Tilicho Lake trekking collects the glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Thorang Peaks, which is claimed to be the highest lake in the world. Tilicho Lake, at an altitude of 4,949m, is a well-known place for pilgrimages. This trek displays scenic views with sublime natural beauty, cultural and traditional values, stunning waterfalls, running clean water streams, and attractive flora and fauna.
An awe-inspiring adventure and challenging 16-day Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake trek, like this trip, will take you through a more diverse natural scenic path, vegetation, and cultures. Beginning with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and onward to Chame, the trek follows the classic Annapurna Circuit through Pisang and Manang, with a vital acclimatization day in Manang.
The route then diverts toward the remote trail to Tilicho Base Camp and the breathtaking Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the highest lakes in the world, before rejoining the main circuit. Crossing the dramatic Thorong La Pass (5,416m) leads to the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath, followed by a trek to Jomsom and a scenic flight to Pokhara.
The trek is combined with spectacular mountain sights, incredible cultural diversity, natural beauty, and paths through Manang villages. Though the Tilicho Lake trekking route is challenging, it is definitely one of the finest trekking routes in the Annapurna region.
The 16-day Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek is an amazing trek that leaves a lasting impression with its breathtaking natural beauty and stunning Himalayan views. Push beyond your limits, embrace the challenge, and follow your passion to discover that there is still so much more to explore in this world.
Let’s set forth together and begin this unforgettable Himalayan adventure with Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition. The Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek can be fully customized to suit your schedule, fitness level, and travel goals. In addition, we offer a wide range of hand-crafted trekking experiences, including the classic Annapurna Circuit Trek, and other hidden gems of the Annapurna region. Whether you seek adventure, culture, or breathtaking mountain scenery, we design journeys that turn your dream trek into reality.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
We complete our customs formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there will be a representative from our company who will take you to your hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day resting. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by our company. Overnight in Kathmandu.
From Kathmandu valley, we will start our journey to a small but old town of Besisahar. The sight of hills as well as deteriorating rivers will keep us fascinated during the journey. The ride will be about seven to eight hours long. We will be spending the night in a local lodge after arriving at Besisahar.
After having breakfast, we will head towards Chame, viewing the beautiful scenery of the vicinity. On the way, we can view the beautiful region of Dharapani, crossing the great Marshyangdi River. The vegetation and settlements start to be different from here as we will be at a higher altitude. The influence of the Tibetan lifestyle is strong in Chame. Also, the view of the peak is beautiful from Chame, and we will spend the night in a local teahouse after arriving at Chame.
Today, our journey leads the trek to Pisang, a small village along the bank of the Marshyangdi River. We will walk through beautiful coniferous forests and small settlements of mountain people. A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to a dramatic curved rock face, rising 1,500m above the river. As the trail opens up, we get surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks. After walking through these wonderful suites, we reached Pisang. Overnight at Lower Pisang.
There are two routes that we can follow today. If you take the upper route, i.e., the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, the scenery will be outstanding. We feel like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic view of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and several others, will definitely allure us. We notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation from today onwards. The cold and dry climate creates a much harsher environment. We pay a memorable visit to the Barge monastery, the largest in the entire district of Manang. Overnight in Manang.
Today is the scheduled acclimatization day. It is not recommended to stay idle, but a short walk to a higher altitude will be better to get acclimatized with the altitude. Manang is a good place to do that, as the next two days will be a very challenging and tiring trek for us with rapid gain in altitude. We should never be confident with the altitude and always be cautious. Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Lake is worth visiting from an acclimatization point of view. We make an easy excursion a little distance away to a village called Vraga, a small old village with a monastery. At this juncture, we also make our short trip to the Himalayan Rescue Association, where we can get some ideas about Mountain sickness. Overnight at Manang.
From Manang, we head out through the western gates and follow the path down the river. We cross the river and continue walking on the south side of the river through coniferous forest towards Khangsar village. Overnight at Khangsar.
From Khangsar to the Tilicho Base Camp, it is mostly going downhill, but it has landslide areas that can be dangerous. They are not difficult to walk, but the trails are very narrow. The trail goes through the middle of the landslide area. The rock formations along the trail are very impressive. Tented camp overnight at Tilicho Base Camp.
large switchbacks carved out of the slope. We then reach the watershed. On the other side is Tilicho Lake, a large, spectacularly set lake nestled at the foot of the north face of Tilicho peak, part of the snowy wall that the 1950 French Expedition Team referred to as “The Great Barrier”. The leader of the French Team, Maurice Herzog, referred to Tilicho Lake as “The Great Ice Lake”. The lake also holds an important place for Hindus as this sacred lake features in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus-‘The Ramayana’. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp.
Today, we will begin our trek by following a climbing trail up to the Eastern Pass (5,340m), where we can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Himal. After soaking in the scenery, we will continue along a descending trail, surrounded by the mesmerizing chain of the Himalayas. The descent gradually transitions into a level trail, which will lead us directly to Yak Kharka. Overnight at Yak Kharka.
The trek today begins as we head along the Kone Khola, which runs all the way up to our destination for the day, Thorong-La Phedi. We will follow the destination trail along the Kone River to the wooden suspension bridge. From here, the trail ascends through the narrow, rough hills to Thorong-La Phedi. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Today we will descend along the trail following the Thorong Khola (river) and traverse along the riverbank up to the Thorong-La pass (5,416m). This pass is also the World’s largest pass and offers stunning views of the Annapurna and Chulu massifs. From there, we will trek above the forests and farmlands for about five hours to reach Muktinath. Muktinath is a revered religious site for Buddhists and Hindus. A famous sacred temple of Lord Vishnu is situated here with 108 stone taps. Stay overnight at the lodge.
We will drive to Jomsom via Kagbeni. After having lunch in Muktinath, we started our journey. We will traverse along the Traditional Thakali village and dense forests of pine and fir to reach Jomsom. Jomsom is famous for strong mid-day winds and has plenty of modern luxuries such as the internet and restaurants. Overnight at Jomsom.
On this day, we will fly back to Pokhara, and then we will transfer you to the hotel in Pokhara. The offers scenic treats throughout, and the diverse landscapes and towering peaks are a relief to sore eyes. Upon reaching Pokhara, we can rest or enjoy the beautiful city and its attractions. The lakeside area is especially famous for offering lively nights.
On this day, we will drive back to Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway. The drive presents beautiful roadside settlements and gorgeous landscapes all the way to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel, and then you can rest or shop for souvenirs to mark the end of the adventurous journey. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! We will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Complementaries
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56 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
