Tilicho Lake is one of those places that has had next to mythic connotations. Many regard it as the highest lake in the world. It was for long almost totally closed save for a few climbers and expeditions, and since 1974, when Nixon changed the China policy, part of the area above Thini on the Jomosom side became a totally off-limits military area. From the Manang side it was rarely if ever visited.A much sold guide book informed potential trekkers that the path to Tilicho was “a figment of some ones fantasy” and the locals in Manang had little knowledge of the route too, and were often thought to be slightly unfriendly as they were known for not being particularly keen on working as human beasts of burden for various expeditions that had passed. When asked to porter they had simply refused! Manang is no ordinary village. Its people are heavily involved in international trade, due to passport privileges granted in the past.
Trekking Grade: Moderate/High Altitude
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu free day, necessary preparation for the trek.
Day 03: Drive from Kathamndu to Beshi Sahar (790m) by regular bus.
Day 04: Trek to Bahun danda (1300m)
Day 05: Trek to Tal (1800m)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2700m)
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3400m)
Day 09: Excursion day around the Manang village
Day 10: Trek to Khansar (3500m)
Day 11: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (5200m)
Day 12: Excursion day around Tilicho Lake.
Day 13: Trek Back to Khansar.
Day 14: Trek to Ghunsa (4000m)
Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4500m)
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3810m) Via Thoron-La (5415m).
Day 17: Trek to Kagbeni (2600m) after Muktinath Temple Excursion
Day 18: Trek to Tukuche (2600m)
Day 19: Trek to Ghasa (2000m)
Day 20: Trek to Tatopani (1100m)
Day 21: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m) PoonHill (3200m)
Day 22: Trek to Hile (1500m) via Poon hill.
Day 23: Trek back to Pokhara via Birethani (1100m) and overnight at hotel.
Day 24: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 25: Kathmandu free day
Day 26: Transfer to international airport.
