Days
14 Days
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Best Season
September–December · March–May
Max Altitude
4,920m
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu, tea house/lodge during the trek
Transportation
Private vehicle/public bus
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
2–12
Tilicho Lake, at 4,920m, is among the highest lakes in the world, and the trail up to it — from Shree Kharka to the base camp — is genuinely demanding, with avalanche activity audible from the trail and herds of blue sheep and yak along the way. This 14-day route follows the classic Annapurna Circuit as far as Manang before branching off to the lake and returning the same way.
Kathmandu → Chyamje → Dharapani → Chame → Pisang → Manang → Siri Kharka → Tilicho Base Camp → Tilicho Lake → Manang → Chame → Kathmandu.
Met at Tribhuvan International Airport and transferred to the hotel, followed by a trip briefing.
An 8–10 hour drive via Besisahar, mostly off-road for the final stretch to Chyamje.
A tough 6–7 hour uphill walk along the Marsyangdi River, resting at Tal along the way.
A 5–6 hour walk via Bagarchap, Danakyu and Timang — with views of the Manaslu range — to Chame.
A 4–5 hour riverside walk via Brantang's apple orchards and Dhikur Pokhari to Pisang.
A 4–5 hour walk through pine forest via Humde, with sights of the Annapurnas, Tilicho Peak and Gangapurna.
A rest day to explore Manang's culture and landscape, with an optional visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association.
A 4–5 hour walk out of Manang's western gate along the river trail, past the Tare Gumba monastery near Khangsar, with a first sight of Tilicho Peak.
A 5–6 hour walk past verdant mountain fields, mostly gentle uphill with a short downhill section into the base camp.
An early climb to the shores of Tilicho Lake (4,920m), with views of Tilicho, Nilgiri, Khangsar and Muktinath peaks, before returning to Siri Kharka for the night.
A descent back down the Marsyangdi valley on the same trail, past local goth (herder) settlements, to Manang for a second night.
A downhill walk back via lower Pisang and Humde through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest, with an optional shared jeep available at extra cost.
A scenic drive back to Kathmandu along the Marsyangdi River, past paddy fields and Mugling Bazar.
A representative drops you at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
This trip runs on a customizable, on-request basis — choose your own start date and we'll build the group and logistics around it.
Kathmandu → Chyamje → Dharapani → Chame → Pisang → Manang → Siri Kharka → Tilicho Base Camp → Tilicho Lake → Manang → Chame → Kathmandu.
Every itinerary can be adjusted for extra acclimatization days, private departures, or combining with another region. Mention it in your enquiry and we'll rework the day-by-day plan accordingly.
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