Tilicho Lake and Mesokanto La Pass Trek

As you arrive at Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport), finish your custom formalities (visa, etc.), and get to the airport waiting terminal, you will find Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative waiting to greet you. He/she will be holding Sherpa Expedition and Trekking signboard. You will be then transferred to your hotel in our private tourist vehicle. You can either rest in your hotel or you can do shopping for a trek around Thamel.

After morning breakfast, We start your journey to Western Nepal via a Local bus to Besisahar. Besisahar is the headquarter of the Lamjung district. It takes about six to seven hours to reach there by bus. Microbus or bus takes you faster. From Besisahar, you take a Jeep through the beautiful countryside to Jagat. It takes about 2 hours to drive through a dusty road to reach Jagat.

Today after breakfast we start our trek, we cross a suspension bridge and after a steep climb up we enter the vicinity of the Manang region at the village named Tal, where we will see several waterfalls forming a river by the sandy beaches. Then after we follow trails through barley, rice, and potato fields. And pass through the village of Kodo then after we cross a suspension bridge, and after a short hike of the stone Kani, we reach Dharapani. We will spend our night at Dharapani.

Leaving Dharapani, we will trek through the rhododendron filled forest. The paths follow several landslides along with the route, be careful when walking on such trails. Nevertheless, we will have a great opportunity to see panoramic views of Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m, and Lamjung Himal 6983m the trek leads us to Chame where we spend our night.

After having breakfast, We follow the trail that passing through the Marsyangdi river bridge and then we trek along the left side of the bank. The trail Passing through Talekhu and Dhukur Pokhari we follow the narrow and stone-paved trail to reach Pisang. We stay overnight at teahouse.

Leaving Pisang, we have two option walking route splits from Pisang to Manang. The upper route follows a high altitude level and the lower route follows quite lower. The lower trail, we will visit a monastery. The upper route contains much panoramic scenery of Himalayas than the lower route. Magnificent view of Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and many High Himalayas peaks add extra pleasure for our walk. We stay overnight at Manang Village.

We need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness as we move hike to a higher elevation. Spend a day in Manang village. Explore the village or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

From Manang, we will follow the trail that demands altitude all the way up to Khangsar. We pass through the Khangsar Khola bridge to reach Khangsar village following a rather easy way. Then after, we continue to trek uphill with good views of surrounding Himalayas to finally reach Siri Kharka for our overnight stay.

Leaving Siri Kharka, we will follow the trail that is mostly downhill trekking over narrow trails through landslide affected areas, ice lakes, and glaciers towards Tilicho Base Camp. Today, we will have chances to spot rare species of wild animals. We will stay overnight in Tilicho Base Camp at the teahouse.

Today we start out trek early in the morning, a steep climb through the icy trail of the Himalayas leads towards Tilicho Lake at the altitude of 4920m. Tilicho Lake is the highest altitude lake in the world. Today we will have a chance to explore around the Tilicho Lake and the moraines formed by the glaciers in its vicinity. We will set up our camp near to Lake for overnight stay

Today we will start our trek early in the morning for the successful crossing of Mesokanto La Pass at 5120 meters. Crossing the pass is difficult we need to check our gears properly. The crossing of the pass requires around four hours of trek. Then after we enter into Mustang District after crossing the pass. There are no tea houses and lodges available. We will continue trek to reach Yak Kharka. We will set up our camp at Yak Kharka for overnight.

Leaving Yak Kharka, we will follow the trail that descends from Yak Kharka for a rather long time before reaching the village of Marpha – the Apple Garden. From here we will walk an easy trail heading towards Jomsom. This town is an important hub for Mustang and getaway to Upper Mustang Treks with the airstrip, an abundance of tea houses, and services. Today is a celebration day after successfully accomplishing Mesokanto La Pass with the sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team.

After breakfast, We will take an early morning scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes approximately about 20 minutes. After arriving at Pokhara Spend the rest of the day exploring around Pokhara. Pokhara is home to thick forest, emerald lakes, and a place of remarkable natural beauty. The reflection of the Mt Fishtail over the serene Fewa Lake makes this place truly magical. Besides, exploring sacred places and sightseeing around the city in Pokhara.

After having breakfast, It takes approximately six to seven hours' drive to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara. We drive along Prithvi Highway which offers scenic countryside, zigzag roads through the banks of Trishuli River. The daily activities of the local people can be seen along the road when we pass through many villages and towns, we will reach Kathmandu.

Today, back to own home after successfully accomplish Tilicho Lake with Mesokanto La Pass Trek in Nepal with Sherpa Expedition and Trekking. Sherpa representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.