Tilman Pass Trek in Nepal is one of the most isolated yet adventurous trekking journey encompassing two remote Himalayan valleys: Langtang and Rolwaling. This is an off-the-beaten-trail trek that offers a rich wilderness experience featuring green verdant forests, pristine high-altitude lakes and glaciers, icy rivers and streams, unspoiled Alpine biodiversity and breathtaking panorama of Himalayan peaks.
The main highlight of the Tilman Pass Trek is the crossing of the Tilman Pass (5320m) which is one of the highest Himalayan passes, along with a visit to world’s highest wetland named Panch Pokhari. The Pass and different points along the trek offers spectacular views of some of the highest mountain peaks such as Langtang, Langshisa, Langtang Lirung, Naya Kanga, Yala peak, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa as well as Shisha Pangma of Tibet.
The trekking touches two highly-protected areas namely, Langtang National Park and Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA) which are home to a variety of flora and fauna including endangered Red Panda, Himalayan Monal, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Thar and Himalayan Black Bear.
In addition, Tilman Pass Trek also offers unique cultural experience of mountain communities, chiefly that of Tamang, Sherpa, Chhetri, Newar and Damai-Kami. On this trek you will have plenty of opportunity to interact with locals and learn about their distinct cultures and tradition. Another major attraction of the trek is the hike up to Kyanjin Gompa which is a centuries-old pilgrimage for Buddhism in the Himalayas.
The best season to do Tilman Pass trek is either in Spring (March-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov). This is partly camping and partly tea house/lodge trek requiring adequate preparation and acclimatization period. Please contact Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition for booking inquiries as well as best trekking advice from our experienced trekking guides.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for trip preparation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) which takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche, which is the headquarters of Rasuwa. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, trek from Syabru Besi (1460m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail crosses Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. Thereafter, the trail ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghora Tabela takes about six hours. The path ascends to Ghora Tabela (3000m.), where there is a Nepalese army post. The trail continues to climb gently past a few temporary settlements used by cattle herders. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages, yak pasture and small stream. You will eventually arrive at Kyangjin Gompa which is an old Buddhist monastery. Stay overnight at lodge.
Today you will take a full day rest at Kyanjing as part of acclimatization. You can use the time to explore the area such as the Cheese factory and Kyanjin Gompa. A 3 hr hike to Tserko-Ri (5035m.) will reward you with stunning views of Langtang Glacier, Langtang Lirung (7227m.), Changbu (6251m.), Naya Kanga (5844m.) among others. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trail leaving Kyanjing Gompa follows Langtang River occasionally crossing through glacial moraines and rugged path. You will witness amazing views of Langtang Glacier and Langtang range. This is a route by expedition teams heading towards Langsisa Ri Peak. Note that you will be entering Alpine zone above 4000m. with thinner air and colder climate. Stay overnight in camp.
You will continue to ascend and reach even higher altitude. The terrain is quite remote and rugged strewn which rocks and glacial moraines. Stay overnight in camp.
The trail from Moraine Camp to Yak Kharka is a long and steep one. You will walk rugged, glacial path before arriving at Tilman Pass (5320m.) which affords stunning views of Langtang Lirung, Jugal, Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa, and even Shishapangma of Tibet. Then descend from the Pass all the way to Yak Kharka. Stay overnight in camp.
Follow a rocky trail which is usually snow bound during winter time. On reaching Tin Pokhari you will witness three beautiful freshwater ponds. Stay overnight in camp.
The trek further takes on a gradual descent through uninhabited landscape surrounded by alpine vegetation. As you lose height and descend a bit, you will come down to forest line. As the name suggests, Panch Pokhari features five high altitude freshwater ponds. Stay overnight in camp.
Trek from Panch Pokhari to Nasim Pati (3700m.) takes approximately three hours. While trekking back you move along a steeply descending path passing the Lauribinayak Pass. Stay overnight in camp.
Trek from Nasim Pati to Dukhang (2100m.) takes about six hours. This day your trail climbs down passing through forests covered with bamboos, rhododendron, pine, oak, juniper and other natural vegetation. You can spot Himalayan deer, white langur and many other animals if you are lucky. Before you reach Dukhang, you come across chortens and can see prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Dukhang is a tiny village mainly inhabited by Tamang and Sherpa. There are beautiful monasteries around this area. You find local people toiling hard by farming land where they grow wheat, potato, millet, buck wheat and green vegetables. Stay overnight in camp.
Trek from Dukhang to Dhap (1200m.) takes almost six hours. Crossing Dukhang, you begin to follow a descending path to reach Dhap. You walk along the bank of the Indrawati river with magnificent views of farming terraces, human settlements and green hills. Dhap is yet another village and the people living here belong to different communities. There are some schools, small tea shops and a local market. Stay overnight in camp.
Trek from Dhap to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (800m.) takes about five hours. You now walk along the bank of the Indrawati river passing through different villages, farming terraces, a hydro electricity project on the way to Tipini and vehicles carrying passengers and goods. Melamchi Pul Bazaar which lies at the bank of Melamchi Khola (stream) and Indrawati river is comparatively a big city of this area. There are some lodges, tea shops, government offices, schools, colleges, post office and army police camp. On the same day, drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu (1400m.) takes about four hours. You will travel a gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
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