Tilicho Peak

An attractive yet not so easy peak to climb in the high Himalayan region rewards you with a challenging climbing experience and a stunning view of the aqua blue Tilicho lake that is considered the world's highest altitude lake.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Technically interesting and challenging 7000 m climb
• Incredibly beautiful location by Tilicho Lake
• Few climbers on the mountain
• Culture of remote traditional villages similar to Tibet

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Trek prep, Gear Check, Briefing Expedition by our guide about the expedition in ministry
4. Day 4Kathmandu to Pokhara, and move towards Beni. Overnight at hotel
5. Day 5Trekking from Beni to Tatopani (1189 m)
6. Day 6Trekking from Tatopani to Ghasa Village (2013 m)
7. Day 7Trekking from Ghasa to Tukuche (2591 m)
8. Day 8Trekking from Tukuche to Jomsom (2713 m)
9. Day 9Trekking from Jomsom to Langpoghyum Khola
10. Day 10Trekking from Langpoghyum Khola to Nama Phu Kharka
11. Day 11Trekking from Nama Phu Kharka to Tilicho Peak Base Camp
12. Day 12-28Climbing Period of Tilicho Peak (7135 m)
13. Day 29Clean up BC, then trek to and backpack
14. Day 30Trekking back from Tilicho Base Camp to Nama Phu Kharka
15. Day 31Trekking back from Nama Phu Kharka to Jomsom
16. Day 32Trekking back from Jomsom to Pokhara
17. Day 33Fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu and check into Ethico Retreat
18. Day 34Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

19. Day 35Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Myagdi
District

Mustang
District

Manang
District

Annapurna Conservation Area

Tilicho Lake

Kali Gandaki

Myagdi Khola

Nilgiri North7,061 m

Gangapurna7,455 m

Muldai3,637 m

Trail map

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1 · 2KathmanduDays 1–3, 33–35 · 1,400 mPokharaDays 4, 32 · 827 m

3BeniDay 4 · 830 m

4TatopaniDay 5 · 1,189 m

5GhasaDay 6 · 2,013 m

6TukucheDay 7 · 2,591 m

7JomsomDays 8, 31 · 2,713 m

8Nama Phu KharkaDays 10, 30

9Tilicho Peak Base CampDays 11–29

10Tilicho PeakClimbing period · 7,134 m

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–3, 33–35 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2PokharaDays 4, 32 · Lakeside · 827 m
3. 3BeniDay 4 · 830 m
4. 4TatopaniDay 5 · 1,189 m
5. 5GhasaDay 6 · 2,013 m
6. 6TukucheDay 7 · 2,591 m
7. 7JomsomDays 8, 31 · 2,713 m
8. 8Nama Phu KharkaDays 10, 30
9. 9Tilicho Peak Base CampDays 11–29
10. 10Tilicho PeakClimbing period · 7,134 m

The approach is up the Kali Gandaki to Jomsom, then east towards Tilicho. The camps are placed approximately. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.