Nepal · Trekking

20-Day Tilicho Lake Trek in Annapurna via Thorong La Pass

20 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Hard pace
Tilicho Lake

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to Tilicho Lake, one of the standout routes in the Annapurna region
  • 02 Cross Thorong La Pass at an altitude of 5416 m
  • 03 Pass through Manang, Muktinath, and Jomsom on the Annapurna Circuit
  • 04 See beautiful peaks such as Manaslu, Gangapurna, Pisang, and Chulu
  • 05 Enjoy diverse geography, scenery, people, and adventurous trekking trails of Nepal

Enjoy a 20-day Tilicho Lake Trek, a standout trek in the Annapurna region with diversity in geography, scenery, people, and adventurous trekking trails of Nepal. Starting from Manang to Tilicho Lake and joining the Annapurna Circuit along Thorong La Pass at 5416 m, this route passes through Manang, Muktinath, and Jomsom. See beautiful peaks during the trek, including Manaslu, Gangapurna, Pisang, and Chulu.

Enjoy a 20-day Tilicho Lake Trek, a standout trek in the Annapurna region with diversity in geography, scenery, people, and adventurous trekking trails of Nepal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 20 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Yak Kharka, Thorong La, Jomsom, Tatopani, Muktinath, Dharapani
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
  • Prepare for trekking.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Bulbule

  • Head to Bulbule from Kathmandu by bus.

Overnight in Bulbule (840m).

3
Day 03

Trek from Bulbule to Jagat

  • Trek from Bulbule to Jagat (1300m).
4
Day 04

Trek from Jagat to Dharapani

  • Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1860m).
5
Day 05

Trek from Dharapani to Chame

  • Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m).
6
Day 06

Trek from Chame to Pisang

  • Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m).
7
Day 07

Trek from Pisang to Manang via Upper Pisang

  • Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m) via Upper Pisang.
8
Day 08

Acclimatization Day in Manang

  • Enjoy an acclimatization day at Manang and explore around.
9
Day 09

Trek from Manang to Khangsar

  • Trek from Manang to Khangsar (3700m).
10
Day 10

Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp

  • Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4200m).
11
Day 11

Tilicho Lake Excursion from Base Camp

  • Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake (5200m).
  • Return the same way downhill and overnight in Base Camp.
12
Day 12

Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak-Kharka

  • Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak-Kharka (4000m).
13
Day 13

Trek from Yak-Kharka to Thorang Phedi

  • Trek from Yak-Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m).
14
Day 14

Cross Thorang La Pass to Muktinath

  • Trek from High Camp to Muktinath via Thorang La Pass (5416m).
15
Day 15

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom

  • Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m).
16
Day 16

Trek from Jomsom to Kalopani

  • Trek from Jomsom to Kalopani (2530m).
17
Day 17

Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani

  • Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani (1200m).
18
Day 18

Travel from Tatopani to Pokhara

  • Reach Pokhara from Tatopani.
19
Day 19

Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu

  • Reach Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus.
20
Day 20

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Depart to the international airport or stay in Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 11 cities · 20 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Three meals a day during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with three cups of tea or coffee per day
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for staff
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
  • Medicine for all staff and a medikit
  • Porter service (1 porter between 2 persons basic)
  • Snickers chocolate for each person during the trek
  • Snacks such as Oreo cookies and peanut biscuits
  • Trip certificate
  • Member and guide
  • All government and local taxes
  • Company duffel bag and a T-shirt. Duffel bag during the trip
  • Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • One night's accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
  • All ground transportation, such as Kathmandu - Bulbule and Tatopani - Beni - Pokhara by local bus
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare
  • Personal equipment
  • Tips for guide and porter (tipping is expected)
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the price include section

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Overland Trek Nepal, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 20 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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