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At a Glance
Duration
18 Days
Activity
Trekking, Sightseeing, Himalayan views, culture
Best Season
September- December and March - May
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Group Size
1-18 Pax
Transportation
Private vehicle, Tourist bus or flight
Meals
Accomodation
Lodge to Lodge Trek
Description
Highlight of the Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Trekking
Tilicho Mesokanto La Pass Trekking is a famous trail offering marvelous views of many stunning Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m / 26795ft.), Mt. Nilgiri (2000m / 6600ft.), Mt. Himchuli (6441m / 21131ft.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m / 26545ft.), II (7937m / 26040ft.), III (7555m / 24786ft.), Mt. Fishtail (6947m / 22793ft.), and Mt. Gangapurna (7455m / 24458ft.).
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Trip Summary
Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass Trekking is one of the most challenging and rewarding treks in the Annapurna region. Tilicho Lake, at 4919m (16138ft), is renowned for being the highest lake in the world. Mesokanto La Pass, at 5230m (17159ft), offers extraordinary scenery and a rugged trekking trail along the Annapurna route. Enjoy crystal-clear views of the Annapurna Himalayas.
Similarly, Tilicho Lake is gaining popularity among trekkers due to its high altitude. The trek starts from Kathmandu, followed by a drive to Besishar, passing through the Trishuli and Marshyangadi rivers. Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas and the countryside. Accommodation is available in trekking lodges or camping tents. As this is a challenging trek, the use of ropes may be necessary in some places to navigate the trail. Along the way, you'll witness high mountain scenery, snow-covered landscapes, beautiful remote villages, and diverse cultures and religions. Tilicho Lake and Mesokanto La Pass trekking is indeed a challenging yet fulfilling trail.
The trek to Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Pass is ideal for adventure lovers seeking one of the best trails in the Annapurna region. For a shorter trek in the area, consider the Ghorepani / Poonhill trek. Trekking in the Annapurna region is also a great way to explore Nepal's rich flora and fauna, including wildlife such as musk deer, wild yaks, spotted deer, and leopards.
Tilicho Lake Mesokanto Pass trekking is a challenging adventure that offers beautiful mountain scenery, natural landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, villages, and religious monuments. You will visit Manang and Jomsom, Tibetan-influenced villages with stunning mountain views. The trek concludes in Pokhara, followed by a drive back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
You will be welcomed in Nepal and our SAT representative will be there to pick you up. You will be dropped off in designated location for overnight stay. At evening we give you the brief description about your trip. You can take rest or read articles on trekking.
Kathmandu sightseeing trip will begin in the morning. You can either do it alone or join group we can arrange you a car or bus. Kathmandu city holding many ancient monuments and architectures listed under the world heritage sites of Nepal offers a chance to know the ancient cultural and ritual values of Nepalese people. And in the evening trek preparation and again small meeting is held to further literate you about the trekking routes, porters, guides, rules and necessary equipment.
