Name: Tilicho lake Trek with Mesokunda Pass
Brand: Himalaya Summit Club
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Situated in the Annapurna region Tilicho Lake is the highest lake in the world situated at the height of 4920 m. Tilicho with Mesokanto la Pass is one of the most famous and adventurous treks in the entire Annapurna region. The journey takes you to one of the highest lakes in the entire world at an altitude of 4920 meters. With enchanting affairs with the Tibetan-influenced villages in Manang and Pisang and the Himalayan panorama of Annapurna range, the Tilicho with Mesokanto La Pass Trek is a glorious adventure.
Tilicho with Mesokanto La Pass Trek starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then to Chame following the Marsayangdi Khola and crossing many traditional villages like Jagat, Chamje, and Dharapani. The trail till Dharapani flirts at the outskirts of both Annapurna and Manaslu conservation area. However, hereon, the journey is entirely within the Annapurna Conservation Area and leads you to Pisang. From here, our trek starts along the Himalayas heading towards the beautiful Manang village. On crossing Manang village the climate becomes dry and the trekking trails head towards the barren landscapes. From Manang, our trek diverts towards the Tilicho Lake leaving the main Annapurna circuit. On the way, you also pass the Khangsar village and trek along the Khangsar Khola. With jaw-dropping majestic views of mountains and views of the blue mountain lake, the adventure further continues to climb the Mesokanto La Pass (5467m) which is the highest point of this trek. Enjoying the views of a high snowcapped mountain, we will head downhill in the Mustang region and reach Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang. From Jomsom, we will take a short scenic flight to Pokhara and follow with a drive back to Kathmandu.

At Himalaya Summit Club, we aim to provide the best services to our clients. We have an experienced team in tourism serving our clients with all the requirements they need. We offer a number of tour packages to make our clients trek easy and exciting. We will provide you with the best guides and porters at your service.

Trip highlights of Tilicho lake Trek with Mesokunda Pass

Majestic views of the high snow-capped mountains
Explore the world’s highest lake at 4920 meters, Tilicho Lake
Challenging ascends like Mesokanto La Pass (5467m)
Explore the Tibetan villages along Manang, Pisang, and Khangsar
Walk along the warm sub-tropical alpine climate to artic zone of ice and snow

Travel Itinerary

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, our representative will be waiting for you outside and he will transfer you to the hotel. After some refreshment and, after a few hours of rest, you can head out to explore the capital. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Kathmandu

Altitude:1350m

Meals:B&B

Leaving the Kathmandu valley in the early morning, we will drive to Tribhuvan Highway along the Trishuli River and then turn westward following the Marsayangdi Khola. We pass Mugling and Dumre on the way. We will drive along the dusty and bumpy road following the Marsayangdi Khola until we will reach Besisahar. Overnight stay at Besisahar.

Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Besisahar

Altitude:760m

Meals:BLD

On this day, we will take another vehicle and drive all along the dirt road passing many villages like Khudi, Bhulbhule, and Ngadi. The trail also continues along farmlands passing through the Syange, Jagat, Chamje, and Dharapani leading us to Chame. We pass Koto before reaching Chame. Overnight stay at Chame.

Accomodation:Lodge

Place:Chame

Altitude:2670m

Duration: 5-6 Hrs

Meals:BLD

Today will be our first trekking day and we will feel the difference in the landscapes and vegetation as we will head further. We will start our trek from Chame, and continues along the trail passing through the Bhratang village. The trail further continues along the alpine woodlands ascending a bit steeply to Dhikur Pokhari and descends to the lower Pisang. Overnight stay at Pisang.

Accomodation:Lodge

Place:Pisang

Altitude:3200m

Duration: 5/6 hours

Meals:BLD

As the golden sun rays fall on the snow lining of the mountains, the trekking along this trail becomes more fascinating. Initially, the trail climbs short uphill through the forests rewarding us with the views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Chulu, and Pisang ranges. The trail descends to the flat valley of Hongde village. On our way to Manang, we will also visit the visit old Braga monastery. Overnight stay at Manang village.

Accomodation:Lodge

Place:Manang

Altitude:3540m

Duration: 5 hours

Meals:BLD

It is very necessary to acclimatize ourselves to the thinning of the air at this altitude. Manang is the perfect place which lies across a huge Gangapurna glacier. A short one-day hike is suitable to get acclimatized and this region offers plenty of good walks with stunning mountains and glacier views. We can make a short visit to Gangapurna Lake as well. Overnight stay at Manang.

Accomodation:Manang

Place:Manang

Altitude:3540m

Meals:BLD

After a pleasant stay at Manang, we will start our trek to Khangsar. The trail continues along the main Annapurna trail for some time and then diverts towards the last village of Manang, Siri Kharka. The trek continues along the south-west direction with the jaw-dropping views of the surrounding environment and the landscapes leading us to Khangsar village. Overnight stay at Khangsar.

