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Tilicho Lake Trek
World's highest lake and Thorong La
The 14-day Tilicho Lake trek detours from the Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake (4,919m) — one of the highest lakes in the world — before crossing Thorong La to Muktinath.
Expedition Highlights
- ✓Tilicho Lake (4,919m) — among the highest lakes on Earth
- ✓Side trip from Manang on the Annapurna Circuit
- ✓Cross Thorong La (5,416m) to Muktinath
- ✓Views of Annapurna II, III, and Gangapurna
Short Itinerary
- 01
Kathmandu (1,345m)
1,345m
- 02
Drive to Besisahar — Jagat
822m
- 03
Jagat — Chame — Pisang
3,200m
- 04
Manang (3,540m)
3,540m
Private Note
Itineraries may adjust for weather, flight schedules, or trail conditions. We recommend two spare days after your trek for Lukla flight delays. Custom private departures available year-round.
At a Glance
Everything essential, before you go deeper.
14 Days
5,416m
Challenging
- Country
Nepal
- Activity
Trekking
- Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Accommodation
Teahouse / Lodge
- Meals
Included
- Start / End
Kathmandu
Overview
World's highest lake and Thorong La
The 14-day Tilicho Lake trek detours from the Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake (4,919m) — one of the highest lakes in the world — before crossing Thorong La to Muktinath.
Departures & Availability
Itinerary
Day-by-day trail
Arrival and briefing in Kathmandu.
Price Includes
- Private IFMGA Lead Alpine Guide & 1:1 Sherpa climb support
- All administrative fees and special conservation permits
- Luxury boutique heritage accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Private high-altitude dome camps with insulated heating systems
- Bespoke dining menus prepared by private expedition chefs
- Private helicopter evacuation cover & medical insurance
Price Excludes
- International airfare and excess baggage fees
- Federal Nepal entry visa (obtainable on arrival)
- Personal high-altitude mountaineering apparel and boots
- Gratuities and optional summit bonuses for climbing staff
- Alcoholic beverages and premium vintage selection
Equipment & Gear
A detailed packing list will be sent upon booking. Essentials you should bring:
- Waterproof trekking boots (broken in)
- Down jacket rated to −10°C
- Thermal base layers (top & bottom)
- Waterproof shell jacket and trousers
- Warm fleece or softshell mid-layer
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, warm beanie, and UV sunglasses
- Sleeping bag rated to −15°C (rental available)
- Daypack (25–35L) with rain cover
Tilicho Lake Trek
- Main
- Visit
- Flight
- Overnight
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FAQs
Reviews
★★★★★Sarah Mitchell · United Kingdom · October 2024“Standing at Base Camp, looking up at the Khumbu Icefall, I realised this was not just a trek — it was the experience that divided my life into before and after. Tenzing and the TrekTrove team made every step feel safe, purposeful, and genuinely extraordinary. I have trekked in five countries. This was something else entirely.”
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★★★★★Rajesh Karmacharya · Nepal · November 2024“As a Nepali who grew up in Pokhara, I thought I knew these mountains intimately. TrekTrove showed me corners of my own country I had never visited, connected me with communities I did not know existed, and gave me a new appreciation for the Himalayas I call home. The guides are extraordinary people.”
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★★★★★Emma and Daniel Kowalski · Poland · July 2024“Lo Manthang at dawn, with the entire walled city quiet except for the sound of monks chanting in Thubchen Gompa. Nothing prepares you for that moment. Nothing we write here does it justice. We came as tourists and left as people who understood, at least a little, why the kingdom kept itself hidden for so long. TrekTrove — thank you for making this possible.”
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