The Tilicho lake trek is among the finest serious Nepal treks best experienced in the Monsoon.The Tilicho Tal route between Manang and Marpha is a spectacular but much tougher alternative to the standard Thorung La route. In the past this trek has been considered off limits, being part of a military training area.

Because you have to sleep at 4900m you need significantly more acclimatization than for the Thorung La route (where you sleep at a maximum of 4200m, at Thorung Phedi, or 4600m at the new Thorung Phedi Base Camp lodge). Your acclimatization, at an absolute minimum, should include staying the night at either Ghyaru or Ngawal (staying at both is far better) on the high route from Pisang to Manang, a night each at Manang or Khangsar and the gompa above Khangsar before staying at Meadow Camp. Even then you are only acclimatized to sleeping at around 4300m and jumping to camping by the lake shore at 4900m will be uncomfortable for some people. Carry Diamox and consider using it from Meadow Camp.

If crossing from December on at least one of the members should have crampons and an ice-axe for crossing frozen streams. If planning to cross the lake when frozen all members should have crampons and it would be wise for the first person to be at the end of a long rope. Note that falling into a partially frozen lake is serious, often fatal. Test the ice and be prepared to cross the middle pass if in doubt. The lake usually begins freezing over mid-November and may be frozen enough for passage from mid-December, perhaps slightly earlier.

Highlight of the trip
Breathtaking World's highest Lake Tilicho, Exploration of Manang valley, Centuries old monasteries in Braga, Ngwal, Buddhist lifestyle, View of Gangapurna Glacier and Gangapurna Lake, Outstanding views of Annapurna Himalayana ranges and Tilicho Peak.

Group Size: Min - 1

Minimum Altitude: 920m

Maximum Altitude: 4919m

Trekking Grade: Moderate and fairly strenuous

Trekking Season: Spring & Autumn

Transportation: Bus, Van, Car, Airplane

Accommodation: Hotel, Guesthouse

Mode of Trekking: Camping & Teahouse

Duration: 18-22 Days

Entry: Besishar

Exit: Pokhara

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01:  Arrival and transfer to Kathmandu hotel

Day 02:  Orientation and city sightseeing around historical sites

Day 03:  Drive to Besishar and trek to Khudi overnight hotel/camp

Day 04- 20: Trekking and hiking activities

Day 21: Drive back to Pokhara and trekking program complete or you may extend another program such as rafting, paragliding, Jungle safari, Village tours, Bungee jump and many more….. 

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