General Overview
Tilicho Lake (5200 m.) known as the highest Lake in the world. Trekking to Tilicho Lake is a part of Annapurna circuit trek. On this trek, we need to cross a couple of glaciers. Tilicho trek is one of the challenging trekking route in the Annapurna region full of beautiful scenery and adventurous thrills in Nepal.
The trekking trail starts from Besisahar as Annapurna Circuit Trekking up to Manang. However, we will take west from Manang and trek towards to Tilicho Lake, and the trail rejoins to Annapurna circuit route again at Jomsom. Trekking along the Marshyangdi valley will give great pleasure and explicitly for entire trekking route.
There are settlements of diverse communities such as the Brahmin, Chhetri, Tibetan Sherpa, Thakali, Magars, Tamang, and Gurung on this route. The population density in both starting and ending point is high but less in higher elevation. Whereas cultivated field terraces to tropical bushes. Also, the trekking route has easy access for trekking except the Tilicho area. Annapurna circuit route and has less population density on higher elevation. Also, it is a trail rich with wild animals such as Mountain Thaar/ Goat, Leopards, Jackal, birds such as pheasant, long-tail birds among others. This trekking route starts from 600 meters and reaches up to 5416 meters from sea level gradually. Annapurna circuit trek is the most popular trekking because of its biodiversity, scenery and culture.
Tilicho lake treks takes you through the Annapurna mountain ranges and a few glaciers. The flora, fauna, natural vegetation, geography, and culture extensively changes around the Annapurna circuit trek.
Best season for Tilicho Trekking
Spring (March-May) and
Autumn (September - November)