Tilicho lake Trek Itinerary

Our staff will pick from airport and transfer to the hotel.

• Altitude: 1400m

Approximately 5 hours drive through the scenic countryside either by car, van or bus.

• Altitude: 760m

The route follows the Marshyangdi River upstream; we cross a suspension bridge and pass a beautiful waterfall with its fine pool. We climb up to Bahundanda, which translates means 'Brahman hill' (Nepali Cast). It is a good place to enjoy the good view.

• Altitude: 1310m

The gorge is narrow when we cross the exposed bridge and then a suspension bridge. On the way to Chamje we pass several small settlements. We already can find many different ethnic groups, architectures and vegetation. The houses are built of stone and the vegetation is less tropical and a Tibet-like culture.

• Altitude: 1430m

After we left Chamje, the gorge is getting more impressive. We enter the Manang district. Mainly agricultural farmers and 'Trans-Himalayan traders' are living in the region. The route climbs up gradually and we reach the city Bagar Chhap 'butcher's place'. The houses have flat roofs, indicating that there is less precipitation than in the south. It is worthwhile to visit the temple and enjoy the views of the Annapurna Himal and Lamjung.

• Altitude: 2160m

The trail is mostly rocky and rough, after we let Tyanja 2’360 m behind us, we walk through the woods close to a river. We reach Kopar 2’590 m and after a while Chame the headquarters of the Manang district; we are rewarded with beautiful views of the Annapurna II and two small hot springs

• Altitude: 2670m

The day starts with a march through the forest which is part of a narrow valley, we cross a river on a suspension bridge, then the Paungda Danda rock face comes into view. The road rises up to Pisang.

• Altitude: 3300m

Today we continue through the dry upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the influence of the monsoon by the Annapurna region. Locals own yak herds and raise crops for part of the year, besides they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. When we leave Pisang, we have two alternative routes, one leads comfortably down, past the airfield of Hongde. The upper one takes a little longer, but offers excellent views of the Annapurna Himal and there are fewer tourists. Both paths are joining again together in the large and interesting village Braga, which has the oldest monastery in the region. It is about 900 years old and is one of the Kargyupa sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and contains unique works of art.

 Today is an acclimatization day, use your time for an active hiking on higher ground, not only because of the view, to sleep at lower altitudes protects you against high altitude sickness. Manang itself with its spectacular location offers many attractions, such as lakes, caves, moraine hills, monasteries and local attractions of the city.

• Altitude: 3300m

We leave the Annapurna main route and climbing up to Khangsar.

• Altitude: 3734m

The way leads on the left side of Tilicho Valley to the Tilicho base camp. The path often changes as a glacial moraine must be crossed.

• Altitude: 4150m

The turquoise shimmering Tilicho Lake, the highest Himalayan mountain lake welcomes us. We follow a steep strenuous ascent up the moraine. The higher we get, the more spectacular the views of Khangsar Kang 7’485 m, Tarke Kang 7’193 m and Gangapurna 7’455 m. Every year, usually in August, a pilgrimage festival is held at the bathing place of Guru Rimpoche.

• Altitude: 4150m

After we passed Shree Kharka we climb up to Upper Kangshar. We are joining again the classic Annapurna Circuit Trail. We let summer settlements and mani walls behind us and arriving Yak Kharka

• Altitude: 4050m

After a short hike we arrive in Ledar we take our time to climb up until Thorong Phedi. We are rewarded with a beautiful view to the Chulu and the Annapurna Peaks

• Altitude: 4450m

On the way to Jomsom we meet people who come from the restricted area of Mustang. They come here to sell their handicrafts to the pilgrims. Among their products there are also mollusc fossils called Shaligram. We pass some ancient caves and having a stunning view to the White Mountain “Dhaulagiri”. After a while we arrive in Kagbeni the heart of the old Trans Himalayan Salt Route, where two Rivers flow together. 

• Altitude: 2710m

The flight goes early morning. If you like to make more days trek there is a option to do more days trek from jomsom too.

• Altitude: 900m

Drive back by tourist bus early in the morning. it takes about 7 to 8 hours to arrive kathmandu.

• Altitude: 1400m

Our staff will pick you from hotel and drop off at the airport. Have a safe journey and hope to see you again.