The trek from Manang to Jomosom should only be undertaken by well equipped experienced parties. You need to have excellent camping gear, food, and clothing for high altitudes. As a large section of the trail is on high altitude and it is necessary to camp high one has to be properly acclimatized or allow time for it. A traverse from Manang to Jomomsom will take at least four days. It will be more fun and rewarding if you have more time. A path up to Tilicho Lake from Khangsar has been constructed. However, the path is sometimes difficult and exposed in one section. Beyond the eastern shore the terrain is strenuous. Unless the lake is frozen no less than three watersheds all higher than 5000 meters have to be traversed to reach the western shore. The main difficulty is the initial descent from Meso Kanto La.

From Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows the path down to the river. Cross it and continue on the south side of it through coniferous forest towards Khangsar. One section is across a steep and exposed screen slope. Cross the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village.

Continue from Khangsar on a large path. Pass a Gompa (monastery). 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. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continue along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved out through the scree slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho Base Camp.

From Tilicho Base Camp the path continues up along moraine ridges and grassy slopes to some large switch backs carved out of the slope. Reach the watershed. On the other side is Tilicho Lake. Camp sites are found on its north eastern shore. To go this far is rather uncomplicated. The route ahead is more far more complicated and demanding.

There are two ways ahead. One may cross the glaciers that come down from Tilicho Himal. Unless one is a party with complete ice climbing gear, and the competence to use it, this should only be attempted when the glacier is bare so all crevasses are visible. The second way traverses no less than three minor passes in the mountains north of the lake. This account covers that route.

Continue along the shore to a little plain. Leave the lake here and aim for a small saddle in the ridge above. After visit Tilicho, the trekking journey will be continuing through Throng La pass 5416mt and trek can be end at Jomsom or walk down to Pokhara via Annapurna foot hill Poon Hill.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters) and transfer to selected hotel
Day 02: Orientation and guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. O/N hotel
Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (830meters) and trek to Ngadi O/N lodge / camp
Day 04:Trek Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310 meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1400meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 07: Trek to Chame (2630meters), O/N camp or lodge
Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3300 meters), O/N camp or lodge
Day 09: Trek to Manang (3540 meters), O/N camp or lodge
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang village. O/N camp or lodge
Day 11: Trek to Khangsar Village (3700 meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 12: Trekking to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters), O/N camp or lodge
Day13: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4920 meters) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4200meters) 6 hours. O/N camp or lodge
Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000 meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters), O/N camp or lodge
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2720 meters), O/N lodge or camp
Day 18: Early morning fly to Pokhara and sightseeing around Pokhara or continuing trek down to Pokhara via Poon Hill
Day 19: Leisure day in Pokhara O/N hotel
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345meters), O/N hotel
Day 21: Transfer to international airport for your final departure or you may extend another exciting program such as volunteer opportunities, Jungle safri, White water rafting, Tibet tours etc…

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