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.

The Himalayan Thar (Mountain Goat) and Snow Leopard can be seen along the path from Tilicho Lake to Thorong La. One may see a continuous scene of notable peaks along the trekking route, including Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Chulu East, Chulu West, and Chulu Far West. Landslide areas before Tilicho Base Camp are just stunning and unique in terms of environment, and hiking paths around the lake are blessed with lovely rivers and hillside walking pathways.

Overview of Thorong La Pass Trek with Tilicho Lake

Name of the Trek	Thorong La Pass Trek
Trekking Region	Annapurna Region, Mustang and Manang Districts
Trekking Difficulty	Strenuous; needs previous experience of trekking at high altitude
Number of Days	16-17 days
Maximum Elevation	5416 m
Accommodation	Homestay, tea houses at first and camping

Highlights of Thorong La Pass with Tilicho Lake

• Panoramic mountains and diverse ethnic villages
• Sightseeing around Manang village and visit Gangapurna Glacier Lake
• Pristine Tilicho Lake and the panoramic view around the lake
• Crossing the Thorung-La Pass over 5416 meters
• The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, Apple field villages down from Muktianth
• Walking through the world’s deepest gorge and the Kaligandaki valley

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

Best Season for Thorong La Trek with Tilicho Lake

The ideal trekking season in Nepal is often the same for almost all trekking destinations, and the Thorong La pass and Tilicho Lake Trek is no exception. The two finest seasons for crossing the Thorong Pass are Spring (March, April, and May) and Autumn (October and November).

Difficulty of Thorong La Trek with Tilicho Lake

Although the Thorong La Trek with Tilicho Lake is a unique trek, it does have its own set of challenges. The trek takes you through the highs and lows of the Himalayas, taking you to one of the highest lakes and requiring you to cross a high pass. Therefore, this trek will be challenging for first-time tourists, but if they do it calmly and properly acclimate their trek, there should be no issues. Regular trekkers must also take appropriate caution and avoid rushing their journey. Allowing the mountains to take their course and without putting any pressure on anything is the greatest approach to walk in the Himalayas.

Permits for Thorong La Trek with Tilicho Lake

In order to trek to the Annapurna trekking routes, trekkers must first get two distinct trekking permits: TIMS permission and Annapurna conservation area project permit.