Tilicho Lake and Thorong la pass Trek 17 days

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed in short about your tour by our guide or tour leader. If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel.

Free day in kathmandu or sightseeing yourself. Kathmandu Valley includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath (famous Hindu temple and cremation ground) Boudhanath (massive Buddhist stupa). We can also visit Swyambhunath, also known as Monkey Temple, which was built roughly 2000 years ago. Finally, we can visit Patan, city of fine arts. In the afternoon, you will be meeting with your trekking guide and will check all the necessary things. Overnight stay at the hotel.

The trek officially commences this day with an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Beisahar in about 6–7 hours, passing by some of the most beautiful villages, farms, roaring rivers, and stunning mountain vistas taller than the verdant hills.

In Besisahar, the four-wheeler changes into a jeep to reach Dharapani, the destination of the day.

From Dharapani, the trek is through a dense forest of pine, fir, maple, and oak to move into Chame, Manang district’s headquarters, surrounded by the remarkable views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and IV, and others beside the greenery all around.

Serving as the trade center, Chame has a relaxing hot spring where you can take a dip to loosen your muscles and stay overnight in the local guesthouse

For the trek to Pisang we'll follow the path over a narrow river valley with dense forests. Our exhaustion goes away after we see the best mountains views of Pisang (3292m). It takes about three hours to arrive there. Overnight at guesthouse.

For the trek to Manang, there consists two ways. Both routes can be followed. Afterward, we cross the Jharsang Khola. There lies a Gurung village known as Khangsar where you can find a small monastery and prayer flags. Through this trek you will get an opportunity to view magnificent view of Annapurna Himal. Overnight at guesthouse.

This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Use the time visiting monastery, and/or a side trip to Gangapurna Lake. You can also visit Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic. Taking some rest in this day will help us feel energized for the trekking to come. In the evening you can explore around the area. Overnight at guesthouse.

As you had acclimatized thoroughly on the previous day, now you are all set for the high-altitude trek, such as to the lake at the highest elevation in the globe, Tilicho, on the west edge of Manang.

Before that, you will cross the Khangsar Khola to reach the settlement of the Gurung people. Khangsar, otherwise called the last village of the country Nepal, shows unperished and unspoiled Tibetan tradition on this very day.

Continuing from Khangsar on a large path, we pass a Gompa (monastery) while on the way. The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection whereby one path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep trail; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continuing along the new path, we reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved out through the screed slopes to a side valley of the main valley. On the other side of it is the Tilicho Base Camp lying at an elevation of 4,150m. Overnight stay at a guesthouse or a tented camp.

Our journey starts early in the morning at around 6 AM as we try to avoid the wind. From the Base camp, it takes around 3-4 hours trek to reach Tilicho Lake. Tilicho Lake is a wonderful lake situated at one of the highest altitudes in the world. Its beauty is almost unparalleled as we can relish the lake and the adjoining high mountains, while being on the lap of the nature. After spending some time around Tilicho Lake, we will return same way back to the Base Camp as there are no any accommodation facilities at Tilicho Lake area. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

From Tilicho base camp on the eleventh day, at first, you will descend to Shree Kharka, and later on, Khangsar, which passes by Tare Gumpa, juniper bushes, and ancient ruins, which will take you to the Thorong Khola Valley, and finally to Yak Kharka.

Yak Kharka is the summer stay of the herders, a pasture land to graze the livestock with the glorious views of Himalayan giants mostly dominated by the Annapurna ranges that might get you a lucky witness of blue sheep or snow leopard.

Today you will carry on to the direction to Thorong Phedi High Camp (4780m). After reaching there you would not be able to view any trees. It is a majestic high alpine landscape. Then, you will ascend to the Base Camp. Thorong Phedi is popular as a tiny village situated near the Marshyandi River. Below the river there is a huge meadow land. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Hurray! The most adventurous, rewarding, and scenic trekking day is finally here when you will cross one of the high mountain passes, Thorong La, with awe-inspiring 360-degree complete vistas of the surrounding mountains extending up to Tibet while the ranges of Annapurna stand out all over.

Watch out for the symptoms of acute mountain sickness while at the highest point of the overall journey, Thorong La tests your level of determination and physical strength as well as your descent to reach the sacred pilgrimage of Muktinath for both Hindus and Buddhists.

The temple comprises 108 stone sprouts, which are believed to cure every sort of ailment flowing from the melting of the Himalayas, which has had an eternal flame for more than 2,000 years. It is also where you will take a break for the day.

On the 14th day the trek continues throughout the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha. Marpha is supposed to be home for many apple orchids as well as all the range of food products. Apple Brandy is a local area of expertise. It is said that if you got an opportunity to taste that Brandy you are a lucky one. Overnight at guesthouse.

When we head back to Pokhara then you will do yourself  sightseeing about the area. There are temples you can visit, and there are also plenty of other activities such as canoeing, biking, and generally wandering around. Phewa Lake is a beautiful place to hangout, and it offers stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range. 

From Pokhara you will return to Kathmandu taking nearly 6 to 7 hours. On the way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from the window and during the stops we can get out and capture some photographs. On the way you can take your lunch. Overnight stay in a hotel.

We will transport you to the airport. Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels. We look forward to seeing you again!