Tilicho Base Camp Trek For 7 Days ,crossing Tilicho Pass (5,416 Meters) To Join The Main Annapurna Circuit Trail Near Jomsom.

Name: Tilicho Base Camp Trek
Brand: Nepalgram
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

Tilicho lake base camp trek is considered as one the challenging and high altitude lake trek in Nepal. This trek can be an ideal choice for the trekkers who love to trek in the challenging trail and explore the nature along with gaining the life time experience.

As the trek starts from 700 meters and ascends all the way to 5000 meters – peoples in the trail includes Brahmin, chhetri, Magar and Gurung. How blessed are you to witness the people who have different caste and just imagine exploring their culture which are different from each other.

Once you reach to Tilicho Lake, staying there gazing the lake and reflection of mountains on blue water enjoy your heart – catchy view not just makes you happy but also makes you feel you have done something great signing up Tilicho base camp trek.

Where crystal waters meet snowy peaks—discover the magic of tlicho. — ***Pic: Where crystal waters meet snowy peaks—discover the magic of Tlicho.***

Difficulties of Tilicho base camp trek

Tilicho lake with base camp experience makes this trek not only achieving, but also difficult to certain level. Tilicho base camp trek is one of the challenging short trek in Nepal. With few narrow trails, tilicho basecamp trek walk through famous Annapurna circuit trekking trail. Saying that, Tilicho trail till Shirikharka is as easy as Annapurna circuit thorong la pass trekking route.

But as less trekked trail of Annapurna, it demands physical and mental strength from the trekkers. After upper sirikharka you have to pass through rocky trail thus have to have determination of walking on the rocks. Walking around 6 hours a day is normal during the trek.

Crossing the landslide-prone trails on the way to tilicho lake. — ***Pic: Crossing the landslide-prone trails on the way to Tilicho Lake.***

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Before starting Tilicho lake basecamp trek, short hiking or regular physical exercise for a month prior to trek is recommended. If you have time in Kathmandu, there are many hiking destinations around Kathmandu to warm up before starting Annapurna Tilicho basecamp trek. It will help you to increase your physical stamina and adjust your body which will help you to complete Tilicho lake base camp trek easily/successfully.

Activities like running, Zumba, yoga and cycling are also very helpful for the preparation of Tilicho lake base camp trek.

Major Attraction of Tilicho Lake Base Camp Trekking

Explore the Culture and Tradition of local community along the route of entire Annapurna region
Jungle Walk with mountain surrounding and varieties of flora and fauna
Local villages
Witnessing Yak and sheep herding
Tilicho lake
Explore Remote Wilderness
Explore Diverse landscapes

Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram

S.No.		Luxury	All Incl	Service
1	Cost (in USD $) Details	950	650	450
2	Licensed Guide	√	√	√
3	Accommodation during trek	Standard	Private	×
4	Transportation to trek start point	Private	Shared	Shared
5	Shower	√	√	√
6	Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service	Private	Private	×
7	Hotel at KTM/Pokhara	5 Star	Standard	×
8	Food on trek(BLD)	Unlimited Meal	3 Meal	×
9	Desert	From Menu	Fresh Fruit	×
10	Soft drink	unlimited	1	×
11	Porter	Private	Shared	×
12	Company Cap & T-shirt	√	√	×
13	Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned	√	√	×
14	Hard drink	Local Brand	×	×
15	Warm up hike	√	×	×
16	Farewell party/dinner	√	×	×
17	Buffer day for trek	√	×	×
18	Food in the city	×	×	×

Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.

All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $650 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek – All inclusive package

1 night Standard Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
All accommodations Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek – All inclusive package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu).You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Guide+B/B Package OR Service package

“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”

Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $450 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek for Guide+B/B Package

All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek for Guide+B/B Package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
All food and accommodation
Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section

LUXURY PACKAGE

“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”

Price for luxury package = USD $950 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek for Luxury Package

1 night 5 star Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Tilicho Base Camp Trek for luxury package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.

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How difficult is Tilicho Lake Trek?

Uphill in the landslide zone, pebbles and stone in active landslide zone, basic tea houses and as so accommodations, rarely maintained trail as very less trekkers visit this route – all these reason has justified Tilicho lake trek as a difficult trekking destination. But for sure, it is not as hard as trekking over Thorong la pass or Larkey la pass in Manaslu or Chola/Kongma la pass in Everest region.
Tilicho lake trekking is one of the less trekked destination in Nepal, which is why the trail is not as great as neighbor Annapurna circuit trek or famous Everest basecamp trekking route.
Rarely maintained trail, uphill, landslide zone and high altitude has made Tilicho Lake trekking a difficult trekking route in the Annapurna region. Getting to the basecamp of Tilicho itself is not as bad as crossing from Shirikharaka to get to the village of basecamp.
Tilicho basecamp trek also connect with Manang village to Jomsom village on the mustang side of Nepal. Through the pass of Mesokanto la, trekkers can get to Jomsom village from Manang – this route crosses Annapurna Himalaya range alike Thorong la pass.