Meals included: Breakfast
Our journey will be around 6 hours of drive to Besisahar after having the early breakfast. And along the way you will be seeing giant White Mountains, rivers, green sceneries and stunning landscapes.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Afterwards we will be trekking around an hour to reach Khudi. Khudi offers the first glimpses of Manaslu Range and then trek to Bahundada. And along the way we have to pass the typical local houses and diverse cultural and ethnic tribes while exchanging greetings (Namaste). Our route passes through subtropical forest and rice terraces of Sera. Then comes the 60m waterfall after passing Bhulbule and slowly we will be arriving to Ngadi Khola (river), which we will be crossing by suspension bridge. And finally route takes us gently upward to Bahundanda, an attractive village in the saddle of a long ridge at 1300m.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast, we trek through steep trails reaching village of Syange. And after crossing several suspension bridges comes Chanje en-route Jagat. Baundanda to Chamje is a trek to explore the typical
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Through the steep uphill course of Marshyangdi River, we reach to the first village of Manang, Tal (1675m). And then the wide and flat valley with ups and downs leads us to Dharapani (1890m) from where further trail leads us to the Bagarchhap welcomed by the stoned entrance. Bagarchap is a typical Tibet influenced village with apples and maize fields.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Climbing to Tyanja (2360m) and through the forest and river leading to Kopar and a little bit closer to reaching Chame, headquarter of Manang District. From here we can see great views of Annapurna II and come across two small hot springs. And you are sure to encounter a local community who are believed to be migrated from Tibet in the past.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After the stay in Chame we pace forward crossing some narrow paths and dense forest. Right after the hours of walk, the steep and big rock (1500m.) can be seen. Crossing this rock can be an adventure before we reach to the accommodating area in lower pisang.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
The Moments passing through Geru is excellent that offers us stunning landscapes and magnificent view of Mt. Annapurna and Pisang. Today we will be going to Barge monastery, also the biggest monastery of whole Manang.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
To stay fit for further journey and atmospheric adaptation we take a day off here in Manang for acclimatization. For the whole day we will be doing some walk around the village viewing beautiful mountain sceneries.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After acclimatization at Manang village our journey to Khangsar village begins through the western gates and river. Khangsar village is still in Tibetan style and knows as the Tibetan village of Nepal.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Passing through the monastery we begin to conquer our destination. Through the high ridge,slopes and narrow valleys we ascend toward the line of ridge. New path leads us to high crest and descending thru screed slopes comes the main valley where its bottom is a brook. On the other side is Tilicho Base Camp (4200m).
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
It is better to start off early in the morning in order to avoid wind. It takes around 4 hours to reach Tilicho Lake, the highest lake of the world. Tilicho Lake is cold barren place and upon arrival you can witness the spectacular beauty of nature. And we will be camping there.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today’s trekking will pass through very dry place known as Mesokanta and finally reach a place known as Nam Phu. Not to worry, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs are still with us and it is better to cross the pass early because in the daytime wind gets strong.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Mesokanta, we will be heading Jomsom. Jomsom is also known as Dzongsam or New Fort and offers great view of Mountains like Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. The panoramic view can be dramatic with green hills and slopes.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Jomsom we take flight to Pokhara. Time here in Pokhara can be spent relaxing or going up for adventure.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
For the return trip two options are available, you can either take easy 25 minute flight to Kathmandu or take longer 7 hours of scenic drive to Kathmandu, the choice is yours. Both the means are great with beautiful mountain views during flight and fascinating views of landscapes in drive.
Meals included: dinner by our side and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Last day, you can either safely make return journey to home or you can join for another exciting adventure. And according to flight schedule you will be escorted to airport approximately 3 hours earlier to catch flight to your next destination.
Inclusions
- Airport pick up and departure and all ground transportation during trips
- Hotel in Kathmandu two or three star category in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
- Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
- Accommodation in lodge and full board meals during the trekking
- Govt. trained guide and necessary no.of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
- All entry fees TIMS card and entry Permit
- Domestic Flight according to Itinerary
- Sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek necessary equipment's during the trek
- One cultural show and dinner program
Exclusions
- International Flight extra meals in cities
- Airport tax and monuments entrance fees
- All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
- Tips to guide and porter and your insurance.
