Tilicho Lake and Thorong La Pass Trek Highlights
- Trekking in scenic trails through the traditional villages of Manang and Mustang.
- Hike up to sacred Tilicho lake, the highest placed lakes in Nepal.
- Enjoy the magnificent views of Annapurna I, II, III, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Tilicho Peak, Pisang peak and many more.
- Cross Thorong La Mountain Pass (5,416 m) on the way to Lower Mustang.
- Visit Muktinath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhist.
- Hike through two major river valleys, Marsyangdi River Valley and Kali Gandaki River Valley.
- Get acquainted with the locals and experience the unique culture and lifestyle of people living there.
- Have a scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Explore the beautiful Pokhara city.
Overview
Nepal’s other world famous classic hike is Tilicho Lake and Thorong La Pass Trek 17 days. It follows the same trail as Mini Annapurna Circuit Trek with a trip extension to Tilicho Lake, one of the world’s highest placed lakes, and then past the Thorong La mountain pass to reach Lower Mustang region. This trek has become so popular among hikers, as the trail traces Marsyangdi River Valley and Kali Gandaki River Valley, and is surrounded by the Annapurna Massif through the traditional villages of Manang and Mustang.
This hike is pretty easy as well as adventurous, and there are dedicated teahouses run by the locals for meals and overnight stay along the journey. The hiking trail is a mix of 4WD track, icy and rocky trail along mountain ridges, forests and valleys with ever changing landscapes starting from subtropical to alpine vegetation.
The best part of the journey, you’ll enjoy the magnificent views of snow covered peaks: Annapurna I, II, III, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Pisang Peak, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak and surrounding peaks. Beside mountain views, it covers every aspect of natural beauty in Nepal, from raging rivers to lush forests, from glacial lakes to mountain passes and much more. Plus, you’ll get acquainted with the locals and explore the unique culture and lifestyle of Nepalese people living in the Annapurna region.
The Tilicho Lake and Thorong La Pass hiking trail begins from Chamje, past the villages of Manang, crosses Thorong La Pass in transit to Mustang, and comes to close upon reaching Jomsom. The final stretch of the journey involves a scenic flight to Pokhara, and then a drive back to Kathmandu.
During the journey, you can hike to Tilicho Lake (5,200 m) in the abode of the Himalayas and take in truly exhilarating mountain views and surrounding landscapes. Other highlights include crossing the highest point in the trek, Thorung La Pass (5,416 m) and visiting Muktinath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhist.
For all of that, this trek is truly adventurous and rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to indulge in the natural beauty and cultural wonders of the Annapurna region of Nepal. Come and trek with us, we offer exceptional services for you.
