Tilicho Lake Mesokanto la Pass Trek
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- Activities
- Tilicho Lake Trek
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- Max Elevation
- 5,120 m at Mesokanto (Tilicho) pass
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- Trip Duration
- 18 Days
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- Trip Grade
- Adventurous
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- Lodging
- Tea House + Camping Trek
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- Meals
- Full board on Trek, BB Plan in City
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- Transportation
- Private vehicle & flight
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- Communication
- Yes
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- Group Size
- Minimum 2
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- Best Season
- Spring and Autumn
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- Per Day Walk
- Approx. 5 - 6 hrs walk
Trip Highlights of Tilicho Lake Trek :
- Explore one of the highest lakes in the world; Tilicho Lake 4920m – Crystalline glacial lake
- Explore the Tibetan-style villages with ancient gompas and herds of rugged animals including Yaks.
- Cross the challenging and adventurous pass Mesokanto La 5120m with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ridges.
- Start trek from Chamje (starting point of Annapurna Circuit Trek) and end after a scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Trip Introduction :
Tilicho Lake is the highest lake in the world with an elevation of 4920m from sea level. Tilicho Lake Trek offers you a classic adventure journey to Tilicho Lake – a serene turquoise lake situated in the high Himalayan region of Manang. Tilicho Lake is also widely well recognized as a holy spot mentioned in the Ramayana – a popular religious book of the Hindus. The trek gives magnificent views of major peaks of the Annapurna Himalayan range – Lamjung Himal 6932m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna III 7555m, Gangapurna 7454m, and other snow-capped peaks.
En-route of Tilicho Lake Trekking, we also explore the Tibetan villages with unique cultures and traditions which can be a lifetime experience. The crossing of the challenging Mesokanto La Pass 5120m also known as Tilicho Pass is another feature highlighted in this Tilicho Lake Trekking. However, the diversity in the landscapes, temperature, and the people that change every few days makes this adventure trek exceptional.
Tilicho Lake Trek with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Chamje passing through towns, villages, and farmland. We start our trek from Chamje, the trail leads to a slow climb most of the way following the raging Marsyangdi River upstream all the way to its source at Manang and beyond. We take a rest day at Manang for acclimatization and exploration of the surrounding areas. After Manang, we follow the North West route and head towards Tilicho Lake Base Camp and Tilicho Lake.
The glacial lake is a serene turquoise color lake at 4920 meters enclosed with high peaks of Tilicho and smaller snow-capped mountains. After exploring the Tilicho Lake heads for the crossing of the challenging high pass Mesokanto La at 5120m then down to Chauri Kharka. From here our trek descends downhill towards Jomsom. Our amazing trekking experience at Tilicho Lake ends with a scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and a drive back to Kathmandu.
Tilicho Lake Trek is a part of Annapurna Circuit Trekking, follows similar classic trails, and splits for a couple of days to reach the highest lake in the world (Tilicho Lake). However, the Annapurna Circuit Trekking route offers a more touristic Himalayan pass – Thorong La but we customized Tilicho Lake Trek Itinerary including another less visited but scenic pass – Mesokanto La 5120m.
Find the related trip that might be more relevant for your adventure holiday; Annapurna Circuit Thorong La Pass Trek 15 days.
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Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & transfer to Hotel.
