Tilicho Lake with Thorang La Trek

Itinerary

Short Itinerary

• Day 01:  Arrive aDay t Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft).
   
• Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Programme and Preparation for the trek.
   
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft) and transfer to teahouse(drive 7- 8 hrs).
   
• Day 04: Trek from Bhulbhule to Jagat (1300m / 4265 ft).
   
• Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1860m / 6102 ft).
   
• Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m / 8760 ft).
   
• Day 07: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3200m / 10498 ft).
   
• Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft) via upper route.
   
• Day 09: Day Trip to Kicho Lake (4600m / 15092 ft).
   
• Day 10: Day Trip to Ganagapurna Glacier and Bodzo Gompa (4130m / 13550 ft).
   
• Day 11: Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (3740m / 12270 ft).
   
• Day 12: Trek from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m / 13615 ft) .
   
• Day 13: Excursion Day around Tilicho Lake (4919m / 16138 ft).
   
• Day 14: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft).
   
• Day 15: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft).
   
• Day 16: Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft).
   
• Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft) via Kagbeni Village Walk 5 – 6 hrs.
   
• Day 18: Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft).
   
• Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
   
• Day 20: Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan.

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• Day 01:  Arrive aDay t Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft). Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you with the garland of flower and assists to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
   
• Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Programme and Preparation for the trek.After breakfast the day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square . Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
   
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft) and transfer to teahouseDrive: 7- 8 hrs. Today, in the morning our guides will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the bus station to catch a bus to Besisahar. The bus will head towards the west of Kathmandu valley and continue the journey towards the western part of Nepal till Dumre following the Prithvi Highway. On reaching Dumre, the bus will head towards the north to Besisahar.  After Finishing Permit check at besisahar thebus forwards to Bhulbhule and rest for the day.
  Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 04: Trek from Bhulbhule to Jagat (1300m / 4265 ft) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs. This our first day of trek, follows the east bank of marshyangdi river towards Ngadi village passing through 60m waterfall tropical trees and terrace farm with continiuing view of Manaslu, Hiunchuli and Ngadi Chuli. walk of few hours crossing Sisneri khola and lampata we need  climb 15minutes steep to reach Bahundad for our lunch stop. After lunch and little rest trails follows down hills , terrace farm and up hills to reach  beautiful Gyarmu village.From ghyarmu little downhill walk and crossing of tremondous suspension bridge  takes us to Synge. From here gradually ascent offroads motors trails walk takes us to Jagat which is our rest spot of the day.
  Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1860m / 6102 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs.  Today after breakfast, we take gradually ascent trail for couples of hour to chyamje.From Chamje a short walk brings to a suspension bridge over the raging Marshyangdi river, after crossing the bridge it's another steep climb for another 2-3 hours till Tal, the village is situated on the gorge-valley by the side of the river Marshyangdi and decorated with beautiful waterfall & sandy spread river. Further trek follows the upstream up to the Dharapani, which is through the rocky trails and crossing few suspension bridges and small teashops bring you at quite large village at Dharapani for the overnight at hotel.
   Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m / 8760 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs. We continue our trek further to Chame. From where changing the vegetation, people and the landscapes changes and the air will get cooler, the trail then climbs through pine forests to Bagarchhap, the first village on the trek with typical Tibetan architecture. After a pleasant walk to Bagarchhap, the altitude slowly gains as we come at Danaque and to the alpine region passing through farm, orchards and beautiful pine forest with views of towering peaks of Lamjung and Annapurna II, the trail follows the river Marshyangdi upstream passing by the villages of Latamanang and Koto before further half an hour brings you at Chame for overnight at the hotel. This is head quarter of Manang district with grand view of Annapurna I
   Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 07: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3200m / 10498 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs.  The trails leads from the other side of the river on the northern bank passes through pine woods and small villages with few ups and downs till you reach the orchard village of Bhartang for apple garden. We continue on the gradual path up to a bridge, from the bridge a short steep climb through the pine forest brings you at the top of the ridge of Dhukur Pokhari for the lunch. After walking out of the tree line a great view of Pisang peak on the north and the Chulu peak can be seen with Pisang village below you, from this top a gentle descent of one hour brings you to windswept village of Pisang for overnight. Evening we visit upper Pisang Village and monastery with panoramic view of the Annapurna range and valley.
   Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft) via upper routeWalk: 5 – 6 hrs. The trek starts with pleasant walk through pine forest and the scenic view. The walk climbs gently up for half an hour and reaching the top, stop at a ridge to get our first view of the Manang valley, This grand spot offers a spectacular views of the valleys, Humde village with it's short air-strip and the great peaks of Gangapurna, Annapurna II & III, Tilicho and on the right Chulu east, on the back Pisang peak. The walk forward to Humde and pleasant walk up to the Braga village for traditionally built up Tibetans style of houses and if can be visited the monastery, it has an outstanding display of statues, Thanka paintings and the religious manuscripts. From here it is only an hour walk to Manang for the overnight.
   Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 09: Day Trip to Kicho Lake (4600m / 15092 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs.  Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 10: Day Trip to Ganagapurna Glacier and Bodzo Gompa (4130m / 13550 ft).| Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 11: Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (3740m / 12270 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs. | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 12: Trek from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m / 13615 ft)Walk: 5 –6 hrs. | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 13: Excursion Day around Tilicho Lake (4919m / 16138 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs. | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 14: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs. | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 15: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs. | We start our trek with slow and own pace to get to Phedi. We still have same amazing view of mountains and landscapes. After an hour walk reaches at Ledar and continues to climb along the east bank of the Jorsang Khola, then descends and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge to get a small teashop. We stop for wonderful view and tea breaks, we follows a narrow path across a high, unstable slope before heading to Thorong Phedi for the overnight. Phedi, which means 'foot of the hill', is a common Nepali name for any settlement at the bottom of a long climb.Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 16: Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft)Walk: 8 – 9 hrs. Today is longest and hardest day of the whole trip. We start our walk early in the morning with packed lunch and the trail becomes steepest initially and reaches at high camp. Walk on your own pace viewing with sunrise and glimpse of the mountains. We continuing walk to the top takes 3-4 hrs to the Throng top and with a great feeling of victory take a short breaks for picturesque scenery and down to the Mustang part of mountains and the Kaligandaki valley far below to the West. Finally, we made to Muktinath after 7-8 hrs long walk and overnight at lodge.
  Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft) via Kagbeni Village Walk 5 – 6 hrs.
   Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 18: Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft)Flight: 20 min | Drive: 10 min. | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
   
• Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7 - 8 hrs. | Accommodation: Hotel Early morning drive by private transfer through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the time relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
   Included: B, L, D
   
• Day 20: Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.