Tilicho Lake
तिलिचो ताल
A high alpine lake at about 4,919 meters, said to be one of the highest lakes in the world. Its water is brilliant blue, and glaciers fall straight into it.
Tilicho Lake lies west of Manang. The trek from Manang via Khangsar and Shree Kharka to the Tilicho base camp takes 1.5 to 2 days. The next morning, you climb about 1,000 meters from the base camp to the lakeshore, a round trip of 6 to 8 hours. The lake surface sits at about 4,919 meters, surrounded by Tilicho Peak and the Great Barrier ridge, and glaciers calve directly into the lake, creating a spectacular scene. A section of rockfall and landslide lies before the base camp, so set off early and cross it quickly. The round trip usually takes 3 to 4 days, and you can connect back into the circuit. Watch for altitude sickness and stay warm.
Opening hours
Daytime (early morning departures from base camp)
Nearby sights
- Khangsar Village
- Thorong La Pass
- Gangapurna Lake
- Manang Village
- Braga Monastery
- Milarepa Cave
- Ice Lake (Kicho Tal)
- Ngawal