Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Highlights
- Exploration of the Marsyangdi Valley and Manang Valley
- The flora and fauna of ACAP
- Ethnic villages of Gurung, Magar, and Thakali communities
- Experience in teahouse and camping trekking
- Spending a night at the world’s highest lake
- Crossing a high Himalayan pass above 5,000m
- Jaw-dropping view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Mt. Annapurna (8,091m) Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), and many other lesser Himalayas
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Overview
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek combines the world’s highest lake and Mesokanta La Pass (5,121 m). Tilicho Lake 94,919 m) is the world’s highest lake situated in the Upper Manang Valley. Therefore, this has been the top priority of the trekkers reaching the Manang Valley and trekking to Tilicho Lake.
This trek is an ideal trip for those who want to reach the world’s highest lake vicinity and experience crossing a high Himalayan pass. It is an opportunity to have a lifelong memory of the wonderful nature and diverse culture of the Annapurna region.
You walk along the well-maintained Nepal trekking trails of the Marsynagdi River Valley. These trekking trails run through the dense pine and rhododendron forests enjoying the snow-capped mountains and lush valleys.
The Tilicho Mesokanta Pass trek takes you along the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. While moving uphill and downhill, you will have glimpses of various animals and birds.
The lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the mixed ethnic communities draw the attention of thousands of trekkers every year. However, most people from Gurung, Magar, and Thakali communities reside in this part.
The Thakali dish is the most delicious typical Nepali food you have during this trek. It is a meal set of lentil soup steamed rice with fermented green vegetables pickle. You can find Thakali Kitchen all over the country.
The ancient monasteries, chortens and mani walls wrapped by the colorful prayer flags add to the beauty of this belt. While spending a day in Manang Village, you will visit a 13th-century monastery, the Braga Monastery.
You have to spend two of the nights at a tented camp. You get a lifelong experience of spending a night at the world’s highest lake premises.
Travelers will have a breathtaking view of the Himalayas from start to end of the Tilicho Mesokant Pass trek.
Mountain Peaks Seen During Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek
Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), Tarkekang (7,069 m), Tilicho Peak (7,135 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Thorung Peak (6,144 m), Kangsar Kang (7,485 m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Pisang Peak (6,091 m)
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Itinerary
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Itinerary on average ranges from 15 days to 21 days. This trek began in Kathmandu after visiting the sociocultural sites enlisted in the World Heritage Site List.
You can shorten this Nepal trekking itinerary by starting this trek right from Manang or Jomsom as well. You can reach Manang from Kathmandu within 12/13 hours in a local bus. If you hire a private vehicle, it takes even shorter than this.
Likewise, you can fly to Pokhara and then to Jomsom in a domestic flight. This way, you can always make the trek itinerary short or extend it as well.
From Jomsom, you can trek along the routes of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. There is a chance of doing Annapurna Sunrise View Trek and Ghandruk Trek. You need to add more than a week to the proposed itinerary.
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Difficulty
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek is a moderately challenging trek taking you to the world’s highest lake. The Nepal trekking trails of this trek are comparatively easy for thousands of trekkers every year.
Although you have to walk above 2,500 m, there is less possibility of altitude sickness. As you have to walk for about 6/7 hours, you have enough time for taking rest in the middle of the trek.
However, you should be careful in taking the right steps to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Walk slowly; have enough food, and water, and sleep as well keep a first aid kit box with you
Crossing Mesokanta la Pass (5,121 m) after spending the day at the Tilicho Lake premise is a challenge. It may be difficult for beginners while for those having a habit of regular walking and exercise, it’s not that big deal!
Nevertheless, trekking to Tilicho Lake in winter is more difficulty and sometimes this trek is closed. Due to the heavy snowfall, you may not be able to cross the pass above 5,000 m.
You find hotels and lodges that provide food and accommodation during the Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek. You can find a large variety of dishes on the menu.
Mesokanta Pass Trek Cost
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Cost depends upon different factors. Food and accommodation services you take, itinerary and a number of guides plus porters determine the cost. Next, the mode of transportation is also important to consider while calculating the Nepal trekking price.
There are good hotels and lodges at all the stops of the Tilicho Lake Mesokanta La Pass trek. The cost of food and accommodation depends upon the standard you choose. You can fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu or Jomsom. On the other hand, you can travel on a local bus or a private vehicle.
The cost differs when you extend or shorten the Nepal trek itinerary. To know more about the Nepal trekking itinerary and the cost of this trek, you can contact us via email, phone call, WhatsApp, or online Nepal Trekking booking services.
Tilicho Mesokanta Pass Trek Map
Trekking in Nepal for Tilicho Lake Mesokanta Pass Trek after exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. You drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu and then formally begin the trek to Bahundanda. Then, you gradually ascend towards the destination via Chamje, Bagarchhap, Chame, Pisang, and then Manang. After taking a rest in Manang Village, you move on to Kangsar Village and Tilicho Lake on the following morning.
Spending a night at the tented camp at the world’s highest lake, you cross Mesokanta La Pass (5,121 m) and reach Kaisang. On the other day, you can trek to Jomsom, the administrative center of Mustang district. Afterward, you fly to Pokhara to enjoy the aerial view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Massifs. You visit the most touristic centers of the Lake City Pokhara on that day. Finally, you will either drive along the Prithvi Highway or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
