Tilicho Lake Base Camp Trek

Duration: 16 Days | Based on 2 Reviews

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek is a stunning adventure trip in the Himalayas that takes you all the way up to the Tilicho Lake which is one of the highest lakes in the world. The lake is situated at 4949m in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in the Manang district of Nepal. The Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek is getting popular among the adventure seekers as the trek can be done as a teahouse trek. While doing Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek, no camping is required as new lodges have been built in the region.

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek begins with a local bus ride or a private jeep drive from Kathmandu to Besishar, this is a small town with tourist standard guest houses, from where the trek really begins. The trek goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas.

We have customized this route as it is basically the same as Annapurna Circuit, from Manang instead of taking the valley north to Tanki Manang and Yak Kharka this route goes to the main valley to the west passes through the Khanshar Village (The Last Village of Nepal) and trek up to Tilicho lake, then we trek to Yak Kharka then up to pass of Thorung La at elevation of 5,416m. From the pass of the Thorung La, the treks lead down to Muktinath then to Jomsom from where we have a 35minute scenic flight to Pokhara.

Highlights

Explore Tilicho Lake, one of the lakes situated at the highest point of the world i.e.4949m in the Annapurna range of Himalayas.
Enjoy the mesmerizing turquoise blue waters of Tilicho Lake
Walkthrough the Marshyangdi River valley, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east.
Experience a wide diversity of different people from ethnic groups, offering splendid and majestic views of the white Himalayas.
Explore a stunning glimpse of the beautiful mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri and Himchuli.
Enjoy the beautiful landscapes, valleys, green hills, dense forests, artistic waterfalls, tranquil lakes, pristine rivers, gorge, sacred temples, colorful monasteries, and Gompas.
Learn the Hindu and Buddhist culture in Muktinath Temple
Enjoy a scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara

Outline Itinerary

Day 01Arrival at Kathmandu (1,350m):
Day 02Drive to Chamje (1,410m): 8-9 hours:
Day 03Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (1,960m): 5 - 6 hours:
Day 04Dharapani to Chame (2,710m): 5 - 6 hours :
Day 05Chame to Pisang (3,300m): 5 - 6 hours:
Day 06Pisang to Manang (3,500m): 6 - 7 hours:
Day 07Manang to Khangsar (3,745m): 2-3 hours:
Day 08Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4,140m): 5-6 hours:
Day 09Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949m) then trek back to base camp: 5-6 hours:
Day 10Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4,040m): 4-5 hours:
Day 11Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4,420m): 3-4 hours:
Day 12Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) via Thorong La pass (5,416m): 7 - 8 hours:
Day 13Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m): 5-6 hours:
Day 14Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (823m): 30mins:
Day 15Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 6 hours drive :
Day 16Final departure:

Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

Included

The entire airport picks up and drops.
Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
Necessary flights from Jomsom to Pokhara and Tourist bus to Kathmandu.
Annapurna Conservation fee with trekking permit.
Tims card (trekking information management system card).
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking period.
Accommodation (Teahouse) during the trekking period.
English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs.
Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance.
All necessary grounded transportation.
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Welcome and fare well dinner in Kathmandu host by Ram Kumar.
Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes.

Excluded

Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program.
Personal nature expenses.
Bar bill and all kind of drinks.
Rescue & Evacuation.
Gratitude (tip) for staff.

Request a Private Date

Please select your suitable date from the above departure dates and let us know, we will do all the necessary booking/reservation as per your date and requirements. The above cost is based on a minimum of 2 trekkers, if you are traveling alone; let us know we will join with other existing groups.

If the above-fixed departure dates are not suitable for you, you may choose your own private departure date. These types of departures are best suited for solo travelers, couples, families, charity and small groups.

Useful Information

Best Season for Tilicho Lake Base Camp Trek

Trekkers can enjoy the Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek throughout the year but the best seasons for this trek are Spring (March, April, and May) and Autumn (September, October, and November).

Spring and Autumn have the best weather all the time. During these seasons there will be proper weather i.e. mild sunshine, hardly any rainfall, clear views of mountains, and a chance to interact with many fellow trekkers make this trek popular during autumn and spring seasons.

You can also enjoy this trek during wintertime (December, January, and February) too. In fact, winter is the best time for a clear and breathtaking view of the Mountains. However, as the temperature increases in the higher parts of the trek like Tilicho Lake Base Camp and Thorong La Pass, it might be cold in the winter and proper trekking gears are the most important.

Trekking to Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek is suitable in the Summer season, if you are well prepared for the occasional monsoon rain then you can also enjoy the trek in the summer season too (June, July, and August).

Total Distance of the Trek

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek trail covers around 180 km to 255 km, depending on the start and end of the trek. You will be walking around 12 to 16 km per day.

Required Permits

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek requires two permits to enter the region. The first one is the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the second one is Trekker’s Information Management System card (TIMS). We organize both permits in Kathmandu with your passport details and two passport size pictures.

Equipment for the Trek

We highly recommend you bring warm clothes and trekking shoes from your home, however, in Kathmandu, there are some gear shops that provide gears on sale and rent. For a packing list please visit our Trekking and Hiking Gears page.

Accommodation

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek starts and ends in Kathmandu. The accommodation in Kathmandu will be a tourist standard hotel with breakfast.
During the trek, you will be provided with neat and clean tea houses/ guesthouses on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 cups of tea/ coffee a day as per your choice and comfort). Throughout the trek, guesthouses are comfortable as well as facilitated with attached bathrooms, shower facility, neat and clean bedsheets, pillow cover and well-managed bed with warm blankets and internet WIFI connections facilities.

Food during the trip

While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will provide standard accommodation with breakfast only. Meals on Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek will be provided on a full board basis. Three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 cups of tea/ coffee) a day will be served from the guesthouse/lodge menus. Everyday breakfast and dinner are used to take in the same guesthouse/lodge where we will be spending the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to the destination.

Guides and Porters

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek will be led by our friendly, honest and experienced trekking guides. The trekking guides for this trek are carefully selected on the basis of their experience, knowledge about the region and leadership skills. Our trekking guides and crew have taken the following training:

First Aid Training
Trekking Guide Training
English Language
Climbing and Mountaineering
Conservation and Biodiversity

Client Reviews

Kailey Schwinghammer

United States

Amazingly beautiful Tilicho Lake Base Camp

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek was absolutely amazing. Almost perfect weather and great views most of the time. We trekked in early May so the trek was not crowded at all. Our guide RG and porter Amit were great. They did an excellent job. The tour company, Alpine Eco Trek is highly recommended for any adventure treks in Nepal.

Erwan Jézéquel

France

Amazing Tilicho Lake Base Camp Trek

It was a stunningly beautiful trek, Tilicho Lake was incredible and Thorong La Pass is very challenging. And, you can see many peaks including the Annapurna mountain range. Our guide Ramesh was really helpful and experienced.