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From CHF 3375.-
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Overview
Tilicho Lake is one of the most stand out trekking destinations in Nepal.
This 21 day scenic journey will take you to Tilicho Lake, into the heart of the Annapurna range, where you will witness panoramic sceneries of the Himalayan ranges, lush meadows, flora and fauna, diverse landscapes and the opportunity to explore the traditional villages and their rich culture/traditions, you will also have a rest day in Manang, known as the “crown jewel” of the Annapurna Circuit. Manang is a great destination to recover, gather strength, and prepare your body before continuing to the higher elevation.
At 5,031 metres above sea level Tilicho Lake is regarded as the highest elevation lake in the world! The lake is formed by the glacial melt of the northern slope of Annapurna mountain and Thorong Peak, it also provides historical and religious importance. The lake is located in an isolated area within the Annapurna region, making the trek one of the most adventurous and picturesque in the district. Trekking Tilicho Lake adds extra altitude practice and preparation to cross Thorong La Pass later on this trek route
Tilicho lake trekking route attaches with the Annapurna circuit, although it only adds an extra 3 days of trekking, you will be provided with even more incredible scenery and opportunity to witness animals such as, the Himalayan mountain goat, yaks, species of birds and many more along the way to complete Thorong La Pass.
Thorong La Pass is the highest point of this trekking route, located 5,416 metres above sea level and infact the highest pass in the world! Crossing Thorong La Pass will reward you with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains (Mt. Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri, and more).
After crossing Thorong La Pass the trail descends to the Hindu temple of Muktinath, a celebrated Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage.
The combination of Tilicho Lake and Thorong La Pass will be the complete adventure trekking in the Annapurna circuit, leaving you with amazing life long memories and incredible scenery the entire way, from start to finish!
On completion of trekking you will have 2x nights spent in Pokhara on Phewa Lake. Renowned for its natural beauty, this is the ideal destination to relax and explore, offering many popular attractions!
The tour will then proceed to Seti River, for an epic and unique white water rafting experience.
This is the perfect gentle river adventure, ideal for first time rafters, intermediate or the professional ones! Rafting on Seti rivers offers beautiful mountain views, incredible scenery, the opportunity and best way to view undisturbed wildlife, local villages and beautiful sandy beaches to camp during the evening under the stars with a campfire.
Itinerary
Day | Program | Duration * | Max. Altitude |
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1+2 | Arrival Kathmandu Sightseeing, preparation, welcome dinner 3* hotel | 1400m | |
3 | Kathmandu – Chame 2695m private vehicle (7h), jeep (5h) | 12h | 2695m |
4 | Chame – Dhukurpokhari (3180m) 10km | 4h | 3180m |
5 | Dhukurpokhari – Mungji (3330m) 15km | 5h | 3330m |
6 | Mungji – Manang (3540m) 4km | 1h | 3540m |
7 | Manang Rest/Acclimatisation day | 3540m | |
8 | Manang – Shree Kharaka (4070m) 10km | 4h | 4070m |
9 | Shree Kharaka – Tilicho Base Camp (4170m) 7km | 3.5h | 4170m |
10 | Tilicho Base Camp – Tilicho Lake – Tilicho Base Camp (5031m) 14km | 6h | 5031m |
11 | Tilicho Base Camp – Karche, Manang (riverside) (3770m) 17km | 6h | 3770m |
12 | Karche, Manang – Thorong Phadi (4500m) 14km | 5h | 4500m |
13 | Thorong Padi – Thorong La Pass (5416m) – Muktinath (3800m) 19km | 10h | 5416m |
14 | Muktinath – Pokhara Travel by jeep | 8h | |
15 + 16 | Pokhara Relax, 3* hotel | ||
17 + 18 | Rafting Seti River | ||
19 | Pokhara – Kathmandu Private vehicle | 5h | |
20 | Kathmandu sightseeing, relaxing, souvenir shopping, farewell dinner 3* hotel | ||
21 | Departure |
Next dates
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