Thorong La Via Tili-Cho Lake
Batch Size
10 People
Duration
12 Days
Pokhara to Pokhara
Accommodation
Twin or triple sharing rooms in tea houses
Dates
Custom
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Yes, people usually do Tilicho lake and call it the trek to do. So did we, but after years of experience in the Annapurna Conservation Area, we came up with this itinerary of Tilicho + Thorong La for a unique experience in terms of trails, landscape and culture.
While Tilicho lake is a pristine blue freshwater alpine lake located at an altitude of 4,919m making it one of the world’s highest lakes, Throng La is the highest point in the Annapurna circuit, at 5,416m making this trek the perfect combination of the heights!
Formed by the glacial melt of the northern slope of Annapurna Mountain and Thorung peak, beautiful landscapes, valleys, green hills, dense forests, artistic waterfalls, tranquil lakes, pristine rivers, gorge, sacred temples, colourful monasteries, Gompas make the trail of Tilicho trek fascinating.
A stunning glimpse of the mighty mountains peaks of the region such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri and Himchuli keep adding to the scenery enabling the trekkers to make their long journey untried.
The trail going towards Tilicho Lake is under the Himalayan rain shadow region which makes the whole landscape stand out throughout your trek. Unique to our itinerary is that after finishing Tilicho lake we will head towards Thorong La pass, where on the other side of the pass we get to witness sunset at Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain peak in the world!
Highlights on the trail
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Day 1: Arrive at Pokhara. Fly into Pokhara from Kathmandu. As the base camp for the entire Annapurna Conservation Area, Pokhara is a bustling town. With lakes, snowcapped peaks & stupas, this town is one of the most happening towns in Nepal.
Day 2: Pokhara to Dharapani. Passing through steep and slippery trail, paddy fields, tiny Tibetan villages, and ascending through the rhododendron forest to finally crossing a long suspension bridge Marshyangdi river this day is all about a 130km drive to Dharapnai.
Day 3: Dharapani to Chame. On this day, the trekking begins. The trail climbs along the mule track through fir forest and then follows the Marsyangdi River for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. We get beautiful views of Lamjung, Annapurna II/IV. (7525m)
Day 4: Chame to Upper Pasang. This day will be a long, pleasant, and mostly level walk-in forest with some dramatic scenery as you walk through a deep gorge. You also get the first views of the tense Paungda Danda rock face, a large curved slab of rock some 1500m above Marshyangdi river which will blow your mind away!
Day 5: Upper Pasang to Manang. Passing through villages with dragon mouth spouts, this day is a six hour hike through pine grooves, fields of grazing Yak and farming terraces. Consisting primarily of a large Tibetan settlement, Manang provides excellent views of Annapurna II/III/IV, Gangapurna, and Tarkekang.
Day 6: Manang (Acclimatization day)
Since it is an acclimatization day the best way to spend this day is to explore the area. Manang is one of the biggest districts of the Annapurna Conservation Area. You can visit Gangapurna Lake which is just 20 mins away from your tea house, Himalayan Museum, HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) and Old Gompa. Take rest and acclimatize.
Day 7: Manag to Tilicho Base. This day is one of the roughest days, with slippery, high alitutde trails but also without doubt one of the most beautiful days. With monastery, Chorten, Mani walls, and prayer flags, streams, forming the landscape, it will test your edurance but it will be worth it.
Day 8: Tilicho Base to Shri Kharka. Waking up early, you hike up to Tilicho Lake and will be mesmerized with a 270 degree view. Every step towards the lake will make the view of the mountain peak more beautiful. This will be the closest experience of the glaciers and snouts of Tilicho lake. Then we will descend downhill to our next destination Shri Kharka.
Day 9: Shri Kharka to Yak Kharka. From this day onward, the second leg of our journey towards Thorang La starts. After a little challenging but well worth hike to a viewpoint where you see a panoramic view of the whole valley and all the big mountains in the area you will start your descent to Yak Kharka. This is the day you pray to the weather gods to keep the skies clear.
Day 10: Yak Kharka to Thorong-La Base Camp. This will be an easy day of hiking. A beautiful valley trail takes you to the base camp via some of the most interesting rock formations on the trail.
Day 11: Thorand La Base Camp to Muktinath. This is a blockbuster of a day where you wake up early before dawn. A long day of hiking and it will test your physical limits. The trail goes through alien-looking landscapes of Himalaya and will stay with you long after the trek. After you cross the pass, it’s a long descent to Muktinath but you’ll be catching sunset on a new set of big mountains and the high plateau region of Mustang Valley.
Day 12: Back to Pokhara. Drive back to Pokhara covering the rest of the circuit via cab.We will have an early start so that we can celebrate our beautiful journey and experience the best part of Pokhara!
1) Will the tea house room have Blankets/Quilts? Yes, they will all provide warm blankets and beds. But as an added precaution we will also provide personal fleece liners to every trekker from the company.
2) Will I need Gaiters and Microspikes on the trek? If it is required, we will provide them when necessary.
3) Do I have a weight limit for my porter bag? Yes, we would like you to respect the mountains and their people and limit your weight to 10kgs.
4) Do I need to get insurance coverage? Yes, in case of medical emergencies or evacuations, helicopter charges will be covered by the insurance only if you have one.
