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Highlights
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- Adventure around high and scenic Manang valley and beyond to picturesque Tilicho Lake
- Explore beautiful country enclosed within array of giant mountains of Annapurna Himalaya
- Visit impressive traditional villages interwoven with strong cultures of Buddhism religion
- Walk from low warm areas to cooler green hills and into windswept scenic at Manang valley
- Beautiful scenery on walks to emerald colored Tilicho Lake within tall snow-capped peaks
- Traverse from end of Manang valley to Lower Mustang region crossing high Thorang-La pass
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An advantage of booking trip with Royal Nepal Group
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- All airports pick up drop by private vehicle (for both international and domestic flights)
- First aid kit box
- Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags for porter, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
- Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company)
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms). This helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible.
"enjoy magnificent adventure within and beyond Manang valley to beautiful Tilicho lake"
Important Note
- This trip departure every day of the year
- This trip is fully customizable. We can customize the trip as per your need, please contact us
- This trip is available on both Fixed Departure and Private Group Basis.
- This trip can be booked privately if you’re travelling solo or private or with family.
- Have a big group? We can help as per your needs.
- We can help you make it fit your budget.
- we accept instant booking and online payment
Itinerary Disclaimer:
Above standard Itinerary days where some length of walks can be shorter or longer as per physical fitness of trekkers and climbers, where some designated overnight camping can be changed, due to available space for camping with clean water facilities and etc…….
We will follow the itinerary if its needs some changes in case of weather, landslides and difficulties on climb requiring more days where our leader and lead head guides decides holding full authority for Royal Nepal Group.
Best Seasons for Tilicho Lake and Manang Valley:
Best times and peak season for this adventure from March till first week of June months with September to early December, March to May much preferred months when days are longer with sun-light hours where climate is warm during day time, cold in the morning and night time.
Much colder above 2,000 m high specially crossing over high Thorang-La pass includes wind chill factor along with morning sun-shine, mid hills covered in forest are bright with wild-flowers in full bloom during spring, especially the rhododendron of various species from tall trees to bush rhododendron.
Expect late afternoon with clouds covering views with chances of snow sometimes around higher altitude.
September to early December months another best season during autumn and pre-winter times, days are mostly clear and fine but short sun-light hours can expect much colder morning and night times with snows sometimes during the walk from Manang onwards.
Climate and Weather:
Himalayan climate can be unpredictable sometimes even in good best seasons, where April and May to first week of June will be the best time during spring times, when days are longer with enough sunlight hours.
Morning and night time as well in shade can be cold and much freezing temperatures around higher areas above 3,000 m. Other months from September to November another great times for treks around Kanchenjunga base camp and other areas of Himalaya, when days are clear for views and to summit the top of the peak, although much colder months of autumn season with extreme cold during morning and night time, where sunlight is much shorter.
Itineraries
First Day
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m / 4,430 ft and transfer to Hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport via respective airlines, where you will be received by our office staff and guide with warm welcome greeting and then transfer to your hotels in the hub of the city.
After checking into your rooms and getting refreshed join the other groups for briefing on Tilicho Lake Around Manang Valley Trekking. Our guide provides with useful important information regarding trek and your stay in Nepal with us. Evening includes welcome dinner in a nice and authentic Nepalese restaurant with Folk Culture program of Nepal while having your dinner.
Second Day
Day 2 Full day in Kathmandu with day sightseeing tour at places of interest.
Morning, depart from the hotel for exciting tour around Kathmandu at places of great interest, Kathmandu city and its valley steeped with historical and religious monuments temples and monasteries listed as World Heritage Sites.
After an interesting tour afternoon free to relax and preparation for Tilicho Lake and around Manang Valley trekking next early morning overland drive to Nepal Mid West.
Third Day
Day 3 Drive to Syange 1,460 m on Nepal Western highway - 07 hrs.
Morning an interesting and scenic long driving journey on Nepal mid west highway, journey leads to Besisar town then on the dirt road to Khudi, Bulbule and Ngadi following the Marysangdi River upstream, drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange for overnight stop.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Fourth Day
Day 4 Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 06 hours.
