Overview

Tilicho Trek
Tilicho Lake is one of the highest altitude lakes in the world. At the height of 4950m, this lake, in the Manang District of Nepal, is one of the wildest destinations for trekkers as the way to it and out of it are renowned among travellers for its beauty and difficulty. Situated in the lap of the Himalayas, this lake is a product of a millions of years of glacial activity. The trek to Tilicho Lake starts from Besisahar in Lamjung district and we move along the pristine Marsyangdi River to the north. The route to Tilicho and that of the Annapurna Circuit trek are similar up to Manang (however customized alternate routes are also pursued for those who have already travelled the circuit trek). From Manang, one leaves the circuit trek behind and is westbound to the valley that leads to the base station to Lake Tilicho. The route is spell-bounding. Himalayan yak, blue sheep, snow leopard and rare mountain birds are the animal variety that inhabits the majestic mountainous surrounding. Extreme waterfalls, scenic mountains which are among the highest in the world, raging rivers, and villages of the ethnic communities en route are some of the stand out features that adds to the extravaganza of the tour. Lamjung, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Tilicho are among the snow clad peaks that you will see on your way. Moreover, you will be amazed to see Paungda Dada, a mesmerizing 1500m rock wall rising from a river.
Overview

Difficulty level: Moderate/hard
Average trek Duration: 21 days
Highest altitude during trek: 5420m (Thorong-La Pass)
Best Season: early to late autumn (September to December) and spring (March to May)
Major Attraction of the trek
The foremost major attraction of the treks is the snow rich mountains that form the roof of the world. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, and numerous other mountains will form a panoramic view to the north. Villages like Dharapani, Chame and others offer a unique blend of local food, culture and lifestyle to your trekking. The mountainous wildlife, the dangerous passes and extreme waterfalls are just a tip of the iceberg in what you will see in this trip of changing landscape, contour and flora/fauna. Such is the diversity of the trip that every day will reveal a different ambience altogether to you. Monasteries like the Barge are also a feature in this route that is characterized by religious symbolism and locations. The Khangasar village and Yak Kharka (a village famous for its grazing yak herds) are among the beautiful villages that fall on the way. The Thorong La Pass, the lake Tilicho itself, Chame Manang, Tanki Manang and Muktinath on the way down are among the places that are worth a mention in this adventurous trip.
Best season to Travel
Pre winter and post winter are the best time to travel because of the extreme weather condition in the Himalayas. Winter starts from December and lasts till late February. During summer it is generally a trend to avoid the rainy season but the rainy season is also a time to go if you are interested in the marvellous vegetation diversity in the mountains.