Highest Lake and Biggest Pass Trekking

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— Eddie Cantor

Trip Facts

Trip Code AN-M113
Trip Length 18 Days
Route Difficulty Level D
Group Size Min 1 to 8
Min Altitude 840m / 2755 ft.
Max Altitude 5416m / 17769 ft.
Route Style Local Teahouse
Mode Drive In Fly Out

About Trip

Highest Lake and Biggest Pass Trekking is truly an attractive destination for adventure enthusiast to experience the remote beauty of the Manang Valley lying on the shadow of Annapurnas and Gangapurna supplying plentiful chance to visit world highest Tilicho Lake at 4919m and world biggest Thorang La Pass at 5416m. Following the well-known Annapurna Circuit trekking route, the trek passes through beautiful waterfalls, magnificent mountain views and a variety of landscapes encountering local people & monasteries and learning a little bit about culture.

Enriched with the pristine beauty of people and nature, Tilicho Lake trekking also holds religious significance and believed that the Lake is the Holy Destination as mentioned in Hindu Book of Ramayana. For more adventure seekers, there is the alternate thrilling route to reach Mustang via Mesokanta Pass trekking trail from around the lake however it needs camping supplies for two nights as there is no teahouse on the vicinity of Tilicho Lake until Thini Gaon (Mustang).

Mustang region offers a splendid view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri towering the barren dry Kali Gandaki valley and allows visiting old Buddhist monasteries in areas like Kagbeni & Jharkot and most not to forget Muktinath temple – a sacred Hindu and Buddhist shrine.

This typical journey of Tilicho Thorang La Pass trekking starts with a scenic drive to Bhulbhule and following trails of Annapurna Circuit trek passing through beautiful lush vegetation and waterfalls. We will try to avoid roads as much as possible and continue to Chame up to where Jeep drive is possible these days but the walk has always been wonderful. We shall visit various places of interest in and around Manang valley including Ice Lake, Bodzo Gompa, Bhrakha Gompa, Gangapurna glacier and few others. Trails to Tilicho Lake will pass through Khangsar village (also known as the Last Village of Nepal) and few Buddhist Gompa until Tilicho Base Camp Hotel which is the only place to stay before reaching the lake.

We shall visit tranquil Tilicho Lake in the morning as day trip excursion and get back to Base Camp to stay one more night before retracing the path to Khangsar village and Yak Kharka approaching world biggest Thorang La Pass (5416m) to reach another beautiful valley of Mustang. We start at around 4 am in the morning for Pass hoping to reach Thorang La top by 9 am to avoid the strong wind and then we had to descend for next four hours to Muktinath watching Mustang Valley and a panorama of Dhaulagiri mountain range. On our last day before a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, we will have quick peek to Tiri village at Kagbeni to feel the ground of the first step to Historical Upper Mustang trekking route.

Highlights

Adventurous Journey towards the World Biggest Pass – Thorang La Pass situated at 5416m / 17769 ft.
Visit to the last village of Nepal – Khangsar village
World Highest Lake – Tilicho Lake (4919m / 16138 ft.)
Old Buddhist Monasteries throughout trails (Pisang, Manang, Jharkot, Kagbeni)
Gangapurna Glacier Visit and Day Trip to Kicho Lake
Sacred Hindu and Buddhist Shrine – Muktinath Temple
Witness Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8019m)
Gangapurna Glacier and Chongkor View Point at Manang Valley (3540m)
Peek to Upper Mustang trail – visit Tiri Village

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel
Day 02:Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1860m / 6102 ft.)
Day 04:Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m / 8760 ft.)
Day 05:Trek from Chame to Pisang (3200m / 10498 ft.)
Day 06:Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft.) via upper route
Day 07:Day Trip to Ganagapurna Glacier and Chongkor View Point or Bodzo Gompa (4130m / 13550 ft.)
Day 08:Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (3740m / 12270 ft.)
Day 09:Trek from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m / 13615 ft.)
Day 10:Excursion Day around Tilicho Lake (4919m / 16138 ft.)
Day 11:Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft.)
Day 12:Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft.)
Day 13:Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft.)
Day 14:Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft.) via Kagbeni Village
Day 15:Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft)
Day 16:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 17:Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)
Day 18:Final Departure | Other Travel Plan

Included in the Cost

One Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter (1 per 2 trekkers) and Assistant Guide as per group size
All the wages, expenses and insurance of Nepalese Crew Members
14 Breakfast, 14 Dinner, 13 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
Twin Shared Best Suited Local Teahouse Accommodation during trekking
All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Paperwork
One night Standard Accommodation in Pokhara (Twin Sharing)
Four nights Standard Accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing)
Kathmandu - Besisahar transfer in Local Bus (1 to 3 travelers) and transfer in Private Vehicle (4 to 8 travelers)
Pokhara-Kathmandu transfer in Tourist Bus (1 to 3 travelers) and transfer in Private Vehicle (4 to 8 travelers)
All transfers during trek in shared bus/jeep (Besisahar to Dharapani)
All necessary transfers before and after trek in private vehicle (Car/Jeep/Hiace)
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara with airport taxes
Complimentary Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
Complimentary Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
Optional: Half Day Walking Tour
Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
Comprehensive Equipped First Aid Medical Kit (to check with AMS)
Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
All applicable fees, local and government taxes

Not Included in the Cost

Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
Entrance Fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu
Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather or any social or political problems
Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel Drive: 30 minutes | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2Free Day in Kathmandu Optional: Join our free walking tours – starts at 10am – Walk to Monkey Temple – Visit National Museum – Kathmandu Durbar Square – finish before 4pm
Walk: 1.5 hours | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1860m / 6102 ft.)Drive: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 4Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m / 8760 ft.) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 5Trek from Chame to Pisang (3200m / 10498 ft.) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 6Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft.) via upper route Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 7Day Trip to Ganagapurna Glacier and Chongkor View Point or Bodzo Gompa (4130m / 13550 ft.) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 8Trek from Manang to Shree Kharka (3740m / 12270 ft.) Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 9Trek from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m / 13615 ft.) Walk: 5 –6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 10Excursion Day around Tilicho Lake (4919m / 16138 ft.) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 11Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft.) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 12Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft.) Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 13Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft.) Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 14Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft.) via Kagbeni Village Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 15Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft) Flight: 20 min | Drive: 10 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 16Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7 - 8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Included: B, L, D

Day 17Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 18Final Departure | Other Travel Plan

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Wauw! It was amazing, we came to Nepal without a plan And the guys from Archaic Nepal Travel helped us with every single detail. They take time and care helping us out, where to go and what the options are. We could go straight away, got picked up in the morning by our guide Aryan and the adventure begon. It was the most amazing experience of my life. The Himalaya is very impressive, the people are super friendly and everywhere we went our guide had every single thing sorted out for us. It was the first time doing a trek for me and my friend Sabine and didnt really know what to expect. Aryan is a very Nice Guy and also became our friend aswel. He told us about Nepal about the Himalaya he is a proffesional with trekking and also carried our backpack, i mean as two girls iT was very nice to have a strong men with you. I can recommend this to all of you.. Next time ill go back, ill definitely go with them again. Milan is a very friendly guy who set the whole thing up and we are very thankfull for both of them. We even got a certificate when we came back. Thank you guys for everything, see you next time. Namaste

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Room to Customize: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.

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