Tilicho Lake Trek
- DestinationNepal
- Duration13 days
- Trip DifficultyEasy to Moderate
- ActivitiesTrekking
- AccommodationTeahouses
- MealsB.L.D
- Max. Elevation4949m.
- Group SizeMin. 2 Pax
- Best TimeMarch - May and Sept - Nov.
Trip Overview
The adventurous journey you'll embark on this trek is incredible as you'll have the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the Annapurna region. The hidden gem of this journey is Tilicho Lake, which is lovely and pristine. It is a rewarding getaway that allows hikers to explore a remote and spectacular corner of the Himalayas, encounter diverse landscapes and plant species, and immerse themselves in the local culture and hospitality.
So why wait? Just inquire, and we'll take care of the rest. Our teams are waiting patiently to organize this fantastic trip to the Himalayas.
Tilicho Lake Trek Highlights
- Take a scenic ride from Kathmandu to Dharapani. Look for farmlands, terraced lands, villages, and small shops along the way.
- Walk on varied terrains, including steep ascents, rocky paths, narrow trails, and several suspension bridges.
- Encounter various plants such as juniper, oak, rhododendron, pine, and alpine flowers.
- Witness several wildlife species, including the elusive snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, and musk deer.
- Marvel at the spectacular views of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna II, III, IV, and Gangapurna, among others
- Pass through beautiful forests, valleys, and traditional villages, providing an insight into the local culture.
- Explore the Tibetan culture and get a chance to experience the region's unique culture, lifestyle, and cuisine.
- Visit several religious shrines, including monasteries, chortens, and mani walls, reflecting the area's spiritual significance.
- Visit Tilicho Lake and immerse yourself in the tranquility and serenity of the area.
Route Overview
Now let's look at the brief overview of the Tilicho Lake Trek. The journey begins upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Once you get there, you'll be greeted by one of our representatives who'll escort you to the hotel. Then, you can rest at the hotel and prepare for the trek.
The journey then resumes with a drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani, which takes around 9-10 hours. From there, the trekking trail passes through Chame and Pisang, finally arriving at Manang. After a rest day in Manang to acclimate to the altitude, the trek continues towards Siri Kharka and Tilicho Base Camp.
Then comes the highlight of the trek, a visit to the stunning Tilicho Lake. The journey back to Manang Village before driving to Besisahar by jeep. The trip's final leg includes a drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicle and ends with farewell/departure.
Best time to visit Tilicho Lake
Are you confused as to when to book Tilicho Lake? If you are, we want to guide you to the best time for your visit.
The ideal time to trek to Tilicho Lake is March-May and September- November. These months fall under the spring and autumn seasons, respectively. During these seasons, the weather conditions will be favorable for the hike.
If you want to opt for a silent and less crowded trail, you can also book the trek during the monsoon season.
Tilicho Lake Difficulty
You may be wondering whether the Tilicho Lake Trek is challenging or not. The Tilicho Lake is a moderate trek.
On the trip, you'll be hiking for approximately 7 days. The hiking routes consist of steep uphill and downhill but can be completed with determination.
The highest elevation that you'll reach is 4949m. At this level of altitude, there are chances of altitude sickness. However, our itinerary is prepared with enough acclimatization; hence, you can acclimatize while gradually ascending toward your destination.
Alternative Treks
We have some suggestions if you want to look for more alternative trekking packages.
First, on the list, we've got the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Trek. It is a 17- days trek and is one of the best treks in the Annapurna region.
Next, you can look at Annapurna Circuit Short Trek. It is a 12-days trek which is one of the most popular trekking trail in this region.
