Thrilling Tilicho Lake Trekking

Tilicho Lake Short Route

MyEveryTrip Tilicho Lake Trekking Itinerary here is 15 days long. Although it doesn’t take this long to trek to Tilicho Lake, it covers everything right from the Kathmandu airport. It takes four days to reach Manang and one day to stop here. You can skip all these by driving directly to Manang from Besishar (the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit trek).

Walking from Besisahar to Siri Kharkha and then to Tilicho Base Camp would be best before you reach Tilicho. Then, getting back to Manang takes one day. You can get a jeep from Manang if you want to take the short route to Tilicho Lake.

Here are different Tilicho Lake Trek Itineraries for a short trek

Tilicho Lake Trek 5 Days

To book the 5-day Tilicho Lake trek, you shall first drive to Besisahar. You cannot directly reach Kathmandu to Manang on the first day. The Kathmandu to Manang drive will be more than 14 hours and is only possible in a day if you have a private vehicle. Thus, we suggest you stay in Besisahar for one day before you drive to Manang.

Day 1: Get to Manang

As mentioned, a 5-day Tilicho Lake trek is only possible from Besishar. From Besisahar, you can drive to Manang Jeep. This is about six hours of riding, mainly on the newly built off-road trail.

Day 2: Trek to Shree Kharkha

Same as the MyEveryTrip Tilicho Base Camp Itinerary explained earlier.

Day 3: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp

Same as the MyEveryTrip Tilicho Base Camp Itinerary explained earlier.

Day 4: Tilicho Lake to Shree Kharkha

Same as the MyEveryTrip Tilicho Base Camp Itinerary explained earlier.

Day 5: Shree Kharkha to Manang and drive back to Besisahar.

From Shree Kharkha, we start the trek quite early in the morning. You can get to Manang at noon if we start the walk before 5 am. After lunch here in Manang, we shall then drive to Besisahar. Depending upon the weather and condition of the road, the public jeep from Manang might or might not be available now. If not, you might have to book a private Jeep or travel tomorrow morning.

Pokhara to Tilicho Lake Trek

Whether from Kathmandu or Pokhara, the Tilicho Lake Trekking itinerary is almost similar. Instead of driving to Besisahar from Kathmandu, you will simply be driving to Besisahar from Pokhara and following the route mentioned above.

Since the distance from Pokhara to Besisahar is a bit less than that from Kathmandu, we might be able to reach Besisahar before noon on the first day and then drive to Manang on the same day. This means you don’t need to stay in Besishar for an additional day, thus making your Tilicho Lake trek precisely five days. On the last day, we might be able to get back to Pokhara if you are driving in a private jeep. Otherwise, you must stay in Manang or Besisahar for the fifth day and return to Pokhara on the 6th.

Tilicho Lake Trek Cost

MyEverestTrip Tilicho Lake Trekking Costs $1240, including all transportation, accommodation, food, and a guide. Being a slightly off-the-beaten-path trek, this one in the Annapurna region is quite remote. There are only a handful of tea houses along the way, and the accommodation/food in this trekking region is quite expensive. However, the cost of the Tilicho Lake Trek is very reasonable compared to other popular treks, such as the Everest Base Camp Trek.

A room in the Hotel at Tilicho costs USD 5 to USD 7. But you must pay for everything else, like Wi-Fi, electricity, and a hot shower—the food costs about $ 30 daily. The largest portion of the fee covers transportation by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Manang and back to Kathmandu. The price for a guide and Porter is also high, i.e., about $40 per day.

Lastly, there’s the permit for the Tilicho Lake Trek, which costs about $50. If you aim to do a solo Tilicho Lake Trek with a guide and Porters, the cost can go up to $1500. Independent Travelers in a group spend about $900 on the Tilicho Lake trek because they share the cost of a guide, porter, and accommodation.

Tilicho Lale Trek Cost For Nepali

Tilicho Lake Trekking cost for Nepalis is low because they don’t have to pay for a guide or accommodation. Traveling from Kathmandu to Besisahar costs about Rs 600, and from Besisahar to Manang by jeep costs about Rs 2500. Food costs about Rs 1500 per day, and accommodation costs Rs 500. Nepalese don’t need to pay for the permit or even electricity. So, for Nepalese, a 6-day Tilicho Lake trek from Kathmandu costs about Rs 20,000.

Tilicho Lake Trek Difficulty

How challenging is the Tilicho Lake trek? This is among the most frequently asked questions while we are on the trekking route of Tilicho. Trek in the Himalayas is luxurious, but with the correct determination, it’s not that hard. This trek is more accessible than other high-altitude treks, such as the Everest Three Pass Trek and Island Peak Climbing.

Tilicho Lake Trek Distance

As for our Tilicho Lake route, this is about 150 km of walking. Depending on whether you drive to Syange, Chame, or Manang, the distance to the Tilicho Lake Trek varies significantly. For each day of the Tilicho Lake Trekking, you need to walk 6 to 8 hours of the Tilicho Lake trek. Covering 15 km daily is not difficult if you have a good level of physical strength. A few months of cardio exercises before the tour with a backpack can be helpful.

Tilicho Lake Trekking Altitude

Since we will be walking at altitudes above 3000 m for days, altitude will significantly affect us. At such heights, the lower oxygen levels might cause altitude sickness. This is why it’s essential to stroll and let our bodies acclimatize. Also, you must drink enough water and avoid foods, including alcoholic drinks, that keep you dehydrated.

Even when we take such precautions, symptoms such as headache, body aches, nausea, and shortness of breath may still be prominent. As a sightseeing activity, we will be walking down to a lower altitude. In severe conditions, we will arrange a helicopter rescue under your insurance policy.