Our airport arrival and departure representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be transferred to the hotel and our staff will help you until check-in procedure ends at Hotel. Either you can have rest at Hotel or visit NGT’s office. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition Team. Today, we also manage a formal program to meet and introduce with our guide, where you can have a briefing from the guide about the full extent of information of Tilicho Lake Trek.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner. -
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
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Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan -
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje [1,410m/4,626ft] [7-8 Hrs Drive]
Today we drive along Kathmandu-Pokhara highway to Dumre. From Dumre we continue our drive following the narrow and paved road by the side of Marsyangdi River to reach Chamje. During our journey, we can enjoy the natural sceneries and observe the daily activities of the local people.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 04: Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap [2164m/7097ft] [6-7 hrs trek]
We start our trek from Chamje following the trail through sub-tropical lands towards a small village Tal located near a large waterfall. We continue our trek along with rhododendron, bamboo and pine forests passing through Dharapani, we head towards Bagarchhap.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 05: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame [2713m/8898ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
From Bagarchaap we make a steep climb through the rhododendron filled forest. The trail follows several landslides along the way, be careful when walking on such trails. Nevertheless, we will have great panoramic views of Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m and Lamjung Himal 6983m during our trek that leads us to Chame.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang [3185m/10446ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
We follow the trail by crossing the Marsyangdi river bridge and then we trek along the left side of the bank. Passing through Talekhu and Dhukur Pokhari we follow the narrow and stone-paved trail to reach Pisang.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Manang [3551m/11647ft] [5-6 hrs trek]
Today, we have 2 different walking route splits from Pisang to Manang. The upper route follows high altitude level and the lower route follows quite lower. On the way, we will visit a monastery. The upper route contains much panoramic scenery of Himalayas than the lower route. Spectacular view of Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and many other snowcapped peaks add extra pleasure for today’s walk.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 08: Rest Day at Manang
It is very important to take a day rest for acclimatization in the higher altitudes. Besides, Manang has a lot of offers for its visitors. Manang is a medieval, Tibetan-style village where there are many teahouses and campsites. The best view of Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna III 7555m, Gangapurna 7454m, Tilicho Peak 7134m and other snow-capped peaks can be seen right in front of us.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 09: Trek from Manang to Khangsar [3850m/12628ft] [4-5 hrs trek]
We leave Manang following the trail that demands elevation all the way up to Khangsar. We cross through the Khangsar Khola bridge to reach Khangsar village following a rather easy slope.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 10: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp [4200m/13776ft] [4-5 hrs trek]
We follow the trail through various ice lakes and glaciers towards Tilicho Base Camp. During our walk today, we have more chances of seeing wild animals. We camp at Tilicho Base Camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 11: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to High Camp [4920m/16137ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Today we start early in the morning, a steep climb through the icy trail of the mountain leads towards Tilicho High Camp. We now are close to Tilicho Lake at the altitude of 4920m, so there is the maximum chance of altitude sickness.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 12: Rest day for safe acclimatization and exploration at Tilicho High Camp.
It is necessary to acclimatize and be prepared mentally and physically for the crossing of Mesokanto La pass at 5121m the next day. Today we can explore around the Tilicho Lake and the moraines formed by the glaciers in its vicinity.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 13: Trek to Chauri Kharka via Mesokanto La Pass [5120m/16793ft] [7-8 Hrs Trek]
Today we start early in the morning for the successful crossing of Mesokanto La Pass. As the crossing of the pass is difficult we need to check our gears properly. The crossing of the pass requires around 4 hours of walk. We then enter into Mustang District after crossing the pass. Since there are no tea houses and lodges available in this area we tent for the overnight stay in Chauri Kharka.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 14: Trek from Chauri Kharka [4320m/14169ft] to Jomsom [2700m/8856ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
From Chauri Kharka we follow the trail declining all the way to reach Jomsom. Jomsom is an important hub for Mustang and Upper Mustang Treks with the airstrip, abundance of tea houses and services.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 15: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara [25 min flight] – full day excursion in Pokhara
We take an early morning scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Pokhara is home to thick forest, emerald lakes and a place of remarkable natural beauty. The reflection of the Machhapuchre (Fish-Tail) Himal over the serene Fewa Lake makes this place truly magical. Besides, visiting sacred places and sightseeing around the city in Pokhara could be a good way to spend your day.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
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Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara
It takes approximately four to five hours drive to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara. We drive along Prithvi Highway which offers scenic hilly zigzag roads through the banks of Trishuli River. The daily activities of the local people can be seen along the road when we pass through many villages and towns.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
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Day 17: Free day at Kathmandu
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. The world heritage sites inside Kathmandu, if not visited on the second day of the trip can be visited on this day. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping area of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will have a final meal together in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner -
Day 18: International departure
Finally, back to own home after successfully accomplish Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition. Our representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.
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Airport Arrival and departure transfer by private vehicle
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4 nights stay in Kathmandu and 1 night stay in Pokhara with BB Plan
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Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including private vehicle, tour guide, and entry fees
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All land transportation by private vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary
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Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
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All meals [B/F, Lunch & Dinner] During Trekking period
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Tea House Accommodation during Trekking
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ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) & TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System)
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Highly experienced Trekking guide
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Required Number of Porters “2:1Ratio”
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Staffs food, clothing, salary & Insurance.
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General First aid Kids
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Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Kathmandu
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All tax, vats and necessary paperwork
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Personal nature expenses
- Bar bill and all kind of drinks
- Rescue & Evacuation
- Gratitude (tip) for staff
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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.
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