Tilicho (The Hidden ) Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. It is 4,919m high in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in Manang district of Nepal. Another source lists Lake Tilicho as being 4,949m high (16,237 feet).
Mountain lakes are known to geographers as tarns if they are caused by glacial activity. Tarns are found mostly in the upper reaches of the Himalaya, above 5,500 metres.
Tilicho Lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna Circuit trek. The hike takes additional 3-4 days. No camping is required, as new lodges have been built between Manang and the lake. Final approach to the lake is done in a day hike from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.
OPTION 01: TILICHO LAKE - MESOKANTO LA PASS
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje [1,410m/4,626ft] [7-8 Hrs Drive]
Day 02: Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap [2164m/7097ft] [6-7 hrs trek]
Day 03: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame [2713m/8898ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
Day 04: Trek from Chame to Pisang [3185m/10446ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang [3551m/11647ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
Day 06: Rest Day at Manang
Day 07: Trek from Manang to Khangsar [3850m/12628ft] [4-5 hrs trek]
Day 08: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp [4200m/13776ft] [4-5 hrs trek]
Day 09: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho High Camp – On the way explore Tilicho Lake [4920m/16137ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 10: Rest for safe acclimatization – free exploration
Day 11: Trek to Chauri Kharka via Mesokanto La Pass [5120m/16793ft] [7-8 Hrs Trek]
Day 12: Trek from Chauri Kharka [4320m/14169ft] to Jomsom [2700m/8856ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
Day 13: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara [25 min flight] – full day free exploration in Pokhara
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara
OPTION 02: TILICHO LAKE - THORONG LA PASS
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje [1,410m/4,626ft] [7-8 Hrs Drive]
Day 02: Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap [2164m/7097ft] [6-7 hrs Trek]
Day 03: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame [2713m/8898ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 04: Trek from Chame to Pisang [3185m/10446ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang [3551m/11647ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 06: Rest Day at Manang
Day 07: Trek from Manang to Khangsar [3850m/12628ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
Day 08: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp [4200m/13776ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
Day 09: Morning explore Tilicho Lake and trek to Siri Kharka [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 10: Trek from Shri Kharka to Thorong Phedi [4600m/15092ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Day 11: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath [3800m/12464ft] [7-8 hrs Trek]
via Thorong La Pass[5416m/17764ft] & same day drive to Jomsom [2670m/8757ft]
Day 12: Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara
Cost Includs:
- Annapurna Conservation Arrea Project Permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
- Kathmandu - Chamje by bus
- All the meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- One English speaking trekking guide.
- Guide: foods, accommodation, insurance, salary,transportation and equipment etc.
- Seasonal fresh fruit such as Pomegranate, Banana, Apple etc.
- First Aids Kid.
- Duffel Bag if require.
- 13% Government VAT and official expense.
Cost Exluds :
- International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
- Hotels and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (We arrange Hotel if you ask) .
- Internal flight / Bus
- Your Trekking gears.
- All the drinks like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, juice, beer etc.
- Tips for Guide and Porters.
