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Tilicho Lake is probably the most beautiful lake in the Himalayan region, situated in the In the Annapurna range at 4,919m and also one of the highest of its size in the world. Stretching about 2.5mi / 4km long and about 0.6mi / 1km wide, it lies at the foot of the 23,400' / 7,134m summit of the same name, north of the Grande Barrier a 10km / 6mi long wall of rock, ice and snow.
This tarns-Himalayan adventure begins lowland of Beshishar to Chame & Pisang in upper Marshyangdi valley to Manang. We soon leave the lodges on the main trail to head up toward Tilicho Lake. These high Himalayan reaches are the habitat of the Himalayan Tahr (mountain goat) and the snow leopard, among other mammals. From our camp by the shores of the lake, we climb up to the Meso Kanto Pass (5,100m) where we are rewarded with the first views of the Kali Gandaki valley. We descend to stay at the charming Thakali village of Marpha. Here we follow the Kali Gandaki upstream to Kagbeni, and up a side valley to the shrine at Muktinath, sacred to Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims alike. The trek ends in Jomsom with an early morning flight to Pokhara.
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Itinerary:
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Day 1:
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Arrive in Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2:
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Kathmandu City Tour. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 3:
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Drive Kathmandu - Beshishar (5 hrs). Overnight at lodge.
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Day 4:
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Trek Beshishar - Bahundanda.
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Day 5:
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Trek Baundanda - Chamje.
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Day 6:
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Trek Chamje - Bagarchhap.
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Day 7:
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Trek Bagarchhap - Chame.
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Day 8:
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Trek Chame - Pisang.
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Day 9:
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Trek Pisang - Manang.
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Day 10 - 13:
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Trek Manang - Tilicho Lake via Khangsar. Overnight in tented camp.
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Day 13 - 16:
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Climb to cross the Meso Kanto Pass, and camp at summer pastures above Kaisung. Descend to the Kali Gandaki valley, meeting the main trekking trail at Marpha.
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Day 16 - 20:
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Trek up the Kali Gandaki valley to Muktinath via Kagbeni and Jharkot, and back to Jomsom.
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Day 21:
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Fly Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 22/23:
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Free days. This days are spare days for flight delay/cancellation from Jomsom to Pokhara. This days can be used for optional sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu. On day 23rd evening, a farewell dinner at Nepalese typical restaurante will be provided. vernight at hotel.
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Day 24:
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Departure. Transfer to airport for final departure.
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Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel in the cities can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
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