Tilicho Lake Trek ( Via Mesokanta La Pass )

Best Time for Tilicho Lake Trek

The best time to do Tilicho Lake Trek is not special and unique. It is possible to do the trek in any month. However, the weather conditions make it convenient or complicated. In that sense, two seasons are best for the trek. You may also guess; it is Autumn and Spring.

In Spring, you can visit Tilicho Lake and gain a beautiful experience. March, April, and May are its months. During these months, the weather in the Tilicho area is more stable. With good weather, you can view crystal-clear peaks and lush & colorful vegetation. The temperature in all parts of the trek is bearable. It is the right time to see the vibrant greenery. As it is a high season, you will meet many people on the trail.

Likewise, you can plan Tilicho Lake Trek in Autumn as well. The season is also a popular time to trek in Nepal. Known for beautiful trekking conditions, trekkers choose Autumn over other seasons. Indeed, it is the peak time for trekking. As in Spring, the weather is clear, constant, and friendly. You can watch undisturbed views of peaks and landscapes. Alongside, you can celebrate the great festivals of Nepalese with them. September, October, and November are its months.

Spring and Autumn are the two best suggestable seasons to do the trek. However, you can do the trek in Summer and Winter as well. You should be okay to experience any weather obstacles. The climate is not in the trekkers’ favor in Winter and Summer. It can change immediately. Monsoon is known for rainfall, while Winter is all about cold and snowfall. Yet, some days in the seasons are good enough for the trek. Hence, the off-seasons are less recommended.

Overall, Spring and Autumn are the best times for Tilicho Lake Trek. The weather in the Himalayas is at its best during these two windows.

See also: Annapurna Circuit Weather and Temperature

Food and Accommodation on Tilicho Lake Trek

Food and Accommodation during Tilicho Lake Trek are good enough to complete the trip. There are tea houses along the trail at most of the stops. Where there are no teahouses, we will have a team to install camp and cook food. Therefore, Tilicho Lake Trek involves both teahouse & camping.

During teahouse lodging, we will get a variety of Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Continental dishes. The teahouses’ menus are full of a wide range of options.

The locals run these teahouses. Hence, we get to taste local and organic foods. Dal Bhat, Noodles, Pasta, and Bread are famous meal options. We will also sleep in those tea houses or lodges. The amenities are pretty basic, with a basic bed, blankets, and pillow. You may or may not get attached toilets.

You will use a sleeping bag and other camping gear on camping days in a tented camp. Likewise, we get to eat basic food our kitchen staff prepares. With limited resources, we will get fine meals to feed our tummies to keep going. The kitchen staff are experienced in doing so.

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• Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
• Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trek
• Upper Mustang Trek
• Annapurna Circuit Trek
• Tilicho Lake Thorong La Pass Trek

Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek Difficulty

Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek is one of the technically challenging and difficult journeys in the heart of Nepal. Since Tilicho is the highest lake in the world, it is relatively strenuous journey depending upon various factors. The altitude, trek length, season, preparation and physique determine the level of difficulty for you.
Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek is stunning for its natural beauty, it is challenging especially down the Mesokanto La Pass. This is a substitute trek route of Thorong La Pass.
Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek initially covers Annapurna circuit trail for a week and then the trails enter into the remote isolated corner of Manang around beautiful Tilicho Lake. Finally, we will have the amazing adventure at Mustang area in Jomsom after crossing scenic high Mesokanto pass.
We recommend this trek for you if you are adventurer and are looking for some thrill. You have plenty of options to choose from. Difficult treks have longer number of days. You will have to walk for 5-7 hrs a day on an average and these treks are mostly situated in high altitudes. These treks also demand a good level of physical fitness.

