Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation

   •  Once you arrive at the airport terminal, our representative will welcome you to assist you with getting to the hotel and help you check-in. Nestled in a deep valley, Kathmandu is surrounded by rolling green hills. The city is a collection of traditional and contemporary, with historic areas dating back to the Middle Ages and modern city architecture.
   • Your trekking guide will give you a pre-hike briefing later that evening. Check your trekking gear; if you've missed anything, you may rent or buy from any shops around Thamel. Thamel, a major tourist attraction, boasts a range of shops selling and renting hiking gear.

2. Day 2: Fly to Nepalgunj, Gateway to the Far West (150m/ 492ft) (45 minutes flight)

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

3. Day 3: Fly to Juphal (2,502m/ 8,210ft) and Trek to Dunai (2,144m/ 7,035ft) (2-3 hours trek)

   • 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 path gradually changed as it passed through verdant meadows and softly descended to Kalighat. It continued walking down Thulo Bheri's riverside, passing Roop Ghar's watermill and arriving at Dunai. It 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.

4. Day 4: Trek from Dunai to Chhepka Village (2,670m/ 8,760ft) (6 to 7 hours trek)

   • You will begin your hike on a wooded trail with breathtaking natural landscapes along the Bheri River's banks, 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. 
   • Then, it proceeds downwards to a little settlement called Cheepka, following the woodland route.

5. Day 5: Trek from Chhepka Village to Jharana Village (3,370m/ 11,056ft) (5 to 6 hours trek)

   • Early in the morning, you will leave Chhepka village and proceed to Jharana, one of the most significant waterfalls in the Dolpo region. The picturesque view of the Bheri Valley can be admired while hiking through the forested cedar route. 
   • You will continue your ascent while taking in the breathtaking views of Phoksundo Lake's gorge and proceed to Jharana village, admiring the spectacular beauty of Jharana, one of Nepal's highest waterfalls.

6. Day 6: Trek from Jharana to the Tibetan Village of Ringmo (3,459m/ 11,350ft) (5 to 6 hours trek)

   • Today, you will hike to Shey Phoksundo Lake from Jharana waterfall and descend a steep downhill trail to Ringmo, a Tibetan settlement. 
   • After that, follow the trail, and you will arrive at Ringmo village, passing through a dense birch and coniferous forest; as you pass the forest, you will settle in Ringmo, which is nestled in the remote mountain hillsides away from the effects of urbanisation, locals' houses and lifestyles have been conserved in this community making it a yet another sight observe.

7. Day 7: Explore sacred Phoksundo Lake (3,660m/ 12,007ft) and Tshowa Gompa

   • Today, you will explore the turquoise-blue Shey Phoksundo Lake, 3,660 meters 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 across the corner from Ringmo Village. 
   • You will have an entire day to sunbathe while admiring the lake's tranquil waters and also explore Tshowa Gompa, a 900-year-old Bonpo monastery with historical significance situated on the Phoksundo Lake ridge.

8. Day 8: Trek from Ringmo to Chhepka village

   • You will leave Ringmo village with an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime after a hearty breakfast continues on the trail, this time walking alongside the Phoksundo River. 
   • The rugged trail descends gently through magnificent green meadows, passing past Renji village; the spectacular snow-capped mountains will accompany you on your journey. 
   • You will travel along the Sulighat River until you reach Chhepka village, passing through pine and juniper forest areas.

9. Day 9: Trek from Chhepka to Juphal

   • Finally, the adventure comes to an end; continue the downhill journey route to Juphal after breakfast in Chhepka; upon arriving at Juphal, hiking through the fantastic landscapes of the mountains and captivating meadows, stunning pastures, terraces, farms, and villages will make this a journey to remember.

10. Day 10: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu

    • Early in the morning, you will catch a flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj and then 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 transport you to your accommodation. 
    • You may spend the remaining day relaxing or strolling around Thamel for some last-minute shopping. 
    • Later in the evening, have an authentic dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant while participating in a cultural event with our representative and your trekking guide.

11. Day 11: Final Departure

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