Do you know that the Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the leading and oldest trekking routes of Nepal? Yes, in addition, if you add the Tilicho Lake Trek itinerary in the Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary, then you can explore the entirety of the Annapurna Circuit Trekking route surroundings except Nar Phu Village. To your information, Nar Phu Villages are the restricted regions of the Annapurna region of Nepal that requires special restricted area immigration permit. In this blog, you will find out Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek Info in details. Get to know about trekking itinerary, cost, and trekking route conditions along with the tips to avoid altitude sickness during the trek.
Let’s go deep into knowing the Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek info. I hope that this blog will help you plan properly for the trekking trip in Nepal’s most picturesque and oldest trekking trail.
Itinerary of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek
The itinerary of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek is divided into two sections. Majority of the times, the trekking trip follows the itinerary of classical Annapurna Circuit Trek journey. Up until Manang village, the itinerary is similar. In this blog, let’s know in small details about various sections of this journey. The first action to do in this trek is road trip to Jagat via Besisahar.
How to reach Jagat from Kathmandu via Besisahar?
Please note that flight transportation is not available to reach the trail head of the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek. The only option to reach the trail head is via road. You can reach Jagat which the trail head of the 12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek by road via Besisahar. The road from Kathmandu to Besisahar is a highway with well tarred road. However, the road from Besisahar to Jagat is bumpy and graveled. In some sections, the road is plastered but majority of the sections is bumpy. Expect lots of risky and bumpy ride up to Jagat. You must get four – wheel jeep from Besisahar as regular bus and jeep can’t go to Jagat.
Can I drive to Manang village directly from Kathmandu?
It is possible to drive from Kathmandu to Manang village directly. However, as an experienced trekking guide and trek blogger, I highly recommend all the travelers across the globe to refrain from driving directly to Manang from Kathmandu. The major reason is the risk of altitude sickness. If you travel to the high – altitude places directly from low altitude places then there is a high risk of getting caught by the AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). The road condition however is not very nice as you will have to travel on a muddy bumpy trail along the banks of river through green lush forests to Manang Village.
Tilicho Lake Trek itinerary from Manang
Trekkers start the trek from Manang after spending a day as a part of acclimatization. The trail from Manang to Tilicho Lake is easy on the first section of about 3 hours. The trail slowly start to become gentle inclined slope up until they reach Khangsar Village. This is the small village located in the middle of a hill and on the trekking trail to Sirikharka. The trail from Khagsar to Siri Kharka is uphill through winding trekking trail full of pebbles and small bushes as well as grassy meadows. The scenery of mountains is absolutely mind blowing as you can get the plethora of mountain vistas along with the scenery of river valleys.
Upon crossing Siri Kharka, trekkers can visit 500 years old Tara Monastery. The trail from the top of the Siri Kharka is purely gentle downhill on the landslide risky areas in the different valley up to Tilicho Lake Base Camp. The base camp has few tea houses located in the foothill of a mountain in a small valley. It takes about 2 hours to reach the shores of the world’s highest situated lake the Tilicho Lake (4919 m).
Where do I meet the Annapurna Circuit Trek route from Tilicho Lake?
You can meet the Annapurna Circuit Trek route from Tilicho Lake either in Yak Kharka or Ledar via Siri Kharka route. The trail is mainly uphill until ridge near Siri Kharka and then downhill further extended on a gentle flat trail up to Yak Kharka. There are many winding uphill – downhill sections. Please maintain your pace today as on this day most of the trekkers over pace and end up injuring themselves. There won’t be any issue of altitude sickness as you have already reached 4919 m by the time you reach Ledar or Yak Kharka.
What is the best way to acclimatize during Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek?
The best time to acclimatize during Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek is staying in Manang Village at least one additional day. On this day, the most recommended activity is to hike to Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake. The trail takes trekkers to high altitude places and again they return back to low altitude place to spend overnight. However, in the later phase, the trek to Tilicho Lake and returning back to base camp to stay overnight is also the best way to acclimatize to the demanding high altitude places of the trekking route. This blog about Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit Info provides details about how you must adjust to the need of high altitude places. You can surely avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) if you follow proper itinerary and guidelines.
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Thorong La Pass Crossing (5416 m)
Do you know that there is a great debate about staying whether in Thorong Phedi or Thorong High Camp before crossing Thorong La Pass? Yes, there are benefits as well as disadvantages in both the places. However, if you are following the proper itinerary of the Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek then you can reach Thorong High Camp in just about 4 hours. Therefore, if you feel nauseating, then trek back to Phedi otherwise, stay in High Camp 4970. It saves about 2 to 3 hours of trekking time while crossing the Thorong La Pass.
The Pass is long and you will have to walk on a snowy icy trail in some sections. At the top of the pass there is a small shed where you may find hot tea but it depends upon the time of the trekking. Only in the peak trekking season, the tea houses owners of either Thorong High Camp or Thorong Phedi keep the eatery camp at the top. Relish the scenery of mountains of Annapurna Massifs, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu region from the top of the pass. On the other side of the pass, trekkers enter the majestic Muktinath area of the Mustang region of Nepal.
Muktinath is the sacred temple to both Hindus and Buddhists. 108 taps and 2 ponds present in the temple area is believed to be the sin relieving. If you bathe in the taps and ponds then all your sins will be forgiven. You will get salvation in your life. Moreover, the scenery of valleys, cascading hills, villages, and mountains too look spectacular while being in the Muktinath region. In addition, trekkers can also visit the nunnery where there is ever lighting flame!
When is the best time to do Tilicho Lake Trek?
The best time to do Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal is during the months of spring and autumn season. Besides these seasons, trekking in this trekking trail is almost impossible. In winter season, snowfall may hinder your trekking course and in the monsoon season, heavy rainfall may risk the chance of landslide and flood. So, always book this trekking trip during months of spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, & November).
What is the cost of Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal?
The cost of the all inclusive Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal starts from 1050 $ per person. There is difference in the prices of the trekking packages because it depends upon the kind of services that you prefer. The trekking agencies of Nepal provide a trekking guide, ground transportation to Jagat from Kathmandu & ground transportation to Kathmandu from Muktinath via Pokhara, meals & lodging during trekking, trekking guide, and porter in the cost of about 1050 $.
I hope that this blog about Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal has provided you enough information to plan for the wonderful long trekking holiday in Nepal. If you are still confused or if you have any questions regarding the trip then we are always available to quench your curiosities.
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