Tilicho Lake Trek

Day to Day Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On arrival at Kathmandu and at Nepal international airport, received by our Boundless staff and representative or guide, for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel. Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with trekking and other necessary information. Include group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese authentic restaurant with local culture of folk musical program to entertain along with dinner.

• Day 02: Morning tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

  Morning at the hotel having breakfast then leave for interesting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu famous world heritage sites, with time in afternoon preparation for trek.

• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange 1,140 m via Besisar 780 m - 06 hrs.

  Morning starts with interesting long drive to reach Lamjung district around Nepal mid west, and at Besisar, a major headquarter town of the area, as drive continues on dirt road past Khudi, Bulbule and Ngadi following the Marysangdi River upstream, drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange stopping here for overnight in this small farm village with views of waterfalls and fast flowing Marysangdi River.

• Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,860 m -06 hrs.

  Start the morning with steep climb to Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers, as walk leads past Chamje on slow winding trail and crossing river on the other side filled with cool forest shade. Walk continues on nice path with climb to reach a wide valley at Tal-Besi entering Manang district from here onward then reaching Dharapani for overnight in a large village where trails of Manaslu and Annapurna circuit joins.

• Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hrs.

  Walk from Dharapani on nice winding path in the shade of rhododendron and pine forest that leads to Bagarchap and Danque villages around apple field area, from here climb for short while to reach Timang village facing views of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours walks to Koto then at large town of Chame for overnight stop, a major town and headquarter of Manang district.

• Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.

  From Chame town onward air gets cooler as route gets closer to mountainous area and within dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees, as walk follows Masrsyangdi River upstream with few ups and down hills to a nice village of Bhratang. After a short break continue journey with climb into pine woodland to a small place called Dhukure Pokhari, located on a hill top with few teahouses and lodge offers grand views of Chulus and Pisang peaks, after lunch descend to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

• Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.

  From here on within scenic and beautiful Manang valley with close views of Annapurna II, A III and A IV includes Chulus peaks towards north high above the valley with Pisang peak, as walk climb to a hill facing panorama of Manang wide valley with snow clad peaks. Descend towards Hongde a village with small airfield, from here on tree lines drops for barren and arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. As walk proceed reaching at Braga village with interesting tour of old Braga monastery with interesting Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting, frescos overlooking views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk to Manang village.

• Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.

  At Manang having rest day to support with acclimatization before heading towards higher area unto high Thorang-la pass, at Manang take a short hike and explore Manang lovely village and witness fascinating culture of Buddhism, located beneath massive Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice climb to scenic hill for close views of Gangapurna Ice Falls and glacier with small turquoise colored lake of Manang.

• Day 09: Trek to Khangsar 3,734 - 05 hrs.

  After Manang village morning walk leads to another highlight of this trip, as our route diverts from main Annapurna circuit trail reaching one of the last village of Manang at Khangsar for overnight stop which lies on route to Tilicho Lake.

• Day 10: Trek to Tilicho Lake Base Camp 4,135 m - 05 hrs.

  From Khangsar onward into more dry and barren landscapes, as morning walk lead you downhill for short while with climb to reach Tilicho Lake for overnight stop. Tilicho Lake a holy spot for both Hindu's and Buddhist religions, offering wonderful views of snowcapped peaks in the comfort of nice lodge by the bank of beautiful Tilicho Lake.

• Day 11: At Tilicho Lake base camp to explore Tilicho Lake 4,920 m.

  Rest and free day to marvel scenic and beautiful Tilicho Lake facing emerald colored lake considered as one of the highest and holy lakes around Nepal Himalaya, the lake fed from the massive glaciers of Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks. An amazing place for rest day explore around with glorious high peaks views that surrounds the scenic spot of Tilicho Lake, after a pleasant time then head back to Tilicho Base Camp for overnight

• Day 12: Trek to Siri Kharka 4,110 m - 05 hrs.

  After wonderful adventure at Tilicho Glacial Lake with stunning views return journey leads back to an isolated small place at Siri Kharka, with few good simple lodge for overnight stay facing grand views of Gangapurna and Tilicho Peaks.

• Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,100 m- 06 hrs.

  After grand pleasant time around Tilicho Lake walk back to reach on the main Annapurna circuit trail with climb and then on easy winding path to reach Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

• Day 14: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.

  Morning starts to reach at the end of Manang valley at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a short bridge with climb that leads high above Jarjung stream to reach at Thorang Phedi or a base, from here steep climb for an hour to our overnight stop at Thorang High Camp.

• Day 15: Trek to Muktinath 3,800 crossing Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m- 06 hrs.

  Our main adventure and highlight start this morning, after having early breakfast where walk heads with steep climb on winding up within barren landscape to reach on top Thorang-la Pass at 5,416 m high, on the highest spot of the adventure. The high top rewards you with grand vista of beautiful scenery facing dramatic landscape and snowcapped peaks, then long downhill to Muktinath at 3,800 m. On reaching at Muktinath village and temple area for overnight stop, this is a holy pilgrimage spot for both Hindu and Buddhist followers where the word Muktinath means ‘a place for Nirvana and to liberate one-self’.

• Day 16: Drive to Jomsom 2,715 m -02 hrs.

  Today walk ends here at Muktinath, as motorable road has been built that links Jomsom and beyond to Pokhara city, morning on four-wheel drive, local jeep or similar vehicle, head downhill to wide Kaligandaki River valley. As drive brings you at large major town of Mustang district in Jomsom, after checking into your nice hotel rooms having lunch, afternoon at leisure to browse around the street and shops at Jomsom the home town of indigenous Thakali people.

• Day 17: Short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.

  Morning transfer to Jomsom airport where flight runs before afternoon, due to heavy winds which is common around this dry country similar to Tibetan landscapes. From Jomsom during air-borne enjoy fantastic views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri’s, Annapurna Himalaya including towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ peak as small aircraft makes landing at Pokhara airport. A short drive reaches you to a nice hotels at beautiful city are of Pokhara by the Phewa Lake side, after a most enjoyable and scenic time around Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking.

• Day 18: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu - 06 hrs.

  Morning an overland journey to Kathmandu after leaving the hotel in Pokhara, as drive leads on the same interesting highway back at Kathmandu and then to your respective hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping. (Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)

• Day 19: International Departure homeward bound.

  Enjoying marvelous time around high hills of Annapurna Himalaya, and with last day in Nepal after a great experience on Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit trek, as time for your international flight depart from the hotel, where Boundless Adventure staff transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries.