Major attractions of Tilicho Lake
Beautiful view of mountains like Khangsar, Muktinath peak, Nilgiri and Tilicho
In the hidden valley of Nar Phu village, ancient Buddhist monasteries
Snow leopard, Himalayan Thar, Musk deer
Tilicho lake
Thorang La Pass
Ganga Purna lake
Tilicho lake is the world’s largest lake of the world with an altitude of 4919 meters in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. It is the lake that is located in the Manang District of Nepal, 55km away from the city of Pokhara. Tilicho lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna Circuit Trek and is surrounded by beautiful mountains like Khangsar, Muktinath peak, Nilgiri, and Tilicho. It covers an area of 4.8 km square.
Hindus believe that Tilicho Lake is the ancient Kak Bhusundi Lake mentioned in the epic Ramayana. The sage Kak Bhusundi is believed to have first told the happenings of Ramayana to Garuda- king of birds, near this lake. The magnificent lake is one of the major attractions in the Annapurna Region. Lake Tilicho is surrounded by the High Himalayas and the highest one is the Tilicho peak 7134 meters.
Day 01: Tilicho Helicopter Tour
Early in the morning, our tour agent will escort you to the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. We will go through some security checks and after the checking, our instructor will instruct us about what to do and what not to do during the Heli tour. After the briefing, we will head towards the Helipad and follow the instructions. The Helicopter then takes off and lands at Tilicho Lake. The tour provides an opportunity to experience the stunning ariel view of the snow-capped Himalayas like the Annapurna range, Muktinath peak, Nilgiri, Thorang La pass, and the beautiful view of Manang village. The lake is not only famous for its natural beauty but is also popular as a Hindu pilgrimage since it holds holy significance. After reaching Tilicho lake we will explore the area, have a good time, and then return to Kathmandu.
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