How long is Tilicho Lake Trek?

Tilicho lake is also famous as Tilicho basecamp trek. Length of this trek varies in accordance to the mode of transportation and depends on where you start the trek.
Standard/recommended Tilicho lake trekking is less than one week. Old and famous trekking to Tilicho is more 2 weeks. If you connect Tilicho lake trek with Thorong la pass will make 3 weeks.
However, Tilicho lake basecamp trek can be done in 5 days as the shortest possibility. This shortest option would look like this:
1. Drive to Khangsar
2. Trek to Sirikharka
3. Trek to Tilicho basecamp & Lake
4. Trek down to Khangsar
5. Drive to Kathmandu
Above itinerary is recommended for real adventurers and those who doesn’t have altitude issue. But for those who are looking for safe itinerary of Tilicho basecamp trek follow this:
1. Drive to Besisahar
2. Drive to Kahngsar
3. Trek to Sirikharka
4. Trek to basecamp
5. Trek back to Kangsar
6. Drive to Chame – Hotspring
7. Drive to Kathmandu
For both Tilicho lake and Thorong la pass (also called Annapurna basecamp trek) you can follow our package.

How can I go to tilicho?

There are various ways to get to Tilicho lake as below:
• By helicopter
• Trekking
• Trekking plus jeep drive
• Motorbike ride till shirikharka
• Mountain biking
Among all the famous mode of getting to Tilicho lake is by trekking. After development of road facility in the route – people use mixed modes to get to Tilicho Lake. First they take bus to Besishara and use Jeep to get to the trekking start point of Tilicho lake trail. After jeep it is 2 days hike uphill to get to the basecamp of Tilicho lake.

How do I get from Tilicho Lake to Pokhara?

There are 3 trekking routes to get to Pokhara from Tilicho lake. From Tilicho basecamp – you can either cross mesokanto pass and get to Jomsom before driving or trekking back to Pokhara or you can trek down to get to Annapurna circuit trail and trek all the way to Muktinath via Thorong la pass and get to Pokhara.
The common and famous way to get back to Pokhara for trekkers doing Tilicho lake basecamp trek is to trek down to Khangsar and take jeep to Pokhara.
As always you can use horse or helicopter to get to Pokhara.

What is the depth of Tilicho Lake?

Wikipedia says the depth of Tilicho Lake is 85 meters. As measured by Government of Nepal Tilicho lake is more than 100 meters deep. Tilicho lake is not the deepest lake of Nepal but it is the biggest lake in highest altitude of 4910 meters above the sea level.

Which is the deepest lake of Nepal?

shey Phoksundo is the deepest lake in Nepal with depth measured as 145 meters. This lake lies in the route of Dolpo region. Trekking to Upper dolpo and lower dolpo are more famous because of this Psey Phoiksundo lake.

What is the area of Tilicho Lake?

4.2 sq. Km with 1.2 meters width, Tilicho Lake has largest area among the lakes situated above 4900 meters from the sea level.

Can you swim in tilicho Lake?

Lakes in the Nepal Himalaya are regarded as the holy in one way or another. But people swim in the lake.
If you are trekking to Tilicho Lake in the winter instead of swimming on the lake – you can skate on the surface of the lake.
Swimming in the Tilicho Lake is not recommended from various prospective.

Is tilicho Lake the highest lake in the world?

Yes. Situated above 4900 meters from the sea level, Tilicho stands as the highest/tallest lake in the world.

How many lakes are there in Nepal?

Nepal has more than thousands of lakes. Glacial lake are major out of uncountable lakes in Nepal. Freshwater lake has also played big role in making Nepal as one of the rich country in water resource.
Among thousands of lake few famous lake from tourism prospective are as below:
1. Gokyo lake
2. Rara lake
3. Tilicho lake
4. Shey phoksundo lake
5. Phewa lake
6. Begnas lake
7. Rupa lake
8. Ghoda Ghodi lake

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Tilicho Base Camp Trek

Set out on an exciting 7-day Tilicho Base Camp Trek and discover remote Himalayan communities, breathtaking vistas of Tilicho Lake, and high-altitude sceneries. Perfect for hikers looking for quick but beautiful hikes in the Annapurna region of Nepal.

Product Brand: Nepalgram

Product Currency: USD

Product Price: 650

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Tilicho Lake is largest lake at the highest altitude of earth. This Lake is at the bottom of Tilicho peak, situated in the famous Annapurna region of Nepal. Tilicho base camp trek takes you to the lake as well as in front of stunning peak by the lake. Trail to Tilicho lake is an appealing adventure.

