Thorong La Pass and Tilicho Lake Trekking – 15 Days Overview
Thorong La Pass and Tilicho Lake Trekking is Nepal’s most beautiful and explored destination. This trek takes us through one of the highest Lakes along with the highest mountain pass. Above all, Tilicho Lake is the world’s highest lake at an altitude of 4919m.
The glacial melt of the Northern slope of Annapurna Mountain and Thorong Peak formed Tilicho Lake. Thorong La Pass is the highest altitude of this trek at 5416m. The trail passes through deep gorges and high mountain passes like Thorong La Pass. You will also visit Buddhist and Hindu temples, Rhododendron forests, and beautiful villages.
In addition, the Annapurna circuit offers a panoramic view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Macchapuchre, Manaslu, and Tukuche. Also, Being highly protected by Annapurna Conservation Area, you can witness rare animals like snow leopards, Jackals, Himalayan Tahr, blue sheep, birds, and many florae.
Thorong La Pass and Tilicho Lake Trekking start with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar. After that traveling through Manang Valley, you reach the beautiful Tilicho Lake. Again, passing through Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi, you reach the Thorong La pass. Crossing Thorong La pass is the difficult part of this trek.
This is the standard route of the Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho Lake and might take 18-20 days if you take proper rest and days off.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 02: Kathmandu to Besishahar, 7 hours drive
Day 03: Besishahar to Chame, 5 hours drive
Day 04: Chame to Pisang, 5-6 hours trek
Day 05: Pisang to Manang 5-6 hours trek
Day 06: Manang to Siri Kharka, 4-5 hours trek
Day 07: Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp, 5-6 hours trek
Day 08: Visit Tilicho Lake then back to Siri Kharka: 5-6 hours trek
Day 09: Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka 4-5 hours trek
Day 10: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi, 3-4 hours trek
Day 11: Thorong Phedi over the Thorong La pass to Muktinath, 8 hours trek
Day 12: Muktinath to Tatopani, 4 hours drive
Day 13: Tatopani to Ghorepani, 4-5 hours trek
Day 14: Ghorepani to Poon Hill
Day 15: Tikhedhunga to Nayapul, Drive Nayapul to Pokhara: 3-4 hours trek, 1.5 hours drive
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