Tilicho Base Camp Trek - 19 Days

Leads you to a village occupied by a wide range of people from different ethnic backgrounds, offering incredible and grand scenes of the white Himalayas.

Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal

  • Trip Grade: Difficult

  • Max Elevation: 5414 Meters

  • Total Duration: 19 Days

  • Best Time: March - May & Sept - Dec

  • Group Size: Min 1 Pax.

Tilicho Base Camp trek is a challenging trekking trail of the Annapurna trekking region. Tilicho Base Camp trek is becoming a favorite with Nepalese travelers due to the Tilicho Lake. The Tilicho Base Camp trekking leads you to a village occupied by a wide range of people from different ethnic backgrounds, offering incredible and grand scenes of the white Himalayas.

Places of interest in the Tilicho Base Camp
The Tilicho Base Camp trek will give you an opportunity to view the Himalayan, Gangapurna, Mt. Annapurna, Tilicho peak. The main attractions of the Tilicho Base Camp are the Tilicho Lake, the Jomsom valley, the Khangsar village and the Mesokanto pass. Therefore being involved in the Tilicho Base Camp trekking will be quite awesome for those who love adventure.

Requirements for the Tilicho Base Camp
Given the fact that the Tilicho Base Camp is one of the most dangerous and difficult treks in the Annapurna region, you are required to hire good and experienced staff. This will ensure that you are at a position to follow the less dangerous routes and hence ensuring the safety of everyone involved in the Tilicho Base Camp trek. You also need good equipment that will ease your trek in the Tilicho Base Camp. They should have a tented camp especially as this will be useful when going for the Tilicho Base Camp as you pass through the mesokantala pass.

The Flexibility of Tilicho Base Camp
The Tilicho Base Camp trek is very flexible. The expedition team will ensure that they can change their routines to fit with your interests. Should you are interested in the Tilicho Base Camp trek and are not able to find time to until you are on holiday, this can be organized for you. Generally the Tilicho Base Camp is designed to meet your needs at the time that you feel it is best for you.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Cost Includes

  • Airport picks up & Drove

  • Kathmandu sightseeing

  • Hotel in Kathmandu

  • Local Transportation

  • Accommodation & Fooding (BLD)

  • Staff insurance

  • Licenses holder trekking guide/ porter

  • National Park permits

  • Domestic Air Ticket

  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Info management system)

  • First-aid treatment

  • Trekking equipments(Jacket/sleeping Bag)

Cost Exclusion

  • All kinds of drinks Nepal

  • Clients accident insurance Nepal

  • Personal expanses Nepal

  • Bar bills Nepal

  • Staff tips Nepal

  • International Air ticket Nepal

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m/2,493ft)
Day 04 : Besisahar to Bahundanda (1,310m/4,298ft)
Day 05 : Bahundanda to Jagat (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 06 : Jagat to Dharapani (1,900m/6,233ft)
Day 07 : Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft)
Day 08 : Chame to Pisang (3,250m/10,662ft)
Day 09 : Pisang to Manang (3,540m/11,614ft)
Day 10 : Rest day in Manang acclimatize day (3,540m/11,614ft)
Day 11 : Manang to Khangsar (3,734m/12,250ft)
Day 12 : Khangsar to Tilicho Base camp (4,150m/13,615ft)
Day 13 : Tilicho Base camp to Northern campsite (4,950m/16,240ft)
Day 14 : Northern campsite to kaisang (3,510m/11,515ft)
Day 15 : Kaisang to Jomsom (2,720m/8,924ft)
Day 16 : Jomsom to Pokhara by fligth (820m/2,690ft)
Day 17 : Pokhara sightseeing (820m/2,690ft)
Day 18 : Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus (1,350m/4,430ft)
Day 19 : Final departure from Nepal

Trip Maps

Equipments & Packing List

Following are the list of items for 1 person that will help you to pack for your trip. Note that the some items can vary according to season and number of treaking days. Luggage will be carried by the porter and day-pack with valuable items or anything important will be carried by your self.

Documents
  • Valid passport, passport size photos, air tickets
  • Trekkers' Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card, which is mandatory for trekking.
  • Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash as these currency are easily exangable and can be used on paying in different places.
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds
Electronics
  • A pair of DSLR camera with 3 extra batteries (charging is expensive on the mountain)
  • A pair of Point and shoot camera
  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • A pair of Video Camera, if you like
  • A pair of solar charger (charging is expensive, if you can charge yourself will save money)
  • A pair of Chargers with Belkin mini surge and adapter.
  • Some Extra batteries for headlamps
Gear
  • A pair of headlamp
  • A pair of watch with alarm
  • A Pair of pair sunglasses
Clothing
  • Pairs of quick drying, long sleeved base layer shirts
  • Pairs of trekking shorts, short sleeve
  • Pairs of Thermal underwear – base layer
  • Pairs of liner socks
  • Pairs of pair woolen blend trekking socks
  • Pairs of trekking pants with zip off bottoms
  • Pairs of fleece sweaters – one lightweight, one heavy
  • A pair of wind proof overlayer- jacket and pants
  • A pair of down jacket
  • A pair of Rain Koot
  • A pair of Warm hat
  • A pair of lightweight thermal layer hat
  • A pair of peak hat
  • A pair of headband/dew rag
  • A pair of pair gloves
  • A pair of Pair trekking boot
  • A pair of Pair flip flops
  • A pair of down booties
  • A pair of Down Jacket(Will be provided by Simrik Real Nepal. No Need to buy)
  • A pair of sleeping bag(Will be provided by Simrik Real Nepal. No Need to buy)