Tilicho Lake Trek - 8 Days

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Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 4,919 m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Accommodation: Sharing/Mountain Lodges
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

Tilicho Lake - the highest lake in the world is located in the Manang district of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 4,919 meters (16,138 ft) in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Tilicho Lake Trekking starts from Besisahar, which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent Tilicho lake trekking 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. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Besisahar | Jeep drive from Besisahar to Chame
Altitude: 670 m/8810 ft.. | Drive: 9-10 hrs.| Meal: LD

Day 02: Trek Chame to Pisang
Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. | Trek: 5- 6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek Pisang to Manang, Overnight at the local lodge
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Trek: 5 to 6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Rest day at Manang for acclimatization
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
Altitude: 4200m | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Excursion to Tilicho Lake, back to Tilicho Base Camp/Khangsar village
Altitude: 4,919 m | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Short trek Khangsar village to Manang and drive back to Besisahar
Altitude: 760m | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu
Meal: B

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Besisahar | Jeep drive from Besisahar to Chame
Altitude: 670 m/8810 ft.. | Drive: 9-10 hrs.| Meal: LD

Day 02: Trek Chame to Pisang
Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. | Trek: 5- 6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek Pisang to Manang, Overnight at the local lodge
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Trek: 5 to 6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Rest day at Manang for acclimatization
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
Altitude: 4200m | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Excursion to Tilicho Lake, back to Tilicho Base Camp/Khangsar village
Altitude: 4,919 m | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Short trek Khangsar village to Manang and drive back to Besisahar
Altitude: 760m | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu
Meal: B

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Service Includes:

  • Airport pick up & drop off service in a private vehicle
  • 7 Nights’ accommodation  at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (A few nights’ during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
  • Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
  • All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
  • Kathmandu/Besisahar/Kathmandu drive-in sharing vehicle
  • Besisahar/Manang/Besisahar drive in a local jeep
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card fee
  • Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
  • Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
  • All government and local taxes as applicable

Service Excludes:

  • Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
  • The cost incurred during the emergency, evacuations
  • Extra expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as landslides, political disturbances, strikes, early end of the trip due to rescues etc.
  • Tips for Guide/porters/driver…
  • Anything not included in - Service Includes

Best time to travel

February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December

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