11-Day Phoksundo Lake Trek in Dolpo with Ringmo and Tshowa Gompa

Once you arrive at the airport terminal, our representative will welcome you, assist with your transfer to the hotel, and help you check in. Nestled in a deep valley, Kathmandu is surrounded by rolling green hills. The city blends the traditional and the contemporary, with historic areas dating back to the Middle Ages alongside modern urban architecture.

Later that evening, your trekking guide will give you a pre-hike briefing. Check your trekking gear, and if you have missed anything, you may rent or buy it from the shops around Thamel. Thamel, a major tourist attraction, offers a wide range of stores selling and renting hiking gear.

Today, you will board a morning flight to Nepalgunj, which takes around 45 minutes. Once you arrive at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation, and you will have plenty of time to explore the city.

After breakfast, drive to Nepalgunj's airfield to board an early morning flight to Juphal. You will begin your trek after landing at Juphal Airfield, following the path to Dunai.

The trail gradually changes as it passes through verdant meadows and gently descends to Kalighat. It continues along the Thulo Bheri riverside, passing Roop Ghar's watermill before arriving at Dunai. This is the district headquarters and the largest settlement in the Dolpo district, bordered by verdant hills on the banks of the Thulo Bheri River.

Explore the village and learn about the residents, their culture, and their way of life by visiting the local marketplace in Dunai.

You will begin your hike on a wooded trail with breathtaking natural landscapes along the banks of the Bheri River, cross the river, and head north to Sulighat, a small but lovely hamlet.

After a short hike, you will reach the Shey Phoksundo National Park checkpoint. Shey Phoksundo National Park is Nepal's only trans-Himalayan national park and one of the nation's largest.

From here, the trail proceeds downward to the little settlement of Chhepka, following a woodland route.

Early in the morning, you will leave Chhepka village and proceed to Jharana, home to one of the most significant waterfalls in the Dolpo region. Along the way, you can admire picturesque views of the Bheri Valley while hiking through a forested cedar route.

You will continue your ascent while taking in breathtaking views of Phoksundo Lake's gorge and proceed to Jharana village, admiring the spectacular beauty of Jharana, one of Nepal's highest waterfalls.

Today, you will hike from Jharana waterfall toward Shey Phoksundo Lake and then descend a steep downhill trail to Ringmo, a Tibetan settlement.

Following the trail, you will arrive at Ringmo village after passing through dense birch and coniferous forest. Nestled on remote mountain hillsides away from the effects of urbanisation, Ringmo has preserved the locals' houses and lifestyles, making it yet another remarkable sight to observe.

Today, you will explore the turquoise-blue Shey Phoksundo Lake, situated at 3,660 metres above sea level. Several endangered species, such as blue sheep and musk deer, may be seen grazing near the waterfront. The glamorous Phoksundo Lake is just around the corner from Ringmo Village.

You will have an entire day to relax while admiring the lake's tranquil waters and also explore Tshowa Gompa, a 900-year-old Bonpo monastery of historical significance situated on the Phoksundo Lake ridge.

You will leave Ringmo village after a hearty breakfast, carrying an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime, and continue on the trail, this time walking alongside the Phoksundo River.

The rugged trail descends gently through magnificent green meadows, passing Renji village, while spectacular snow-capped mountains accompany you on your journey.

You will travel along the Sulighat River until you reach Chhepka village, passing through pine and juniper forest areas.

Finally, the adventure comes to an end as you continue the downhill route to Juphal after breakfast in Chhepka. Hiking through fantastic mountain landscapes, captivating meadows, stunning pastures, terraces, farms, and villages will make this a journey to remember.

Early in the morning, you will catch a flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj and then onward to Kathmandu. Both flights provide stunning scenery of snow-capped peaks, verdant hillsides, and scenic valleys. Our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation.

You may spend the remaining day relaxing or strolling around Thamel for some last-minute shopping.

Later in the evening, enjoy an authentic dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant while participating in a cultural event with our representative and your trekking guide.

Three hours before your flight's departure, our representative will drop you off at the airport. Please let us know if you would like to experience more of Nepal. Choose from one of our pre-planned itineraries, or let us create a journey just for you.