Tilicho Lake Trek
Nepal · Annapurna
A demanding side trek off the Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the world's highest lakes, with dramatic Annapurna views.
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Trailhead Conditions
Annapurna, Nepal · 2800m
Friday, November 6 at 11:21 AM
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
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