Trip Overview

Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek is one of the stunning adventurous journeys in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Tilicho Lake is situated at 4919 m above sea level and it’s the ideal lake in the world.  Though there is science behind this fact this lake has great significance for Hindu devotees as it was marked on the holy book of Hinduism named “Ramayan”. However, it’s not only from the point of view of religion but also due to the eternal beauty.

Tilicho Lake is the world’s highest-situated alpine lake and Annapurna Circuit Trek is probably the oldest trekking route of Nepal. Therefore, the combination of these two trekking routes is the most iconic trekking adventure to do in Nepal. While doing Annapurna Circuit Trek if you add 3 days’ itinerary you can complete the excursion of the Tilicho Lake as well. Nowadays people doing the Tilicho Lak Via Annapurna Circuit Trek is a highly preferred route.

Leave your footprint on the world’s highest Tilicho Lake

Nepal High Trek specializes in providing the best trekking experiences in Nepal. The agency has trekking guides and trekking crew members who have more than two decades of experience in the field of Nepalese Trekking. Trekking in Nepal with us ensures safety and a chance to knit a momentous walking holiday worthy to be shared with generations to come. The construction of road and the new way of trekking has compelled trekking agencies to update and rethink about knitting the best itinerary. Nepal High Trek always invests on its travel planners to prepare the best travel itineraries. Therefore, we send our travel planners and guides to various trekking routes of Nepal to find out the latest information. It helps us to maintain our standards in providing impeccable hospitality and hassle-free trekking experiences.

How difficult is the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek

The Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek follows the regular Annapurna Circuit Trek or Annapurna Round Trek itinerary. The only difference is that trekkers take the route of Sirikharka from Manang instead of the Yak Kharka route of Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trail on this trekking route up to Thorong Phedi is on the constructed road. Therefore, it is relatively easy to navigate and less tiresome. However, the trekking trail leading up to Tilicho Lake is arduous. Moreover, the trail is prone to landslides and you will have to do ridge walking most of the time. The overnight stay on the shores of Tilicho Lake could be risky in terms of altitude sickness. This may not apply to many trekkers who have done the acclimatization activities in Manang.

The difficulty level of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek depends upon your way of doing the trek. If you have heeded the instructions of the trekking guide and followed the acclimatization activities; the journey becomes much more easier. The trail is easy to walk except for the trail of Tilicho Lake and while crossing the Thorong La Pass. Overall, the difficulty level of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek is moderately easy with few difficult phases

Tilicho Lake Trek

The visit to the Tilicho Lake is overwhelming. The lake is icy during winter but during months of autumn and spring; the blue turquoise lake welcomes trekkers wholeheartedly. It is probably the most scenic destination in the short 10 days Annapurna Circuit Trek trail. At an altitude of 4919 m, the lake presents you the best platform to capture the splendid scenery of mountains, glaciers, moraines, icy lake, and barren high altitude hills. It is indeed a natural canvas where you can paint any kind of imagination as you like.

People didn’t know the existence of Tilicho Lake earlier. Therefore, during the Annapurna Circuit Trek which is called as Nepal’s oldest and classical trekking route earlier. So people didn’t include Tilicho Lak in their Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary. Nowadays, people have become smart and are open to add the chance to explore the world’s highest situated alpine lake in their Annapurna Round Trek itinerary.

Thorong La Pass (5416 m) – The World’s Longest Pass

The altitude of Thorong La Pass is 5416 m. It is the longest high altitude Himalayan pass of the world. From the top of the pass you will be able to witness the plethora of mountains ranging from the mountains of Annapurna Himalayan range and Manaslu Himalayan range. Therefore, it is worthwhile of every sweat spent while reaching the place or every penny spent for the trek.

There are two ways of spending overnight before crossing the Thorong La Pass. The first one is spending overnight at Thorong Phedi and the second one is spending overnight at High Camp. These two places have their own pros and cons. If you wish to spend overnight at Thorong Phedi there is less risk of altitude sickness but you need to walk more and start early to cross the Thorong La Pass (5416 m). However, if you choose to spend overnight at High Camp, you don’t have to walk more but there is a high chance of altitude sickness. If you have already reached Tilicho Lake then it is highly recommended for you to spend overnight at High Camp.

Jomsom Muktinath of Lower Mustang Region

Upon crossing the Thorong La Pass (5416 m), trekkers enter the Lower Mustang region. The major attractions of the Lower Mustang region are Kagbeni village, Jomsom town, Muktinath temple, and Nunnery near Muktinath temple. It is believed that if you take a bath in the 108 taps of the Muktinath Temple, all your sins will be washed away. There is even flaming light inside the nunnery as well. While observing and visiting these places, you will realize that Nepal is truly a spiritual place that you should not miss to visit once in a lifetime.

Please contact our travel planners if you wish to continue your journey to Upper Mustang as well after completing the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek journey. The place is the gateway to Upper Mustang. The Upper Mustang Trek requires special permits as the place is under the restricted trekking destination of Nepal. Besides Upper Mustang, you can choose to extend the trek by doing a bus or jeep drive to Tatopani and start a trek to the Ghorepani Poon Hill area.

Book the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal with us and explore Nepal’s most stunning places. In one single trekking package you will be able to leave your footprints at the shores of the world’s highest situated icy lake and the world’s longest high altitude mountain pass the Thorong La Pass.

Our experienced team of trekking guides and trekking crew members will ensure the best memories and safe – successful trekking trip of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek.

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