
Rhododendron day
by Charles Ng
With the Tilicho Lake Trek you trek all around the Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake (4920m) and Thorong La (5416m). The lake collects the glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. People even claim that this is both a holy and the highest lake in the world.
This trek is a real adventure. Because you get to see a variety of mountain landscapes and traditional, local cultures at the same time. With this trek, you will go all the way to Khanshar Village, in a high and remote valley. People call this village ‘The Last Village of Nepal’.
Your Tilicho Lake Trek starts in Besi Sahar from where we follow the river Marshyangdi uphill. Along the way, we have great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you via fine villages habited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups.
This route is basically the same as our Annapurna Circuit Trek. However, from Manang we take the valley north to Tanki Manang and Yak Kharka. All the way to the main valley to the west, to Khanshar Village. People call this village ‘The Last Village of Nepal’.
Then we trek up to Tilicho Lake, to Yak Kharka and over one of the highest passes of the world: Thorong La (5416m). From Thorong La, the trail leads us down to the holy pilgrimage town of Muktinath. On the last day, we trek via a mountain desert in Mustang to Jomsom. Here we get on a small plane that takes us back to Pokhara in 35 scenic minutes.
You could also consider the 19-days Annapurna Circuit Trek, via Thorong La as well. With this route you trek all around the Annapurna mountain range. You get to see the mountain range from all different sides; from the east, to the north, to the west and then the south.
by Charles Ng
By Mountain People
by Wangpin T.
by Charlie C.
In Kathmandu and in Pokhara, before and after your Tilicho Lake trek, you will be staying at a 3-star hotel with a private bathroom and wifi. These hotels have a prime location. In Kathmandu you will be staying in the travellers neighbourhood Thamel. And in Pokhara you will be staying in Lakeside. Both hotels are nearby many restaurants, trekking gear shops and supermarkets.
During your Tilicho Lake trek, you will be staying at basic mountain lodges. Here are double rooms and shared bathrooms.
In some villages, there’s also a hot shower and wifi available for an additional fee.