The route rides toward a high lake such as Tilicho or another mapped high-water viewpoint, using jeep tracks and sealed approaches. You stop for photos at the shore and sleep in the nearest village lodges. A high lake shore, jeep-track gravel, and village lodges are the day’s shape.
Altitude, cold wind, and loose gravel are briefed before the high day. The return follows the same valleys to Pokhara or Kathmandu. You come for the water and the altitude view, then ride the same valleys out.
We'll handle Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Nepal Tourism Board paperwork, plus ACAP and TIMS, before you leave Kathmandu. You'll get a gravel and altitude brief in the city, then ride the Marsyangdi corridor through Jagat, Chame, and Manang toward Khangsar.
From Khangsar we park the bikes and walk to Tilicho Base Camp and the 4,919 m lake under Tilicho Peak, then ride back via Besisahar. A support vehicle carries tools and luggage so loose-stone sectors toward the lake stay about riding, not roadside repairs.
We are excited to have you join us in Kathmandu! As you leave TIA, you will meet our representative who will assist you in loading your baggage and take you through the heavy traffic of Kathmandu to your hotel. After a momentary rest, our Tilicho Lake motorbike tour guide will meet all the riders and give an introductory briefing about the program.
Then, he will check your equipment and will recommend anything if you lack anything. In the evening, you will see your ride, the Honda CRF 250 built for the road adventure. After some test rides and getting to know a few basic traffic rules, you will return to your room.
Please get plenty of rest as an exciting long motorbike journey awaits you tomorrow.
After an early morning transfer to the motorbikes, we will get ready for the adventure tour that awaits us. The graveled road of Kathmandu will transfer us out of Kathmandu through Kalanki and Thankot.
Then we will follow the new route of the Prithvi Highway running parallel with the powerful current of the Trishuli River. The road will wind over the mountain offering you the refreshing breeze of the Lamjung and Annapurna Peaks.
Enjoy the tranquil mountain atmosphere and the gentle hum of your engine as you travel towards Besisahar via Dumre. It belongs to the beautiful Marshyangdi Valley, as we keep on driving side by side with the high peaks and the deep valley, we will keep following the river till we reach Jagat.
From Jagat, we will have a slow test of our riding skills. The ascending track although graveled will frequently keep on challenging us as we ride deeper into the Marshyangdi Valley. The green hills are slowly getting replaced now by the icy giants of Himalchuli and Manaslu.
The track now runs down taking us to Tal. Our first Mani Wall encounter will be here. There will be a lot of stones and more stones, and dust as we steeply ride past Karte and Dharapani (1900 m).
We will turn west and drive towards BagarChhap (2160 m).
Manang has a wealth of exploration options; for example, early in the morning, we can take a brief hike to the 4130 m high View tower of Chongkor which is famous locally as Bodzo Gompa. The site is very picturesque and endows the very beautifully spellbinding spectacle of the 7454 m Gangapurna and Annapurna range.
Then we can also explore the amazingly blue waters of the Gangapurna Lake standing beneath the glacier of Gangapurna. We will now get ready to depart for the Khangsar Village which is the last village of the valley that lies beneath the base of the massive Annapurna barrier.
After leaving Khangsar, our trail will start to incline more sharply along the scree slopes. We will encounter a monastery before we arrive at Shree Kharka (4050 m).
It will be the perfect spot for lunch as there will be no other villages or tea houses on our route. We will now progressively ride sharply along the path dominated by loose stones, small and large.
It now goes downhill and within an hour, we will cover a 6 km distance and reach the Tilicho Base Camp. The camp has a few tea houses which will provide us warm rooms to sleep in with the massive face of the imposing Tilicho Peak.
We will have an early start to day towards Lake Tilicho which rests at an impressive elevation of 4,919 m, around 700 m higher than its base camp. We will choose to walk rather than ride as the trail to the lake is designed only for feet and not for bike tires. From the base camp, we will begin climbing immediately along the scree slope for about 1.5 hours.
Then to our relive we will meet the flat ground which will need an additional 30 minutes of crossing till we reach the Lake itself. Be mindful as there can be a lot of snow en route but there will be no need for crampons or poles.
The moment has come to bring an end to our astonishingly beautiful world highest lake motorbike tour. From Khangsar, we will ride through the familiar settings of Manang, Upper and Lower Pisang, Chame, and Jagat before we reach Besisahar, our final destination for today.
The barren, moon-like landscape is now far behind as we once again find ourselves in the vibrant greenery of the high mountains.
From Besisahar, we will once again take the magnificent Prithvi Highway that will lead us back to the scenic Trishuli River. Kathmandu is not far off, and soon we will find ourselves dealing with the heavy Kathmandu traffic of Thankot and Kalanki again.
The evening will be delightful as we will all unite to celebrate our remarkable adventure of the Annapurna circuit with a Tilicho Lake tour over a nice Nepali Dinner.
You may have a free morning in Kathmandu with the possibility of visiting the city center or doing some last-minute shopping.
We will take care of your transfer to the TIA for your departure from Nepal via international flight.
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu unless the itinerary uses another regional hub. Airport or hotel pickup can be arranged when you share arrival details ahead of travel.
Briefings cover road or domestic travel to the trailhead. Build buffer time before onward international flights in case mountain weather shifts the schedule.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
March to May rhododendron bloom and October to November crisp air are peak windows for this itinerary. July and August mean leeches and cloud on lower slopes; December to February can ice steps above village level.
Your guide reads the forecast before long cols or sunrise hikes. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Share your Tribhuvan arrival time ahead of travel for a Thamel hotel transfer, or make your own way to the meeting hotel in the capital. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Briefings cover Lukla bag weight, porter duffle limits, and what to wear on the mountain flight. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Jeep or bus days to the remote trailhead are arranged when they are part of your package. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
National park or restricted-area permits apply depending on the valleys you cross. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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Über das Zentrum
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
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