Tilicho Lake Trek will take you to the world's highest lake, Tilicho. Located in Manang district, Nepal in the Annapurna region at, 4,919 meters, Tilicho Lake is a beautiful turquoise color lake. Known as the jewel of the Himalayas, Tilicho Lake will present you with breathtaking scenery. During Tilicho Lake Trekking, you will see panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountains, learn a great history of the region, and experience-rich culture, and trek through picturesque villages, fine valleys, and lush forests. Trek to Tilicho Lake is an adventurous journey that will take you to the highlands of Nepal's thriving gorgeous landscape.
Tilicho Lake has also religious importance for Hindus. Pilgrims from all around the world visit this lake to pray. Moreover, Tilicho Lake is believed to be the Kak Bhusundi Lake that is mentioned in the holy book of Hindus, Ramayan. As per the book, this lake was the place where sage Kak Bhusandi first briefed the Ramayana to the Garuda, king of birds. Not only this but it is also said that Kak narrated this story to Garuda in the form of a crow. As per the Ramayana, Lake Kak Bhusundi is in the South of Annapurna and north of Nilgiri, which means Tilicho Lake.
During the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek, you will meet people from several different ethnic groups. Locals of this region are welcoming, friendly, and have a huge heart. You can easily get along with them and talk. Along with that, you will also get to see a diverse variety of flora and fauna on the way. Jomsom to Tilicho Lake Trek is a lifetime adventure journey across the Mesokanto La Pass (5,469m) that will leave you unspeakable. Tilicho Lake Trek is an ideal package for those looking to venture into the less-trodden remote area of Nepal while trekking is not so general trail. You can combine this trek with Annapurna Circuit Trek also.
Tilicho Lake Trek Itinerary:
Tilicho Lake Trek begins with a scenic drive to Chame via Dharapani. From here, you will walk through villages like Dhukur Pokhari, Pisang, Ghyaru, and Ngawal to reach Manang. Manang is a very beautiful village where you will stop for acclimatization. You will explore nearby areas and visit ancient monasteries. The trail then ascends to Khangsar village and then to Tilicho lake base camp via Tare Gumba and Siri Kharka. Further, you will reach Tilicho Lake and descend to Kaisang (3,510m) via Mesokanto La Pass (5,469m), then drop down to the Jomsom. Tilicho Lake Trek can combine with Thorong La Pass (5,416m). For this you will retrace to Tilicho Base Camp and Siri Kharka then leaving Yak Kharka behind, Tilicho Lake Trekking Route will turn to Thorong Phedi and cross challenging Thorong La Pass to reach Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the holiest temples of Hindus. You will drop to Jomsom to Kagbeni and fly back to Pokhara.
Tilicho Lake Trek Package:
Our Tilicho Lake Trek package is designed professionally by our expert guides to let you experience all the wonders of the Annapurna region. The package is crafted to include enough rest days in it and choose the best villages to stay in overnight. You can contact us at any time to know the Tilicho Lake Trek cost or anything else regarding the package.
