General Overview
Tilicho Lake (5200 m.) is 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 routes in the Annapurna region full of beautiful scenery and adventurous trekking in Nepal.
Tilicho Lake trekking also starts from Besisahar as Annapurna Circuit Trekking. However, we will take west from Manang and trek to Tilicho Lake, and the trail joins to Annapurna circuit route again. Trekking along the Marshyangdi valley will give great pleasure during your trekking.
Furthermore, there are the settlements of diverse communities such as the Brahmin, Chhetri, Tibetian Sherpa, Thakali, Magars, Tamang, and Gurung on Annapurna circuit route and has less population density on this area. Also, it is a trail rich in 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 gradually. We can enjoy a dense village on the starting and ending point. Whereas cultivated field terraces to tropical bushes. This area has easy access to trekking. Annapurna circuit trek is the most popular trekking because of its biodiversities.
Tilicho lake treks take one around the Annapurna Himal and some 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)