• Grade: Strenuous
• Duration: 22 days
• Destination: Nepal
• Activities: Trekking in Nepal, Remote Area Trekking, Dolpa Region
• Best Seasons: Feb - May, Sep - Nov
• Highest Altitude: 5318m
• Start-Ends: kathmandu-kathmandu
• Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
• Type of trek: Camping
• Min. Pax: 02
• Mode of Travel: Local flights
• Mode of Travel: Shey Phoksundo national park
• Nearest Major Airport: nepalgunj airport.
• Convenient Centers: kathmandu and pokhara.
• Culture: Local Culture Buddhist
• Trek Attraction: rare animal, Shey Phoksundo lake, lush pine forest

Dolpo is a remote place of Nepal and then the  main features of this place is Shey Phoksundo National Park. The east side is bordered by the Dhaulagiri Himal ranges and whereas the south side is guarded by churi himal range. Trekking to Lower Dolpo takes you to the remarkable and worthwhile experience of a lifetime. The noteworthy place seen here are clean snowy peaks, ancient and isolated villages, rich wildlife, reliable Buddhist monastery, and wonderful lakes. BUT the people of this area are simple and warm-hearted with culture and traditions. Another equally important part is, cultural traditions of this place are basically same as of Tibetan Buddhist.

Trekking in this region gives an exposure to the High & Isolated Himalayan valleys, similar to the Tibetan highlands. The major highlight of this trek includes “Shey Phoksundo National Park” which is the largest National Park in Nepal. As well as  “Shey Phoksundo Lake” is another important destination of this region. The lake is totally free of aqua life, the crystal waters clearly explain that. This place is surrounded by rock, forests, and snow-capped peaks. This area has been described as one of the World’s “Natural Hidden Wonders”.

The trek starts at “Juphal” and then we will follow the trail to “Dunai”, then further proceeds up to “Tarakot”, way up to “Bang la” Camp. The highest point of this trek comes, after passing through the “Sanu Bheri” village, we then get to the beautiful “Phoksundo” Lake, which is also a part of the “Shey Phoksundo National Park”. Ever increasing altitude up to the maximum of 5,190m and daily 6 – 7 hours of walking. This trek is recommended for a fit and experienced trekker.

But the rewards are wonderful: the cool, clear blue color of Phoksundo Lake (3,611m); unique flora and fauna; a unique religion; diverse culture; colorful festivals; challenging passes; high snow-covered Kanjirowa Himal peaks and the list goes on!

Then, this has ensured that pine, fir, and birch forests as well as wildlife such as the rare snow leopard, rare Himalayan blue sheep, goral, thar, Himalayan black bear, langur and rhesus monkeys, like others rare maintain their strength in today’s world.  The people of this area are Known as Caravan of Nepal.

• Scenic flight to Juphal
• Beauty of Shey Phoksundo national park and its flora and fauna.
• The sedative beauty of Phoksundo lake.
• Old Tibetan Buddhist culture.
• The high pass of bagala and numa la.

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu
• Day 02 : Kathmandu City Tour
• Day 03 : Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
• Day 04 : Juphal to Dunai (2150m)
• Day 05 : Dunai to Tarakot (2550m)
• Day 06 : Tarakot to Khanigaon (2550m)
• Day 07 : Khanigaon to Chukore (about 3550m)
• Day 08 : Chukore to Kamokharka (4000m)
• Day 09 : Kamokharka to Dho (4130m)
• Day 10 : Dho to Numa La Camp (4350m)
• Day 11 : Numa La Camp to Bang La Camp (4500m)
• Day 12 : Bang La Camp to Sanu Bheri Valley
• Day 13 : Sanu Bheri valley to Phoksundo Lake (3730m)
• Day 14 : Phoksundo Lake to Pungmo Valley (3304m)
• Day 15 : Pungmo Valley to Lasa Meadow (about 4300m)
• Day 16 : Lasa Meadow to Garpung khola Valey (4000m)
• Day 17 : Garpung Khola Valley to Hurikot (2600m)
• Day 18 : Hurikot to Forest Camp (3250m)
• Day 19 : Forest Camp to Churta (3010m)
• Day 20 : Churta to Jumla (2370m)
• Day 21 : Jumla to Kathmandu
• Day 22 : Transfer to Airport