Overview
One of the most popular side excursions on the Annapurna Circuit trek leads to Tilicho Lake. The hike will take 3–4 days longer. There is no need for a tent because new lodges have been built between Manang and the lake. The final approach to the lake is a day hike from Tilicho Base Camp's lodging.
Thorong La Pass is 5416 meters high. The alternative path, which skirts Tilicho Lake from the north, is gathering traction. This is a more difficult path that necessitates at least one night of camping.
For your satisfaction, we've included the most picturesque routes. We've made certain you don't miss out on the essence of the location.
Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu. Our representative will assist and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel, A short briefing will be done about the trek once you checked in, then after having some Rest we will have half a day of sightseeing including Pasupatinath and Patan durbar Square, Back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel then drive to Besisahar then a steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Jagat. Then from there take a local sharing jeep drive to Chame. Overnight at Local lodge
After breakfast we will start from Chame, to reach Dhukuri Pokhari at an altitude of 3060m, crossing the river and passing through the dense alpine forest, you will reach a small village. After resting there for a while, you will move toward the upper Pisang, which is surrounded by Annapurna and Pisang peaks. Overnight at Local Lodge.
After having breakfast, we start to walk continuing our Thorong la pass journey. We will be heading to the beautiful valley of Manang enjoying the magnificent view of the snow Peak Mountains. Whereas the southern routes pass from beautiful houses with less climbing than the northern way. Finally reaching Manang. Overnight at Local Lodge.
After breakfast, we will walk downward from old Manang and passing by Chorten reach a Marsyangdi river. Passing by the beautiful suspension bridge over Jharsing Khola. There is a glacial small lake at the foot of an enormous icefall descending from the northern slopes of Gangapurna. The trail stays close to the river bed and we will arrive at the small village of Khangsar. From here the superb view of the Great Barrier is opening up. There you find a small monastery, Chorten, Mani walls, and prayer flags. Overnight at Local lodge.
Today the walk will be steeply climbing for the first half, passing by Gompa and a small Chorten. You reach a crest (4650m) with prayer flags after the wearying climb, and then through a series of zigzags trail to the downhill brings you to the Tilicho Base Camp Hotel. We get the best closes views of Tilicho Mountain and many others. As there is no guest house at Tilicho Lake. Overnight at Local lodge.
Today is the main highlight day of the trek as we will see Tilicho Lake. The lake goes with a side valley then traverses onto a moraine, doing a long climb to 4710m. We can see a great view of Mount Tarkeghyang, Gangapurna, and the Khangsar Kang. You are at Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in the world at (4920m). The water Sometimes is turquoise water reflects the surrounding peaks. Most of the time it is frozen. Spend your best time here make some snaps of the lake and mountains and we will trek down to Tilicho base camp. Overnight at Local lodge.
After breakfast we will walk down to Manang valley, we are now climbing hills out of the Marsyangdi Valley following the north, passing the local Goths. We are coming to the juniper and alpine grasses. Follow the old track of Khangsar village that will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old small bridge. Overnight at Local Lodge.
Today we trek back to Chame walking a downhill trail passing through lower Pisang, Humde small airstrip, the trail is with the forest of rhododendron, pine, and junipers. Overnight at Local lodge.
Today we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
You will have your breakfast at the hotel. As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathmandu 3 hours prior to the flight time and your tour ends here.