Tilicho Peak Climbing
Trip Overview
Tilicho Peak, standing tall at an elevation of 7,134 meters (23,405 feet). It is a majestic mountain located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Embarking on a Tilicho Peak climbing trip is a thrilling adventure. It offers breathtaking views, challenging terrain, and a sense of accomplishment like no other. The journey begins in Kathmandu, where climbers make their way to the trailhead in Besi Sahar. From there, the trek follows the famous Annapurna Circuit route, also known for its stunning landscapes and diverse cultural experiences. The trail passes through lush forests, charming villages, and cascading waterfalls, offering a glimpse into the rich Himalayan heritage. As the trek progresses, the altitude gradually increases, presenting climbers with both physical and mental challenges. The ascent to Tilicho Base Camp requires navigating steep slopes and crossing high-altitude passes. Proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness and ensure a safe and successful climb. Once at the base camp, climbers rest and acclimatize before attempting the summit push. The final ascent to Tilicho Peak demands technical climbing skills, including the use of ropes, ice axes, and crampons. The route is steep and exposed, requiring a high level of fitness, endurance, and mountaineering expertise. Reaching the summit of Tilicho Peak is an awe-inspiring moment, rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Chulu East. The sense of accomplishment is also overwhelming as climbers stand atop the world, surrounded by the beauty of the Himalayas. Descending from the peak, climbers retrace their steps back to the base camp and eventually return to Besi Sahar, completing a full circle of the Annapurna Circuit. The journey back offers a chance to reflect on the incredible achievement and immerse oneself in the vibrant Nepalese culture. A Tilicho Peak climbing trip is an unforgettable adventure that combines the thrill of mountaineering with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas. It is also a test of physical and mental strength, offering a profound connection with nature and a profound sense of accomplishment.Trip Highlight
- Stunning Himalayan Views: The climb to Tilicho Peak offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna I, Annapurna II, and Annapurna III, as well as other nearby peaks, such as Dhaulagiri and Manaslu.
- Cultural Experience: The trek takes you through several traditional villages, where you can experience the unique culture and traditions of the Gurung and Thakali communities.
- Scenic Landscapes: The trek offers a variety of landscapes, including lush forests, high altitude meadows, glaciers, and rocky terrain.
- Tilicho Lake: The trek passes by the Tilicho Lake, which is one of the highest lakes in the world and offers a beautiful and serene setting for trekkers to rest and enjoy the scenery.
- Mountaineering Challenge: Climbing Tilicho Peak is a challenging and technical mountaineering experience, requiring advanced mountaineering skills and experience.
Overall, Tilicho Peak climb is a great adventure for experienced mountaineers seeking to challenge themselves physically and mentally, while also experiencing the unique beauty and culture of the Annapurna region of Nepal.
