Tilicho and Thorong-La Pass Trek

Overview: 

    
    Tilicho Lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna
Circuit trek.The hike takes additional 3–4 days.No camping is required, as new lodges have
been built between Manang and the lake.The final approach to the lake is done in a day hike
from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.

    Thorong La or Thorung La is a mountain pass with an elevation of 5,416 metres (17,769 ft)
above sea level in the Damodar Himal, north of the Annapurna Himal, in central Nepal. Khatung 
Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountains forming Thorong La. The pass is located on a trail 
which connects the village of Manang in the Manang District to the east, with the temple of 
Muktinath and the nearby village of Ranipauwa, in the Mustang District to the west. 

Thorong La is the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, a 300 km (190 mi) route around the 
Annapurna mountain range. In addition to trekkers, the pass is regularly used by local traders.

• Worlds Highest Lake: Tilicho Lake(4920m)
• Worlds Widest Pass : Thorong-La Pass(5416m)
• The famous Annapurna Circuit  Trek starts from this point.

Highest Altitude: Throng La pass (5416m) / Tilicho Lake(4920m) Accommodation: Hotels and Camping Sites. Note: 

1. Altitude Sickness is very common during this trek, so try to rest for a day or two in Manang,Else start your trek from Chame or Saynge.
2. Jeep Services are available: Besisahar- Chame- Manang- Khangsar.

Attractions Enroute:

1. Ice Lake (4600m) @ Braga
2. Milarepa Cave(4200m)
3. Gangapurna Lake @ Manang

Day 01:

• Drive from Ktm - Damauli - Besisahar:8hrs
• Besisahar - Saynge - Chamje(1400m) - Dharapani(1810m) - Chame(2725m):8 hrs

Day 02:

• Trek to Chame(2725m) - Manang (3540m) via Lower Pisang (2620m):8hrs

Day 03:

• Trek to Khangsar Village (3750m) - Tilicho Base Camp (4200m):5hrs

Day 04:

• Trek to Tilicho Lake (4920m) - Shree Kharka(4076m) for overnight:5hrs

Day 05:

• Trek to Shree Kharka(4076m) - Yak Kharka (4000m) - Thorong Phedi (4450m):7hrs

Day 06:

• Trek to Muktinath (3800m) via Throng La pass (5416m):8hrs