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Tilicho Lake Trek

Nepal · Annapurna

hard

A demanding side trek off the Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the world's highest lakes, with dramatic Annapurna views.

⛰Trailhead:2,800m
🏔Summit:4,919m
📅Duration:3 days
🌍Country:Nepal

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Trailhead Conditions

Annapurna, Nepal · 2800m

Friday, November 6 at 11:21 AM

5°C

Feels like 4°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

41%

Wind

6 km/h SSE

Gusts

6 km/h

Pressure

1022 hPa

Dew Point

0°C

Cloud Cover

15.6%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
5°/ -2°
Sat, Nov 7
10°/ -6°
Sun, Nov 8
9°/ -7°
Mon, Nov 9
8°/ -6°
Tue, Nov 10
9°/ -6°
Wed, Nov 11
8°/ -8°
Thu, Nov 12
12°/ -3°
Fri, Nov 13
12°/ 1°
Sat, Nov 14
13°/ 1°
Sun, Nov 15
11°/ 0°
Mon, Nov 16
1°/ 1°

Is Tilicho Lake Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (2,800m) and the summit (4,919m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Tilicho Lake Trek?

Tilicho Lake Trek is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 3 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Tilicho Lake Trek?

The trailhead starts at 2,800 metres above sea level in Annapurna, Nepal. The summit or highest point reaches 4,919 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,119 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Tilicho Lake Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Tilicho Lake Trek in Nepal: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude