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Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking is one of the most remarkable trekking journeys in the world which is done in the most famous Annapurna region of Nepal. The trail follows the footsteps of Annapurna circuit trail. Tilicho lake trekking mostly focuses on the most magnificent lake in the world which is also regarded as the highest lake of the whole world known as Tilicho Lake 4,919 m. Tilicho lake used to be mostly popular as the side hike trip to the classic Annapurna circuit trekking but as of late, this Annapurna region trek has gained more reputation and significance and is solely done only for the purpose of Tilicho Lake. If the trekkers have more days, they either connect back to the main Annapurna round trail to do Thorong La Pass or cross the Mesokanta La Pass to emerge into Jomsom, Mustang directly.
Annapurna Tilicho lake journey undoubtedly provides the pure Himalayan adventure to the travelers and offers the daily majestic mountain views and amuse your mind with great varieties of culture, traditions and lifestyles. Starting your trekking from Besisahar, you will follow the classical trail throughout to experience the typical adventure in the Annapurna Himalayan land. When you arrive in Pisang, Braga and ultimately to the Manang Valley, you will see the vast differences in the geography of Nepal which result in the change of biodiversity, the weather and the lifestyle. Tilicho lake journey is a flexible trip which can be flexibly adjusted to your required time duration. Overall a moderate trek except the challenges in few points, Annapurna Tilicho Lake is suitable for any adventurers and nature lovers who is looking to have a genuine Himalayan experience in Nepal. This is going to be a memorable trip for you as long as you are ready to walk for 5 to 7 hours per day. And the rest, is the epic journey.
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar 850 m 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 2: Trek from Besisahar to Bahundada 1,300 m 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 3: Trek from Bahundada to Chyamje (1,405 m) 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 4: Trek from Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2,160 m) 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 5: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame Bazaar (2,670 m) 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 6: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,230 m) 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 7: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,519 m) via Lower Route 5 hours or Upper Route 8 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 8: Rest and acclimatization in Manang with excursions, BLD, Teahouse
Day 9: Trek from Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m) 8 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 10: Morning hike to Tilicho Lake (4,919 m) and descend to Tilicho Base Camp 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 11: Trek from Tilicho Base camp to Manang 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 12: Drive from Manang to Besisahar 9 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Day 13: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu 6 hours, BL.
Kathmandu sightseeing: $80 per person (gets cheaper with bigger PAX)
Porter service: $20/day per porter
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar 850 m 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
In the very first day, we drive along the Kathmandu to Pokhara Highway and take a quick turn at Dumre to follow the narrow road beside the Marshyangdi River and ultimately to arrive at the headquarter of Lamjung district, Besisahar. Explore the market afterward and enjoy the greenery landscapes surrounding Besisahar.
Day 2: Trek from Besisahar to Bahundada 1,300 m 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Our trekking journey begins from today. In the first couple of hours, we will walk in the flat level along the bank of Marshyangdi river. Then we will start uphill trekking towards Bahundada, a beautiful village surrounded by the lush green hills. Explore the village in the rest of the day.
Day 3: Trek from Bahundada to Chyamje (1,405 m) 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Our day trek begins in the early morning towards Chyamje with an easy downhill walk. Enjoying the wonderful view of the huge waterfall, we will come down to Syange. After crossing a bridge, we will continue by the bank of the Marshyangdi river mostly ascending until we arrive at Chyamje via Jagat.
Day 4: Trek from Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2,160 m) 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
As you can feel already, our trekking journey towards Tilicho lake is getting more and more interesting as we keep going further. Today you will ascend towards the rocky trail to get to a beautiful valley called Tal which is a panoramic valley surrounded by the giant walls of the steep and rocky hills. From there we continue to Dharapani, another remarkable village, the junction point for the Annapurna circuit trail and the Manaslu circuit trail. Few more hiking and we get to our overnight stop at Bagarchhap.
