Tilicho Lake trek collects the glacial melt of the full northern slopes of Annapurna and Thorong Peak, which is claimed to be the highest lake in the world

Tilicho Lake Trek / 16 Days 

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to the Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (830m) 7-8 hrs 
We have to begin very early today as we need to go a long drive to arrive at our trek starting point. After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu at around 7:00 am, and nearly after a 7-8 hours drive, we reach Besishahar. Enrooted we see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers granaries, rivers, villages, farms, and beautiful mountain scenarios. However, the condition of the road is not equally fine in all portions of our drive today. Approx 185 Km driving to Besisahar from Kathmandu. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 03: Drive Local Sharing jeep Besisahar to Bagarchhap (2160m) 5-6 hrs
Our day begins to drive with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal (1675m), the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to another stairway. The journey continues up and down to Dharapani (1890m). There we find a stone entrance Chorten typical of the Tibetan-influenced villages from here northwards. We then reach the Bagarchhap at 2160 meters which offers the typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 04: Trek Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m) 5-6 hrs
The trail climbs to Tyanja (2360m), then continues through the forest, but near the river, to Kopar. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame the two small hot springs by the town. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their ways. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 05: Trek Chame to Pisang (3300m) 5-6 hrs
The day starts through the deep fine forest in a steep and narrow valley crossing a river on a long bridge. We then cross another bridge, from where the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face begins to appear. From there, the trail joins to climb to Pisang. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 06: Trek Pisang to Manang (3540m) 5-6 hrs
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip (3325m) involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga (3475m) to nearby Manang (3540m). (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 07: Trek Manang to Khangsar Village (3700 meters) 4-5 hrs
After acclimatizing at Manang we continue our adventure for Tilicho Lake, from Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows the path down to the river. After crossing the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascending the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as the last village of Nepal. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 08: Trek Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4200m) 5-6 hrs
The day starts from Khangsar on a large path, passing a Gompa (monastery). The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on a steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Go on along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switchbacks carved out through the scree slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho lake Base Camp at an elevation (of 4200m). (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 09: Trek Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake (5200m) and back down to Tilicho BC (4200m) 6 hrs
Today our journey start early in the morning around 6:00 am as we trying to avoid the wind, From the Base camp to the Tilicho lake takes another 3-4 hours. Tilicho Lake is a cold barren place in the afternoon and claimed as the highest lake in the world. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return the same way to Base Camp as there are no accommodation facilities in the Tilicho Lake area. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 10: Trek Tilicho BC to Yak Kharka (4000m) 5-6 hrs
Returning from Base camp you can keep high and follow a track 400m or so above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 11: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m) 5-6 hours.
Today, after ascending for two and a half hours the trail descends to cross the river and then climbs up to Thorong Phedi (4450m) where we have recently found some good tea houses built. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 12: Trek Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorung La passes (5416m) 8-9 hrs
Today is the longest and hardest day of the whole trip. We start our walk early in the morning with packed lunch and the trail becomes steepest initially and reaches high camp. Walk at your own pace viewing sunrise and glimpse of the mountains. Our continuing walk to the top takes 3-4 hrs to the Throng top and with a great feeling of victory take a short break for picturesque scenery and down to the Mustang part of the mountains and the Kaligandaki valley far below to the West. Finally, we made it to Muktinath after a 6-7 hrs long walk. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2500m) 5-6 hrs
Today, we wake up early to the marvelous sounds of temple bells and visit the famous pilgrimage center to the Muktinath Temple area. After breakfast, it is an easy trek down to Kagbeni. The trail descends through a dramatic, arid landscape to Kagbeni. To reach Kagbeni one must travel on either side of the Kaligandaki River. The left fork continues up the river to Kagbeni. Perhaps your lunch spot will be at Kagbeni. After a few hours of walking from Kagbeni, we reach Jomsom, a large town and the headquarter of the Mustang region. It has an airstrip just above the Kaligandaki River and is also a major village in the Kaligandaki area linking the age-old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route to Tibet. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 14: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m) 20 min.
This morning we pack our bags and get ready for the exciting mountain scenic flight to Pokhara. The flight transit between two high peaks Mt. Annapurna (8091m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and allows us to enjoy the best view of the surrounding Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. We have a full day at Pokhara to enjoy its nature. Our guide will take you sightseeing in Pokhara valley and visit the highlights of Pokhara and the surrounding areas. We will visit the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Bindabashini, which is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Pokhara. We will have a 2 hour of boating in Phewa Lake and visit the Taal Barahi temple which is located on the island in the middle of Phewa Lake and other popular places such as David falls (Waterfall), Ghupteshower cave, etc. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 15: Pokhara Kathmandu flies 25 min. /drive 6-7 hrs
You could choose the afternoon flight to Kathmandu. Some hours before the flight, you may take an optional sightseeing tour around Pokhara or enjoy adventure activities such as boat riding, paragliding, etc. While returning to Kathmandu from Pokhara, be sure to catch the left side of the airplane for the best views of the Himalayas. Or if you would like to choose by bus, we will arrange a ticket in the tourist coach at the riverside seat and start your journey at 7:30 am from Pokhara. Seats on the left side of vehicles are nice to enjoy the scenery. The road follows through the Trisuli River where you can see many people rafting on the river. After 6/7 hours you will reach Kathmandu (beside Thamel) and transfer to your hotel. The day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last-minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu. ! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration "Farewell dinner" at a traditional Nepalese restaurant together with Mountain Guide Trek staffs for successful completion of the Tilicho Lake Throng La Pass Trek! (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 16: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination) 
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip. You will be saying goodbye to the mountains as a journey in Nepal, which comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.