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Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd. Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal It’s like standing before the fountain of the world’s most magnificent beauty as you gaze at the snowcapped peaks of the Annapurna Mountain Range reflected in its mirror-like surface. This is Tilicho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world, right in the very heart of the Himalayas. And you can see it on this incredible, 16-day Tilicho Lake Trek. Tilicho Lake altitude at 4,919 meters (Tilicho height 16,138 ft.) and Tilicho Lake District is Manang. You can start either from Kathmandu or Pokhara to the Tilicho Lake trek. Tilicho Lake trek difficulty is moderate and the Tilicho Lake trek package is designed for foreigners but Tilicho lake trek cost for Nepali is available on request. The crisp mountain air nips at your nose as you stand there in total awe and amazement at its turquoise beauty. Its rich, deep color only enhances the reflection of the nearby mountains, to create the most awe-inspiring, yet tranquil scene that you could possibly imagine. th But it’s not just the lake. From this trek, you can see three of the highest peaks in the world (Mt. Dhaulagiri, 7 highest; Mt. th th Manaslu, 8 highest, and Annapurna I, 10 highest). These incredible massifs are one of just 14 peaks that are more than 8000 meters above sea level. They rise majestically in the skies of western Nepal, towering over the many 6,000+ meter snowcapped mountains that do the Himalayan skies. The journey into the mighty Annapurna Mountains takes you deep into the jungles before breaking through into the alpine regions well above the tree line. You will encounter the unique cultures of a myriad of tribal people, including the Gurung, Tamang, and Magar people who will welcome you into their villages with a hot cup of tea and a smile. There are holy sites, including the sacred temple of Muktinath. You will cross the high mountain pass of Throng La with the most incredible view of an amazing number of peaks. All of this and more await you when you book your trip to Tilicho Lake Trek with Himalayan Planet Adventures. This is a most amazing adventure, one that will be hard to beat in the years to come. Why not plan this year to trek the Tilicho Lake Trek from Manang? Duration: 16 days Price: $1720 Rating: 4 Star Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd. Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal Group Size: Min 2 Grade: Moderate Destination: Nepal Activity: Trekking in Nepal Region: Annapurna Region Itinerary: 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Today arrive at the beginning of your adventure at the fabled Himalayan city of Kathmandu. You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where you will be met by your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures and taken to your hotel to relax from your long flight. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Nepali food, dance, and music. 2: Drive to Besishahar (830m/2,723ft) Today starts our adventure into the Annapurna Mountains as we take a local bus deep into the mountains. We leave Kathmandu, heading west for the district town of Besishahar for the Lamjung District. It’s an amazing town with a decent hotel where we will put up for the night. It is the entrance to the Annapurna Conservation Area. Rest here for the night. 3: Drive to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) We have left the paved road and now we are on a jeep trail to the village of Chame, the district “city” of Manang District. It is a rough road, but what incredible views of the mountains along the way!. We’ve entered the Annapurna Mountains. The road follows along the beautiful Marsyangdi River that flows at a rapid pace from its source in the mountains. From here, it becomes a major tributary of the mighty Trisuli River as it makes its way toward the sacred Ganges River in India. We pass several villages before finally coming to rest at Chame. This village has a great view of Mt. Annapurna II. We will spend the night in a local hotel. Please note: There can be problems with this road due to landslides and washouts during a rainy season. Himalayan Planet Adventures will have the latest update on the road conditions before you leave for the Annapurna region. 4: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,700m/12,139ft) Today starts the trek. From Chame, pass through apple orchards around Bhartang village. This region is famous for its apples, which are crisp and delicious and highly sought after in Kathmandu and Pokhara. We cross the Marsyangdi River. The trail goes from being casual uphill to a bit a climb as we move our way above the tree-line until we can see Mt. Pisang as well as Mt. Chulu Peak. Below us is the village of Pisang. From the high point, it’s an easy one-hour gradual downhill walk to the village where we will spend the night. This area features Tibetan-style houses and monasteries, along with panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. 5: Trek from Pisang to Braga (3,450m) The trial will begin today with a walk through fragrant pine forests. We’ve dropped back below the tree line, but climb upwards until we can look down at one point on the ridge and see the beautiful Gurung village of Manang. The Manang Valley stretches out below us and is lush and green. The high snow-capped peaks surround the valley, making for a most impressive scene. All around us are amazing views of the snowcapped peaks, which include Tilicho, Gangapurna, Annapurna II and III as well as Pisang and Chulu peaks. Braga is a Tibetan style village with a unique Buddhist monastery with statues, thankas, and rare Tibetan religious 2 Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd. Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal manuscripts. Today we will enjoy the local hospitality of Braga village. 6: Hike and explore Ice Lake It’s a good day to start the acclimatization process as we are reaching some high elevations. There are probably few places that are as nice to acclimatize as Braga village. Here we will take a short hike to explore a unique area of the Annapurna’s called the Ice Lakes. We will pack our lunch as there are no teahouses along the way. The total journey will take around six hours as we leisurely explore this unique lake. We return to our tea house for the night. 7: Acclimatization day at Manang (3,500m/11,482ft) While we’ve taken a day to acclimatize at Braga, we will take it easy at the wonderful Gurung village of Manang. It’s about an hour journey to the village which features some 500 flat-roof stone houses. These are Buddhist Gurungs, and the region is known for the number of Gurkha Soldiers that have come from Manang. There is an interesting local museum to explore. You can rest, explore, or just stand there and admire the incredible beauty of the land. From Manang, there are amazing views of the snowcapped peaks of the Annapurna Mountains. These stunning views along bring people to Manang each year. We will visit the Himalayan Rescue Association and take in a movie. Manang may be a remote mountain village, but it is amazing at what it can offer. We will spend the night in Manang. 8: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m) Breakfast comes early in Manang as we will be up early to begin our trek to Tilicho Base Camp. The trek is around 6 – 7 hours and features non-stop views of the various peaks. We reach Khangsar Village, cross the Marsyangdi River and finally arrive at Tilicho Base Camp. There is a tea house here. This is where climbers begin their climb of Mt. Tilicho. We won’t be climbing Mt. Tilicho but will have the opportunity to admire this snowcapped peak. 9: Trek to Tilicho (4,919m) and return back to Khangsar village Our journey has finally arrived at the highest lake in the world. From the moment the sun starts to rise in the Himalayan skies, the breathtaking scenery never quits. The trail is narrow and rough, but amazing in all ways with the views of the mountains, waterfalls, and fast flowing rivers. It’s a full day of trekking, lasting around 9 – 10 hours as we reach the awe-inspiring Tilicho Lake. We take a lunch with us as there is no place to buy lunch along the way. We return back to Khangsar Village for the night. 10: Trek from Khangsar to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) These high elevations offer some of the most amazing views of the valleys and snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. Yak Kharka is a summer grazing area where shepherds go with their sheep, goats, and yaks to allow them to graze on good, green grass in the warmer months of the year. Below is Khangsar village, which stands out magnificently in the valley below. We look above us and see the peaks of the Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Tilicho. Vegetation is limited here to juniper bushes that can survive at this high elevation. We reach Yak Kharka where we will spend the night, enjoying the hospitality of local shepherds. 11: Trek from Yak Kharka to Throng Phedi (4,400m/14,432) It’s a little slower today as we make our way upwards to Throng Phedi.