Trip Highlights
Annapurna Tilicho Lake trek is one of the most popular trekking trails in Nepal. The trek passes through high altitudes, deep valleys and subtropical woodlands. It offers spectacular views of the Himalayan mountains and ethnically diverse villages. It is also a spiritually blessed trek for Hindus.
The main attraction of this trek is Tilicho Lake. It is considered the highest lake in the world, with an elevation of 4919 meters above sea level. It is located in the Manang district of Nepal. The area is populated by Brahmin and Chhetri people. It is one of the most renowned pilgrimage sites for Hindus. It is mentioned in the Ramayana holy book.
The lake has a water depth of 279 feet, and 41 million US gallons of freshwater. However, there are no swimming facilities. Besides, the temperature of the water is cold. Therefore, it is not advisable to swim in the lake. Nevertheless, the view of the lake is breathtaking. This lake is surrounded by Himalayan mountains, including Thorong Peak, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri and Annapurna.
During the Tilicho lake trek, you will pass through a few villages in the lowland. You will also see several religious landmarks along the way. You can spend the night in a teahouse, which is cheaper than staying in a hotel. The meal served is simple Dhal-bhat. Those who want to extend their stay can continue to Muktinath and Tatopani. The trek can be completed in around a week, and it requires good physical condition and a comfortable pair of trekking shoes.
The best time to do the Tilicho Lake trek is during autumn and spring. In autumn, the weather is generally pleasant, but the temperatures are mild. In spring, the weather is moderate, and the view is beautiful.
During the winter season, the risk of trek difficulties increases due to heavy snowfall. There is also a thick layer of snow covering places above 2,500 meters. It is therefore important to check the forecast before deciding on your trek. In the meantime, be sure to wear adequate clothing and gear. In addition, the altitude sickness that can result from a high altitude trek can be very harmful to your health. It is best to avoid the trek during the winter months.
If you are a beginner, you can take a more relaxing approach to the Annapurna Circuit. You can begin by walking in lower sub-tropical regions, and then climb up to a higher altitude. The trail is relatively easy. But, if you are planning to hike higher, be prepared for steep ascents and uneven terrain.
The Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek is a popular destination among tourists, because of its unique culture and scenic beauty. If you are looking to learn about the cultural history of the region, this is the trek for you. You can expect to meet a variety of ethnic groups, from the local Brahmins to the Nepali Tamang. You will also see many wild animals like snow leopards and shaggy mountain goats.
Day 1: Pick up from the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Trek briefing, trek gear check and half a day sightseeing.
Day 3: Take our own private Jeep drive to Dharapani (1900meters) via Besisahar 7/ 8 hours.
Day 4: Trek to CHAME 2650 meters 5/6 hours walk.
Day 5: CHAME TO PISANG, 3200 meters.5 hours walk.
Day 6: Trek to Manang, 3540m.it will be 6 hours walk via Ghyaru village.
Day 7: Rest day for Acclimatization. Today we will do some sight trip around Manang.
Day 8: Manang to Khangsar, 3700 meter
Day 9: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp, 4200 meters
Day 10: Hike up to Tilicho Lake 4920 meters and back to Tilicho Base Camp for sleep over night.
Day 11: Trek Back to Manang 3500 meters. We are not going over Throung la 5416 meter pass.
Day 12: Take a jeep drive to Besi shar 6 hours drive.
Day 13: Drove back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 14: Rest, shopping or sightseeing day in Kathmandu
Day 15: Fly back to you home country.
There are plenty of options for making longer or shorter for this trek.
(If you have longer holidays we an take you over Throungla pass and cross to Mustang district. Also if you have some time you can go to Pokhara from Besi shar instead of coming back to Kathmandu. This trek Itinerary is just a quick short trek to just reach and see Tilicho Lake and surrounding mountains and Anapurna Himalay.)
Let us know about your holidays (number of days) and we will make you fit into it
Thanks for trekking with us.
Full Annapurna Ciruit trek including Tilicho Lake 4920 meter from the sea level.
This is the lake which situated in the highest place in the world. This trek includes you to show you this lake and continues full Annapurna circuit trek including Gorepani Poon hill. You will walk just near Pokhara on this trek.If you do not have this long holidays than we can organize just half circuit trek which is fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara. It will be just 12/13 days trek.
Drive to Bulbule 1200, and trek to Ngadi,
Trek to Jagat (1450m) 5/6 hours
Trek to Tal 1700m .It will be 6/7 hours walk.
Trek to Chame 2700m. Today is 20 KM walk so takes 7 hours walk.
