Tilicho Lake Base Camp connected to national power grid

KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10:The base camp of Tilicho Lake, a popular tourist destination in Manang, is now connected to the national power grid. The Nepal Electricity Authority reports that a 50 kVA transformer has been installed at the camp, which sits at an altitude of 4,250 meters. Currently, 10 hotels, a health post, and several eateries are benefiting from the electricity connection, with 15 total customers registered.

Located within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the new power supply is expected to bring significant convenience to both residents and tourists.

Chyolpa Gurung, ward chair of Manang Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9, shared that the area previously depended on solar power and diesel generators. With the introduction of grid electricity, an oximeter has been installed to assist trekkers, and the reliance on cooking gas has decreased.