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Tilicho Pass Trekking

Tilicho Lake (4,949m) is the highest lakes in the world. It lays Annapurna range of the Himalayas in Manang district. In 2001, Hindu pilgrims from around the world flocked to the lake convinced it is a holy spot mentioned in the Ramayana. Mountain lakes are known to geographers as tarns if they are caused by glacial activity. Tarns are found mostly in the upper reaches of the Himalaya. Due to the extremely inhospitable surrounding terrain and the difficulties associated with reaching the area, this lake is rarely visited by outsiders.

Trekking of Annapurna Circuit route programme has to cross Manang and Kali gandaki valley over the 5416m high Thorong La passes. The trek begins from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, enjoy with great views of Manaslu, Heu Chuli so on.  There are two passes leading to Jomsom, Resonant La and Tilicho North pass known also as Tilicho "Tourist pass".


Trekking Highlights

Duration of Trip:      20 Days
Trekking Days:        17 Days
Type of Trek:           Teahouse / Camping
Max. Altitude:          5414m
Grade of Trek:         fairly challenging-moderate
Main Attraction:       Tilicho Lake,Khangsar Village,Mustang Valley

 

Itinerary of Tilicho Pass Trekking

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/ transfer to hotel

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing-visit Nepal’s main sightseeing spots

Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (830m)
Our dynamic guide will be attaining to the Hotel early in the morning to get you then 7 hours of driving take to you Besishar. It is about 185km driving.

Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m)
Our journey begins to Besisahar where the trail is slight climb to Khudi then after we reach the first Gurung village at Bhulbhule. Our first day introduces us to the cultural elements of Nepal, typical local house and the different faces of the various people of particular region.

Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1400m)
The trail drops steeply to Syange at height of 1070 meters from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We follow and walk at edge of the river then we reach at Jagat which is really beautiful village.

Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m)
The trail continues up and down with getting difference experience to Tal after walking three hour. We reach the Bagarchhap that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design. The area is design by different views of Hills, up and down.

Day 07: Trek to Chame (2630m)
Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district; it is spot fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features.

Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3300m)
Starts through deep fine forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910 meters. Then we cross another bridge at 3040 meters, from the spot we visible Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. The trail joins to climb to Pisang

Day 09: Trek to Manang (3540m)
Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji.Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river, From Mungji.

Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang village.
We take rest at manang village. The village is very beautiful, cultural and surrounding by ample of mountains, peaks, rocks. We do excursion more than 5,000 meters in order to make balance of the fitness and altitude.  

Day 11: Trek to Khangsar Village (3700m)
After acclimatized at Manang we continue our adventure for Tilicho Lake, from Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows the path down to the river. After crossing the the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as last village of Nepal.

Day 12: Trekking to Tilicho Base Camp (4200m)
The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge.

Day 13: Trek to Tilicho Lake (5200m)
Tilicho Lake is a cold place in the afternoon and claimed as highest lake of the world. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return same way back to Base Camp as there are no any accommodation facilities at Tilicho Lake area.

Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m)
Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka

Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m)
After walking approximately three and half hours on decent trail from Yak Kharka we reach on Thorong Phedi at 4450 meters situated on high and near the near the river which surrounded by snow, ice and glacier.

Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorung La pass (5416m)
We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters Thorang Pass; we start to climb steeply down over the snow and we reach down to phedi and we take few time rest there in order to throw our tiredness then gradually we arrive at Muktinath.

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2720m)
We follow the trail down and walk over the marine rocks on river shore of the Kaligandaki to Jomsom. Jomsom is headquarter of the Mustang district.

Day 18: Jomsom to Pokhara.
Around 35 minutes of your flight travel you will be at Pokhara. Half day sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley.

Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu
If you would to continuing your trip toward  the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours then we will be arrange regarding your wish.

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for personal activities or join onward program or final departure

 

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
  • One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • In trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
  • Transportation- to/from trek starting & ending point
  • Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
  • Trained trekking guide and porter, necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
  • 2- Nights hotel in Kathmandu and 2-nights in Pokhara (BB Basis)
  • Tourist bus (Pokhara – Kathmandu) or for group private bus/car/van
  • Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.

Cost Excludes

  •  Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  •  Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  •  Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (cold drinks & mineral/hot water)
  •  Tips for guide & porter .
  •  Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
  •  Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
  •  Personal trekking equipments for the trek.