Best Season for Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek

Famous writer Mark Twain once said, “Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” Climate affects significantly on any Trekking and Hiking. Here, we are going to discuss about the trekking and hiking time in Nepal. Just have a look.
Hiking in Nepal can be done throughout the year. Autumn and spring are the best seasons to go on trekking in Nepal. Every season has something distinct.
Autumn season lasts for September to November in Nepal. This season is the loveliest season in Nepal. The temperature is warm even at the Mountains. The days will be clear which affords the best mountain views.
Spring Season lasts for March to May. During Spring Season Nepal experiences moderate climate. The hills will be veiled with the blossoms of Rhododendron, orchid etc.
Winter season (December to January) is little colder at the Himalayas. The precipitation will be at the form of snowfall. The days are still warmer with plenty of sunshine. The rainfall is occasional. If you like to travel in peaceful trails and extreme cold weather is not a problem for you, you can choose winter season. Hoverer, this season is considered an off-season for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.
Summer Season (June to August) in Nepal is also an off-season for trekking. Nepal experiences summer rainfall. During this season, the trails will be muddy and slippery, frequent rainfall, flood and landslides will ruin your journey irritably. However, the rain shadow region like Manang, Mustang and Dolpo offer you the best trekking moment even in this season.

Preparation for Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” If you believe you can accomplish everything by “cramming” at the eleventh hour, by all means, don’t lift a finger now. But you may think twice about beginning to build your ark once it has already started raining. Hiking and Happiness go hand in hand or foot in boot. For the same you need to prepare a lot as the above statements say. Trekking and Hiking require a good level of physical fitness. Not only good physique helps you out, but also a mental strength is vital. If you have undertaken some smaller hikes earlier, trekking will be much easier for you. You need to be familiar with trekking and climbing gears. Besides that you need to be aware of basic climbing and mountaineering skills depending upon the difficulty level. Cardio, yoga, jogging, running, swimming, etc. helps you to build up your physics. Stress Endurance Practice helps you to build up your mental capacity. Similarly, have plenty of hygienic foods including protein, carbohydrates and minerals. Here are some tips for preparing for any trekking/Climbing or Hiking in Nepal:

•  Go for a run or hike to hills where you have to do ascents and descents.
•  Once a week, do a long walk.
•  Swim and cycle.
•  You can also go up and down the stairs of a tall building.
•  Eat healthy food.
•  Keep on doing yoga. If you can, do more yoga related to breathing.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness. It is a medical condition when our body could not adjust to the environment due to the low level of oxygen in the air. At high altitude, the level of the oxygen in the air is thin due to which our body can not adjust easily to the environment. Normally, it is more common above 2500 meter above the sea level.
Common Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Vomiting, Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Trouble Sleeping etc.

Types of Altitude Sickness:

•  Acute Mountain Sickness: It is very common at high altitude and can cause vomiting, dizziness, nausea etc. overall, it is the mildest form of altitude sickness.
•  High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): It is a very dangerous and life threatening conditions because fluid is built up in the lungs.
•  High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): It is the most severe stage of Altitude Sickness because fluid is built up in the brain. It is life threatening one. The victim will be unable to walk, breathe and ultimately in Coma.

Treatment:

If you realize any other symptoms associated with Altitude Sickness other than Headache, just change your elevation. If the symptoms are severe, you need immediate medical attention. You need to consult with a physician. The best treatment of Altitude Sickness is to climb down as low as possible. If you are at a very high altitude, just climb below 4000m. If you have High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), you might need a steroid called dexamethasone. If you have High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), you will need supplemental oxygen and other medications.

Prevention:

The best way to prevent Altitude Sickness is to have a lot of Acclimatization. That simply means climb high and sleep low. Here are some of the basic guidelines for preventing Altitude Sickness.

• Do not climb hurriedly. Keep your pace steady.
•  Do have a lot of acclimatization.
•  Do not drink alcohol or do not smoke.
•  Drink plenty of fresh water.
•  Eat plenty of hygienic foods.
•  Use Diamox Pills 24 hrs prior to the climb.