5) Travel (Adventure Travel) Insurance Travel Insurance is mandatory for everyone traveling outside their country. Your insurance must include adventure travel and sports, and should cover emergency rescue operations or helicopter lift-off when needed. Along with adventure travel insurance, it must also cover personal accidents, medical expenses, and personal liability. We will be asking for the insurance for the Permits.
6) Emergency Rescue & Health Care Emergency rescue is conducted throughout the Himalaya in case of any accidents or sudden health deterioration. Helicopter rescue missions in such cases are covered by the insurance. However, you must check with your medical insurance before signing off on the documents. If not please make sure you get one before your trek.
7) Can I order anything from the menu and will that be covered by Beyond The Wall? Yes, you can order anything from the menu at the time of the meal in tea houses during the trek and we will pay for it.
8) Food & Accommodation Rice and Lentil, popularly known as Dal Bhaat, is the staple diet of most Nepalese. Rich in proteins and carbohydrates, Dal Bhaat can be eaten anytime during the day. Along with many other authentic dishes, Nepal hosts the finest array of international cuisines; American, Thai, Chinese, and Continental, etc, along with fast food which is commonly found in base camp and tea houses. Oats, Muesli, Roast, Pizza, Pancakes, and sandwiches are commonly found in almost every trek trail.
9) Trek Permits A permit required to trek in Nepal will be provided by Beyond The Wall.
10) About connectivity, since you are traveling to a different country you can buy a local sim card or update your SIM for international travel. But it is not mandatory as Nepal is a wifi-enabled country with every hotel, cafe, and even tea house throughout the trek having wifi connectivity. If you still want to buy a sim you can buy it from the airport in Kathmandu. We recommend you buy a SIM from the operator called Namaste. To buy a sim you will need your Passport / any form of ID, a passport size photo, and around 1200/- Nepali rupees, ie. about 750/ INR.
11) Use of Electrical Devices and Connectivity Electrical appliances use 220-240 volts and 50 MHZ of power to operate in Nepal (Some countries use 110-120 volts of electricity, and accept very specific shaped plugs.) If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter to the plugin. These adapters help fit your appliances in any socket.
12) Local Currency and Payments Most of your stay and food will be taken care of by us once you reach Kathmandu. For stay at Kathmandu, it is better if you exchange currency at the airport. Although many places in Kathmandu do accept Indian Rupees, it would be ideal if you exchange your currency here. There are many licensed money exchangers in the city. Make sure you carry enough Nepali Rupees for the trek if you want extra facilities like Wifi, hot water, packaged drinking water, etc. There are ATMs in Kathmandu where you can withdraw money using your debit/credit cards, but they will charge a nominal fee for each transaction. Please check with your bank that your debit/credit card can do transactions in Nepal. Keeping some spare US Dollars is a good idea. Also, If you are coming to a different country then obviously you will have to buy and shop for your love once ;)
13) Batch size We as an organization believe in giving the best of the experience that comes with the outdoors. We also understand that nature is something that is better experienced without much disturbance around and in calm solitude so, on the basis of keeping it a truly uplifting experience, we keep our group size limited to 10 trekkers per batch.
14) Tipping custom for guides and porters. It is a part of the trekking culture to tip your porters and guides.
Accommodation: Stay starts from hotel in Pokhara on Day 1 till Pokhara on Day 10. You will be staying in tea houses on all days of the trek. *The rooms in the hotel and tea houses can vary from single, double, or triple occupancy, depending on the availability.
Transport: Transport from the hotel at Pokhara to Dharapani on Day 1 and back from Jagath to Pokhara on Day 10 will be covered by us.
Meals: Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and evening tea will be provided by us on all trek days. Included meals start with dinner at Kathmandu on Day 0 and end with breakfast at Lukla on Day 17. *At tea houses, you get to choose anything from the menu during all your trekking days.(Except alcoholic drinks)
Safety Equipment: First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinder, oximeter will be carried by the trip leader.
Trip Leader: Experienced outdoor leader with Wilderness medical knowledge/Wilderness First Responder certified.
Certified Local Guide: A licensed guide with ample experience as a Himalayan Guide & with good communication skills will be a part of the team.
Porter: You can opt to offload one backpack weighing not more than 10 kgs.
TIMS and Permit: Trekkers information Management System and Permit for trekking in Nepal will be taken care of.
Rescue: Travel Insurance is not included. Rescue expenses incured by helicopter, horse, mule or anyother means are not included.
Transport: Flights from your country to Kathmandu and Kathmandu to Pokhara, to and fro. *Since Beyond The Wall as an organization has good ties with the local travel agencies there, we can help you book your tickets if needed. The fare will be added to the cost price of the trek while booking if you choose to let us book for you.
Phone, WiFi, and other battery charging costs – Tea houses in Nepal generally have an additional cost for extra electricity provided.
Backpack Offloading of more than 10 kg.
Hot Water for shower/bathing- Tea houses charge extra money for a bucket of hot water.
Any tip to porters or guides.
Anything apart from Inclusion.
Personal expenses of any kind.
We as an organization put in our hundred percent to make sure that you get the best experience throughout the trek with us. To do so we personally book tea houses for each of our treks prior to the trek date and ensure good quality and service.
More than 30 days/ due to natural calamities- 4% cancellation fee
15 days - 30 days before start of trek – 15% cancellation fee
14 days - start of trek – No refund
The money will be transferred to the bank accounts from where the payment was made within a week.