The famous Annapurna circuit route, which follows the Marsyangdi River valley and offers spectacular views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east, is where the 12-day Tilicho Lake trek begins. We will experience various scenery every day because the trail begins in a subtropical climate and ends at the snow line. It is a spectacular and genuine opportunity for nature lovers to witness a lake at this elevation, and it is also well-known from a religious standpoint.
In Nepal's Manang region is a lake known as Tilicho Lake. Even though there are lakes at higher altitudes even in Nepal and larger, higher lakes in Tibet, it is frequently referred to as the highest lake for its size in the world. It is located at an elevation of 4,919 meters (16,138 feet) in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas.
Day 04: Trek from Manang to Khangsar village (3,734m) 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200m) 4-5 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4,919m) and trek back to Base Camp
Day 07: Trek Back from Tilicho Base Camp to Manang
Day 08: Drive to Chamche from Manang
Day 09: Drive from Chamche to Pokhara
Day 10: Sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 11: Drive Back to Kathmandu 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Final Departure
Cost Includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival time at Tribhuwan International Airport, our company representatives will be there for your warm welcome and to shift you towards a luxury tourist standard hotel. Therefore, we plan on gathering at our office to discuss the upcoming trek.
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar (760m) 6-7hrs drive
After breakfast, we drive 7 hours to Besisahar, 185km far from Kathmandu. On arrival at Besisahar, we will witness stunning snow-capped mountain scenery. Overnight stay in Besisahar.
Day 03: Drive to Manang (3,540m) 4-6 hrs drive
Today we drive off-road to the upper part of the Manang district, from where if the weather favors we can see the beautiful Annapurna Range. On the way, we will pass through beautiful views of Bahundanda, Marshyangdi River, Chyamje, Tal (1675 m), Bagarchap (2160m), and Lamjung Himal (6893m), the north-east face of Annapurna III, Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m). Finally, after reaching Manang we stay overnight in the guest house.
Day 04: Trek from Manang to Khangsar village (3,734m) 4-5 hrs
From Manang, we descend to a Chorten and turn to the northwest. After crossing the Jharsang Khola(river) on a suspension bridge the trail goes through the pine forest and the wheat fields before arriving at Khangsar(Gurung village). Stay overnight in Khangsar.
Day 05: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200m) 4-5 hrs
We trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp after an early morning breakfast. On the way, we pass Tore Gompa, blue sheep grazing around the big grassy field. After we reach Tilicho Base Camp we spend a night there.
Day 06: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4,919m) and trek back to Base Camp
We start to trek early morning to Tilicho Lake, it takes approx 4 hrs to reach Tilicho Lake. We can have an outstanding view of Gangapurna, Tarkekang, Khangsar Kang, and the view of Manang Valley, and Upper Pisang on the way to Tilicho Lake. After spending some time exploring Tilicho Lake we trek back to the base camp and spend the night.
Day 07: Trek Back from Tilicho Base Camp to Manang
We trek back to Manang on foot. We stay overnight in Manang today.
Day 08: Drive to Chamche from Manang
After breakfast, we will drive to Chamche which takes about 4 hours. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Drive from Chamche to Pokhara
Today we drive towards Pokhara from Chamche and stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 10: Sightseeing in Pokhara
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we visit several destinations like Bindabasini Temple, Davis’s Fall, Gupteshor Mahadev Cave, and Boat in Phewa Lake. Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 11: Drive Back to Kathmandu 6-7 hrs
After breakfast in the hotel, we will head back to Kathmandu. After we reach Kathmandu we host a farewell dinner in one of the famous restaurants and enjoy Nepalese food. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 12: Final Departure
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle to transfer you to the airport focusing on your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is from June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