Trekking Gears for Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek

For the safe, secure, and successful trekking experience, we need some gears and instruments. We also may require some technical trekking instruments depending upon the difficulty grade. Here we are going to discuss briefly about trekking gears and instruments for Nepal.
Packing: Duffle Bag (It is useful if you hire a porter, It must be waterproof, durable, and lockable), Rucksack Bag with Waterproof Cover (It is useful if you travel independently), Daypack
Clothings: Hiking Boots, Socks, Gloves, Hat, Scarf, Shell Pants, Light Weight Walking Pants, Fleece Jacket, Waterproof Jacket, Thermal Vest, T-shirts, Hiking Shorts etc.
Sleeping: Sleeping Bag, Pillow Case, and other Sleeping Accessories
Accessories: Trekking Poles, Water filters, Harness, Mosquito Repellent, Towel, and other luxury items.
Other Essentials: Map, Compass, Sun-Glasses, Headlamp, First Aid Box, Repair Tool Kit, Extra food, Tent, etc.

Accommodations and Meals

We provide luxury accommodations in all the major cities of Nepal and all courses of meals including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner throughout the trip. There will be varieties of western and Asian dishes or mixture of both in all the major cities of Nepal. Chinese, Indian, Thai, Continental dishes are common almost everywhere in the town. Annapurna and Everest Region is much developed than any other trekking destinations in Nepal. Therefore, you don’t have problem of finding a good teahouse which provides you the best course of meals. Most tea houses cook delicious dishes. Most tea-houses offers pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, dhal bhat, bread, soups, fresh vegetables and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. Finding a teahouse at the remote region is difficult during the peak season. In such cases, we offer you a camping. At such moment, we will provide you limited choices of dishes.

Is Nepal Safe for Trekking?

No doubt, Nepal is safe. In fact, it is safer than any other countries of the world. Nepal is a country full of diversities. Nepali people are hospitable, kind, and cultured. Nepali people are also religious and spiritual by nature. Therefore, they understand the language of love and kindness better than other. For them, service to human is service to the God.
Tourism is the main stay of the Nepalese economy. Trekking is the best thing to do in Nepal. Nepal has so many trekking destinations which offer you the best memories of your life. But the trails in many different parts of Nepal are yet to be discovered.
High Altitude, unpredictable weather conditions, strenuous trails, are not easy to handle. Snow storm and snow blast are the other challenges that may disturb you. Otherwise, trekking in Nepal is full of Surprises. It is a museum full of social, cultural, and natural riches.
As far as your safety concerned, Nepal is safe for trekking and hiking. The existing trekking trails are upgraded and they have become populous. The 10 years long armed revolution has also come to an end with peaceful politics. Along with the formulation of her new constitution, the socio economic development of Nepal has started to speed up. No more procession, rallies, strikes will disturb you.
On the other hand, the scars of devastating earthquake (2015 AD) are also being healed up along with the completion of reconstruction. You shouldn’t bother about your safety and security in Nepal. It is our responsibility to satisfy you. Putting Visit Nepal -2020 into considerations, Nepal has been working out day and night to make her safe, secure and worth visiting country in the planet.
Don’t let the opportunity go, come and visit Nepal in 2020.

Tips for Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek

•  Try not alone; always hire a professional local trekking Guide
•  Learn safety rules
•  Acclimatize and Acclimatize
•  Choose the right trail for your fitness
•  Carry local currency
•  Pace yourself, don’t travel under pressure
•  Wear the most comfortable dress that help you to succeed
•  Select a Government Licensed Trekking Agency
•  Be familiar with the trails
•  Check the weather condition before you begin
•  Tell someone where you will be
•  Buy an Insurance Policy with the appropriate coverage
•  Pack ten Essentials

Conclusion

Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trek is a remote and technical trekking experience in Nepal. This trek features best mountain views, off-the-beaten trekking trails, vivid socio cultural and economic life. This has in fact most varieties of flora and fauna as well. This trekking also offers the mind blowing natural beauty. It is a very difficult trekking in Nepal. It much lengthy too but it can be the best holiday option in Nepal. If you have good physical condition, you can go for this trek. If you really want to experience this amazing trekking in Nepal, you can remember Nepal Guide Treks and Expeditions. Please, free to contact us or drop your queries in our mail box. We are waiting to be in your service.