Tilicho Lake Trek is an area of rough and wild beauty. The high altitude route via Tilicho Lake is demanding. From Manang, the trails to the lake are gradually being improved and there is a semi-operational lodge at the base of the first pass meaning that we could visit the lake as a side-trip without camping. This side trip provides good acclimatization for crossing the Thorung La. During the season two lodges are generally open at Tilicho Base Camp. Norma trekkers should stay in Khangsar to acclimatize and then head via Thare monastery to Tilicho Base Camp. The lower trail is spectacular but loose and unstable. Across the standing zone, where oddly shaped pinnacles stand like sentinels. From Tilicho Base Camp its an arduous and steep climb to the chorten viewpoint  (500 m) and on to the main viewpoint. The deep blue water of Tilicho Lake (4920 m) is an amazing spectacle, with glaciers draping the icy wall of the Grand Barrier and Tilicho Peak.

Return to Base Camp and the next day head back to IKhangsar and or Manang. With those lazy days at Manang over, all energy is focused on the Thorong La.

Additional info

The Trail Conditions:

Straight, Uphill, Downhill, Jig Jag with small rocky, pebbles, somewhere flat man-made stone steps, through the rhododendron, moss-covered forests, suspensions metal bridges

Medication

• Bandage for sprains
• Plasters/Band-aids
• Iodine or water filter (optional)
• Moleskin/Second skin – for blisters
• Antiseptic ointment for cuts
• Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
• Aspirin/paracetamol – general painkiller
• Oral rehydration salts
• Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxacin)
• Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
• Diarrhea stopper (Imodium – optional)
• Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria
• Diamox (altitude sickness – can be bought in Kathmandu)

Clothing / Equipment List

Kindly bring the following list of clothing/equipment for our trek to Tilicho Base Camp

• Pair trekking boots and waterproofing agent
• Pair lightweight trekking sandals
• Pairs thin walking socks
• Pairs lightweight wind – waterproof pants
• T-shirts
• Fleece Jacket
• Set lightweight thermals
• North Face down Jacket (Preferably)
• Small thin towel (sports towel best)
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Extra lightweight shirt for daypacks – for stops along the way
• Hat
• Cotton or silk bag liner – optional
• Neckwarmer
• Pairs ‘thinners’ gloves
• Rucksack
• Pack tissues
• Pair sunglasses
• Water filter / Iodine (you could buy boiled water in hotels/ lodges which is safe to drink.
• Camera and films
• Head torch and spare batteries
• Sleeping bag (rated -15(above) deg C during our trek)

The above things are required for Tilicho Base Camp trek. However if you do not have clothing you can either buy or rent in Nepal. In this case we have equipment cheaper than your country.