Tilicho Lake and Semi Circuit Trekking is an adventure of great scenic combination that takes you around beautiful areas of Manang high valley. So, you can visit beautiful glacial lake of Tilicho Lake. Moreover, regarded as one of the highest lake of Nepal and considered sacred by both Hindu and Buddhist followers.
Trekking to Tilicho Lake leads you into remote and isolated areas of Annapurna and Manang valley. Thus. you will be on least ventured country full of scenic views enclosed within Gangapurna-Nilgiri’s and Tilicho peaks that feeds the lake from its massive glaciers.
The trek to Tilicho is a combination with popular places around Annapurna and circuit trail. Which leads to magnificent walks to Tilicho Lake located beyond Manang valley. This is off the beaten tracks of main Annapurna circuit route.
This fantastic adventure certainly excites you on daily walks facing constant views of high snow capped peaks of Annapurna-Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. As Tilicho lake trek route leads further high, it includes massive range of Chulus and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range.
Nothing can beat the experience like on this wonderful and scenic adventure on this trek. Trekking in this country of sweeping views and panorama of mountains surrounds you at Manang valley certainly excites you. And it’s traditional villages enriched with age-old culture and heritage of Tibetan origin with Buddhism religion is something to see.
This trekking starts from low warm areas of Lamjung district towards cooler alpine temperatures within high green hills.Then it further takes towards arid zone of ice and glaciers around Manang valley and beyond Tilicho Lake with high Thorang-la pass. Thus one can experience varied climate and different cultures to soak in on this wonderful adventure.
Journey leads further high with time around its interesting villages and visiting old monastery enriched with ancient idols and masterpiece arts. Afterwards walk leads beyond main Manang village to reach our main destination at beautiful turquoise colored Tilicho Lake. Certainly one can experience tranquil wilderness of high mountains.
After enjoying time over-there head back to join the main trails of Annapurna Circuit. The main purpose is to cross highest point of the adventure at Thorang-la pass. Get eye on sweeping panorama of both sides of Manang and Mustang areas mountains.
Now it’s time to end our adventurous walk so, downhill to reach at holy Muktinath temple. You will encounter nice villages with lovely lodge to stay which offers grand views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri’s peaks. And you will get ample time to visit its famous sacred temple premises dedicated to Lord Vishnu of Hindu three main gods.
From Muktinath, an interesting drive takes you at Jomsom town located on Kaligandaki River valley. As well on it takes to old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet. Jomsom is a home of Thakali, the main tribes of the area as well famous for delicious apples and products.
After completing our wonderful adventure to Tilicho Lake Trekking take a smooth, short and scenic flight to land at scenic Pokhara town. This magnificent valley is located on the laps of massive Annapurna Himalayan that reflects on its calm Phewa Lakes.
Best Seasons: March to May and September to December months of the year are Tilicho lake trek best season. Except the monsoon wet months from mid June to mid September, trekking is done.March to May is best time for clear views till afternoon. At that time, wild flowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains.Day will be pleasant but morning and nights will be cooler.
October to December is yet another best time for trekking to Tilicho lake. One can get clear views of peaks with short sunlight days. While morning and night time will be cold. And this depends upon various altitude for overnight stop.