Tilicho Lake Meshokanto la Pass Trek

With a long drive from Kathmandu, your Tilicho Lake, and Meshokanto Pass trek start. After breakfast in the hotel, our guide will pick you up from your hotel room. Then, you will have a bus ride to Bulbule. Following the highway and famous rafting river, Trishuli. On reaching we cross the same Trishuli river and follow the Marshyangdi river

Before reaching Bulbule, we pass several Gurung, Magar, and other villages and come to the headquarter of Lamjung District. This village has a sub-tropical climate with deciduous forests. And Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre can be viewed from north of Besisahar. Finally, just an hour’s drive on rocky roads you reach the beautiful village, Bulbule. While driving to Bulbule we pass a series of the waterfall, suspension bridge and paddy fields. Overnight at Bulbule. 

Today we will have another drive to the Chame village. After having a delicious breakfast, we follow the following Marsyangdi river we pass suspension bridge, waterfalls, rice and paddy field, forest. Our drive to Chame first crosses the beautiful Jagat village. Then we reaching Tal village, we officially enter Manang territory. Continuing the driving we cross several villages like Dharapani, Bagarchhap. Small Buddhist villages with heavily influenced Tibetan culture. Here, you can see different centuries-old Chortens. And finally to the headquarter of Manang District. Chame, a small town will greet you with remarkable views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal

After two days’ drive, we finally start our trek. Today we trek from Chame to Pisang. We walk through the deep forest and narrow valley. Crossing to the south bank of Marsyangdi Khola brings us to a dramatic curved rock face. Following the trail, we come across the Teluk and Brathang, once temporarily inhabited by the Khampas- the Tibetan tribal rebels. Then the trail goes uphill to Dhukur Pokhari where we will have lunch

Our the trek continues with the beautiful views of mountains, crossing beautiful rivers
and we reach Pisang. Overnight at Pisang. 

There are two ways to reach Manang. You can either follow the Marsyangdi Khola passing through the pine forest to Manang valley as well as Humde airport. Or you can cross the Marsyangdi Khola, both trails meet up at Mungji. Following the route through Upper Pisang crossing Ghyaru, Ngawal you get the panoramic views of mountains peaks. Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Pisang peak, and other massif are also seen from. Then the trail continues from Mungji passing through beautiful cultivated to unique Gompa of Braga village. Braga Monastery is the biggest monastery in the Manang district. On reaching you can feel the colder and dryer climate. Overnight at Manang. 

Today we will have acclimatization at Manang which will help your body to adjust to the increasing altitude. Manang is a large village situated on the windswept valley by the bank of Marsyangdi River. You can have a short hike to the Bhojo monastery or Gangapurna lake. Hiking to Gangapurna Lake. It is formed from the glacier of Mt. Gangapurna, Annapurna IV, Khangsar Kang, and Glacier Dome

You can also hike to a nearby viewpoint from where you can get a great view of the Annapurna range. Later, you can explore the beautiful Manang village and learn about Interesting Buddhist culture and traditions. Overnight at Manang.

After a wonderful day in Manang, we continue our Tilicho Lake Meshokanto trek. From Manang, we walk through the gates and follow the path down. On reaching the Marsyangdi river, we cross over it and continues on its southern side. Passing through the coniferous forest with the fantastic views of surrounding landscapes. And with the amazing views of snowcapped peaks and passing by the small monastery, Chortens, Mani walls, and prayer flays around an hour walk takes us to Khangsar village. Overnight at Khangsar village

The trail from Khangsar climbs steeply passing through Gompa and small Chortens. Then the trail goes through juniper and sea buckthorn bushes. Here the path is quite covered by small crystals and shrubs. Before reaching base camp, you land on Shree Kharka. Continue to ascend toward the line of the ridge, witnessing the impressive rock formation. After a high crest, descend on switchbacks carved out. And the final steep inclination takes you to Tilicho Base Camp. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp

Starting with the early morning, we leave the base camp to avoid the wind. Another around 4 hours’ hike takes you to the highest lake and the main destination of our trek. We begin our trek with a steep ascent. Walking along the side of mountains we reach the beautiful Tilicho Lake. On the way to Tilicho Lake, you can see yak and deer grazing in the pasture. On reaching Tilicho Lake, you get to admire its tranquil beauty with amazing views of the ridge from Khangsar Kang to Tilicho Peak. If you are lucky you can see the reflection of the surrounding peaks on its turquoise waters. Otherwise, the remain froze. Overnight in a tented camp near the lake.

Today is going to be the toughest trekking day due to the high pass. After breakfast, we start our trek to Nam Phu. Our trek to first passes the very dry place and takes us to the highest point of our Tilicho Lake with Meshokanto la Pass. On climbing the top of Meshokanto pass with quite narrow and icy path, you will see decorated Buddhist prayer flags. And the mind-blowing scenery of surrounding peaks our trail descends to Nam Phu. You can have the best view of Tilicho, Tukuche, Dhampus peak, Dhaulagiri and the Mustang valley from the top and while descending. Finally, after around 7 hours long walk leads us to beautiful Nar Phu village. wonderful landscapes and high rising Himalayas surrounding the village make this village more beautiful. Overnight at Nam Phu

After yesterday’s challenging trek through the Meshokanto pass. Today we have a gradual walk to Kaisang. Following the trail, through downhill slopes, we reach the beautiful village Kaisang. Kaisang is a small Sheppard’s place, where you can have beautiful views of landscapes and snowcapped peaks.

You can also hike to Thinigaon. It is situated above Kaligandaki River and close to Jomsom. Overnight at Kaisang.

It’s the last day trekking, we will have a short hike to Jomsom. We first trek through the beautiful rhododendron and pine forest. The trail provides a panoramic view of the green hills and slopes. Then we pass through several sprinkled houses and farm and reach Jomsom. Jomsom is a beautiful town in Mustang district with amazing scenery of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. It extends over both the bank of the Kali Gandaki River, where black rocks or stones called Shaligram is found. Overnight at Jomsom

Today we are having an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. There are daily flights between Pokhara and Jomsom in the early morning. Jomsom airport is located at the head of the gorge. And it flies through Kali Gandaki river gorge. This adventurous flight provides a magnificent view of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche on the west. And on the west Nilgiri central and Annapurna on the east. After 20 mins scenic flight we reach to the famous city of Lake Pokhara. On landing Pokhara, you will be transferred to the hotel and after some rest, you can explore some places of Pokhara. Phewa lake, Davis falls, the world Peace Pagoda are some places worth visit in Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara. 

Drive back to Kathmand

After a wonderful day in Pokhara, today we will drive back to Kathmandu. After breakfast, we will have a long drive enjoying the beautiful countryside. We drive side by Trishuli river along the Prithivi highway, crossing several beautiful villages. Around 7 hours drive, you reach to the Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel. After some rest, you can stroll around the tourist hub, Thamel. And in the evening you will have cultural, farewell dinner with Bold Himalaya. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today, you are flying back to your home town and continue your same busy schedule. Our representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 3hours before your flight. Or if you have more time in Nepal and want to explore more places. We can arrange another awesome trip for you right there.