High-altitude Tilicho Lake is in Nepal’s Annapurna area. World’s highest altitude largest lakes is located at an elevation of 4,919 meters (16,138 feet) above the sea level. Tilicho lake is 4 km long, 1.2 km wide and around 200 meters deep. Tilicho Lake at the base of Tilicho peak, provides breathtaking views of the neighboring mountain ranges and is encircled by snow-capped peaks.

Hindus and Buddhist regard this lake as sacred place on earth, and this destination is tough pilgrimages in Nepal. For those who enjoy adventure and the great outdoors, the Tilicho Lake trek is a difficult but overwhelming excursion in the wild nature, but it is regarded as one of the most stunning treks in Nepal and is well worth the effort.

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Tilicho lake trek cost

The cost of your trip to Tilicho Lake will vary depending on a number of variables, such as the trek season, guide and porter, your means of transportation, and the kind of lodging, food and drink you select. Here are some costs you might have to pay:

Transportation: From Kathmandu to the town of Nagdi, you may either take a bus or a private vehicle to go to the starting site of the walk to Tilicho Lake. A bus ticket can cost between NPR 2000 and NPR 3000, but a private automobile can cost between NPR 25,000 and NPR 40,000.
Permit: You must purchase an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), which costs NPR 4,000, as well as a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card, which costs NPR 3,000 (about USD 30). These permits are available for purchase from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or your trekking partner will arrange – Nepalgram adventures trip package includes all of this.
Guide and porter: Porters can be hired for between NPR 2,000 and NPR 3,000 (about USD 20 to USD 30) per day, while guides can be hired for between NPR 3,000 and NPR 8,000 (around USD 30 to USD 80) per day.
Accommodations: Depending on the level of comfort you desire, a guesthouse stay during the hike can cost anywhere from NPR 800 to NPR 5,000 (about USD 8 to USD 50) per night. During the walk, you should budget between NPR 1000 and NPR 2,500 (about USD 10 and USD 25) per day for food and beverages.

Tillicho lake — *Road transport Vehicle and Nepali typical food*

Depending on your level of comfort, you may expect to pay anywhere from NPR 50,000 to NPR 90,000 (about USD 500 to USD 1000) on a walk to Tilicho Lake. With Nepalgram adventures you will get 3 options as in packaged price. This is just a ballpark figure, though, and the real cost will depend on your unique situation and preferences.

Tilicho Lake cost for Nepali

trekking over tilicho lake during snowy day — *Winter trek over thorong la pass of Annapurna circuit trek*

Depending on the amount of comfort needed, Nepali nationals can anticipate spending anywhere from NPR 30,000 to NPR 45,000 on a hike to Tilicho Lake. This is because Nepali people can complete the trail quick. The real cost, however, can differ significantly from this preliminary estimate based on the circumstances and preferences of each individual.

Here are some of the expenses that Nepali citizens may incur:

Transportation: It will cost between NPR 3000 and NPR 5000 to take a bus from Kathmandu to the town of Chame.
Accommodations: During the journey, a guesthouse may cost between NPR 800 and NPR 2,000 per night.
Food and drink: During the walk, you should budget between NPR 1000 and NPR 2,500 per day for food and beverages.

Tilicho Lake Itinerary for Nepali

Day 1: Drive to Besishar and Besishar to chame
Day 2: Trek chame to Ngawal
Day 3: Trek Ngawal to khangsar.
Day 4: Trek to Khangsar to Tilicho basecamp and Acclimatization Day
Day 5: Early morning hike to Tiicho Lake and back to Tilicho base camp and hike to khangsar
Day 6: Drive khangsar to Besishar
Day 7: Drive to staying city.