Tilicho Lake sits at 4,919m in a glacial basin beneath Tilicho Peak, and it is among the highest lakes of its size anywhere on earth. This eight-day itinerary uses jeep transport up the Marsyangdi valley to reach Manang quickly, leaving the walking days for the high country where the scenery is best.
The approach along the exposed traverse to Tilicho Base Camp is one of the more dramatic sections of trail in the Annapurna region.
Trip Highlights
- Tilicho Lake at 4,919m, one of the highest large lakes in the world
- The exposed traverse to Tilicho Base Camp beneath the Grand Barrier
- Manang, a fascinating high-altitude Tibetan-influenced village
- Dramatic transition from forest to arid high desert
- Views of Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak
- Jeep transfers keep the itinerary to eight days without rushing the altitude
Overview
Tilicho Lake sits at 4,919m in a glacial basin beneath Tilicho Peak, and it is among the highest lakes of its size anywhere on earth. This eight-day itinerary uses jeep transport up the Marsyangdi valley to reach Manang quickly, leaving the walking days for the high country where the scenery is best.
The approach along the exposed traverse to Tilicho Base Camp is one of the more dramatic sections of trail in the Annapurna region.
Trip Highlights
- Tilicho Lake at 4,919m, one of the highest large lakes in the world
- The exposed traverse to Tilicho Base Camp beneath the Grand Barrier
- Manang, a fascinating high-altitude Tibetan-influenced village
- Dramatic transition from forest to arid high desert
- Views of Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak
- Jeep transfers keep the itinerary to eight days without rushing the altitude