Tilicho Lake is located at an altitude of 4919 meters above sea level. This freshwater Lake looks amazing with the backdrop of Annapurna range and it’s diverse landscapes. Tilicho Lake is considered as the pilgrimage site by Hindu and Buddhist religion Video Gallery

The reflection of Annapurna range on the Tilicho Lake is magnificent. You might not be able to see this reflection in the winter. Because Tilicho lake is completely frozen. Frozen enough to walk on top of it.

Tilicho lake base camp trek — Pic: *Tilicho Lake and tea shop next to it.*

Tilicho lake trek follows narrow trails through frequent rock fall zones. This makes Tilicho a challenging trek. Trek offers lifetime experience in the local villages and their lively tradition. Annapurna conservation area is rich with flora and fauna, waterfalls. Mountains are closer than you can imagine.

Many other protected elements of the Annapurna conservation area makes Tilicho base camp trek, a best adventure trip ever.

You can also see herds of Yak and sheep. Villages like Manang, Braka, Chame are interesting with their culture, traditional house, surrounding nature and their historical preservation. For example the monastery at Braka tell, lot about the history.

Visiting natural hot springs, centuries old monasteries, local villages and caved structures will make the Tilicho trekking trip, very interesting

Tilicho Lake Base Camp trek Details

Tilicho lake base camp trek Pic: A local Village with traditional house in Tilicho trekking trail – this is Kahngsar village. Khangsar comes after Manang village.
The trail to Tilicho base camp passes through various beautiful villages including the famous Manang village. This trek is also considered as off – limit trek because it is challenging and trail is narrow. Off limit also because, you can trek over Mesokanta pass or trek around Thorong la to get to other side of the mountain while doing tilicho base camp trekking. In Tilicho base camp trek, there are some restricted places for the tourists due to military rules.
Passing through villages of various ethnic groups and exploring Tibetan like culture is amazing. Walking on the trail to Tilicho lake base camp offers you to witness the houses carved in Buddhist style. Simple lodges/teahouses where we stay offers great hospitality.
What to expect for the Food & drinks during Tilicho trek?
Tilicho lake base camp trek Pic: Nepali Daal Bhat is a famous food during Tilicho lake basecamp trekking
Every tea house has a food menu. Most of them are basically the same but comes with different price. Price for the foods hikes uphill with increase in altitude of the Tilicho trek. Bread, noodles, rice, potatoes are common foods with variation in recipe. You select the food as per your preference, from the menu.
Meat is not recommended as it will not be fresh. Not fresh, because Annapurna trekking region, at Tilicho route, doesn’t allow butchering and all the tea houses might not have fridges to keep frozen meat. Vegetarian food and eggs are recommended.
Dalbhat & noodles is common food which will be available in most of the places during the trek.
Nepalgram doesn’t provide hard drinks. But in case you want it, it will be available in the teahouses. Though, it is not recommended to drink.
Accommodation & Toilet
Tilicho lake base camp trek Pic: Standard Hotel at Tilicho
Standard hotel accommodation will be provided in Kathmandu and Pokhara with the meal plan of B&B. However you can upgrade this to a 5 star hotel.
During the trek, you will be staying in the teahouses. Teahouses during the trek are comfortable but basic. You will not get an attached bathroom. however, some places might have washrooms attached inside the bed room.
Toilet during the trekking will be indoor. Most of the toilets will have squatting pans. However the destinations below Khangsar village will have commode toilets.
During the off season; you can get a single room. But in the high seasons; you may have to adjust and stay on a sharing basis. Video Gallery

Guide & Porter during the trek

Nepalgram has a a team of government license holder guides. We have English speaking guides. But Nepalgram can arrange; other languages such as Chinese, French, Spanish, German or any language upon your request.

Tilicho lake base camp trek Pic: Porter taking rest at Tilicho
The price quoted includes the guide’s & porter’s – salary, his food, accommodation, insurance, transportation cost. You don’t have to pay other cost for guide or porter, but tipping for a guide is expected. Trekkers tip their guides, at the end of trip.

If you have any problem during the trek, feel free to share your problems with your guide, our guides are kind and helpful.

Guides are not doctors, but they keep good knowledge about high altitude sickness. They can recommend to you the best way to get rid of the issues during the trek in the Himalayas.

Guides can also be helpful to explain what you see and connect with local people. Guides are the best means of communication, to get information you are curious about.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 – Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar; 760 meters, 5 – 6 hours
Day 2 – Drive from Besisahar to Khangsar; 3,756 meters, 5 – 6 hours
Day 3 – Trek from Khangsar to Upper Sirikharka; 5 – 6 hours
Day 4 – Trek from Upper Sirikharka to Tilicho Base Camp; 4919 meters, 5 – 6 hours
Day 5 – Trek from Tilicho lake to Khangsar; 7 – 8 hours
Day 6 – Drive from Khangsar to Pokhara.
Day 7 – Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu; 1,400 meters, 6 – 8 hours