Life in the city was too much—too fast, too loud, too stressful. I was burned out from endless deadlines and sleepless nights. I needed to disconnect. So I booked a ticket to Nepal and decided to go on the trek to Tilicho Lake. It is one of the highest lakes in the world, sitting at 4,919 meters (16,138 feet) above sea level [Source: Nepal Tourism Board]. I had never done a high-altitude trek before, but something inside told me this was what I needed.
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The Journey Begins
My journey started in Kathmandu, where I met other trekkers and got my gear. We took a bumpy jeep ride to Chame and then started walking from there. The trail was quiet but powerful. We passed through small villages, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and forests. Each step felt like a small win. I was far from emails and phone calls. That alone felt like healing.
Nature’s Beauty and Brutality
As we climbed higher, the landscape changed. Trees became rocks, and the air got thin. One night, it snowed so much that our plans got delayed. I had no signal, no heater, and no control over anything. At first, it scared me. Then I started to feel free. I was learning to trust myself in new ways.
The Tilicho Base Camp was cold and windy. I got a headache from the altitude. My legs were sore, and my boots gave me blisters. But I pushed on. When I finally reached Tilicho Lake, I cried. The lake was frozen and blue. The mountains stood like guards around it. I felt small and strong at the same time.
What I Found Instead of Peace
I thought I would find peace, and maybe I did—but not the quiet, soft kind. I found a raw, honest version of myself. I found strength in my pain, purpose in my steps, and joy in every cold breath. I didn’t need to fix everything in my life. I just needed space to feel again.
Studies say that nature lowers stress and improves mood [Source: American Psychological Association]. I didn’t need science to tell me that. I lived it on that trail.
For Anyone Feeling Lost
If you feel stuck or tired, maybe you don’t need a new job or more sleep. Maybe you just need a break—from noise, from pressure, from pretending you’re okay. The trek to Tilicho lake gave me that break. It wasn’t easy. But it was worth it.
Final Thoughts
I went to the mountains to escape burnout. What I found was far more than peace. I found a version of myself I hadn’t seen in years—real, wild, and alive. And that’s something I’ll carry with me forever.