Itinerary
30 min Drive Hotel/Resort
Our representative from Friendship World Trek will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. You can either have a rest at the Hotel or visit NGT’s office for gathering information about the trip. In the evening, please join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner
Hotel/Resort
Click here for detailed information about World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in Kathmandu
Today we will spend most of our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu valley. Most importantly we will complete all the necessary paper works and make other preparations required for Tilicho Peak Expedition.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Meals: BB Plan
7-8 Hrs Drive Lodge
After breakfast, we prepare for a drive from Kathmandu along the banks of Trishuli River for a couple of hours up to Dumre and then along the banks of Marsyangdi River. Our drive goes over scenic zigzag hilly roads passing through Besisahar and drive towards Chamje. Before we could drive up to Besisahar and trek from there, but now the expansion of motor road has made it possible to drive further to Chamje – the starting point of the trek.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6-7 hrs Trek Lodge
Our trek starts from Chamje, we will cross a suspension bridge and then ascend to reach Sattale where the valley becomes narrow. After a while, we will arrive at the village of Tal, which marks the entry to Manang district. From Tal village, our trail descends down to cross a suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River. From there a moderate trek will lead us to the Gurung village of Dharapani. Our trail from there leads through landslide affected area towards the village of Bagarchhap.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
After breakfast, we leave Bagarchhap and continue our trek on the trail that goes along the left bank of the Marsyangdi river towards Koto. An easy trek from Koto will lead us to Chame for the overnight stay. Chame is the main administrative centre of Manang District where there is an abundance of shops and comfy teahouses.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
Today we leave Chame and follow the trail that heads west along the river banks towards Bharatang. From there, our trek goes along the banks of Marsyangdi River and then cross a suspension bridge before making a climb to reach Dhukur Pokhari. Our trail gradually opens up with magnificent snow-capped peaks around us. After an hour’s trek from Dhukur Pokhari, we will arrive at Pisang. From Pisang, we can enjoy magnificent views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
From Pisang, there are two different trekking trails heading towards Manang. The ‘Upper route’ follows a high altitude level and ‘Lower route’ follows quite lower. On the way, we will visit a monastery. The Upper route offers panoramic scenery of chains of Snow Capped Himalayas than a lower route. Spectacular view of Annapurna, Pisang peak and many other snowcapped peaks adds extra pleasure for today’s trekking as we head towards Manang for our overnight stay.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
By now we have reached over 3500 meters above sea level. So it is very important to take a day rest for acclimatization in the higher altitudes to avoid high altitude sickness and to ensure the successful summit climb of Tilicho Peak. Besides, Manang has a lot to offers for its visitors. Manang is a medieval, Tibetan-style village where there are many teahouses and campsites. The best view of Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna III 7555m, Gangapurna 7454m, Tilicho Peak 7134m and other snow-capped peaks can be seen right in front of us.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
After breakfast, we leave Manang and follow the trail that demands elevation all the way up to Khangsar. During our trek, we are rewarded with good views of Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Chulu West Peak, Chulu East Peak, Chulu Far East Peak and Tilicho Peak. We will cross over the Khangsar Khola bridge to reach Khangsar village for our overnight stay.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs trek Lodge
Today we leave Khangsar and follow the trail that goes over through various ice lakes and glaciers to reach Tilicho Base Camp for our overnight stay. During our trek today, we have more chances of spotting wild animals such as Blue Sheep, Himalayan Thar and several species of birds. There are tea houses at Tilicho Peak Base Camp, where we will spend our overnight before climbing Tilicho Peak. Our Sherpa climbing crew will make preparations for further climbing.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
18 days climbing towards Tilicho Peak Accommodation: Tented Camp
We will spend several days doing climbing training practices and spend adequate days for acclimatization. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works from carrying and setting up additional camps above base camp, provide hygienic meals during our climbing days and finding an appropriate route to the summit. Properly equipped with all the climbing gears we will follow the guidance and footsteps of our experienced climbing experts. Overcoming several technical climbing sections and taking weather conditions into consideration we head towards the summit of Tilicho Peak. Once at the summit we are rewarded with great views of major peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges – Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, World’s Deepest Gorge ‘ Kali Gandaki Valley’ and serene cobalt blue – Tilicho Lake. We will spend short and quality at the summit before descending down following the same route back to base camp.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
Having achieved our target – the summit of Tilicho Peak, we make a relaxed start and prepare for our return trekking. After breakfast, we leave Base Camp and retrace our steps on the same trail that descends back to Khangsar for our overnight stay.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
From Khangsar we continue to retrace our steps on the same trail that heads back towards Manang. We will take our lunch at Manang and then continue our trek on a rather easy trail that leads us back to Pisang for ending our long trekking day. Overnight stay at Pisang.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6-7 hrs Trek Lodge
After breakfast, we pack our gears and follow the same trail that heads through Dhukur Pokhari and descends from there to cross a suspension bridge. We will cross the river and trek along the banks of the Marsyangdi river to reach Chamje. From Chamje, we continue our trek passing through Koto village before arriving at Bagarchhap for the overnight stay.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
The last day of our trek starts from Bagarchhap as we follow the trail that descends gradually towards Dharapani. Our trail continues passing through the village of Tal. From there a fairly moderate trek will bring us back to Chamje where our trek ends. We will celebrate the evening with our climbing team members after an adventurous – Tilicho Peak Expedition.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
7-8 hrs Drive Hotel/Resort
Today we will make a relaxed start and after breakfast, we take a drive from Chamje back to Kathmandu which takes seven to eight hours of drive journey. Our drive goes along the banks of Marsyangdi river over the scenic zigzag hilly roads towards Dumre. And from there drive along the banks of Trisuli river all the way back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel after arriving at Kathmandu. You can either have rest at the hotel or take an evening walk around the busy market streets of Thamel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Hotel/Resort
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. The world heritage sites inside Kathmandu, if not visited on the second day of the trip can be visited on this day. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping area of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will celebrate the successful completion of the Tilicho Peak Expedition and have a final meal together in the evening.
