Tilicho Mesokanto Pass Treks

Tilicho Mesokanto Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and interesting trekking adventures in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Tilicho Mesokanto Pass is located in the Manag district and it is an alternative route to the Thorong La Pass Trek. This trek explores the high-altitude crossing of the Mesokanto Pass, which is located at an elevation of 5,330 meters(17486.88 feet) above sea level. The trek to Tilicho Lake from the Mesokanto Pass is a newly demanding trekking destination in Nepal. This Trek offers an eye-dazzling view of the surrounding mountains such as Annapurna and Thorong. After crossing the pass, this trekking trail will surprise you with the highest lake in Nepal with the deepest freshwater i.e. Tilicho Lake.

Tilicho Lake via a MesoKanto Pass trek is one of the longest treks with a 15-day itinerary. It is a breathtaking journey through the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the western Himalayas in Nepal. This Trek starts by driving from Kathmandu to Besisahar of Lamjung early in the morning. We have to walk 5 to 6 hours per day to complete the journey within our itinerary. The Annapurna region is one of those unique areas that is a part of Nepal’s vast Himalayan landscapes but unlike the Everest region or any other region of the Himalayas. This trail cuts across the famous Annapurna Circuit path and the journey goes below a whole assembly of massive peaks known as the ‘Great Barrier’. If you want to seek a 2-week vacation celebration as a trek and want to get an amazing experience then the Tilicho Lake trek with a MesoKanto Pass trek is best for you.

What is the Difficulty level of Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass Trek?

The Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass trek is considered as one of the challenging and difficult trekking adventures in the Annapurna regions. The trail above a Shree Kharka can be the Challenging part of our journey. The hiking trail up from the Thorong La Pass is complicated with ups and downs so you will need strong stamina. The highest altitude lake in the world (Tilicho Lake) at 5,230m and MesoKanto Pass at 5,099m are the main attraction part of this trek. This trek requires a good level of physical fitness and acclimatization to higher altitudes that minimizes the altitude sickness of trekkers.If you have suffered from a critical health problem such as heart and lung diseases, you need to consult with the doctors first. The high altitude, remote location, and unpredictable weather conditions can cause some challenges during your trip so all the trekkers should be prepared mentally and physically.

Best time to Visit Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass Trek

According to the geography, temperature, and weather conditions of Nepal, the seasons are divided into 4 categories. The best season for The Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass trek is difficult to predict but Autumn(September, November, December) and Spring (May, April, June) are considered the best for trekking. In this season, routes and weather are very clear and low chances of rainfall. Based on the Nepali calendar, Nepal has its own local season called ‘Ritu’ and every ritu has two months. They are listed below:

Basanta Ritu (mid-March to mid-May) – It lies in Spring.
Grishma Ritu (Mid-May to Mid-July) – It lies in early summer
Barsha Ritu (Mid-July to Mid-September) – It lies in the monsoon
Sharad Ritu (Mid-September to Mid-November) – It lies in Autumn
Hemanta Ritu (Mid-November to Mid-January) – It lies in winter
Shishir Ritu (Mid-January to Mid-March) – It lies in late Winter

Autumn Season(September, October, November)

The Autumn Season starts in mid-September and mid-November. In this season Sky is clear, fresh air and rare rain with a moderate traveling temperature. From the Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass trek we can see the eye-dazzling view of the mountain ranges such as Aannapurna and Thorong. The Nepali’s main festival Dashain and Tihar is also lie in this season so most of the Nepali peoples comes for trekking to enjoy their vacation with nature. It is one of the best seasons for trekking so the mountainous region is full of tourists during this season. For the Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass trek, Autumn is one of the best because it also has a high altitude.

2. Summer Season
This season is also called the monsoon season. In this season, there is a high chance of rainfall in the Terai region such as Chitwan, and Birgunj and the weather becomes very hot. In this season, fewer tourists are coming to visit Nepal. Due to the different landslides in Nepal, it is not considered as the best season for trekking and trekking routes are very dangerous and slippery if high rainfall occurs. Well, Tilicho Lake trek is a shadow-rain area and the chance of rainfall is lower than the other places. During this season high passes are snow-free, green, and covered by alpine flora and the landscape resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau. But due to unpredictable weather, the flight may be canceled and the starting point of trekking i.e. Besisahar routes may be slippery, covered with mud and landslide, and difficult due to heavy rainfall in this area.

3. Spring Season
Spring Season occurs from mid-March to mid-May and is the best season for the tourist destination and Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass trek also. If rare rain falls there is a high chance of snowfall so we can see the panoramic view of the mountain from Here. This season has warm weather (not hot or cold) and mostly so many thousands of tourists are attracted yearly In Nepal which makes it comfortable for motorbike rides also. It is between Chaitra and Baisakh month. So, the Spring season can be considered as one of the best seasons for the tours. In this season, due to its low range of rainfall, roads are more clear with dry and smooth locations. I would recommend this tour to any of you if you want to enjoy riding with good adventures in Nepal safely.

