
Tilicho Lake Mesokanto La Trekking
Overview
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Dhaulagiri 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.
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.).
Explore the local Mongolian culture, including Gurung, Magar, Rai, and their unique traditions, norms, and beliefs.
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.
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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.
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the trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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