Seeing preparation on the Tilicho Lake route from Mustang Jomsom side, trekkers will soon be blessed with a new trekking route to Tilicho Lake.
Tilicho Lake is one of the highest-located Lakes in the world, at an altitude of 4919 meters above sea level. It is in the Annapurna region of Nepal, which is close to the Annapurna Circuit Trekking route. The average depth of the Lake is 85 m (279 ft), spread over an area of 4.8 km² with a length of 4 km (2.5 mi). The water volume in Tilicho Lake is 156×10^6 L (41,000,000 US gal) (Fresh Water).
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Let’s talk about the route, food availability, accommodation, best time, preparation, and things to pack.
Mustang Jomsom to Tilicho Lake Trekking Route
Jomsom to Thini: 2 km. Up to this part, the route is great and the view is wonderful of the Jomsom and Kali Gandaki Valley. The trail above Thini is off-the-beaten and truly isolated.
Based on the experience of the trekkers, the water source above Thini is on 10 km, so, it’s important to carry enough water.
Now, with the initiation of the local government and ACAP, there are signboards and marks on the route. The trek is not for beginners, as it is a tough climb. You need to cross the streams several times and walk on the zig-zagged route. Spending an overnight at 4600 meters alpine meadow, you cross the Meso Kato La (5245 meters) in the next morning, and there lies the giant Himalayan Lake- Tilicho.
After exploring around the Tilicho Lake, you will have an option to trek towards Manang Annapurna side or retracing through the same route to Jomsom.
Food and Accommodation
The last point you can sleep in the guest house is at Thini village, where you can eat at the guest house or restaurant. Above Thini, there needs to do camping and you need to pack all the logistics- food and clothes. You can pack dry foods, chocolates, coffee, and noodles and so on. Along with it, you need to carry camping gas, so you can cook food while camping.
Best Time for Jomsom to Tilicho Lake Trek
Mustang Jomsom to Tilicho Lake Trek is best to do in September-October-November months. The marks and signs become visible in these months and the weather will be favorable. Another season is spring (Mid-March, April, May and mid-June). The days will be sunny and less colder nights. As there has been some construction on the route, it will be easy to set camp and sleep.
Preparation for the Trek
You should be prepared for the trek extensively. You should check your physical fitness beforehand; pack proper clothing, camping equipments, water and food.
Things to Pack
· Down jacket
· Hiking boots
· Warm woolen socks
· Hiking poles
· Sun block hat and cream
· Sunglasses
Highlights of the Mustang Jomsom Tilicho Lake Trek
· The trek can be connected with the Mustang Muktinath Jeep Tour.
· Exploration of the Kali Gandaki Valley
· Visit the world’s 2nd highest bungy- The Cliff
· Natural hot spring bath at Tatopani
· Picturesque villages like: Lete, Kalopani, Kobang, Marpha, Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath
· Explore Thini village and Dhumba Lake
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