Tilicho, Thorung Pass Trek
Trek Highlights:
Manang is one of the most beautiful hidden valleys located along the Marshyangdi River. It is approximately 250 km northwest from Kathmandu however this region offers the feel of isolation through its rich Tibetan Buddhist culture, ancient Gompas, desert-like barren upper plateau landscape, traditional stone houses, open ancient cliff caves and the majestic vistas of snow peaks and waterfalls. The area was opened to trekkers in the 70s. It lies on the eastern region of the Annapurna Circuit and follows the footsetep of the Annapurna Circuit route. Manang valley is still used as the yak and salt trading point and it remains one of the important trading points of Nepal for East-Asia. During the time of King Mahendra, Manang was declared as the trading point of Nepal for East-Asia. Our trek will take you through mixedlandscapes of subtropical forest crossing traditional villages, incredible scenery to barren landscapes where you will feel the alpine temperatures. Highlights include views of Annapurna, Manasalu, Gangapurna, highest altitude Tilicho lake, Milarepa Buddhist cave, the Marshyangdi river and glaciers.
Trek Overview:
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 16 days in Nepal
Manang is one of the most beautiful hidden valleys located along the Marshyangdi River. It is approximately 250 km northwest from Kathmandu however this region offers the feel of isolation through its rich Tibetan Buddhist culture, ancient Gompas, desert-like barren upper plateau landscape, traditional stone houses, open ancient cliff caves and the majestic vistas of snow peaks and waterfalls. The area was opened to trekkers in the 70s. It lies on the eastern region of the Annapurna Circuit and follows the footsetep of the Annapurna Circuit route. Manang valley is still used as the yak and salt trading point and it remains one of the important trading points of Nepal for East-Asia. During the time of King Mahendra, Manang was declared as the trading point of Nepal for East-Asia. Our trek will take you through mixedlandscapes of subtropical forest crossing traditional villages, incredible scenery to barren landscapes where you will feel the alpine temperatures. Highlights include views of Annapurna, Manasalu, Gangapurna, highest altitude Tilicho lake, Milarepa Buddhist cave, the Marshyangdi river and glaciers.
Trek Overview:
- Per Person Price: $2884 (includes 3% credit card convenience fee if payed by card)
- Duration: 16 days in Nepal
- Difficulty Level: ■■■■□ | Moderate to Strenuous
- Elevation: 2,697 feet to 17,769 feet
- Trekking Season: Mid March to late May, Late September to Mid November
- Details: Price includes all the major items: national park/trekking permits, peak permit, climbing sherpa guide and sherpa guide insurance, climbing accommodation & meals, trekking lodge & meals, trekking sherpa guide and porter, domestic transportation, airport pick up & drops, 2 nights of Kathmandu lodging. (Excluded items: Nepal visa fee, personal injury/medical evacuation associated costs, flight delays/cancellation associated costs, unexpected lost items, trekking/climbing & other related tips, temple/monastery entrance fee, personal alcohol/canned/bottled drinks, personal dessert, personal hot showers/phone battery/wifi charges, personal gears)
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 16 days in Nepal
DAYS |
VENUES |
ELEVATION |
approx. TRAVEL TIME |
Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu |
4,600 ft |
N/A |
Day 2 |
Drive to Besisahar to Jagat village |
4,265ft |
8 hrs |
Day 3 |
trek to Dharapani |
6,102ft |
6-7 hrs |
Day 4 |
trek to Chame |
8,530ft |
7-8 hrs |
Day 5 |
trek to Upper Pisang |
10,498ft |
7.5 hrs |
Day 6 |
trek to Manang |
11,615ft |
8-9 hrs |
Day 7 |
Manang acclimitization day |
11,615ft |
N/A |
Day 8 |
trek to Tilicho base camp |
14,615ft |
8 hrs |
Day 9 |
trek to Tilicho lake and back to base camp |
16,626ft |
8-9 hrs |
Day 10 |
trek to Thorung Phedi |
14,927ft |
8-9 hrs |
Day 11 |
pre-dawn ascend to Thorung La summit then back to Thorung Phedi |
17,769ft |
8-9 hrs |
Day 12 |
trek to Manang |
11,615ft |
8-9 hrs |
Day 13 |
drive to Besisahar |
4,265ft |
7 hrs |
Day 14 |
drive to Pokhara, explore lake and city |
2,697ft |
5 hrs |
Day 15 |
fly back to Kathmandu, explore, shopping, farewell dinner |
4,600ft |
N/A |
Day 16 |
leave Kathmandu, flight back home |
N/A |
N/A |