With this, we’ve reached the end of the overview. If you have any queries regarding the trip, please do send us an inquiry, and we shall assist you in this matter accordingly.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu
One of our office representatives will be at the airport to pick you up and transfer you to the trip hotel. You can easily recognize him since he will be carrying the "Nepal Hiking Team" placard. Upon meeting you, he will assist you with the vehicle and bring you to the trip hotel. At the hotel, we will hold a small brief meeting to give further details about the trek. After that, there are no scheduled activities, so you may enjoy the rest of your time doing whatever you would like.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1960m) Duration: 8-9 Hours
We will drive to Dharapani from Kathmandu. It is a long scenic drive that shows the pastoral landscape and semi-urban town along the highway. The mountain views, too, are visible during the bus drive.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 03: Dharapani to Chame (2630m) Duration: 5 Hour
From Dharapani, we start our hike to Chame. The trek path goes into a fir forest, bypassing a trail for herds of the mule. Then it goes in the way that follows the river alongside the higher oak and maple trees. Today's journey primarily includes traversing through dense forest, exploring the best views of the spectacular Manaslu & Annapurna range. Similarly, the trail is flat and sometimes uphill.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3300m) Duration: 5 Hours
Today, we are in the charming town of Chame and heading towards another enchanting village of Pisang. The path goes through the forested way and terraced fields with a great mountain perspective on the backdrop. Moreover, the trail follows a steep and narrow river valley and eventually brings you to the lap of Pisang peak.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 05: Pisang To Manang (3570m) Duration: 4 Hours
Our agenda for today is Manang. We take the upper route to Manang via the remote village of Ghyaru, Ngawal, and Mungji. The trail offers even more splendid scenery of towering mountain peaks. These majestic views will overwhelm us and push us to walk forward for even more breathtaking scenery. As we move on, we start noticing the change in physical terrain and vegetation. From this day onwards, the trek route looks more rugged and dry with a much harsher environment. Moving on, we halt for a brief visit at the Barge monastery, which is the largest monastery in the entire district of Manang.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 06: Manang - Acclimatization Day
Today is an acclimatization day to prepare your body for upcoming days. We will hike to a higher altitude in the coming days, so preparing the body is most important. You can use this day to roam around the town, visit the monastery, or walk to Gangapurna Lake. There is the Himalayan Rescue Associate Clinic, so if you want, you can see there also.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 07: Manang To Siri Kharka (4060m), Duration: 4-5 Hours
Today, we are heading towards Siri Kharka. We will start the hike via a western gate and follow a trekking path via the river. We will cross the river and resume the journey by walking through a coniferous forest on its southern side. After walking for few hours, we reach Kangsar village. Most would stop here for the day, but our stopping point is a few hours away. Continuing the walk, we pass several monasteries on the way before reaching Siri Kharka. All along the trek, we will be in the company of Gungang Himal and Mount Chulu.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 08: Siri Kharka To Tilicho Base Camp (4140m), Duration: 5-6 Hours
The hike today entails walking through a mild steep path. So it is not physically demanding, but one can be exhausted because we cover quite a height and walk on a narrow path through loose scree and landslide-prone area. We walk past mid-hills where landslide often occurs with the impressive rock formation.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 09: Visit the Tilicho Lake (4,949m) Then Back to Base Camp, Duration: 5-6 Hours
The initial climb to the Lake is a bit arduous, but our trail proceeds to pester along the mountain's side in a gentle steep incline before reaching the Lake. While ascending, we bypass a mellow grazing terrain where you will see yaks and deer grazing. Tilicho Lake, an immensely stunning lake tucked away at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak, is on the other side. The Lake was referred to by the French expedition team leader as 'The Great Ice Lake.' The Lake is sacred for Hindus and is featured in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayana. After spending some time at the Lake. We hike back to the Tilicho Lake Base Camp.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10: Trek to Manang Village, 5-6 Hours
We trek back to Manang village. Today’s descend is steep and through a forested path, so be careful while hiking down.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 11: Drive to Besisahar By Jeep, 8-9 Hours
Today, we bid by to the rugged Himalayas and drop to Besisahar. We drive in a private jeep through an off-beat path carved on the massive cliff on the way back. The drive experience is stimulating, so it could be the adventurous jeep drive of your lifetime.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicel, 5 hours
We return to Kathmandu by private car.
Overnight stay at Hotel, Breakfast, and lunch are included.
Day 13: Farewell/Departure
Nepal Hiking Team representative will be at your trip hotel approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight to take you to the airport.
You will bid farewell to the stupendous mountains and return with memories and beautiful stories to tell. Breakfast included.
Cost Includes
- All ground transportation by private vehicle as per itinerary, including airport transfers
- Two-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
- An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide) porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter), including their salary, insurance, equipment, meals, and accommodation.
- Nepal Hiking Team down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag) are returned after trip completion).
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP and TIMS, please bring three passport-size photographs)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes
- Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary.'
- Travel Insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa Fee
- All kinds of cold drinks, including water, coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
- Wi-Fi internet during the trek
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for airport representatives, tour guides, trekking staff, drivers, etc.
Cost and Date
Start Dates refer to your arrival date in Nepal. End Dates correspond to your return date from Nepal.
The Tilicho Lake Trek set departure dates are tailored for the group joining option. If the 13 days Tilicho Lake Trek departure dates don’t fit your schedule, we can include alternative dates that better suit your needs.
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Travellers‘ Reviews
Read our genuine feedback from past travelers with Nepal Hiking Team sourced from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.
Anapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake
I had an amazing experience trekking the Annapurna Circuit and visiting Tilicho Lake with Nepal Hiking Team this November, guided by Vishma and supported by our porter Ratna.
From the moment Ganga and Vishma welcomed us at the WoodApple Hotel to the heartfelt farewell at the airport, we felt completely cared for and in the best hands. Vishma expertly guided us through the journey, sharing his extensive knowledge of the mountains and ensuring every aspect of our trip was well managed.
Alongside Ratna, he made sure we had comfortable places to stay and delicious meals to enjoy each night. Their companionship and thoughtful care turned them into the perfect tour "family," making our adventure all the more memorable.
This was our third trip with Nepal Hiking Team, and once again, we highly recommend them to others!!