Trip highlight
Destination : Tilicho Lake
Group Size : Min = 02
Minimum altitude : 1400 m.
Maximum altitude : 4919 m.
Grade : Moderate-strenuous
Season : Spring and Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge/ Hotel, Tea house
Duration : 12 Days.
Entry : Kathmandu
Exit : Kathmandu
Check List
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
Under Garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
Waterproof shell pants
Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
Upper Body:
T-shirts
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)
Accessories:
Sleeping bag rated to zero DC
Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
Basic First Aid Kit
Large plastic bags-for keeping items dry insidetrekbag
Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Trekking Poles
Water bottle (2) or camel bag
Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
Ear Plug
1 medium sized quick drying towel
Tooth brush/paste
Multipurpose soap
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Feminine hygiene products
Small mirror
Personal Hygiene:
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Anti bacterial hands wash
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
You will be welcomed by our representative at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. You will be then taken to the hotel. You will have a dinner. We will be staying in a hotel for Overnight.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu , O/N at Hotel
After having breakfast in the morning, our sightseeing trip will begin. The Swayambhunath (the Monkey temple), Pashupatinath temple, Bauddhanath; Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the main sightseeing attractions in Kathmandu valley. Later in the afternoon, we will have a final preparations and short briefing for the trek. We will stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 03: Flight to Humde, Trek, O/N at lodge
After having our breakfast, we move to the airport and take the 30-minute flight to Humde (3330 m.). Here we discover one of the extended prayer wheels which consist of 266 wheels and runs through the middle of the village. From Humde, we will trek to Pisang (3200 m.) through a deep forest in a vertical and narrow valley, cross a river over a bridge (2,910m.). We then come across one more bridge (3,040m.) from where the view of the towering Paungda Danda’s rock comes into our sight. From there the track connects to go up to Pisang. Overnight at a Lodge in Pisang.
Day 04: Trek to Ngawal, O/N at lodge
On this day we move to Ngawal Village and Ghyaru Village. They are the long-established villages in this region. Very ancient houses and monasteries can be seen here.
Day 05: Rest in Manang Village, O/N at lodge
We today have a rest day in Manang. We can go for a walk and observe the incredible sites around the village. At the last part of the day, we go back to our Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Khangsar, O/N at lodge
After having a rest for a day in Manang, today we make our way to the Tilicho Lake, located on the west of Manang all the way down to the river. After coming across the Khangsar Khola, we arrive at Khangsar and move to the village region which is traditional Tibetan type. Overnight at a Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp, O/N at lodge
We depart from Khangsar passing a Gompa and our path moves ahead towards a high ridge. One trail maintains the elevation, crossing the inclines to the narrow valley; the next one ascends towards the ridge. The first one is the older path, and is challenging one as it goes on really vertical; the later one is the new trail that has comparatively easy path. Following the new path, we reach a high ridge, and move down to a side gorge of the major valley. At its base is a stream. On the next side, is a construction recognized as the Tilicho Base Camp at height of 4,200m. Overnight at a Lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Tilicho, O/N at lodge
Today in order to avoid the wind, we move early in the morning. From Tilicho Base camp to the Tilicho Lake, it takes around 3-4 hours. Tilicho Lake is a freezing desolate place in the afternoon and recognized as highest lake of the earth. Then, we will go back to Tilicho Base Camp. Overnight at a Lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Braga, O/N at lodge
On this day, we move downward to Braga Village. Braga village is located at the altitude of 3360m. In the afternoon, we visit the Braga Monastery which carries the account of 500 years old and overnight stay at the lodge in Braga.
Day 10: Trek to Hunde, O/N at lodge
We move from Braga to Hunde taking around 6 to 7 hours (3120 m). Overnight at lodge in Hunde.
Day 11: Flight to Kathmandu, O/N at hotel
It is a short walk to airstrip in Hunde. And we have a return flight to Kathmandu.
Day 12: Departure to your own destination
This is your last day, our airport representative will drop you to the airport and you will depart from Nepal.
Tour End.
