Tilicho Lake and Mesokanto La Pass

Our team meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. Later, we gather for a comprehensive trek briefing and a welcome dinner at a local Nepali restaurant.

We spend today checking your gear, securing permits, and allowing time for any final purchases in Thamel. You may also join an optional cultural tour around the Kathmandu Valley.

We depart early on a scenic road journey heading west out of the Kathmandu Valley, following the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers to reach Besisahar before continuing on rough tracks to Dharapani at 1,920 m.

Our walk begins on forested trails alongside the Marsyangdi River, passing through pine woods and small settlements to arrive in Chame at 2,670 m, the administrative headquarters of the Manang district.

We cross a suspension bridge and ascend through steep pine forests, emerging into the broader upper valley where the striking face of Paungda Danda rock wall dominates the landscape before we reach Pisang at 3,130 m.

We follow the upper trail via Ghyaru and Ngawal, enjoying expansive views of the Annapurna range and Chulu peaks, before descending into the main Manang village at 3,540 m.

We take a designated rest day in Manang to support proper altitude adaptation. We take a short exploratory hike above the village toward Gangapurna Lake to help our bodies adjust.

We leave the main Annapurna Circuit path, turning west toward the traditional village of Khangsar at 3,734 m, walking past ancient mani walls and eroded canyon terrain.

We traverse landslide-prone slopes and cross a stream via a bridge, steadily gaining elevation to reach Tilicho Base Camp at 4,150 m beneath towering rock walls.

We climb early in the morning along a steep switchback trail over scree slopes to reach the shores of Tilicho Lake at 4,919 m, returning to the base camp for the night.

We leave the base camp and trek through rugged alpine terrain towards the high camp beneath the pass, settling in for an early night at 4,870 m.

We make our alpine start before dawn to tackle the steep, icy slopes leading up to the summit of Mesokanto La Pass at 5,099 m. After taking in the views, we descend carefully into the remote valley of Nama Phu at 3,510 m.

We continue our descent past Kaisang, walking through arid high-altitude desert landscapes until we reach the traditional Thakali village of Thini Gaon at 2,850 m.

We take a short, easy morning walk from Thini Gaon into Jomsom at 2,715 m, the administrative center of the Mustang district, where we celebrate the end of our trek.

We board an early morning mountain flight from Jomsom down the Kali Gandaki gorge to Pokhara, checking into our hotel near the peaceful shores of Phewa Lake.

We drive or fly back along the highway to Kathmandu, arriving in the afternoon for a final evening and rest at your hotel.

Our transport transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home, concluding our services.