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Tilicho lake Trek Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Chame 2670 m
Approximately 8 hours drive through the scenic countryside either by car, van or bus.
Day 3 Chame to Pisang 3300 m
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.
Day 4-5 Pisang to Manang 3540 m
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.
Day 6 Manang to Khangshar 3734 m
We leave the Annapurna main route and climbing up to Khangsar.
Day 7 Khangshar to Tilicho Base Camp 4150 m
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.
Day 8 Tilicho Base Camp – Tilicho Lake 4919 m – Tilicho Base Camp 4150 m
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.
Day 9 Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka 4050 m
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
Day 10 Yak Kharka to Throung Phedi 4420 m
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
Day 11 Phedi tp Muktinath 3760 m
We leave the valley and climbing the side of a moraine. The pass, which is characterized by a large cairn, is the highest point Thorung la pass 5'416 m of our trek. An exhilarating geographical characteristic; the division of the two massive Himalayan valleys. We descend towards the village of Muktinath, which is located in a poplar grove. Muktinath is a pilgrimage to an ancient Buddhist and Hindu shrine.
Day 12 Muktinath to Jomsom 2720 m
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.
Day 13 Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara 820 m
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.
Day 14 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back by tourist bus early in the morning. It takes us about 7 to 8 hours to arrive Kathmandu.
Day 15 Departure
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