Annapurna Circuit

Base Camp Hike offers visitors the Tilicho Lake Trekking route combined with the most demanded Thorang La, Annapurna circuit route. Every day when there is a new spot in this combining trip you’ll get different landscapes and scenery.

The Combining trek where travelers can go to Tilicho Lake with Thorong La can be considered as one of the best adventure trips in the Himalayas with breathtaking mountain scenery. And this is not a big project like the Great Himalayan Trail. Within 2 weeks you can gain it.

How difficult is Tilicho Trek?

Tilicho Lake Trekking’s difficulty is moderate level. Having said that, Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho is an adventure trip. As we’ve combined trips, we can categorize this trip as an adventurous trip. Thorang Pass(5,416m) and Hike to Tilicho Lake(4,949m) make this trip challenging for the trekkers. On this trip, you’ll spend 8 nights over 3000m. Keep in mind, it’s almost impossible to do during wintertime.

How long is Tilicho Lake Trek?

The duration of Tilicho Lake Trekking depends on the trailhead and closing point of the trek. If you wish to do the most demanded trail Annapurna circuit with Tilicho, then it requires 14 days from and to Kathmandu. This is the most suitable plan for tourists as it combines both trips. Hence we’ve combined the trip itinerary which is most demanded.

However, if you are bound with short time holidays, we can make trekking to Tilicho within 9 days from and to Kathmandu.

Cost(price) for Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek

According to our itinerary and pricing policy for Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek, it cost 1072 USD per person. This price is based on 2 participants(trekkers) on, a double occupancy basis. At this price, you’ll get all meals and accommodation during the trek, permits, guide, porter, all surface transfers as per itinerary, Jomsom to Pokhara Flight, and more.

This is the standard trip price. If you want to get more luxury trip than our package, we’ll make luxury by adding extra charges. Similarly, if you wish to have a cheap budget trek, we can reduce the cost of the trip by deleting some services such as Jomsom to Pokhara flight and more.

Pricing For Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake

No. of Tourist	Price Per Person
1 person	USD 1294
2 person	USD 1072
3 person	USD 1053
4 person	USD 995
5 person	USD 996
6 person	USD 947
7 person	USD 952
8 person	USD 925
9 person	USD 930
10 person	USD 910

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Chamje

Today(day first), we will drive to Chyamje and it’ll be an 8.30 to 9 hours drive. Up to Besisahar(172km) is blacked top and the remaining way is off-road. On the way to Chamje, you’ll see Peak 29, Nadi Chuli, and a lot of cascading waterfalls. Eventually, we’ll make it overnight at Chamje(1400m).

• 8 to 9 hours
• Teahouse at Chamje
• B, L, D
• 1,400m

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Day 02: Trekking to Dharapani

From chamje to Dharapani, there’re 2 route. One is an old trekking trail, to follow that route we accoss the Marsyangi River. There is a suspension bridge near the Chamje that allows us to trek path to the Tal and so on to the Dharapani. However, by following this trail, you’ll miss the amazing waterfalls on the way to Tal.

Another trial(all the way to Tal via Road) offers beautiful waterfalls view that lies on the road. Upon getting Tal, we’ll reach another district. That is called Manang. From here, you will keep on noticing changes in the landscapes, people, culture, and architecture as we move ahead from Chyamje. and we’ll keep continuing to the Dharapani. Stay at Dharapani.

• 8 to 9 hours
• Lodge at Dharapani
• B, L, D
• 1,943m

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Day 03: Trek to Chame

After getting your permit checked at Dharapani, you will exit Dharapani. Upon exiting Dharapani, you’ll possess Odar and Bagarchhap. The next destination from Bagarchhap is Timang, and to get Timang from Bagarchhap, we should ascend for around half an hour.

Timang is a beautiful mountain village where you’ll get a great view of Nadi Chuli and Himalchuli. Since our plan is from Dharapani to Chame, we keep continuing onward to Chame which takes around 3 hours from Timang.  Throughout the day, you will be rewarded by the view of Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6984m), and Kangaru Himal (6981m). Stay the night in Chame.

• 7 hour
• Lodge at Chame
• B, L, D
• 2,725m

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Day 04: Trekking to Upper Pisang

We’ll have an easy walk from Chame to Pisang. On the way, we will see Apple Garden at Bharatang. Around 5 to 6 hours, we will be in Pisang. At Upper Pisang Village, you can visit Pisang Gompa. Nonetheless, from Upper Pisang, you will have a great view of Annapurna II and Annapurna III in front of you.

