Tilicho Lakeतिलिचो ताल

⚠ Travel Notes

• ·The cliff traverse on the approach from Shree Kharka is genuinely dangerous — rockfall and loose trail sections have caused fatalities; do not attempt in poor visibility or after fresh snowfall
• ·At 4,919m, acute mountain sickness is a real risk; acclimatization days in Manang are not optional — the standard advice of ascending slowly from lower Manang applies strictly here
• ·The alternate crossing via Mesokanto La or Tilicho North Pass closes under snow more frequently than Thorong La despite being lower — check conditions locally before committing to this route
• ·No teahouses exist between Tilicho Base Camp lodge and Thini Gaon on the western crossing; groups must carry camping gear and supplies for at least two nights
• ·A TIMS card and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) are both required; these must be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the trek
• ·Monsoon season (June–August) makes the cliff traverse significantly more hazardous due to wet rock and increased rockfall; most trekkers visit between October–November or March–May
• ·Kajin Sara Lake (5,020m) has since surpassed Tilicho in altitude — the 'world's highest lake' claim in older guidebooks and signage is now outdated