Day 5: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame Bazaar (2,670 m) 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
And our adventure gets more interesting as our majestic mountains will start coming out in the open. We will leave the Manaslu peak behind us. The views of the majestic peaks gets unreal and breathtaking. First thing, we will walk through the pine and oak forests via Danaque to Timang, the foothill of the Lamjung Himal. We shall continue further enjoying the panoramic vista of Annapurna II towards the administrative headquarter of Manang district called as Chame.
Day 6: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,230 m) 5 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Another interesting day walk leads you through the pine woods and the small villages via the big apple gardens in Bhratang and takes you to Dhikur Pokhari at the top of the ridge. The view is already charming as you can see 'Swargadwari Danda' and Annapurna II from your lunch place. When you come out of the tree lines, you will start seeing the Pisang and Chulu peaks on the north side. The windswept village Pisang will be our overnight stop.
Day 7: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,519 m) via Lower Route 5 hours or Upper Route 8 hours, BLD, Teahouse
Bravo! You've done it well so some surprising views for you in this amazing day. Go via Lower Pisang or Opt to go via Upper Pisang if you crave for panoramic mountain views as well as seeing the traditional Tibetan style houses and cultures. Ghyaru and Ngawal is both at around 3700m altitude which offers the gorgeous vistas of the valleys down below and the snow-capped mountains too. Descend down to the flatland and continue via old-Tibetan village Braga to get to the scenic Manang village, the last well-developed town in the district.
Day 08: Rest and acclimatization in Manang with excursions, BLD, Teahouse
Very necessary acclimatizing day is here. You have many choices which you can do today. Visit to Gangapurna glacier and the lake, Ice lake, Milarepa Cave and more. Later in the night, go to see the movies about mountaineering or learning about the AMS.
Day 09: Trek from Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m) 8 hours, BLD, Teahouse
We exit the Manang through the western gate and follow the path beside the river. We pass the river and ascend most of the ways to arrive at Shree Kharka through coniferous forest. It could be a difficult walk but Chulu Himal and Gungang Himal will be accompanying you throughout the journey so it won’t be as much. Continue walk through the landslide and scree area so you have to be careful all the way. The landslide area creates an extraordinary view which seems surreal. Enjoy the rest of the day along the trail until you get to Tilicho Base Camp just one camp before our main highlight destination, Tilicho Lake.
Day 10: Morning hike to Tilicho Lake (4,919 m) and descend to Tilicho Base Camp 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
It's going to be a tough and exciting day. The highest lake situated at the top of the mountain is, but worth to visit. The trail is quite steep until you get to the flat level of glacier with no crevasses and we trek further for half an hour or so to arrive at the most beautiful alpine lake called Tilicho Lake. After spending precious time in the lake with a full heart, you descend down to the Tilicho base camp for another night beneath the soaring mountains.
Day 11: Trek from Tilicho Base camp to Manang 6 hours, BLD, Teahouse
After a wonderful time spent in the highest tranquil lake of the Annapurna region, we will descend towards Manang retracing our way back through Khangsar village. Enjoy your final night in the awesome Manang village.
Day 12: Drive from Manang to Besisahar 9 hours, BLD, Teahouse
We retrace all the way back to Besisahar in this final night in the mountain, a scenic ride observing all the wonderful places we had passed through and recollecting the memories we’ve made all this time.
Day 13: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu 6 hours, BL.
We have done it, the trekking to Annapurna Tilicho lake. A scenic ride through the hectic highway passing through the rivers, villages, rolling hills, markets and various ethnic settlements, we will arrive in the capital city Kathmandu.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking.
How much does the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking cost?
The cost of the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking varies from $700-$1700 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
In Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
For Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking, you will need to make two permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on most of the teahouses in Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Tilicho Lake?
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Annapurna Tilicho Lake. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time. Some of the villages in Annapurna Tilicho Lake though is not affected by rain.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
The itinerary of our Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4919 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests, high passes and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least one month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Annapurna Tilicho Lake.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Annapurna Tilicho Lake. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Annapurna Tilicho Lake. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Annapurna Tilicho Lake. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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