• 6 hour
• Teahouse at Upper Pisang
• B, L, D
• 3,300m

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Day 05: Trekking to Manang

On this day, you will have long and tough walking. In the beginning, around 1 and half hour walk will be an easy walk until getting to Pisang river. Upon Crossing the Pisang river, it will start ascending for around 2 hours until Gharu Village. From Ghyaru Village, it takes around 5 hours to reach Manang village.

On the way to Manang, you’ll have great views of Annapurna II, Annapurna Iv, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Cholu West, Cholu East, Khangsar Khang, and Tilicho Peak. Likewise, we’ll see many Chorten and Gompas on the way to Manang.

• 8 hours
• Lodge at Manang
• B, L, D
• 3,540m

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Day 06 : Rest day at Manang

There are many things to do in Manang Village. We’ll make the best things to do in as we have only 1 day in Manang Village. Since we have to acclimatize at Manang village, a short hike (about 1,000 feet or so) is recommended.  In order to get acclimated at Manang, we can make the following activities:

Hiking to the Chonker Viewpoint and Exploere Gangpurna Lake.

A long day-hike to Ice Lake( recommended for those who have very strong fitness).

To explore Milarepa’s cave takes around 4 to 5 hours

• NA
• Lodge at Manang
• B, L, D
• 3,540m

Day 07 : Manang to Siri Kharka

Trek Distance12 km/ 7. 4 miles

From today, we will leave the Annapurna Circuit trail and will follow the different trail that adjoining with Tilicho Lake.  Around 3  hours walking from Manang, we reach Khangsar Village( Tibetan Settlement). Having lunch at Khangsar, we keep continuing to walk to the next stop Sirikharka.

Throughout the day, we will have magical views of Gangapurna, Khangsar Khang, Gungang Himal, Cholu and Tilicho Peak. Overnight at Siri Kharka.

• 5 hour
• Lodge at Siri Kharka
• B, L, D
• 4,060m/13,320ft

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Day 08 : Trekking to Tilicho Base Camp

Throughout the whole trekking, Sirikharka to Tilicho Base Camp is most risky. Because around 1 hour 30 minutes we will trek on landslides zone. However, we can see impressive rock formations and the beautiful Tilcho peak.

Trek Distance : 8 km/ 4.9 miles

• 6 hour
• Lodge at Siri Kharka
• B, L, D
• 4060m/13,320ft

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Day 09: Hike to Tilicho Lake and back to Base Camp

It takes around three to four hours to reach Tilicho  Lake from Base Camp. We’ll start hiking to Tilicho Lake early in the morning to avoid the afternoon windy. Upon getting to Lake, you’ll have impressive views of the Lake and peaks. After that, we will retrace to Base Camp.

Included Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 10 : Tramping to Yak  Kharka

On this day, we’ll make ahead our journey to Annapurna Circuit Trail. And we’ll touch the trail at Gunshang. Approximate four to five hours walking, we’ll reach Yak Kharka.

• 7 hours
• Lodge at Siri Kharka
• B, L, D
• 4,000m

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Day 11: Tramping to Thorang Phedi(4450m)

From Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi is a short and easy walk but due to the high elevation, we will walk slowly.

3 to 4 hours walking from Yak Kharka, we’ll get to Thorang Phedi. We have made this plan considering the altitude. However, if you want to stay at the next stop High Camp to make it easier for Thorang La, that’s also fine. According to your fitness and preferences, you can decide whether Thorang Phedi or High Camp.

• 4 hour
• Yak Kharka
• B, L, D
• 4,450m

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Day 12: Thorang La Pass and Trek to Muktinath

Throughout trekking, this day( Day 12)  is challenging for you. Because on this day, we’ll start the trek early morning to cross Thorang La. Nonetheless, from Thorang La, we still need to descend for around 4 hours in order to get to Muktinath.

So all in all, it will be 7 to 8 hours challenging trek on Day 12.

• 9 hour
• Lodge at Muktinath
• B, L, D
• 3,800m

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Day 13: Trekking to Jomsom

Since we’re at a religious place, we can visit Muktinath today. Upon visiting Muktinath temple, we’ll trek to Jomsom. On the way, we see Kagbeni Village and the amazing landscape of Mustang. Nonetheless, you’ll have amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, and Nilgiri. It will be around 5 hours walking from Muktinath to Jomsom. Stay overnight at Jomsom

• 7 hour
• Lodge at Jomsom
• B, L, D
• 2,720m

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Day 14: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu

We’ll fly to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. The flight will be around 25 minutes and Pokhara to Kathmandu drive will be 7 to 8 hours.

• 7 to 8 hour
• Hotel at Thamel, KTM
• B
• 1,350m

Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, and D = Dinner.