Phoksundo Lake Trek - 11 days

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, a representative from Third Rock Adventures will escort you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you will attain the trek brief in the hotel or our head office. During the short brief, you will meet your trip leader other team members. Your trek leader will shortly brief you about the upcoming trek. You can interact with other team members. Later, you can visit a nearby place and get familiar with the surroundings, and if you want to do some shopping for trekking gear and equipment, you can visit the Thamel, a vibrant and busy area. 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

Today you will catch the scenic flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. It is located in the western Terai region, near the Indian Border and Bardia National Park. It is also a commercial and central transportation hub of the country. Later you can visit the Bageshwori temple, one of the oldest temples in Banke District. Explore nearby places; being a small city, you can see a lot around the area and taste the local cuisines. You will embrace cultural diversity from different ethnicities living together within mixed communities. 

Overnight stay in Nepalgunj.

After breakfast, you will drive to the airstrip of Nepalgunj to catch the early morning flight to Juphal. Upon landing at Juphal airstrip, you will start your trek following the trail to Dunai. Gradually the path diverse through green meadows and gently trek down to Kalighat. Continue your walk along the riverside of Thulo Bheri, pass Roop Ghar with the watermill, and finally arrive at Dunai. It is the biggest town in the Dolpo district and serves as district headquarters. It lies around the bank of the Thulo Bheri River and is surrounded by green hills. You can visit the local bazaar at Dunai and get familiar with locals, culture, and lifestyles. 

Overnight stay in Dunai. 

You will start your trek through the forest trail with the pristine views of nature along the banks of the Bheri River. You will cross the river and head north of the river and reach Sulighat, a tiny beautiful village. After walking for a while, you will get the check post of Shey Pohoksundo National Park. It is one of the largest and only trans-Himalayan national parks in Nepal. The park consists of an abundance of magnificent sites that enchants the soul. Next, you will follow the forest trail and continue a downhill walk to a small village of Cheepka.

Overnight stay in Chhepka Village. 

After leaving Chhepka village, you will head toward one of the best natural waterfall (Jharana) located in the Dolpo region. Walking along the cedar forest trail, you will enjoy the enchanting view of the Bheri valley. You will continue your uphill climb and enjoy the mesmerizing view of Phoksundo Lake's gorge. Enjoying the spectacular view of Jharana, one of the highest waterfalls in Nepal, you will continue your walk to Jharana village. 

Overnight stay in Jharana village. 

From Jharana waterfall, you will move towards the destination of your trek, Shey Phoksundo Lake. At first, you will make your way to the Tibetan village of Ringmo through the steep downhill path. Passing through the dense forest of birch and coniferous, you will reach Ringmo village. In this Tibetan village, locals' homes and lifestyles are retained securely in the rural mountain hillsides away from the impacts of modernization, a unique site to experience.

Overnight stay in Ringmo village. 

From Ringmo Village, the glorious Phoksundo Lake is right around the corner. Today, you will explore turquoise blue Shey Phoksundo Lake, located at an altitude of 3,660 meters from sea level. You will encounter several endangered species like blue sheep musk deer grazing around the lake. You will get a whole day to soothe yourself by observing the lake's tranquil waters and the various wildlife inhabiting its premises.

Further, you will also explore a historically significant 900-year old Bonpo monastery named Tshowa Gompa. It lies on the ridge of Phoksundo lake. Later you can also visit the ancient monasteries and religious sites around the village. 

Overnight stay in Ringmo village. 

Today you will leave Ringmo village with a memorable experience full of thrill and amazement that will stay with you for a lifetime. After having a good breakfast, you will hit the trail again, walk alongside the Phoksundo river. The trail is steep, and you will gradually descend through the beautiful green meadows and encompasses the Renji village. Along the route, the majestic snow-capped mountains will accompany you. Passing through the fir and larch forest, you will trek along the Sulighat river until you reach Chhepka village. 

Overnight stay in Chhepka village. 

Finally, the trek comes to an end with a bunch of memories. After having breakfast at Chhepka, you will continue the downhill excursion on the same forest trail to Juphal. After passing through the beautiful meadows, terraces, fields, and villages, you will reach Juphal. The enchanting vista of the mountains and vibrant meadows will make for an unforgettable trek. 

Overnight stay in Juphal. 

Early morning, first you will catch the flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj and then finally to Kathmandu. Both flights offer some fantastic views of the snow-capped peaks, green hills, and beautiful valleys. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Third Rock Adventures will escort you to your hotel. The rest of the time, you can enjoy leisure time or stroll around the Thamel area for some last-minute shopping. 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

Our representative will drop you at the airport three hours before your flight departs. If you want to explore more of Nepal or the neighboring Himalayan countries- Bhutan, Tibet, and India- do let us know. We have a range of specially designed itineraries for vacationers looking for a fun-filled vacation or adventurers willing to explore uncharted territories.