Frequently Asked Question
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Trekking Group Size
We organize trekking in Annapurna region for any number of people. If the group consists of more than 16 pax, we will split the group and arrange accordingly. We will assign one trek leader, one assistant leader for the group of four pax and porters (one porter between two members) to carry members luggage. This arrangement ensures that the group can still go ahead as scheduled itinerary despite any member gets sick on the way in the trekking. -
Experience and Health Requirements
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass trekking ranges from easy to moderate trek suitable for those who can hike for 6 – 8 hours a day. Obviously hiking in the high altitude will not be so easy rather physically more demanding, however our itinerary is scheduled for the proper acclimatization while gradually gaining the altitude in the trekking. It will be advisable to have some walking and hiking or other outdoor activities for more than two weeks which will contribute to comfortable accomplishment in reaching there. No technical skills or use of crampons are required for this trekking. It is highly recommended for the trekkers to consult with the doctors before coming for this trekking. Trekkers who have asthma, allergy or any other diseases related to hurt, lungs should take more precaution for this trekking. -
Travel Insurance
Trekkers need to have traveling insurance which covers the comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical treatment costs). Insurance companies in Nepal do not provide travelling insurance for the foreigners and the trekkers need to get the travelling insurance from one of the international insurance companies. Sunrise Adventure Trek will have accident insurance for the trekking staff. -
Accommodations
Accommodation in Kathmandu will be arranged on twin sharing basis on BB plan except the extra cost for the single supplement (depending on the room availability) according to the choice of the standard of the hotels before and after the trekking. Accommodation during the trekking will be arranged at standard teahouses/ lodges with unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses on twin sharing basis. The trekkers will have to share washing and toilet facilities. If the trekker is a solo traveler, he/she will have to share a room with the trekker of same sex. -
Meals
Trekkers are provided three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during Tilicho Mesokanta Pass. They can enjoy wide variety of food from typical Nepali food, Sherpa food, and Tibetan food to all types of international cuisine (Continental, Italian, and Indian). Unlike other trekking companies, Sunrise Adventure Trek allows trekkers to choose the food from the menu at the hotel / lodges in the trek. When the group is too big for the hotels/ lodges to provide individual dishes, set menu will be arranged in most places. We use the lodges / hotels which serve hygienic, nutritious and good food for the trekkers for them to get enough energy for the hiking. -
Acclimatization
Any trekker can get altitude sickness while trekking in the high altitude despite strong physically fitness. What is important is giving enough time for the proper acclimatization for the trekking. Sunrise Adventure Trek has planned the itinerary with gradual altitude gain giving enough time for acclimatization for the trekkers. Hiking slowly specially in the high altitude help prevent AMS ( Acute Mountain Sickness ). If anyone feels dizzy, suffer palpitation or severe headaches and loss of appetite, he / she will be moved to the lower altitude immediately or arrange the helicopter rescue in the severe case of AMS and the client has to pay for it. -
Equipment and Packing List
A variety of clothing is necessary for the Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek. While choosing the equipment trekkers need give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The quality of the trekking equipment you choose has a lot to do with how warm, dry, and safe you will remain. For this reason you have to be critical of quality and the proper fit of clothing. -
Clothing
- T – shirts - Hiking shorts - Undergarments - Full sleeves shirts - Long light weight cotton pants - Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants. - Insulated pants / nylon windbreaker - Light and expedition weight thermal tops. - Fleece jacket or pullover - Waterproof shell jacket - Down jacket - Light warm fleece hat / woolen hat - Sun hat - Lightweight gloves. - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal). Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Down Sleeping bag - Trekking bag / Duffle bag ( to carry for the porter ) - Day pack ( to carry with the trekkers to put the things required during the day time ) - Large plastic bags ( to keep items dry inside the trekking bag ) - Water bottle - Head lamp with spare bulb and batteries - Trekking poles - Personal medicine box - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush / paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sun block for lips - Tissues / toilet rolls - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Anti bacterial hands wash -
Trek Leader(s) and Staff
All our trek leaders are well experienced who have led trekking in Annapurna region for more than eight years. Their in-depth knowledge about culture, custom, the geological surroundings as well as their professionalism, sincerity, and their hospitality make your dream of successful trek a enjoyable, memorable event in your life. Although our trek leaders are not highly educated, they are well experienced, professionally trained and posses good leadership skills to operate the trip smoothly. Their smiling faces, loving and caring attitude will make your even a hard walking day a pleasant one. All trekking staff of Sunrise Adventure Trek are locally employed and have the adequate knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, history and the safety measures in running the trips. Their attitude and the efforts will be always concentrated on the less impact of the trekkers to the local culture, custom, nature and the eco system. -
Porter Care
We are strongly committed to the porters rights. We make sure that they are well paid and have the proper clothing, foot ware and shelter. We are aware that no porter should be asked to carry a load that is too heavy for their physical abilities and the weight limit should be adjusted for altitude, weather and trail condition. We request our members not to have more than 15 kg weight of luggage to give to the porters. Porters who become sick while in the trekking are treated with high priority just like the other trekking staff or the members. If needed helicopter is sent and rescued in case of sever condition of sickness or accident. All porters are insured for sickness and accident. -
Season
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February.
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