4. Winter Season
Winter season starts from late November to February and is typically rain-free and clear. High altitude areas above 3,000 meters will be snowy and very cold indeed with nighttime temperatures of -10°C not uncommon. This is one of the coldest seasons in Nepal. Winters are miserably cold in the higher altitudes and there are chances of snowfall in these areas. The Winter season offers a clear sky, bright sunny days, and cool weather so short and easy treks to the Hills are highly recommended in this season. This season is suitable to trek the Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass if you want to see and enjoy the snow. Are you searching for a winter vacation destination? Here is what We will offer you if you are visiting Nepal during winter through motorbiking and Jeep.

Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass Trek Highlights

Explore the eye-catching view of the Highest Tilicho Lake and the most popular Annapurna Region.
Explores the Impressive eye-catching white-coloured ice-land peaks.
The Thorong la Pass and MesoKanto Pass have amazing ice- peaks and views.
Enjoy the unique culture, customs and lifestyles of the Sherpa people by interacting with them.
Experience the wildlife animals such as snow leopards, Red Panda, and Himalayan Black Bear.
Explore the historical culture with monasteries, Prayer flags, Chortens and many others.
See the green forest, rivers, and waterfalls on the way.

Trekking Gear list for Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass Trek

During any trek, there are many pieces of equipment, which are always necessary for your trip. So without it, it is always impossible to trek and very dangerous for your
health. Some of the gear lists during the Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass are below:

Sleeping
Sleeping bag
Tent (It is necessary for the trek with Campaign)
Silk liner
Sleeping Pad

Hiking
Hiking boots
Extra soaks
Underwear
Lightweight trekking pants
Tourist duffle bag
Trekking sticks
Camp Shoes
Wool Socks
T-shirts(lightweight wool)

Cold Weather
Heavy down Jacket
Sweater
Long underwear
Waterproof Jackets and pants
Heavyweight pants for high elevations
Winter gloves and sunglasses
Winter hat
Fleece

Accessories
Water purification
Water bottles
Baseball Cap
Hiking poles
Headlamp with extra batteries
Reading materials
Journal and pens
Camera with extra batteries
Heavy-duty duffle bag
Gators

Personnel Supplies
Sunscreen
Hand Sanitizers
Face/body Wipes
First aid box
Lip balm, throat lozenges

Extras
Extra passport photocopies and photos with personnel information
Duct tape
TIMS card

The available Food during your Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass Trek

Tilicho Lake Trek via MesoKanto Pass is one of the less popular tourist destinations for trekking in Nepal. So only limited food and drink items are available during this trek route and lodge. Due to a lack of transportation facilities and undeveloped mountain regions, the cost of food, drinks, and accommodation is more expensive than in Kathmandu Valley, Terai, and hilly regions. They bring their daily needed things using domestic porter animals such as mules, Horses, etc, and through a plane. Although there is no Highway facility, the tea shop, Hotel, and lodge provide you with the following food and drinks on the way to your trip. So if you have a group then the food and accommodation package will be more affordable than the solo.
Soup Items: Rara noodles soup, tomato soup, local soup, Timur soup, chicken soup, Daal soup, and potato soup.
Rice Items: Veg Dalbhat, Non- non-veg dal Bhat, Egg Fried Rice, Veg Fried Rice, Mixed Fried Rice Cheese, etc.
Spaghetti Items: Veg Spaghetti Bolognaise, Egg Spaghetti Bolognaise etc.
Breakfast Items: bread of barely, boiled potato, egg pancake, tomato omelet, cheese omelet, etc.
Hot drinks Items: Black Tea, Hot water, coffee, etc.
Cold drinks Items: Coca-Cola, sprite, fruity juice, Fanta, Red Bull, beer, Vodka, etc. are available.
Noodle Items: Rara, Waiwai, Pretty, and Chaumin are available.
Chocolate Items: All chocolate items such as Snickers, KitKat, and Churpi which is necessary to prevent from altitude sickness.

Where is Tilicho Lake located?

Tilicho lake is located in the Manag District of Nepal. It is one of the highest lakes in the world at an altitude of 4,919m in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas.

Can we Swim in Tilicho Lake?

No, swimming in Tilicho Lake is not allowed for every trekker because the lake is totally cold and isolated.

Are there wifi facilities in the Tilicho Lake trek area?

Yes, during the accommodation of the tea house and some developed village areas of hotels, you can get wifi facilities at an extra cost but there are chances of network interruptions sometimes.

Is the Tilicho Lake trek via the MesoKanto trek best to visit in the Monsoon season?

Well, Tilicho Lake trek is a shadow-rain area and the chance of rainfall is lower than the other places. During this season high passes are snow-free, green, and covered by alpine flora and the landscape resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau. But due to unpredictable weather, the flight may be canceled and the starting point of trekking i.e. Besisahar routes may be slippery, covered with mud and landslides, and difficult due to heavy rainfall in this area.

Can you drink Alcohol on the Tilicho Lake trek via the MesoKanto trek?

Yes, you can drink alcohol at night in your accommodation. Alcohol is not banned during the Tilicho Lake trek via the MesoKanto trek. In the hotel and lodge you can get many types of drinks such as Beer, Khukuri Rum, Old Durbar, Red Bull, and many others. It is very dangerous to drink on the walking day because the route of the trekking is off-beat-path.