High Himalayan Community Project Nepal: TILICHO LAKE Trekking

The Annapurna undoubtedly provides some of the world's best trekking routes, including as it does a greater variety of scenery and culture than can be found in any other comparable area. Tilicho Lake situated at an altitude 4919m, scenic Manang valley attached with Annapurna and Thorong Peak. The most popular trail Annapurna circuit attaches the area. The rugged and picturesque trails show you crystal-clear lake Tilicho, dotted wild flowers, close and superb giant Himalayan panorama.

Tilicho pass trekking is challenging trekking trail in Annapurna region. Tilicho Lake is one of those places that have had next to mythic connotations. Many regard it as the highest lake in the world (4919m). The route then passes through the Khanshar Village (The Last Village of Nepal). The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes (Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m) that guard it from the Kaligandaki Valley area to Jomson. beyond is still used and offers the adventurous and fit trekker high mountain scenery at its very best. Masokanto La is low altitude pass than Tilicho but more technical and need to be use rope.

Some facts of the trekking

Destination: Tilicho Lake, (Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m)

Trek Days: 11-25days, depending on the route you wish to pursue

Maximum altitude: 5230m. approx. / Elevation profile

Trek Grade: Moderate to fairly strenuous

Accommodation: Camping / teahouses both

Geography: Alpine mountains & valley / Alpine villages, unique culture, glaciers, lakes forests & cold places.

Best Season: April –May / September - November

Departure Date: Anytime through out the year except December through February

Special Interest: adventure mountaineering, Cultural, Environmental education, bird watching, nature walk, photography.

Possible views of Mountains: 42 mountains over 6000 meters including Anaapurna1,2,3,4,Gangapurna, Heunchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, fishtail, Ganesh, Himal, Manaslu range,

Transportation: flight, private bus or car

Average hiking: per day will be 5- 6-7 hrs.

Cost: contact us

Highlights of the trek

Explorations of Manang valley, sweeping glaciers, breathtaking tranquil Lake Tilicho, Perfect Himalayan scenery, rare flora and fauna, monasteries, unique lifestyle, cultures and imagines villages, Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m.

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner

Day 02 Day at Leisure /Hotel

Day 03 Drive to Beshi Sahar (823m)

Day 04 Trek to Bahundanda (1311m)

Day 05 Trek to Chyamje (1410m)

Day 06 Trek to Bagarchhap (2164m)

Day 07 Trek to Chame (2713m)

Day 08 Trek to Pisang (3185m)

Day 09 Trek to Manang (3351m)

Day 10 Manang for acclimatization

Day 11 Trek to Khangsar (3734m)