Tilicho Lake Trek

from 885 USD

Lake Tilicho is home to some of the world’s top scuba divers. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology of Nepal, there are no aquatic organisms in the lake. The Hindus believe that Tilicho Lake is the ancient Kak Bhusundi Lake mentioned in the epic Ramayana. Kak Bhusundi is believed to have been the first sage to narrate the events of Ramayana to the eagle king Garuda near this lake. While telling the story to the eagle, the sage took the form of a crow. Crow means kak in Sanskrit, hence the name of the sage is Kak Bhusundi.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Annapurna Area
Travel Duration 14 Days

Travel Season Spring/Autumn/Winter
Max. Altitude 4,920 Metres

Activity Style Trekking
Activity Level Moderate

Transportation Car an d Bus
Active Time 6-8 Hours

Group Size 02-12 Person
Tour Code No. JH-204

Trip Duration 12 Days
Starting Point Besisahar

Staring Days 2nd Day
Ending Point Besisahar

Ending Days 13th Day

Book Now
Download Travel Itinerary

Trip Description - Tilicho Lake Trek

The Tilicho Lake Trek starts from Kathmandu, the capital of the Himalayan state of “Nepal“, where you will explore the city at your leisure in anticipation of your ascent. Tilicho Lake, located near the main route of the Annapurna Circuit trek, is the historic and most popular side hike destination for hikers. Tilicho Lake is the “Highest Lake in the World” located in Manang district of Nepal where crows come from Pokhara in Kanski district. Geographically, it is located at an altitude of 4,919 meters in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Lake Tilicho is home to some of the world’s top scuba divers. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology of Nepal, there are no aquatic organisms in the lake.

Usually, the guide for Thorong La Pass trekking in Annapurna circuit of Nepal is an invaluable requirement for security management. At an altitude of 5,416 meters above sea level, this pass is the most difficult place for trekking in the Annapurna circuit. At this altitude, only half of the oxygen is available at sea level. This means that every step you take makes you feel like you are running a marathon. If trekkers have more days of vacation, they can add 3-4 days to their Annapurna circuit trekking to visit Tilicho Lake. There is no need to camp as there are few lodges in Tilicho base camp, and between Manang and Tilicho base camp.The last access to the lake is a one-full day trek from the lodge at Tilicho base camp.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Airport private transportation
Kathmandu - Besisahar travel by sharing deluxe bus
Besisahar - Kathmandu travel by sharing deluxe bus
Besisahar - Dharapani travel by local sharing jeep
Dharapani - Besisahar travel by local sharing jeep
12 Days full board (BLD) tea-house package trek
Standard twin share best room during the trek
Daily breakfast with tea or coffee during the trek
Annapurna Conservation entrance fee and TIMS
An experienced and registered trekking guide
2N - Stay at Kathmandu Guest House or similar ***
Twin shared room and daily buffet breakfast plan
Free daily bottled water & Coffee maker in the room
Extra guides if the group size is more than 6 trekkers
Porter (2 guests = 1 porter, max. weight 10kg/trekker)

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Single room supplement fee will be applied
Nepal tourist visa and international flight ticket
Travel insurance for rescue work and other costs.
Bar bills, drinks [water or tea coffee and alcohol etc.]
Personal nature of expenses and trekking equipment
Hotel cost if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Any costs incurred due to flight delays or cancellations.
Extra services during trek (i.e. porter, horse or treatment)
TIPs for trekking guide & porter (USD10 per day per trekker)
Kathmandu - Besisahar - Kathmandu private transportation
Additional costs for sightseeing tour or Mount Everest flight
Extra cost incurred by any reason which is not in our control
All the other cost and things which are not included above.

Day 1 Kathmandu: Arrive anytime!

Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.
Day 2 Travel from KTM to Besisahar (790 m) by deluxe public bus

After breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu, you depart Kathmandu towards Besishahar (790 m). We go to Besishahar by daily scheduled deluxe bus. Besishahar can be reached after a journey of about 6 and a half hours from Kathmandu and the total distance from Kathmandu to Besishahar is 177 km.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Overnight stay at Gateway Himalaya Resort in Besishahar.
Day 3 Drive to Dharapani (1,860 m) and Trek to Timang (2,750 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Besishahar, the journey to Dharapani will begin by four wheel drive (4wd) jeeps. After a four-hour jeep ride, we continue our trek to Timang village and it also takes four hours to walk to reach there. From Dharapani to Timang (2,750 m) one has to walk a distance of about 7 km. While walking Timang, we climb about 900 meters and descend only about 50 meters.