Accomodation:Lodge

Place:Khangsar

Altitude:3700m

Duration: 5 hours

Meals:BLD

The trail smoothly ascends to Siri Kharka. From Siri Kharka, we need to walk along the narrow path and the landslide areas. After a short uphill walk, we will reach our destination Tilicho Lake which is regarded as the holy lake for Buddhist and Hindus. It is also the main source of Marsayangdi River. The view of the surrounding mountains and the blue pure water of the holy lake is magnificent. Overnight stay at Tilicho Lake

Accomodation:Tent

Place:Tilicho lake

Altitude:4910m

Duration: 4 hours

Meals:BLD

It will be one of the challenging days as compared to other days. Enjoying the sunrise view over the high mountains, we will continue our early morning walk toward the Tilicho Base Camp or the base of Mesokanto La Pass. From here, we will steeply ascend to the Mesokanto La Pass (5467m). The trail is tough and rocky leading us to the top of Mesokanto La pass where we will see the Buddhist prayer flags tied all over the pass. Enjoying the views we will descend towards Jomsom to Nam Phu Kharka. Stay overnight at Nam Phu Kharka.

Accomodation:Tent

Place:Nam phu Kharka

Altitude:3500m

Duration: 10-12 hours

Meals:BLD

After an adventurous and pleasant trekking day, we start to descend along the Kali Gandaki valley with the stunning views of the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri peaks leading us to Kaisang. The trail further continues to the large village of Thini Gaon. From here, we will start an easy walk along the river bank leading us to our destination Jomsom. Overnight stay at Jomsom.

Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Jomsom

Altitude:2720m

Duration: 5/6 Hrs

Meals:BLD

After having our early morning breakfast, we will drive to the Jomsom airport where we will catch a scenic flight to Pokhara. A 25-minute flight this, it visualizes us with the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna ranges. On reaching Pokhara, our representative will pick you up and drop you to the hotel. Here, you can explore the tourist attractions of the city and enjoy the lively streets of the city. Overnight stay at a hotel n Pokhara.

Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Pokhara

Altitude:820m

Duration: 25 Mins

Meals:B&B

Today will be our last of this trek. After having our breakfast, we will drive all the way back to Kathmandu following the Marsayangdi Khola and then the Trishuli Khola on the way. On reaching Kathmandu our representative will drop you to the hotel in Thamel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Kathmandu

Altitude:1350m

Duration: 6 hours.

Meals:B&B

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Accomodation:Hotel

Place:Kathmandu

Altitude:1350m

Meals: B&B

After a great time with you during this trek, we will drive you back to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure bidding you goodbye and wishing you a safe journey.

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What's Included

Cost Includes

Pickups and drops from hotels and airport
Accommodations in 3 star hotels in Kathmandu (Moon light Hotel or Yatri Suites spa Hotel or Hotel Mandala Boutique and Pokhara (Hotel Mount View) and teahouses during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
All meals during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
Transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
An experienced English-speaking UIAA certified trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Airplane fare
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides and porters

Depature Dates

Useful Info

The Trekking Group

For the Tilicho Lake with Mesokant la pass , there will be one Certified mountain guide , assistant Trek leader (5 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the trek for groups of any size, but usually, it is a maximum of twelve people as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to book this trip for a large group then that can be arranged too.

Accommodations

We will be staying at Hotel Marshyandi/Moon light Hotel/Yatri Suites Spa Hotel in Kathmandu, and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD. Himalaya Summit Club will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.

Meals

During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition upon joining any of Himalaya Summit Club trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

Acclimatization

This trek’s itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs many days to adapt to an environment with less-oxygen. During this trip, a separate day is set aside in Manang for acclimatization.

Himalaya Summit Club advises guest(s) with known heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorders are symptoms of AMS. Check out “Altitude illness” by Dr Jim Duff, whether once you getting in Kathmandu you can we will arrange to meet with Expedition Doctor Mr. NimaNamgel Sherpa. Himalaya Summit Club itineraries are designed to try to prevent AMS as much as possible. But, it is important to remember that some visitors are more vulnerable than others.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

This is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish this trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is vital for participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases to consult their doctor before taking the trip. It is also advised that you inform Himalaya Summit Club before booking the trek.

Best Time to Travel

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) are the best months for this trip. Although this trip can be taken during winter, there might be a problem due to obstructed pass due to ice or snow. The trekking routes are crowded during Spring and Autumn but during Monsoon and Winter the routes are not packed and we could enjoy rather best of nature.

Equipments& Packing List

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Important documents and items

Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

Head

Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
Sunglasses with UV protection
Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket
Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

Lower Body

Non-cotton underwear briefs
1 pair of Hiking shorts
1 pair of Hiking trousers
1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, broken in )
1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
Cotton socks (optional)
Gaiters (winter only), optional, low ankle high version

Sleeping

1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)
Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

Rucksack and Travel Bags

1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
1 large duffel bag
A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

first-aid kit. (simple and light)
Aspirin, first-aid Small, personal tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
Water purification tablets or water filter
1 set of earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
1 compass or GPS(optional)
1 alarm clock/watch
1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
large Ziplocs
2 water bottles (1 liter each)
1 small folding knife
Binoculars (optional)
4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

1 medium-sized quick drying towel
Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Female hygiene products
Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Anti-bacterial hand wash

Extras/Luxuries

Reading book
Trail map/guide book
Journal and pen
iPod
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
1 modest swim suit
Binoculars (optional)
Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow