Tilicho lake From khangdar
This high lake filled
saddle offers a little used route to jomsom that avoids the thorong la, but the
risk of avalanche and frequently bitter weather dampen most notions of taking
it for the recreational trekker. Crossing to jomsom this way is really the
domin of well equipped mountaineers. However, it is not such an ordeal for
trekkers to reach the lake from khangsar. Check that the lodges and trail
options en route are open.
During the season,
while good weather continues two lodges are open at tilicho base camp , making
an attempt on tilicho lake feasible for wellacclimatised trekker. ( One very
fit trekker did it all one day from khangsar, but normal trekkers dhould plan
three orbetter four extra days for a return trip from manang.) stay in khangsar
to acclimatize and then head to tilicho base camp passing there Gompa. The high
trail to Tilicho can be closed by dangerous landslides. The spectacular lower
trail is hard loose underfoot, unstable and potentially dangerous, especially
crossing sands where oddly designed pinnacles stand like sentinels. Allow 6-9
hrs for this walk.
From Tilicho basecamp it’s an arduously steep climb much on loose moraine to a chorten (5000m )
and on to the viewpoint. Tilicho lake (4920m/16,140ft ) is a fabulous spectacle
with its deep blue waters, tumbling glaciers and the great fluted icy wall of
the glistening grand barrier. Return to base camp and the next day head back to
khangsar and or manang.
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