TILICHO LAKE & MESOKANTO-LA PASS TREKKING

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, received by our guides and staff and then transfer you to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city.

After getting refreshed join in with other members of Tilicho Lake & High Mesokanto-la Pass Trekking where our guide will brief you regarding trekking, do’s and don’ts, Nepalese culture, lodge on route trek with full information to make your stay with us enjoyable and memorable, evening welcome dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant with folk-cultural program as entertainment during dinner.      

Morning by 9 a.m. after breakfast for sightseeing tour within heart of Kathmandu around old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, of historical importance includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.

Tour leads to famous landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

Afternoon visit holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath adorned with silver doors and golden tiers roofed pagoda a popular and famous temple where thousands of pilgrims visits every year in the month of February on Shiva Rartri (Lord Shiva birth anniversary). From Pashupatinath a short drive to Bouddhanath with Asia’s largest domed Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market with interesting stores, shops and restaurants, the place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong hold of Tibetan influenced tribe and peoples.

After an interesting and exciting tour of world heritage sites return back to hotel for Tilicho Lake & High Mesokanto-la Pass Trekking preparation and last minute briefing from our guides and staff.

Morning overland journey on main busy highway of Nepal heading towards Mid West zone around Lamjung and Manang districts, drive leads through Himalayan foothills within warmer areas past many farm villages and town.

From Besisahar we will drive to Chame leaving behind Masrsyangdi River to reach at Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers.

After a refreshing stop at Koto where trail to Nar-Phu and towards Chame beyond joins, from here a short slow uphill walk brings you at Chame for the overnight stop, Chame a large major and headquarter town of Manang district.

From here onwards feel the cool and fresh mountain air, morning walk leads through enchanting alpine forests of rhododendron and pine tree lines following the Masrsyangdi River upstream with several ups and downs to Bhratang village, after this small village walk follows uphill’s through the woodlands at Dukure Pokhari with couple of teahouses overlooking views of Chulu’s and Pisang peak and of Pisang village, after a break here descending to reach the lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Morning walk leads you towards Manang main village, on route with short stop at Humdre and at Braga villages before reaching at Manang village after a great scenic walk of the day.

Morning views of mountains, from Pisang walk leads facing Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.

Walking on flat valley at Hongde village with its small airstrip, from here onward easy pleasant treks then reaching at main Manang village for overnight stop in the comfort of nice and cozy lodges.

Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches at Manang village.

A rest day in this nice traditional Manang village for acclimatization and short hike to a view point hill below massive Mt. Gangapurna Ice falls and glaciers above Manang emerald colored lake, afternoon explore Manang village of great interest with Buddhist tradition and culture.

After a nice stop in Manang village, morning our route diverts from the main trail of Annapurna circuit to reach the village of Manang at Shri Kharka for overnight stop which is on route to Tilicho Lake and beyond towards Jomsom via Mesokanto-La pass.

From Khangsar walk leads down and ups with gradual winding path on soft scree and rocks into windswept dry and arid country facing stunning views of Ganagapurna Himal with Tilicho peaks at close distance as walk brings at Tilicho Base Camp for two overnight stops in this beautiful surrounding of serene environment.

Today, a fresh morning walk of few hours to reach at Tilicho Lake as our route leads around dry and arid country, heading downhill for some time, then uphill to reach Tilicho Lake where you can immerse within amazing scenic surrounding of mountains and lake with glaciers.

Tilicho Lake a holy spot for both Hindu's and Buddhist religions, offering wonderful views of snowcapped peaks after a fascinating time back to Tilicho base camp and transfer in the comfort of nice lodge.

After Tilicho and at base camp, morning walk furthertowards remote corners of Manang areas, after a tough morning walk reaching at the base of Mesokanto-La or Tilicho High Base Camp, our highest overnight camp of this adventure above 4,800 meters high.

Overnight camp is set on a nice meadow, with chances of spotting some wild-life like antelopes, musk deer or elusive snow leopard.

Today a long and Big Day of this trip! Starting the climb early morn to cross two high passes, over Tilicho pass then downhill walk to the base of Mesokanto pass, after a rest then climb over Mesokanto-la pass with steep climb to reach the ridge at 5,099 meters.

On reaching the top ridge and the pass descend to our overnight camp in a small place at Nama phu.

After a tough walk of previous day, today an easy day trek downhill to reach Kaligandaki valley with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri’s peaks.

This nice and pleasant walk leads to Kaisang and then further to a large village of Thinigaon for overnight stop, located above Jomsom and Kaligandaki Valley.

From Thini-Gaon, situated away from main trekking trails where only few trekkers seldom visits this isolated village offering grand views of Jomsom with snow clad peaks.

Morning a short walk as well last day of this adventure trekking where a few hour treks reaches you at Kaligandaki river valley to Jomsom for last overnight within high valley of Western Nepal Himalaya.

Jomsom headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, an interesting country around Kaligandaki River valley within dry and arid country with incredible views of windblown hills and canyons.

Morning a short walk to Jomsom airport for scenic short flight to reach at beautiful Pokhara, during air fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks, as the aircraft lands at Pokhara.

Pokhara one of the most sought touristic destinations in all Himalaya, a picturesque city overlooking views of massive Annapurna Himalaya with famous and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail'.

From the airport a short drive to reach hotels by serene Phewa Lake side, with time to explore beautiful Pokhara.

After a wonderful time in the high mountains and hills, taking a morning driving journey back to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu after 5-6 hours of nice interesting drive, transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.(Options by air 30 minutes flight back to Kathmandu with great views)

Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan Mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable time on Tilicho Lake & Mesokanto-la pass Trekking with amazing experience, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.