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Annapurna, NepalTilicho Base Camp Trek
Trek to the shore of the highest large lake on earth. A dramatic detour off the Annapurna Circuit with exposed landslide traverses, a stark high-desert camp, and a turquoise glacial lake at 4,919m.
Max altitude
4,919 m
Duration
12 days
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Trip price
$1,290
Book this expedition
Join a fixed departure with other trekkers. Best value, shared guide and porter team.
Group size
22–4 trekkers
- 1 trekkerlist price
- 2–4 trekkers-5%
- 5–8 trekkers-10%
- 9+ trekkers-15%
- Per person
- $1,226
- Group saving
- -$128
- Total
- $2,452
Smart gear recommendation
Required kit for this expedition
Auto-matched to 4,919 m · challenging grade · rentals priced for 14 days.
Gear budget
$805
+ $875 refundable deposits
Buy everything
$2,199
Rent everything
$952
Your mix
$805
Base Layer
- Merino Thermal Base TopEssentialRidgeline
- Thermal Base LeggingsEssentialRidgeline
Warm Outer Layer
- Grid Fleece MidlayerEssentialRidgeline
- 800-Fill Expedition Down JacketEssentialSummit Forge
- 3-Layer Storm HardshellEssentialSummit Forge
Footwear
- Waterproof Trekking BootsEssentialTraverse
Technical Hardware
- Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)EssentialTraverse
Sleeping
- -20°C Down Sleeping BagEssentialSummit Forge
Accessories
- 400lm Rechargeable HeadlampEssentialIcefall
- Category 4 Glacier GlassesEssentialIcefall
- Expedition Shell GlovesOptionalRidgeline
- 90L Expedition DuffelOptionalTraverse
- Altitude Pulse OximeterOptionalIcefall
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Clothing recommendation
What to wear on Tilicho Base Camp Trek — included in the downloadable PDF.
- Layer system: merino base + insulating midlayer + windproof shell. Avoid cotton entirely.
- Pack 2 base-layer tops and 2 pairs of trekking socks; wash and rotate on rest days.
- Sun is intense at altitude — long sleeves, brimmed hat, buff, SPF 50 and UV-rated eyewear.
- Above 4,000 m expect night temperatures of -10 °C to -20 °C: a down jacket and thermal leggings are non-negotiable.
- Carry liner gloves plus insulated over-mitts; fingers are the first thing to go on pass mornings.