Trek Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake Trekking is a popular trek route provided by almost all trekking agency in Nepal. The trek takes us through Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi. Lamjung and Myagdi located at lower elevation gives us the glimpse of lifestyle of Hindus and their relation with lush green subtropical valleys while Manang and Mustang at upper altitude reflects Buddhist life. Tilicho Lake Trek gives you the golden opportunity to come across with ancient Bonpo Religion in Mustang.

Annapurna Circuit Trek with tilicho Lake side trip to Tilicho serves you the up-close view of Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak. Some part of the trail still remains aloof from the motor roadways as construction of road has been completed only up to Chamje on the Marsyangdi River Valley and all the way to Muktinath on the Kaligandaki side.

All in all about 5 days of walking route has no motor road. The significant landmark of Tilicho Lake Trekkig includes walking through world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge, crossing the highest Thorong La Pass and you can observe the source of Marsyangdi River in Manang.There are enough guesthouses scattered all along the Tiicho Lake Trekking route. The trail begins from Besisahar. 

Tilicho Lake Trekking Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival at Kathmandu.
DAY 2: Sightseeing at Kathmandu.
DAY 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar to Khudi.
DAY 4: Hike from Khudi to Sirung
DAY 5: Trek from Sirung to Chamje.
DAY 6: Hike from Chamje to Dharapani.
DAY 7: Walk from Dharapani to Chame.
DAY 8: Hike from Chame to Pisang.
DAY 9: Trek from Pisang to Manang.
DAY 10: Acclimatization at Manang.
DAY 11: Walk from Manang to Khangsar and then Shree Kharka.
DAY 12: Shree Kharka – Tilicho Base Camp
DAY 13: Hike from Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and return to Tilicho Base Camp.
DAY 14: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka.
DAY 15: Walk from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi.
DAY 16: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La and then to Muktinath.
DAY 17: Hike from Muktinath to Marpha.
DAY 18: Trek from Marpha to Kalopani.
DAY 19: Hike from Kalopani to Tatopani
DAY 20: Walk from Tatopani to Ghorepani.
DAY 21: Hike from Ghorepani to Tadapani.
DAY 22: Walk from Tadapani to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara.
DAY 23: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
DAY 24: Fly back to your home country.



Important Note for Tilicho Lake Trekking
Though the above mentioned detail itinerary of Tilicho Lake Trekking has been designed meticulously by our experts in the field of trekking to include each and every experience of the trail, we can customize the route as per your needs. 

The Annapurna Circuit Trek can also be completed in minimum 12/13 days if we make some changes in the above itinerary. Changes can be such that you can drive directly to Syange or Bhulbhule from Kathmandu, local jeeps are available from Muktinath to Jomsom and flying options are available to come down to Pokhara from Jomsom. 

We have found that lots of customers prefer this path as trek routes have been encroached by road transportation. Hence, depending upon your available time and other circumstantial factors we will arrange the trek just for you. Please do not hesitate to send your queries to info@travelhubnepal.com 




Equipment For The Tilicho Lake Trekking
Major things you need to manage and some things, which we manage for great adventure trekking. Since you will be exploring mostly high alpine area some things should not be missed for comfortable trek. Lets make a list of some basic things –

Duffel / Rucksack Bag – We provide water and windproof duffel bag for all individual hikers throughout trekking duration, however it will be necessary for one hard suitcase bag in order to leave unnecessary things and stuffs in Hotel or storage of TRAVEL HUB Nepal.

Day Bag Pack – For your basic daily stuffs during walking you will be needing one small day bag pack which should be good enough to fit camel pouch for water, some paper, sunscreen, your valuable like passport, money etc. Normally it should be around 2500 to 3000 cubic inches.

Down Jacket – Personal down jacket is recommend for trekking however we provide down jacket for each individual throughout trek duration and should be returned at the end of trek. We provide down jacket good enough up to minus 15 degree Celsius and we hope this is good enough for trekking.

Sleeping Bag – Personal sleeping bag is recommend for trekking however we provide sleeping bag for each individual and should be returned at the end of trek. We provide sleeping bag good enough up to minus 20 degree Celsius and we hope this is good enough for trekking.

Sunglass with UV protection, Sun hat and Fleece hat.

Good hiking shoes, thin as well as thick pair of socks.

Thin and thick gloves with waterproof outer shell.
Tissue paper, toilet paper, hand-wash & basic first aid kit.

Light trouser,  thick as well thin for multipurpose use.

Thick as well as thin jackets for multipurpose use.

So these are basic things, which one needs to know in general before heading for the trek and we hope this is good enough for basic info, for further particular queries send us email at  info@travelhubnepal.com 



 Price: $ 1375 USD
 Duration: 18 Days
AccommodationNormal Tea House and lodge
Altitude Height: 5416
Seasons : March / April / October / November
Level: Moderate
Trip Departure: March / April / October / November
No. of Pax : +2 People
Activities: Driving / Trekking / Walking
Mode of Travel: Driving / Hiking / Trekking                                

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