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 At nearly 5000m above sea level, Lake Tilicho, situated high up in the scenic Manang Valley is the collected glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Thorong Peak. In 2001, Hindu pilgrims from around the world flocked to the lake convinced it is a holy spot mentioned in the Ramayan – a holy book of the Hindus. The pilgrims believe that this is the lake that is referred to in the Ramayan where the crow recited the Ramayan to Garuda and where Shiva found solace after the death of his consort Sati. While Tilicho does not hold religious significance for the local Buddhist population, herders often make their way to the lake in search of straying yak.
Tilicho is not a prohibited area but by virtue of its remoteness and altitude, few tourists take off the popular Annapurna circuit to hike up to the lake which lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Roughly a day and a half walk from Manang Village, visitors are treated to spectacular views of the icy ramparts of Annapurna and Tilicho peak glaciers which plunge down to the lake itself. The shores of this idyllic, crystal-clear lake, dotted with wild flowers in spring, are ideal for camping. Visitors coming in from Manang Village, usually spend a night in Khangsar, a small village on the way before they hike along the rugged and picturesque route to the base of the lake where there are a couple of lodges. |
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Attraction : |
Tilicho Lake |
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Max Elevation : |
5000 m |
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Total Days : |
12 |
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Mode of transportation : |
By flight |
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Accommodation : |
Lodge |
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Trek Grade : |
Moderate to Hard |
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| Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival Kathmandu |
| Day 02 |
Sight seeing in Kathmandu |
| Day 03 |
Flight to Humde Airport, trek to Pisang. O/N |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
the newly built Pisang gumba and old Pisang village |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
2-3 hours |
| Trail |
even |
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| Day 04 |
Trek to Ngawal or Braga. O/N |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
the enchanting villages of Ghyaru and Ngawal from where the Ghale kings ruled the NyeshangValley 300 years ago. Karma Samten Chokor Ling school for Buddhist monks. The school is not only a seat of learning but a vantage point from where TilichoPeak, Gangapurna Peak and the Annapurna range as well as the Manang Valley are visible. Hugging the wall of a towering cliff, Braga village is perched on a hillside and looks onto a lush green meadow. Some of the area’s oldest gumbas are in this village. |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
3-4 hours |
| Trail |
even and uphill |
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| Day 05 |
Rest in Manang Village. O/N |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
The largest of the villages in the Nyeshang Valley, Manang Village offers spectacular views of Gangapurna Lake, old gumbas, Papachong viewpoint |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Trail |
downhill, even |
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| Day 06 |
Trek to Khangsar. O/N |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
river Marshyangdi, lush green pine forests and the old village of Khangsar, gumba. |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
3 hours |
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even, along the Marshyangdi river |
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| Day 07 |
Trek to Tilicho Base Camp |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
the rugged and picturesque route alternate between a variety of wild flowers, magnificent geological formations, and breathtaking views of the Himalaya. |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
4-5 hours |
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| Day 08 |
Trek to Tilicho. T.B.C O/N |
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| Sightseeing possibilities |
Tilicho Lake and Tilicho Peak |
| Accommodation |
Lodge |
| Duration |
4 hours |
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| Day 09 |
Trek to Humde |
| Day 10 |
Flight to Kathmandu |
| Day 11 |
Sightseeing in Kathmandu |
| Day 12 |
Free till Departure |
| O/N* = Overnight |
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| The given itinerary is our possibility schedule for your convenience. Your opinions and suggestions are welcome. |
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