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Maldives76 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
One of the best places on the earth. I have been here few times, during both May and October season. May season has the lake frozen but you can enjoy the whole place almost for yourselves. The view of the trek is equally beautiful in both seasons. The lake is pristine blue during October but the unbearable crowd kills almost all the fun. The enroute view is extraordinary. It is awe inspiring especially for those used to living on the south of the Nepalese Himalayas to be on the other side of the majestic Himalayas. Some places between the TILICHO lake and the Basecamp can be tough but I was busy being mesmerized by the surrounding beauty that I hardly mind it. It’s a must visit place for me.
Written February 12, 2020
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phurinji Sherpa (Rinji)
Kathmandu, Nepal12 contributions
Nov 2021
I visited almost all lake in Nepal Himalaya and finally i found this lake is one of the highest lake in Nepal and it's located in Manang district.
This lake is not only big this lake is also beautiful and changing mind when i been there with my team.
I am Trekking and Travel operator in Nepal since 2000 AD and i am so happy to be here after many years experience trekking guide.
Do you looking Annapurna circuit trek through your beloved travel agency, with your friend please don't miss the chance to visit there and relax feel your self.
We start our walk early morning from Alpine home Manang and we reached after 9 hours hard walk i should stay there in Khangsar but we want to go there directly so that we did even hard and high altitude.
Congratulations all of you who been there.
Great Panorama Treks and Expedition (P.) Ltd
Kathmandu, Nepal
This lake is not only big this lake is also beautiful and changing mind when i been there with my team.
I am Trekking and Travel operator in Nepal since 2000 AD and i am so happy to be here after many years experience trekking guide.
Do you looking Annapurna circuit trek through your beloved travel agency, with your friend please don't miss the chance to visit there and relax feel your self.
We start our walk early morning from Alpine home Manang and we reached after 9 hours hard walk i should stay there in Khangsar but we want to go there directly so that we did even hard and high altitude.
Congratulations all of you who been there.
Great Panorama Treks and Expedition (P.) Ltd
Kathmandu, Nepal
Written June 4, 2022
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Dr R M Thapa Syangja
Putalibazar, Nepal435 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
There are not that many mountains on this world that are higher than 16,000 feet. This lake is. Beautiful lake
The walk to Tilicho lake in Manang is not easy. With best guides and good preparation, you will reach this place safe. The final walk to the lake in the morning starts around 4 a.m. This is the hardest part of this trek. The views,sights, lake itself is worth the walk.
The walk to Tilicho lake in Manang is not easy. With best guides and good preparation, you will reach this place safe. The final walk to the lake in the morning starts around 4 a.m. This is the hardest part of this trek. The views,sights, lake itself is worth the walk.
Written May 11, 2024
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Yatri Prithvi
Kathmandu, Nepal18 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
You can leave your bags in the Tilicho base camp. And get ready to wake up in the early morning at about 4 a.m. The hike is straight uphill so get your pace slow and move conserving your breath. You will be at an altitude of 5000 so get your self a warm water carried with you and garlic as a natural remedy for altitude sickness. If you did it ok and you are healthy, you can conquer the Thorong la pass.
Written September 18, 2023
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Intrepid R
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Apr 2018 • Friends
I visited the Tilicho Lake side trail with a friend in April 2018 over 3 days.
The lake itself was completely frozen over at this time of year, however the snowcapped mountains along the way where probably at their most majestic along this section.
The terrain itself was tough in parts, particularly on the way to the basecamp as you mist traverse scree through landslide prone areas.
The accent of 800m upto a touch over 5000m from the base camp to the Tilicho Lake look out is of course very taxing, with many steep switchbacks before the top. However the view and sense of accomplishment more than makes the effort worth the climb.
My YouTube channel 'Intrepid Road' has two detailed videos on the trail to give you an idea of what to expect.
The lake itself was completely frozen over at this time of year, however the snowcapped mountains along the way where probably at their most majestic along this section.
The terrain itself was tough in parts, particularly on the way to the basecamp as you mist traverse scree through landslide prone areas.
The accent of 800m upto a touch over 5000m from the base camp to the Tilicho Lake look out is of course very taxing, with many steep switchbacks before the top. However the view and sense of accomplishment more than makes the effort worth the climb.
My YouTube channel 'Intrepid Road' has two detailed videos on the trail to give you an idea of what to expect.
Written October 2, 2018
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karl v
San Francisco, CA30 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Taking the time to visit the worlds highest lake is well worth the time and energy. The views alone are worth the side trek. Although the trek up to the lake isn't too difficult I will say that, well, It wasn't exactly easy either. It snowed the whole night before , so the route up the mountain was extremely slick, wet, and cold, but i would do it all over again if I had to.
A few tips:
1. Make sure to remember to put sunblock on. We left at 0500 and the sun had not risen yet and we totally forgot to put some on, nor did we bring any with us. since it had snowed the whole night before our faces got fried at the top.
2. If you do not have a guide make sure to get to TBC as early as possible because there wasn't any rooms available by the time we got there and we had to sleep in a supply room. WE HAD GUIDES TOO.
3. Drees for the occasion. We saw several trekkers in non-hiking gear and they were hurting and wet back at TBC.
A few tips:
1. Make sure to remember to put sunblock on. We left at 0500 and the sun had not risen yet and we totally forgot to put some on, nor did we bring any with us. since it had snowed the whole night before our faces got fried at the top.
2. If you do not have a guide make sure to get to TBC as early as possible because there wasn't any rooms available by the time we got there and we had to sleep in a supply room. WE HAD GUIDES TOO.