First day walk start with uphill climb on leaving Marysangdi River behind to reach at Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers. From Jagat village walk continues on winding path to Chamje, and back at Marysangdi River to cross eastern bank into forested area, with views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, as our walk advances on a wide path to Tal Besi.
At Tal Besi for refreshment or lunch break, where few hours walk takes you to Dharapani village for overnight stop, Dharapani a nice village situated on the junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Fifth Day
Day 5 Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
After Dharapani walk on winding trail of rhododendron and pine forest past Bagarchap and Danque village, and then uphill to Timang village, from here onwards entering more Buddhist cultural villages offering views of Mt. Manaslu.
From Timang few hours trek to Koto and then to reach at Chame town for overnight stop, Chame a large and headquarter town of Manang district.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Sixth Day
Day 6 Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
From here onwards air gets cooler as walk heads close towards mountains, morning walk through alpine forest of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream with few short ups and down hills to Bhartang village. From Bhartang village walk follows uphill into cooler woodland to reach a ride top small village of Dhukure Pokhari with few teahouses and lodge.
Overlooking views of Chulus and Pisang peaks, a possible lunch break here, and then afternoon walk descends to reach at lower Pisang village for overnight stop.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Seventh Day
Day 7 Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Pisang village offers great views of mountains and surrounding landscapes, from here altitude gains slowly as walk leads into a small forested areas with a short uphill offering views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulus and Pisang peak.
From the ridge top entering a flat valley at Hongde village, from here onward tree line disappears for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches at Manang village.
The houses around Manang built in traditional Tibetan style, the local are known for their rich cultural and traditions.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Eighth Day
Day 8 Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
A necessary rest day for acclimatization, before heading higher altitude towards Tilicho Lake and towards high Thorang-La Pass, at Manang taking short walks and explore Manang village and its beautiful valley, Manang the main and a large village of the areas placed on windswept valley by the bank of Marysangdi River beneath towering Annapurna II-III and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang emerald Lake.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Ninth Day
Day 9 Trek to Khangsar 3,734 - 05 hrs.
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 Khangsar for overnight stop which lies on route to Tilicho Lake.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Tenth Day
Day 10 Trek to Tilicho Base Camp 4,800 m - 04 hrs.
After Khangsar, morning walk further to remote areas of Manang valley, after a tough morning walk reaching at Tilicho Base Camp, our highest overnight camp of this adventure at 4,800 meters high.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Eleventh Day
Day 11 Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,140 m and at base camp – 05 hrs.
From here onward around dry and arid country, morning walk on downhill for some time, then uphill to reach Tilicho Lake for few hours.
Tilicho Lake a holy spot for both Hindu's and Buddhist religions, offering wonderful views of snowcapped peaks then back to base camp in the comfort of nice lodge after a great visit of beautiful Tilicho Lake.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Twelfth Day
Day 12 Trek to Siri Kharka 4,110 m - 05 hrs.
After wonderful adventure at Tilicho Glacial Lake with stunning views return journey leads back to an isolated small place at Siri Kharka, with few good simple lodges for overnight stay facing grand views of Gangapurna and Tilicho Peaks.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Thirteenth Day
Day 13 Trek to Yak Kharka 4,100 m- 06 hrs.
After grand pleasant time around Tilicho Lake walk back to reach on the main Annapurna circuit trail with climb and then on easy winding path to reach Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Fourteenth Day
Day 14 Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Morning starts to reach at the end of Manang valley at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a short bridge with climb that leads high above Jarjung stream to reach at Thorang Phedi or a base where steep climb takes you to overnight stop at Thorang High Camp.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Fifteenth Day
Day 15 Trek to Muktinath 3,800 crossing Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m- 06 hrs.
From here having early breakfast walk lead to steep climb on winding up within barren landscape to reach on top Thorang-la Pass at 5,416 m high, on the highest spot of the adventure.
