Tilicho Lake Trekking

On reaching Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, View Nepal Treks staff receives you for transfer to respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after refreshment meet other trekking members for briefing, our guide / leader will inform regarding Tilicho Lake & Mesokanto -la trekking, hotels, lodge on route with do and don’ts with evening group welcome dinner.

Morning a long but interesting drive towards Nepal mid west to Beshishar town, and then drive on a dirt road to Khudi, Bhulbhule and Ngadi following Marsyangdi River upstream through rice terraces and villages to reach our first overnight halt at Jagat village, a small farm village with many lodges to cater the trekkers.

After Jagat starting the morning walk on a winding trail to Chamje towards Marsyangdi River, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range, as the walk continues to Tal Besi village for lunch break and then another 3 hours walk to Dharapani village for overnight stop, a nice village situated on the junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.

From Dharapani walk leads into cool rhododendron, pine forest passing Bagachap and Danque village, to Timang village from here onwards in the country of strong Buddhist cultures.

From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then to Chame town for overnight stop, a large and major town and headquarter of Manang area.

Adventure continues into cooler area from here onwards closer to mountainous region, trekking through nice alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village.

From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, after lunch break at Dukuri Pokhari walk descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Pisang village with great views of mountains walk leads through woodland with short uphill and views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.

As the walk leads to Hongde village, from here tree lines disappear for barren, landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.

Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics and then an hour walk brings at Manang village.

The houses here are built up in traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for their rich cultural and traditions.

A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation, explore Manang village, located beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range and Manang glacial Lake.

After Manang village morning walk leads to another highlight of this trip, as our route diverts from main Annapurna circuit trail reaching one of the last village of Manang at Sri-Kharka for overnight stop after walking past Khangsar on route Tiliocho lake.

Today walk enters more barren country, after a short downhill for some time, then on the uphill trail over dry terrain as the altitude gains to reach our destination at Tilicho Lake.

Tilicho Lake regarded as holy place by Hindu's and Buddhist religions, Tilicho Lake with amazing views of snowcapped peaks in the comfort of nice lodges located by the bank of emerald Tilicho Lake.

After overnight at Tilicho Lake, morning walk leads further on remote corners of Manang valley in complete wilderness, on reaching at the base of Mesokanto-La or Tilicho Base Camp, which is the highest overnight camp of this adventure at 4,800 meters high.

Overnight camp on the meadow chances of seeing some wild-life like antelopes, musk deer or an elusive snow leopard.

Today a Big Day! long day trekking, starting early morning crossing two high passes, traversing high Tilicho pass then with a short downhill walk towards base of Mesokanto pass, with a rest for a while then climb the top of Mesokanto-la pass top with steep climb at 5,099 meters.
From here descend on the trail to Jomsom with overnight camp in a small place at Nama phu on completing the adventure of a life time experience.

A pleasant and enjoyable trekking today on the gradual descend towards Kaligandaki valley with super views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Nilgiris peaks, after a good walk reaching at a grazing pasture of Kaisang, afternoon walk leads further towards a large village of Thinigaon for overnight stop, located above Jomsom and Kaligandaki Valley.

Today our last trekking of this awesome adventure, enjoy downhill walk to Jomsom town, perched on a shelf above Kaligandaki River.

On reaching at Jomsom, the administrative and a headquarter town of Mustang area. Jomsom with many excellent lodge and hotels for overnight accommodation, this town situated on the famous route of Annapurna circuit, Upper Mustang and to holy Muktinath route, afternoon explore Jomsom town.

Morning transfer to Jomsom airport for short flight to picturesque Pokhara valley with Annapurna mountains backdrop and pristine Phewa Lake where hotels are located, afternoon free for individual activities and souvenir shopping or just relax and enjoy the views.

Morning a scenic drive to Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable trip in the high mountains of Annapurna Himalaya, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.

(option by air 30 minutes scenic flight to Kathmandu)

Today, your last day in amazing Nepal with great experience and fond memories of Tilicho Lake & Mesokanto-la trekking, as per your time for international flight, View Nepal staff transfer you to airport for your final departure homeward bound or to your next destinations.