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner
Our representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
Departures & Availability
The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.
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All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to change without notice and do not include airfare. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars.
Price include
- Airport Arrival Departure transfer as per mentioned in Itinerary.
- 4 star hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu with an experienced city guide, all entrance fees, and private vehicle.
- All essential ground transportation by Private Vehicle – as mentioned in Itinerary.
- Upto 60kg of personal equipment during flight onboarding and trek.
- Climbing permit for Mount Mt. Tilicho Peak.
- The package also includes the permit for the Mount Tilichoi Himal route royalty and a climbing permit from the Nepal government.
- The package also includes the permit for the Mount Tilichoi Himal route royalty and a climbing permit from the Nepal government.
- All essential Trekking permits and conservation area fees.
- Tea House and Camping accommodation during Trekking and Climbing.
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trekking and climbing period.
- One client = one climbing sherpa.
- Required number of porters, and kitchen staff for camping.
- All essential camping equipment – Dining tent, toilet tent, store tent, table – chair for an expedition.
- Liaison officer.
- All staff’s salary, food, clothing, and insurance.
- Essential climbing gears.
- Emergency oxygen-mask & regulator (need to pay as per usages).
- Solar panel for batteries charging & lighting in base camp.
- Back-up power using a generator for charging and lighting at the base camps.
- Satellite Phone (Need to pay as per usages per minute).
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- The price package includes all the incurring costs from service charges to government expenses, there are no hidden charges.
- In case travelers need further assistance with departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, or visa extension procedures, we offer the guidance for absolutely free.
Price Excludes
Services and Cost Does not Included in Price:
1. International Airfares,
2. Travel/Trekking Insurance,
3. Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in
domestic flights.
4. Visa fees.
5. Airport Departure Taxes.
6. Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge.
7. Tips for The staffs.
8. Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.
9. Meals during stay in the Kathmandu.
10. Domestic Ticket Etc.
Gears And Equipment
Trip Information
Tilicho Peak is a high mountain peak located in the Annapurna region of Nepal, with an elevation of 7,134 meters. It is a challenging and technical climb that offers stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains, including the Annapurna range and nearby peaks like Dhaulagiri and Manaslu.
The trek to Tilicho Peak takes trekkers through traditional Gurung and Thakali villages, offering a unique cultural experience in addition to the stunning natural scenery. The trek also passes by Tilicho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world, providing a beautiful and serene setting for trekkers to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Climbing Tilicho Peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and experience, making it a popular destination for experienced mountaineers seeking a challenging climb in the Himalayas. The peak was first climbed in 1978 by a French expedition team, and since then, it has become a popular destination for mountaineers from around the world.
Overall, Tilicho Peak is a great adventure for experienced mountaineers seeking to challenge themselves physically and mentally, while also experiencing the unique beauty and culture of the Annapurna region of Nepal.
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