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Tilicho Base Camp: Gateway to the World's Highest Lake

Pokhara and Annapurna

In this article
  1. Tilicho Base Camp at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Tilicho Base Camp is a small group of lodges at about 4,150 m, reached from Khangsar along a trail across steep landslide slopes. From here, trekkers climb before dawn to Tilicho Lake.

Quick answer: Cross the landslide section in the morning when it is calmer, and follow your guide. Book lodges ahead in peak season.

Tilicho Base Camp at a glance

FactDetails
AltitudeAbout 4,150 m
FromKhangsar
NextTilicho Lake
HazardLandslide slopes
TrekAnnapurna Circuit side trip

Highlights

  • Dramatic scree slopes.
  • Pre-dawn climb to the lake.
  • Views of Tilicho Peak.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Tilicho Base Camp is the stepping stone to the high lake. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

Frequently asked questions

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About 4,150 m.

Khangsar.

It crosses landslide slopes; take care.

Before dawn.

Yes.