Journeys, Explorations, and Adventures
Trekking to Tilicho Lake - A Himalayan Adventure
Tilicho lake trek is known as the world’s highest-altitude lake located in the Manang District of Nepal. It is in the Annapurna range at an altitude of 4919m. Among the different treks to the Annapurna region, It is also famous for its religious point of view. Not only Hindus but also Buddhists consider it as a place of religious importance. Tilicho lake trek is made your experiences for years to come. Take on the challenge of this challenging trek, and the rewards will be immeasurable and a true lifetime experience. Tilicho lake trek is one of the best destinations for nature and adventure lovers.
Tilicho Lake trek starts from Kathmandu and follows the famous Annapurna trail. We will drive to Chame and start hiking to the Manang village a Himalayan Shangrila. After resting and getting fit for the high altitude elevation we will trek to Tilicho base camp. The trail is quite narrow and a little hard after leaving Manang village. On arrival at the base camp, you can go to see Tilicho Lake and spend your quality time there. We will make a return trek via the famous Throng la pass or if you have a short time you can trek down the same way till Chame and drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Today is our driving day to start the Tiliho Lake trek. We can start the trek from Pokhara or Kathmandu. we drive by local bus on Prithvi Highway, about 6 hour’s drive to Besisahar. 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 (1330m).
The trail continues zigzag way across the right side Marsyangdi River view and after crossing again suspension bridge in the Marsyangdi River the trail goes uphill and gradually steep flat and gets to Tal. Tal is one of the famous places for valley views and waterfalls. We enter Manang district, the Tilicho lake trek trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests past the village of Khotro (1,860m). Descend to a forest to a long suspension bridge and very pleasant courtyards of Alpine. Passing through Karte and Nache village, the new trail continues a stone Kani making a formal entrance to Dharapani. Dharapani is one junction way for Manaslu round and also big villages in the Manang valley.
After registering in the ACAP office, gradually climbs over a spur. Walk to Bagarchhap (2,160m) through a forest of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple, and oak. The Tilicho lake trek trail stays on the south bank of the river, climbing through forests to Danaque (2210m), a valley surrounded by apple orchards. Climb steeply crisscrossing section of the road through a rhododendron forest. The Tilicho lake trek trail climbs along the mule track through in and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. At the entrance to Chame is a long wall with many prayer wheels; the administrative headquarter of the Manang district. There are fine views of Lamjung, Annapurna II/IV (7525m). Stay overnight at the guest house.
Have an early morning breakfast. Your Tilicho lake trek journey will start from Chame, and after walking for at least an hour, uphill, You will reach DhukuriPokhari at an altitude of 3060m. It is beautiful around there. Crossing the right side of 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. The best part is walking will be a lot easier this day.
As usual, you will be continuing your Tilicho lake trek journey. We will be heading towards the beautiful valley of Manang. Manang is 22km far from upper Pisang. There will be an option for you to choose the route from Pisangthat is either from North or South. The northern way passes from Ghyaru with more climbing, but you can enjoy the magnificent view of the snow Peak Mountains. Whereas the southern routes pass from beautiful houses with less climbing than the northern way. Both the ways meet at Mungji. Enjoying the gorgeous view of the mountain peaks and landscape. You can finally reach Manang valley through Bryanga.
We are Descending from Old Manang and passing by Chorten to reach the Marsyangdi River on our Tilicho lake trek trail. 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. Stay overnight at Khangsar village in a basic lodge.
oday we will walk in the steeply climbing train for the first half. We are passing by Gompa and a small Chorten. The Tilicho lake trek trail goes through juniper and sea buckthorn bushes, it is very famous in the route to drink the Sea buckthorn juice. Small crystals entirely cover the path, and shrubs can be seen on both sides. We will also cross small streams from Mount Annapurna. 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 close views of Tilicho Mountain and many others. As there is no guest house at Tilicho Lake trek so we spend overnight here at a basic local guesthouse.
Today is a little hard and exciting day for our Tilicho lake trek as we are going to see Tilicho Lake. The first part of the trail to 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 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 via the same way for an overnight stay
Today we are going down to Manang Valley, As this is the short version of the Tilicho lake trek itinerary so we are going back in the same way. if you are a long time you can go to Yak Kharka and the famous Throng la Pass route. We are now climbing hills out of the. out of the Marsyangdi Valley. We are 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. Another beautiful night at Manang village.
Today Our Tilicho lake trek itinerary is back to Chame via a downhill trail along the way. We pass by lower Pisang, Humde small airstrip, the trail is with the forest of rhododendron, pine, and junipers. or there is an option for you taking a local Jeep drive also on extra cost, Usually, the Jeeps are leaving early in the morning at 7 am. The sharing jeep is the move when it gets full sand there are about 2/3 jeeps per day.
Chame drives back to Kathmandu or pokhara. Today is the last day of our Tilicho lake trek
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