Tilicho Lake is a lake located in the Manang district of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 4,919 metres in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Anyone attempting to do the Annapurna Circuit route usually cross these watersheds between Manang and Kali Gandaki valleys above the 5,000 meters high Thorong La pass. Various lodges have been built between Manang and the Lake, but there aren’t any accommodation sites or even teahouses past the Tilicho Base Camp lodge.
Welcome to the blue world surrounded by freezing mountains at a expense of 4 hours trek from base camp... very beautiful mesmerizing... Worlds highest altitude lake
Went in 99 to the lake from Manag. Amazing experience met some crazy Czech doodes having a shanti breakfast in their tent in front of the base camp hostel. When I asked were you heading? they replied over the top man! Straight down to Jomson. I remember wishing them luck before saying goodbye. That memory ate away at me for four years wondering if they made it. Finally I went back in 2003 and followed in their footsteps over the (meskato pass?) and down into Jomson............ WOW WOW WOW not to be taken lightly. If you are one of the doodes let me know your alaive I didnt notice any bodies in the ice!
One among the most beautiful places in the world
Exceptional
Breathtaking
You will fall in love with the shape and color of the lake.
Interest Facts
- Lake situated at the highest altitude (4,919 meters i.e. 16,138 ft) in the world and is in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas
- No aquatic organism has been recorded in the lake
- In total it will take around 8 days to return back to KTM (round trip with comfortable stay)
- Tilicho Lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna Circuit trek. The hike takes additional 3–4 days. No camping is required, as new lodges have been built between Manang and the lake. The final approach to the lake is done in a day hike from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.
Beautiful Tilicho Lake, If you are going do Annapurna Circuit trek don't forget to go this lake. You will feel haven.
Surface elevation: 4,919 m
Area: 4.8 km²
Location: Annapurna, Manang, Nepal
Average depth: 85 m (279 ft)
Max. length: 4 km (2.5 mi)
A steep and slippery trail up and back down (make sure to have good boots for snow, and hiking poles), but all worth it to see this amazing location. Was very lucky to have perfect conditions this day, and to celebrate a day early my first white Christmas 😊🇦🇺
Wow excellent and wonderful place to finally reach. It was a long climb from Tilicho BC but totally worth it! It took us 2.5hrs up and our hills are quite slow. It's very very cold though! My hands froze through my gloves and we couldn't stay that long.
Best side trip during Annapurna circuit
Highlight of the Anapurna circuit. If you can opt to skip days in the lower bits and do this instead - by all means do!
I can't describe the beauty of the Tilicho Lake in words. The wonderful scenario takeaway my heart. Deep blue lake surrounded by snow white mountains, make me forgotten the tiredness of 3 days Travel in vehicle and 2 days trekking with Fert., in a pulse.
Definitely worth if you're in the area and doing the Annapurna Circuit
Its a heaven on earth just fell the land air water sound and light on highest lake in the world
Wonderful place to conquer if you can dare to fight against altitude and cold blowing air. Piece of heaven out there.