Trek to Upper Pisang 3300mtr.It will take 5/6 hours walk
Trek to Manang VIA GHYARU (3540 meters) – 7/8 hours
Acclimatization day at Manang (3,540 meters).Our guide take you to day hike today around Manang.
Trek to Khangsar (3700 meters) 6 hours.
Trek to Tilicho Base camp 4100 meters.6/7 hours
Hike to Tilicho lake 4900meters (world highest lake) and back to Tilicho base camp.
Trek to Yak kharka 4000meters.5/6 hours
Trek to Throng Hicamp 4800meters.6/7 hours.
Trek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorang La Pass (5,416 meters).at overnight at Muktinath Mustang.
Trek to Kagbeni 2900 meters 4 hours VIA zong village.
Trek to Marpha 2600meters 5/6 hours
Trek to Kalo pani 2100meters.6 hours
Trek to Tatopani 1100meters.
Rest day at Hotspring
Trek to Gorepani 2800meters
Trek to Ullery or go to Tadapani
Drive to pokhara stay overnight.
Pokhara sightseeing day or rest day.
Fly or Drive back to Kathmandu.
Sight seeing and shopping day in Kathmandu
Fly back to home country.
Thanks for trekking with us.
About the Tips – Tips are necessary for porter/ guide. Tips is that thing which is makes workers extra happy.
You leave a tip when you drink a cup of good Coffee or Tea in a comfortable restaurant. Here your porter and guide being more than your family member for help in any cases so, must give them some tip to make them happy and encourage them to be better work in the future .
Thank you .
Because it is so simple, we suggest that you obtain your tourist visa upon arrival. You must have a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background to get your visa on arrival. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, a visa can be obtained. It is also available at Kakarvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki, and Kerung on the Nepal-India and Nepal-China sides of the border.
Note:
You can visit the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu's Kalikasthan to renew your visa.
In your home country, you can apply for a tourist visa at the Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission that is closest to you.
A photo the size of a passport with a light background and a valid passport.
Only cash in the following currency is required to obtain a visa: Sterling, the Euro, the Swiss Franc, the US dollar, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Hong Kong dollar, the Singapore dollar, and the Japanese yen.
Mastercard, Indian money and Nepali cash are not acknowledged as installment of visa charge
Various passages 15 days US$ 25 or identical convertible cash.
For 30 days, you can enter multiple times with $40 or another convertible currency.
Multiple entries every 90 days with US$ 100 or an equivalent convertible currency.
Only citizens of South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are eligible for a free 30-day visa for the first time during a visa year (January to December). However, the Immigration Department can extend a visa upon payment of the above-mentioned visa fee.
Nepal does not require a visa for Indian citizens.
From January 5, 2016, Chinese nationals applying for a tourist visa to Nepal will receive a "gratis tourist visa" from the following Nepali missions in the People's Republic of China, according to an official circular from the Nepal Embassy in Beijing, China.
Beijing, Nepal's Embassy
Nepal's General Consulate in Lhasa.
Nepal's General Consulate in Hong Kong.
Nepal has an honorary consulate in Shanghai.
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan should acquire visas from Nepal Consulates or Political Missions in their particular nations, as they don't get a visa on landing in the movement section of Nepal.
The fee for a 15-day visa extension is $30 US.
There is a daily fee of $2 for extending a visa for more than 15 days.
At the Department of Immigration, a visa can be extended for a maximum of 150 days during a visa year (January through December).
Children under 10 years old
Any outsider, who has remained in Nepal up to fifteen (15) days persistently and reenters Nepal during a similar visa year.
Nepal does not require a visa for Indian citizens. According to the Nepalese Movement, Indian Nationals going to Nepal via air must force any of the accompanying reports. Either an Election Commission Card or a Passport.
In one visa year, a tourist can stay in Nepal for up to 150 days.
Before the validity of the visa runs out, a tourist must extend it. According to the Immigration Act and Rules, a tourist who violates these regulations may be subject to fines and other forms of prosecution.
A foreign national with a tourist visa is prohibited from working for pay or without pay.
A foreign
national is only permitted to perform the work for which they have obtained a visa.
Please, Read Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd Terms and conditions
Before booking your Trip. Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations Himalayan holidays of your choices and interest and before you book with us with the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions
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We accept your last minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before tour starting date ONLY IN CASES OF NEPAL TRIPS, but LAST MINUTE BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR INDIA, BHUTAN AND TIBET TRIPS).
Refund:
No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: -
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Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share room/tent with.
Incomplete Tour:
No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned at our website, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad condition (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.
Clients' Responsible:
A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.
Impact on your journey:
The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalaya can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.
However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible on such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.
We put every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head is must venture into the journey.
