Thursday, August 2, 2012

Tilicho lake information


Annapurna Round known as Thorong - la Pass, 5416mt. is very popular for trekking. Tilicho lake trekking is located in same route. Just It takes more 3 days from Manang and the way joins to Annapurna round trekking.

 Tilicho lake information
Gangapurna Lake near by Manang, Nepal

Tilicho lake in Manang district at 4919m is the highest lake in the world. To get Tilicho lake requers 3 days  travel amongst some of the most scenic and little trekked trails in Manang.
 From Manang follow the trail to Marshyandi River, crossing the bridge at Thorong Khola from where you continue along the main trail to Khangsar village (1.5-2 hours) the last settlement in Manang district.
From Khangsar Follow the new upper trail, passing Tare Gompa (1 hour) before arriving, after a steep climb, at Tilicho basecamp (4100m), it takes 3-4 hours. There is only one hotel which operates seasonally so check in Khangsar or ACAP Manang for information regarding. Spend a night at base camp, before making an early morning start for Tilicho Lake. It takes another 3 hours from base camp toreach the lake, after that it is possible to return to Khangsar for the night. From Khangsar you can return the next day to manang or venture onwards to Yakkharka.

Village
Distance Hour
No Hotel
Capicity
Manang

5
450
Khangsar
1.30
3
90
TBC
4-5
1
40 (sharing)
Lake
3
0

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