The guide provides lunh during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 4 Trek from Timang to Dhikur Pokhari (3,060 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Timang, the walking journey to Dhikur Pokhari will begin. We have to continue trekking till Dhikur Pokhari which takes about six and half hours to reach there. From Timang to Dhikur Pokhari (3,060 m) one has to walk a distance of about 19 km. While walking Dhikur Pokhari, we climb about 800 meters and descend about 500 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 5 Trek from Dhikur Pokhari to Ngawal (3,660 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Dhikur Pokhari, the walking journey to Ngawal Village will begin. We reach Ngawal through Ghyaru village which offers a beautiful view of Marshyangdi river valley. We have to continue trekking till Ngawal which takes about six and half hours to reach there. From Dhikur Pokhari to Ngawal (3,660 m) one has to walk a distance of about 15 km. While walking Ngawal, we climb about 700 meters and descend about 100 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 6 Trek from Ngawal to Upper Khangsar (3,740 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Ngawal, the walking journey to Upper Khangsar will begin. Passing Braka and Manang village we reach Upper Khangsar, where there is a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We have to continue trekking till Upper Khangsar which takes about five and half hours to reach there. From Ngawal to Upper Khangsar (3,740 m) one has to walk a distance of about 16 km. While walking Upper Khangsar, we climb about 350 meters and descend about 300 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at Hotel Khangsar Kang & Restaurant (Mobile No. 9846320328 same owner has a hotel at Tilicho Base Camp of the same name) in Upper Khangsar village.
Day 7 Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Khangsar, the walking journey to Tilicho Base Base will begin. We have passing the Shree Kharka and Upper Shree Kharka we reach the Tilicho base camp (4,150 m), which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We have to continue trekking till Tilicho Base Camp which takes about four and half hours to reach there. From Khangsar to Tilicho base camp (4,150 m) one has to walk a distance of about 9 km. While walking Tilicho base camp, we climb about 700 meters and descend about 300 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at Hotel Khangsar Kang & Restaurant (Mobile No. 9846320328 same owner has a hotel at Khangsar Village of the same name) in Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 8 Visit Tilicho Lake (4,920 m), return to Tilicho Base Camp for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel in the Tilicho base camp, the day trip to Tilicho Lake will begin. On our day trip to Tilicho Lake, we will enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks and Tilicho Lake. A day trip to Tilicho Lake takes six and a half hours to reach Tilicho Lake and back to Tilicho Base Camp. For a day trip to Tilicho base camp you have to walk about 11 km (round trip). While going to Tilicho Lake (4.950 m) and returning to Tilicho base camp, travelers have to climb about 850 meters and descend about 850 meters.

The guide will provide lunch (packed light lunch) on your day trip to Tilicho Lake. It depends on your appetite. Once you get back to the hotel you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at Hotel Khangsar Kang & Restaurant (Mobile No. 9846320328 same owner has a hotel at Khangsar Village of the same name) in Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 9 Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Manang (3,540 m)

After breakfast at the Tilicho base camp hotel, the walking tour to Manang village will begin. We reach Manang Village (3,540m) via Upper Sri Khark via Sri Khark and Upper Khangsar, which also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and Manang Village. We have to continue trekking to Manang village which takes six and half hours to reach there. From Tilicho base camp to Manang village, one has to walk about 15 km. While walking to Manang village, travelers have to climb about 350 meters and descend about 950 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Overnight stay at Tilicho Hotel (mob. 9846229768) or Hotel Yak (Mob. 9841461082) in Manang Village.
Day 10 Visit Ice Lake, return to Manang or Braka for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel in Manang, the day trip to ICE Lake begins. On our day trip to Ice Lake, we will enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks and Ice Lake. A day trip to Ice Lake takes seven and a half hours to reach Ice Lake and return to Manang. Ice Lake or Kicho Tal, is the highest alpine lake in Manang District, Nepal. The lake is located at 4,620 meters (15.157 ft.) and is often frozen due to its high altitude. Ice Lake can be reached by trekking from Manang or Braga village. For a day trip to Ice Lake you have to walk about 15 km (round trip). While going to Ice Lake (4,620 m or 15,1757 ft.) and returning to Tilicho Manang, travelers have to climb about 1200 m and descend about 1200 m.

Guide will provide lunch (packed light lunch) on your day trip to Ice Lake. It depends on your appetite. Once you return to the hotel you should be refreshed, and have free time for your personal activities. Overnight stay at Tilicho Hotel (mob. 9846229768) or Hotel Yak (Mob. 9841461082) in Manang Village.
Day 11 Trek from Manang to Koto (2,600 m)

After breakfast at the hotel in Manang, the walking tour to Koto village will begin. We pass through Humde, Lower Pisang and Chame to reach Koto (2,600 m), which also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the Marshyangdi River Valley. We have to continue trekking till Koto village which takes six and half hours to reach there. Travelers have to walk 30 kilometers from Manang to Koto village. While walking to Koto village, travelers have to climb about 300 meters and descend about 1200 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 12 Trek to Dharapani (1860 m), drive to Besishahar by jeep

After breakfast at the hotel in Koto, the walk to Dharapani will begin and the walk will end after reaching Dharapani. We pass through Timang and Bagarchhap to Dharapni (1,860 m), which also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the Masryangdi River. We have to continue trekking till Dharapani which takes three and half hours to reach there. Travelers have to walk 13 kilometers from Koto to Dharapani. To reach Dharapni, travelers have to climb about 300 meters and descend 1000 meters.

The guide provides lunch during your daily walk from the starting point to the end point of the trek. It depends on your appetite. Once there you should be fresh, and have free time for your personal activities. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 13 DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (1,350 m) BY DELUXE BUS
Day 14 Kathmandu: Depart anytime!

After breakfast, you should leave your room and store your luggage at the hotel and relax in the hotel lobby or explore the surrounding local market for last minute shopping for friends and family until you head to the airport for your flight back home.

Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!

Trekking Map

Tilicho Lake Trek

Accommodation offered during the trip

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.

Sample room in Kathmandu Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.