Thorong La Pass trek with Tilicho Lake is a submerged trek that entails both the passing of Tilicho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world as well as Thorong La Pass which in itself is a one of the highest passes in the Nepalese Himalayas. Although the trek may initially appear to be exceedingly challenging and physically taxing, the results are truly captivating and may actually evoke the essence of the Annarpurna circuit. The lake itself is the main draw of this trek.
Thorong La Pass, also referred to as Thorung La, is a mountain pass in central Nepal’s Damodar Himal, which is situated north of the Annapurna Himal. It is located 5,416 meters above sea level. The 300 km long Annapurna Circuit, which circuits the Annapurna Mountain range, has Thorong La as its highest point. Similarly, 4,919 meters above sea level is where Tilicho Lake is situated. Following the crossing of Thorong La, the trekker arrives at Muktinath, one of the most venerated holy sites for both Buddhists and Hindus. In this regard, the Thorong La pass trek with Tilicho Lake has all the elements of a perfect Himalayan trek.
Short Itinerary for Thorong La Pass with Tilicho
Day | Activity | Altitude | Time |
Day 1 | Arrival at Kathmandu | 1400m | – |
Day 2 | Explore Kathmandu Valley and Preparation | 1400m | – |
Day 3 | Drive from Kathmandu to Chame | 2725m | 10-12 hours drive |
Day 4 | Trek from Chame to Pisang | 3300m | 6 hours trek |
Day 5 | Trek from Pisang to Manang | 3540m | 5-6 hours trek |
Day 6 | Acclimatization at Manang | 3540m | _ |
Day 7 | Trek from Manang to Khangsar | 3700m | 4-5 hours trek |
Day 8 | Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp | 4200m | 5 hours trek |
Day 9 | Trek from Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and back to Base Camp | 4919m | 7 hours trek |
Day 10 | Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka | 4000m | 6 hours trek |
Day 11 | Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi/Base | 4450m | 5 hours trek |
Day 12 | Cross Thorong Pass and Trek Down to Muktinath | Thorong La 5416m and Muktinath 3800 m | 9 hours trek |
Day 13 | Explore Kagbeni, Jomsom and Marpha | 2713m | – |
Day 14 | Fly or Drive to Pokhara | 822m | 8 hours drive/30 minutes flight |
Day 15 | Back to Kathmandu | 1400m | 7 hours drive |