3. Drees for the occasion. We saw several trekkers in non-hiking gear and they were hurting and wet back at TBC.
Written May 15, 2018
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Lubi M
Kathmandu, Nepal53 contributions
Jan 2018
Tilicho Lake (4919m) located at Manang District of Nepal and lies around the Annapurna Circuit, which is also called the worlds highest altitude lake and covers an area of 4km in lenght, 1.2km wide, average depth 85m and has 41000000 US Gal of fresh water.
Tilicho lake offers a spectacular view of the Tilicho peak along with Tilicho lake.
It takes around a week to visit Tilicho lake and get back to kathmandu, now its easy as you can get transportation facilities till Khangsar, Manang. AS you will find many tea house around this trek, so you don't have to worry.
Please do feel free to enter Manang Village and go and have good food at Tilicho Hotel, Really good people with warm hospitality, you will not regret.
Really beautiful and short trek around Annapurna Region. Nepal once is not enough.
Tilicho lake offers a spectacular view of the Tilicho peak along with Tilicho lake.
It takes around a week to visit Tilicho lake and get back to kathmandu, now its easy as you can get transportation facilities till Khangsar, Manang. AS you will find many tea house around this trek, so you don't have to worry.
Please do feel free to enter Manang Village and go and have good food at Tilicho Hotel, Really good people with warm hospitality, you will not regret.
Really beautiful and short trek around Annapurna Region. Nepal once is not enough.
Written April 2, 2018
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Navin K
Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal1,132 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Tilicho lake was always in my bucket list. Finally was lucky enough to see its beauty during my Annupurna circuit trek. The lake is simply amazing and claimed to be highest lake in the world with a level of 4919 meters high from sea level. Its it just a 2-3 days trek from Manang village which includes some of the most thrilling trails.
Would highly recommend everyone visiting Manang or doing Annapurna circuit. This route is a must and if you are tight of time, would recommend to end the circuit at Jomsum BUT highly recommend to include Tilicho Lake. Am sure you won't regret !!
Good luck and have fun.
Would highly recommend everyone visiting Manang or doing Annapurna circuit. This route is a must and if you are tight of time, would recommend to end the circuit at Jomsum BUT highly recommend to include Tilicho Lake. Am sure you won't regret !!
Good luck and have fun.
Written October 12, 2018
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prachilewis
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates5 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Wow wow wow no words to describe the beautiness of nature...i cannot belive my eyes what i saw today..its really wow..i will come back again with my family so theycan see what is called beauty😍😍
Written October 7, 2018
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Emmanuel_17
Melbourne, Australia31 contributions
Apr 2018
Do this. Take the extra time to take the trip to Tilicho Lake - It will be the most difficult part of your trek but the views are amazing.
Written April 30, 2018
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I hope to visit Tilicho Lake in its bluest form. Would June or November be a better time? Is it likely to still be frozen in June?
Written April 28, 2019
Sorry for my answer I mean it is not good in June it will be good in November I am sure for it.
Written April 30, 2019
I would like to visit, Muktinath, Kagbeni and other nearest spot with Family traveling from Pokhara can you suggest the route and expenses to be carried and hotel charges
Written April 17, 2019
Thank you for your considering me about visiting muktinath temple and Kagbani Yes there is very nice With the upgrading of the path to Jomsom (Dzongsam) into a road, growing numbers of travellers are heading north into the mountains to savour the views and clean mountain air. As well as offering a shortcut to explore mountain villages such as Tatopani and Muktinath, which used to take days of trekking to reach, the road opens up opportunities to several trailheads and about hotel and other things please try to contact though email.
Thanku
Written April 18, 2019
We are planning to visit tilicho lake from dang by byke, will u please suggest shortest, safer and easiest way to visit there by byke??
Written November 25, 2018
That's great of you. As being a guide for 25+ years I can suggest you. Follow the following steps.
Step 1: first reach to muktinath temple by bike. (I hope you know the route) pokhara:beni:ghasa:marpha:muktinath
01 Day- Pick up from airport and drop to hotel.
02 Day- Drive to Chamje.
03 Day- Drive about 3 hours till Chame and trek to Pisang.
04 Day- Trek to Manang.
05 Day- Trek to Tilicho base camp.
06 Day- Trek to Jomsom via Tilicho Lake and Mesokantula pass.
07 Day- Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Kathmandu.
08 Day- Drive to airport and fly back
Written February 25, 2019
How can we reach to tilicho from manang
Written November 24, 2018
If you leave Manang on the main trekking route, you will come across a sign that says 'Tilicho Lake' within 10mins. From here you head West and can choose to stop at Upper Khangsar, Shree Kharka or Tilicho Base Camp (depending on your fitness level and how many days you wish to walk the side trek)
What I would advise:
Day 1. Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (leave early)
Day 2. Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and then back to Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 3. Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (you can take a shortcut through Upper Khangsar and don't have to return through Manang. The shortcut has a lot of signage and is very easy to find)
Check out my you YouTube channel 'Intrepid Road', it has a detailed guide for all you need to know.
Good Luck,
Marty.
Written November 25, 2018
How much far tilicho lake from manang ?
Written October 12, 2018
Apologies. It's 14km to Tilicho Base Camp. It's 19km to Tilicho Lake from Manang.
Written October 12, 2018
Hi, sounds like it's worth visiting. The lake is at 5200m. Is the hike as tough as the Thorong La pass? If not, is it a good way to acclimatize before taking the pass, or is it worse because of all the time at that altitude?
Written November 7, 2017
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