Tilicho Lake Trek - 20 Days
20 Days
5416 M
Fairly Challenging to Strenuous
Flight and Private Car
Hotel and Resort
Tea House
Tilicho Lake is situated at 4,919M in the Annapurna Range and is one of the highest lakes in the world. Its crystal blue elegance has attracted visitors from all over the world,the lake is mentioned in Ramayan an ancient Hindu book.
This trek starts from Besisahar and follows the Marshyangdi River, with some great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east.We trek through villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups with the trail offering spectacular views of the snow clad Himalayas. We have customized this route as it is basically the same as Annapurna Circuit, from Manang instead of taking the valley north to Tanki Manang and Yak Kharka this route traverse the main valley to the west passes through Khanshar Village (The Last Village of Nepal) before a trek up to Tilicho lake from here we trek to Yak Kharka then up to the high pass of Thorung La at elevation of 5416 meters. From the pass of Thorung La the trek leads down to Muktinath then to Jomsom from where a thirty five minute scenic flight take us to Pokhara.
From Tilicho Lake you also have the option of crossing the challenging pass of Moesokanta La Pass” to Jomsom instead of traveling via Thorung La but additional equipment with a tented camp are required to go this route.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu. Welcome Dinner With Us. O/N At A Hotel In Kathmandu.
Day 2: Day 2 Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation Day. O/N At A Hotel.
Day 3: Day 3 Drive To Beshisahar (760 M)
Day 4: Day 4 Trek To Bahundanda (1310 M)
Day 5: Day 5 Trek To Chamje (1430 M)
Day 6: Day 6 Trek To Bagarchhap
Day 7: Day 7 Trek To Chame (2670 M)
Day 8: Day 8 Trek To Pisang (3200 M)
Day 9: Day 9 Trek To Manang (3540 M)
Day 10: Day 10 Acclimatization Day At Manang Village (3540 M)
Day 11: Day 11 Trek To Khangsar Village (3734 M) 6 Hrs Walk
Day 12: Day 12 Trekking To Tilicho Base Camp (4150 M) 4 Hrs Walk
Day 13: Day 13 Trek To Tilicho Lake (5200 Meters) & Tilicho Base Camp (4150 Meters) 3 Hrs Walk
Day 14: Day 14 Trek To Yak Kharka (4050 Meters) 8-9 Hrs Walk
Day 15: Day 15 Trek To Thorong Phedi (4450 Meters) 4 Hrs Walk
Day 16: Day 16 Trek To Muktinath (3760 Meters) Via Thorung La Pass (5416 Meters) 8-9 Hrs Walk
Day 17: Day 17 Trek To Jomsom (2720 Meters) 6 Hrs Walk
Day 18: Day 18 Morning Flight To Pokhara. 30 Minutes Fly. Free Time In Pokhara. O/N At A Hotel.
Day 19: Day 19 Pokhara- Kathmandu (1345 Meters). O/N At A Hotel.
Day 20: Day 20 Departure To The International Airport As Per Your Schedule.
The Cost Include(s)
- Private Arrival & Departure transfers
- Kathmandu Hotel accommodation in a double room with breakfast.
- Guided tour of the city with all entry fees to cultural, historical and heritage sites visited.
- Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on trek
- Accommodation in teahouse / lodge during trekking tent if climbing.
- Private transportation to the starting point of the trek.
- Flight from Jomsom-Pokhara.
- Nepal Social Treks Gear – sleeping bag, duffel bag etc for the use during the trip if needed.
- Professional local guide with extensive experience, trained in Wilderness First Aid and accredited by the Nepalese government.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit
- Necessary Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
- Adequate insurance for all staff including porters.
- Trekking map for each member
- Trek permit and government tax.
- Proper Insurance for all staff including porters.
- All required personal and climbing equipment: plastic starts, crampons, climbing ropes, ice ax, zoomer, harness, figure eights, snap, etc.
- Tent for camping.
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Meals other than entioned as per mentioned the itinerary,
- Travel insurance, while on trekking,travel insurance should be valid and include helicopter rescue.,
- Nepal entry visa fee you obtain it in Kathmandu airport upon arrival,
- Personal trekking equipment and items of a personal nature expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry or mineral water.
- International airfare and airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
- Articles written by staff costs, as hot shower, battery charge, Telephone, etc..
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc.
- Travel insurance
Booking
Review
Island Peak expedition
Nepal Social Treks was the most professional company I have travelled with. The airport pickup was smooth, followed by a nice stay at their hotel in Kathmandu. A day trip around Kathmandu was planned and despite being cut short, it was a very enjoyable tour. Pasang Sherpa, the trekking guide for my trip was a highly experienced guide and mountaineer and gave me an authentic Nepalese experience as we walked through the Himalayas. When it came time to summit Island Peak, I had absolute confidence in his ability to keep me safe at all times, and he led the expedition at my pace. As an inexperienced climber, Pasang made sure I had all the required skills before going onto the mountain. The transition from trekking to life back in Kathmandu was easy, and Basu and the team from Nepal Social Treks made sure I had a comfortable and enjoyable few days prior to leaving Nepal. I would recommend anyone thinking of trekking or mountaineering in Nepal to book with Nepal Social Treks as they will tailor the trip to your needs and you will be treated incredibly well for the entire trip.
Perfect taste of Nepal
Did the Explore Nepal tour 11 days and was the only one on the tour. The tour was very well organized, hitting all the main attractions to give a good flavour of Nepal. Operator was very responsive to questions and requests. Accommodations were better than expected with excellent beds and breakfasts. Highly recommend.
Two First-Timers, One Incredible ABC Trek—Thanks to an Amazing Team!
If you’re scanning through endless trek companies in Nepal (like we did!), trust me—Nepal Social Treks and Expedition is the one you’ll end up loving. We literally made a massive Excel sheet comparing quotations from almost every company out there 😂… and guess who came out on top? These guys! From day one, Sushila was our guiding light. She answered every tiny question we threw at her—with so much patience and warmth. And then there’s Mr. Basu, the owner. I only spoke to him a couple of times (because the Gen-Z protest had us all restless), but the way he comforted us on the call… rare to see that kind of calm reassurance from someone at his level. Truly appreciated. Now comes the funniest part—this was actually our FIRST EVER TREK! People still look at us like we’re crazy when we say that, but honestly… why not? We’ve always been the type who happily walk into troubles since childhood 😄. And then came Suraj, our guide—calm, kind, and the perfect person to handle two excited first-timers like us. Honestly, I don’t think I can put into words how beautiful the entire trek felt. I’ve been travelling for 10+ years but Nepal… Nepal completely changed my relationship with the mountains. Never felt this kind of addiction before! If you’re planning a trek or trip in Nepal and want something that fits your budget without compromising comfort—this is your team. The hotels they arranged, the car, everything was so well taken care of. When you travel after a hectic work life, you want peace and a headache-free experience. You don’t want to lead or worry about small things. And that’s exactly what this amazing team provides. A huge thank you to Mr. Basu, Sushila, Suraj, and everyone at Nepal Social Trek for giving us a trip we’ll remember forever. ❤️ P.S. Already planning the Manaslu Circuit with them next! 🌄✨
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
Hey, this was awesome! The Agency made all well, and especially, Ngima Sherpa is the best guide ever! He made my experience on everest view trek special and wonderful. His heartwarming, calm and respectful behaviour let me feel welcome and my needs during trek seen. He knows a lot of trekking and the insides there in the mountains, showed me all possible in that 7 days and has my full 5-star review. Always again!
Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
