Annapurna circuit trekking with Tilicho Lake

About Trip

Annapurna circuit trekking with Tilicho lake is beautiful combination of trekking in the Annapurna region. The Tilicho Lake is located at 5200m from the sea level, which is claimed to be the lake located at the highest altitude in the world. The glacial melting from the Thorong La peak and from the Mt. Annapurna  are formed into  blue icy lake of Tilicho. The clear icy blue lake reflects the surrounding mountains which is so unique and beautiful. Also the Tilicho lake offers great view of Annapurna range and of an entire valley of Manang.

If you are planning Annapurna circuit trekking then we suggest to spare 3 extra days which includes the one of the best hiking option of Tilicho lake. For combining the Tilicho lake with Annapurna circuit trek doesn’t require extra preparation besides the trekking days, so why not to add this wonderful site to include on your itinerary. Tilicho lake trekking also possible to do as a tea house trekking so it is easy to arrange. The Annapurna- Tilicho lake trekking starts at Besishahar and follows the trail to Chame Pisang and Manang. From Manang it is 3 days hiking to Tilicho lake. From the Tengki, a town near from Manang, the trail heads to the west and you have to stay at Khangsar village. The next day we hike up to Tilicho base camp 4900m. And from Tilicho base camp we hike to Tilicho lake enjoy the view, explore around the lake and  get back to base camp for second night. And on the 3rd night we trek down to Yak Kharka which is the regular route of Annapurna circuit. From Yak Kharka we trek to Thorong phedi, Thorong La Pass 5416m. After passing the Thorong La pass we head down to Muktinath, which is sacred pilgrimage site to Hindu people. From Muktinath 5/6 hrs trek to Jomsom. From Jomsom take a flight to Pokhara.

Nature Adventure plans Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trekking and the itinerary is well devised which makes sure of good acclimatization to hike Tilicho lake and Thorong La pass, yet if you need us to customize the itinerary of the trek please feel free to write us. And if the information we shared on the page doesn’t satisfy your query please write us, The Nature Adventure Trekking team is always there to supply the information regarding the Annapurna circuit and Tilicho lake trekking. Our team is expert about the adventure holidays so leave the matter on us and get ready to take the challenge and reap the enjoyment..!!

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02:Preparation Day in Kathmandu

Day 03:Drive 6hrs to Besisahar; Trek to Bhulbule, 820m, 2hrs

Day 04:Bhulbhule to Ghermu Phant, 1136m, 5-6 hrs

Day 05:Ghermu Phant to Dharapani, 1946m, 6-7 hrs

Day 06:Dharapani to Chame, 2800m, 5-6 hrs

Day 07:Chame to Pisang, 3200m, 5-6hrs

Day 08: Pisang to Manang, 3540m, 5-6hrs

Day 09:Acclimatization day in Manang, 3540m

Day 10:Manang to Khangsar, 3730m, 3 hrs

Day 11:Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp, 4800m, 4 hrs

Day 12:Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake, 5200m, 3-4 hrs

Day 13:Tilicho Lake to Yak Kharka, 4050m, 5-6 hrs

Day 14:Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi, 4545m, 3-4 hrs

Day 15:Thorong Phedi to Muktinath, 3694m, 7-9 hrs (by passing Thorong La pass 5,416m)

Day 16:Muktinath to Jomsom, 2710m, 5 hrs

Day 17:Fly to Pokhara

Day 18:Pokhara to Kathmandu by Bus, 6hrs

Day 19:Trip ends- Departure