Travel & Medical Insurance:
You must obtain a comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.
Tour Amendment:
To make alterations of any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,
Papers & Documents:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
Risk & Responsibility:
Your safety and satisfaction is our prime concern. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble-free, as well as you, have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay / Cancellation:
There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks is not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.
Age Group:
No bar on ages, however for children of below 16 years require family, guardian, or parents to accompany which includes for elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours. For longer treks, elderly people should refer to their doctors with a medical certificate to book for the trek if one is physically and medically fit.
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Trekking Essential Equipment are:
One thing you definitely don't want to forget is your toiletries! Teahouses are unlikely to supply these things. For your ease and comfort make sure you pack all these before you leave on trek
Sunscreen and a hat will protect you from UV rays at altitude or anywhere else
Don’t forget your camera and chargers, batteries and correct plug for Nepal.
Flashlights are essential while trekking. Electricity may be unreliable at some teahouses. You may also need to hike early in the morning or late evening. Better to carry a flashlight with extra batteries.
E A large back pack is essential for all your trekking needs, clothes, sleeping bag etc. Your porter will carry your large backpack. You may wish to carry a smaller one with daily essentials for the day including water bottle camera, jacket etc.
Water bottle and Water purifier are the most essential things that you need during trekking. Drinking water will need to be purified to make it drinkable.
A light weight poncho is useful for rain showers while on trek.
Trekking Poles
Trekking poles, one or two depending on the terrain and how much support you might need, are very useful for assistance with walking rhythm and stability on rough terrain. They are essential equipment which you must carry during trekking.
Wraparound sunglasses offer the broadest protection against UV damage because they block more of the light that hits your eyes from the sides. Sunglasses with large lenses and wide temples provide the next-best protection.
SPF measures sunscreen protection from UVB rays, the kind that cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer. Dermatologists recommend using a SPF50 or SPF50+ sunscreen during trekking trails.
The warmest GORE-TEX gloves available are made to keep your hands comfortable and supported for longer. The insulation layers are engineered to provide maximum possible warmth and comfort, even when you're out in cold temperatures for extended periods.
GORE-TEX product technology brand for the highest quality lightweight, pack able and waterproof jackets. This lightweight jacket and pants are essential during trekking . They make you feel comfortable while you are in journey as well as protect you from air and cold.
A down jacket or puffer jacket is a quilted, padded jacket filled with down feathers (usually duck or goose down). This material is usually used to insulate an Outer layer which is usually some synthetic fibre such as nylon or polyester. During trekking there may be some rain as well as snowfall, so to be protected from cold and keep your body warm you need a down jacket.
A fleece sweater, or just a fleece, is a lightweight casual sweater made of synthetic polyester wool such as polar fleece. It will provide thermal insulation but is not usually weatherproof, so wind and rain will not be effectively kept out. For trekking during the daytime it is fine. Long underwaer and track pants for night wear and under trek pants if cold during the day.
While trekking you need long some good quality woollen hiking socks which provide warmth as well as comfort. We recommend you to buy some extra pairs of woollen socks for your journey.
Sandals, sneakers or crocs are used to go to the bathroom and toilet during overnight stays at the tea house.
Hiking (walking) boots are footwear designed specifically to protect the feet and ankles during outdoor walking activities including hiking. These are the most important items of your hiking gear, since their consistency and longevity will decide a hiker's ability to walk long distances without injury. Hiking boots are built to provide comfort on rough terrain for walking considerable distance.
WINHimalaya is a specialist in slower and more relaxed trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, and our guides and porters have many years of experience between them. There are wonderful destinations in Nepal at higher and lower altitudes,whether trekking or touring, and we cater for various levels of fitness. Our style oftrekking and sight-seeing is designed to attract people of all ages, from older age group sthrough to younger families.
What is the secret of trekking slowly?
It is the safest way to trek at higher altitudes.WIN Himalaya guides you slowly to your Himalayan destination, takingtwo days where usuallypeople takeonly one.If you wish to trek to the higher levelsof the Everestor Annapurna regionsfor example,we will make sure that your slower pace of ascent minimises the possibility of altitude sickness and is more manageable.Trekking this way ensures that you have a successful trip. Importantly this style of trekking also gives you time to see all the interesting sites along the way. You will experience stunning mountain views, the village people and their tea houses, gardens and farms, the monasteries with their rich and colourful culture, as well as the beauty of the natural world and its plants and animals.
On WIN Himalaya treks you have your own personal porter who carries your back pack and walks with you, keeps you safe and answers any questions along the way.Importantly, we always look after our portersensuring that they are paid well and have proper insurance while working for us, as well as warm clothing and good trekking shoes.
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