The high top rewards you with grand vista of beautiful scenery facing dramatic landscape and snowcapped peaks, then long downhill to Muktinath at 3,800 m.
On reaching at Muktinath village and temple area for overnight stop, this is a holy pilgrimage spot for both Hindu and Buddhist followers where the word Muktinath means ‘a place for Nirvana and to liberate one-self’.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Sixteenth Day
Day 16 Drive to Jomsom 2,715 m -02 hrs.
Today walk ends here at Muktinath, as motorable road has been built that links Jomsom and beyond to Pokhara city, morning on four-wheel drive, local jeep or similar vehicle, head downhill to wide Kaligandaki River valley.
As drive brings you at large major town of Mustang district in Jomsom, after checking into your nice hotel rooms having lunch, afternoon at leisure to browse around the street and shops at Jomsom the home town of indigenous Thakali people.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Seventeenth Day
Day 17 Fly to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel near Phewa Lake.
Morning short walk to Jomsom airport then board on a small aircraft for scenic flight to beautiful Pokhara during air borne, super views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks, as plane land at Pokhara, one of Nepal leading touristic destinations and in all Himalaya.
Pokhara a picturesque city in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya with magnificent towering Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail' due to its twin summit shaped.
From the airport a short drive to reach hotels by serene Phewa Lake side, with time to explore beautiful Pokhara.
Pokhara a renowned and top most touristic destination blessed with natural beauty and picturesque scenery of mountains-hills and lakes.
Included deluxe accommodation in Pokhara and standard meals (Breakfast )
Eighteenth Day
Day 18 Drive / Fly to Kathmandu - 07 hrs journey (30 mins via air)
From Pokhara overland drive leads on the same route back to Kathmandu with amazing and wonderful time on Tilicho Lake and Around Manang Valley Trekking.
On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with free afternoon for individual activities.
(Flying options of half hour on air to Kathmandu with sweeping panorama of mountains)
Included deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu (Hotel moonlight/Kathmandu Guest House/Apsara Boutique hotel)and standard meals (Breakfast )
Nineteenth Day
Day 19 Final International departure from Nepal.
Your last day in Nepal, country of Himalayan wonders and as per your international flight time depart for homeward bound or to next respective connecting destinations.
Our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu airport after a mesmerizing memory and great time on Tilicho Lake and Around Manang Valley Trekking.
Included standard meals (Breakfast ) and Tea/Coffee
INCLUDES
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- All airport Pick up drop by private vehicle
- Welcome dinner and farewell in Authentic Restaurant
- 03 nights twin/double shearing deluxe accommodation with breakfast at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu
- 02 deluxe twin/double shearing accommodation with breakfast at 3 star hotel in Pokhara
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and in Pokhara with privet vehicle.(entrance fees extra)
- Kathmandu to Khudi (if you want private vehicle from Kathmandu also available on additional cost) and Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus (if you want flight or private vehicle from Pokhara also available on additional cost)
- Jomsom to Pokhara flight
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card)
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance.
- 02 guest=01 porter (will carry about 15 kg-20 kg weight)with their Insurance, Salary, Food, accommodation and equipment
- twin/double shearing lodge accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
- We provide assistant guide his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance walking with group to support where necessary as per the group size
- Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trekking
- All applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary
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DOESN'T INCLUDE
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- Your Nepal Visa fees
- All the International air fare from and to Kathmandu
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation
- In case of extra more night accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary
- Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc)
- The Tips to the trekking crews and drive
- Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
Tilicho Base Camp Trek is similar to the Annapurna Circuit Trek except you will have 2 additional days to trek to Tilicho Lake and back.
You have to walk through the landslide area which is quite difficult. It is a bit risky as well as the boulders may slide from the uphill. But your safety is our priority and our team will always work on their best to keep you safe. Our team makes sure, the trail is safe before proceeding the trek.
As you will be trekking in the region higher than 3000 m, there is a risk of altitude sickness. But you can prevent it with proper precaution. You should always stay hydrated and walk slow and steady.
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