Tilicho pass trekking
Trip Duration: 19 nights /20 days
Trekking Duration (KTM-KTM): 17 days
Location: West Nepal (Annapurna Region)
Highest elevation: 5321 meters
Walking Hour: 4/7 hrs every day
Grade Information: Strenuous +
Season: Autumn/Spring (fair weather in Nepal)
Accommodation: Tea House/lodge + Tented Camp
Group Size: 02- 20 persons
Highlight of Trip: Highest point lake in the world altitude 4920 meters high, Exciting and beautiful route, variety of landscapes, People and their culture, Monastery and Museums, flora and fauna
Tilicho is the beautiful Mountain peak which is in Annapurna region, north-central part of Nepal. Tilicho Peak is 7134 meters high above sea level. Tilicho pass trek is famous for trekking with beautiful Lake which is the highest point lake in the world at an altitude 4920 meters high. Tilicho pass trekking is also known as Mesu kanto la pass 5340 meters trekking which offer beautiful Himalayan views of Mount Manaslu 8163 m, Mount Dhaulagiri 8167 m, Mount Annapurna I. 8091 m & others snowy capped mountains of Annapurna region.
Tilicho Lake trekking was for long almost totally closed save for a few climbers and expeditions, and since 1974, when Nixon changed the China policy, part of the area above Thini on the Jomosom side has become a very off-limits military area.
Tilicho pass trekking is an exciting and beautiful route, is very technical, particularly the downhill section from the Mesokanto-La pass, and we do not recommend it for beginners, but with views of peaks at over 8000 meters and a variety of landscapes, plants and animals, it is well worth the effort.
Tilicho pass trek starts from Besi Sahar 5 hours’ drive from Kathmandu or now a day the seasonable road upon come, “the district head office of Manang”. Trekking in the Marshyangdi river valley is bringing you Manang. One full day rest in Manang for acclimatization, then a two-day trek to Tilicho Lake Base Camp. Tilicho Pass is harder and requires physical fitness. There is not a proper Tea House/Hotel for 2-3 nights so that we need to camp. After passing Tilicho or MesoKanto La the path catches in Jomsom then either drives to Tatopani via Beni Pokhara road or fly from Jomsom to Pokhara or continues trek to Ghorepani - Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
Asian Hiking Team a local trekking agency operates trekking in Tilicho Lake Pass by Guest house (tea house) basic includes few nights in camping or full board camping. It is possible to do Guest house basic trekking plus alpine style for two nights. We will provide tents and basic food for two nights if there are small groups or individuals. If the group size is more than 5 persons, we need to manage all camping gear. In the guest house / Lodge was running hot and cold water facilities. Private rooms are available in most guest houses/ Lodge. Most bathrooms are shared. Every Guest house serves the traditional Nepali meal DAL Bhat (rice, curry and lentil soup). All Guest Houses of our routes have a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Many of them have western food on the menu. Soft drinks, snacks, wine and beer are available in most of the guest houses and trail side restaurants.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel (B).
Day 02: Kathmandu - Free day in Kathmandu to make the final preparations for trek (BB).
Trekking Starting
Day 03: BesiSahar - Travel to Besi Sahar 800 m by local bus/Car/Van 5/6 hours overnight Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Jagat - Drive to Nyadi and trek to Jagat 1314 m, 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 05: Dharapani - Trek to Dharapani 1943 m 5.30 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 06: Chame - Trek to Chame 2713 m 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 07: Pisang - Trek to Pisang 3115 m 4 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 08: Manang - Trek to Manang 3450 m 4.30 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 09: Manang the rest for Acclimatization (B/L/D).
Day 10: Khangshar village 3765 m, 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 11: Tilicho Phedi 5020 m, 4.30 hours, overnight hotel/Camp (B/L/D).
Day 12: Tilicho High Camp, 52420 m, 4/5 hours, overnight camp (B/L/D).
Day 13: Tilicho pass /Mesakanta la Pass 5465 m – Yak kharka 4500 m 8/10 hours, overnight Camping (B/L/D).
Day 14: Yak Kharka - Jomsom 2720 m 4 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 15: Jomsom drive to Tatopani 1189 m drive by Jeep 6/7 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 16: Ghorepani 2850 m 6 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 17: Tikhedhunga 3210 m 3.30 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 18: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara, overnight Hotel (B/L).
Trekking End
Day 19: Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (B/L).
Day 20: Last minute, transfer to the airport for your onward journey or next trip (B).
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Service Cost Including:
- All land transportation by Tourist Coach (Airport /Hotel/Airport ) and trekking starting and ending point as itinerary by tourist bus and local Jeep.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan as itinerary - Twin Sharing Room (3-star Hotel).
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Tea house / Lodge / Hotel.
- Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Tea house/Hotel menu.
- Tented Camping During the pass minimums 2-3 nights.
- Welcome dinner in Traditional Nepali Restaurant.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Annapurna Conservation permits / fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Professional equipped English speaking Trekking Guide.
- Two clients one Porter plus five clients one supporting Sherpa.
- Trekking insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Trekking Equipment for support crews.
- Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Trekking Equipment such as Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket and trekking Polls (if needed as clients request).
- Medical Kit Box.
Service Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs.
- Airfare: To & from your country.
- Nepal's entry visa fees & international departure tax.
- Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Meals during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Entrance fees in Temple or Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
- Personal trekking gears.
- Drinks except tea and coffee during trekking.
- Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
Terms and Conditions:
Payment should be made 25 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 25% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.