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The Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Walk has many highlights that make it a memorable and highly anticipated adventure. Here are some highlights of the trip:
The Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trek is a popular trekking route that lies in the Dolpo region of Nepal. It offers breathtaking natural beauty, cultural encounters, and the chance to explore pristine Lake Phoksundo. The trek usually starts from the small town of Juphal after a short scenic flight from Nepalgunj.
Then continue through remote villages, dense forests, and rugged landscapes. As you climb, you’ll witness breathtaking views of the huge waterfall and snow-capped peaks. It will include the Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba Himalayan ranges.
The trek takes you through Shey Phoksundo National Park, a reserve known for its rich biodiversity and unique flora and fauna. You can spot wildlife like blue sheep, musk deer, and even the elusive snow leopard if you’re lucky.
The local inhabitants of the Dolpo region are mainly Tibetan Buddhists, and their rich cultural heritage is evident in the monasteries, chhortens, and traditional villages that you will encounter on the way.
You will have a chance to interact with friendly locals, learn about their way of life, and witness their traditional practices. In the Dolpo region, there are two other popular trekking routes, the Lower Dolpo circuit trek, and the Upper Dolpo Trek. But those are more adventurous and you need more days than this trek.
It is a nice Teahouse Trek in Dolpo along the way to Phoksundo providing basic pedestrian accommodation and meals. These teahouses are small guesthouses run by local families, allowing you to experience the warm hospitality of the region. They provide a comfortable place to rest, enjoy a hot cup of tea, and enjoy local Nepali food.
Phoksundo Lake Tea House Trek usually takes around 10-12 days, depending on your pace and route. It’s a hike of moderate difficulty, suitable for experienced travelers and beginner trekkers.
The best time to visit Phoksundo Lake Trek is during autumn and spring. Autumn: September to November, offering pleasant weather with clear skies and moderate temperatures. The surrounding hills and mountains are adorned with colorful foliage, creating a dramatic backdrop to the lake.
Spring: March to May, is another great time to visit. During this season, the weather is mild and the landscape comes to life with blooming flowers and lush vegetation. The turquoise waters of the lake are especially attractive at this time.
Therefore, planning a visit to Phoksundo Lake in the fall or spring will give you the most favorable weather conditions and enhance your overall experience.
All in all, the Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trek offers a unique and awe-inspiring adventure for nature lovers, culture seekers, and those who want to experience the beauty of the remote Himalayan region of Dolpo. If you have enough time, we Himalaya Darshan Treks highly recommend the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek. You just click Book this trip from our web page. We are ready to organize your travel bucket list trek.
We, Himalaya Darshan Treks heartily welcome you and your group to Nepal. One of our company staff will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. The person will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, holding an A4-size paper with your name and our company name. So, you have to look for that person for your pick up from the airport. Your check-in at the hotel.
After breakfast, Sightseeing in world heritage sites such as Swoyambhunath (Monkey temple), Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Basantapur durbar square, then back to the hotel. This day is required to make Lower Dolpo Trek special permit with your original passport.
The mornings can be used to carry out some last-minute re-checks. We will drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport and fly to Nepalgunj in the afternoon flights. And transfer to the hotel.
An early morning 45 minutes flight lands us on Juphal and after a brief sorting and introduction of our crew, the trek finally starts. The trek descends to Thuli Bheri River bank and crosses the River then the trek follows the Phoksundo valley and heads toward Kageni. Stay at the tea house.
After breakfast, we will start our journey to the Jharna hotel. Passing through the Chhepka and Rechi village. The trail leads us to Phoksundo river valley. We need to cross this river several times. It is nice walking through the beautiful forest. Stay at the tea house in the Jharna hotel.
Today is a short hike and a beautiful day. After having breakfast, we start our trek and ascend to Rigmo Gaon. It is most of the walking uphill, enjoying the beautiful view of Phoksundo waterfall, which is amazing. Finally, we reach Phoksundo Lake. After lunch, you have free time so you can enjoy visiting this beautiful lake. The deepest lake in Nepal. Stay at the tea house.
A whole day to explore the gorgeous lake waters and their surroundings. Tshowa, a medieval Bon monastery founded over 900 years ago, is close and offers more exploration chances. Hikes to the viewpoint, from where you can enjoy the best view of clear blue water Phoksundo Lake and beautiful Ringmo village. It is the best place to take amazing photos of the lake. It takes about 2 hours to hike from your hotel.
We will trek and descend the same way when we ascend before. Stay at the tea house.
We will trek descend the same way when we ascend before to Sulighat. Then we will follow the trail to Dunai (District headquarter of Dolpa district). You can visit and explore the Dunai bazaar. Stay at the tea house. If you don’t have enough time and are not interested, It is not necessary to visit/trek Dunai.
After breakfast, we were ready for the last day of walking. we start our trekking by following the Thuli Bheri river valley to Rugged. Then our trail ascends to Juphal passing through a beautiful village. Having lunch at juphal then you can visit at juphal bazaar.
Early in the morning, we will fight to Nepalgunj. As well followed by an evening flight to Kathmandu and a transfer to the hotel.
This will be the last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our staff will take you and your group to Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu for your final departure. We wish you and your group safe flights with unforgettable memory from your Nepal trip. Hope to see you again.
Trip Dates | Price | Space Left | |
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Aug 27, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024 | USD 1345 | 4 | |
Sep 11, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 | USD 1345 | 4 | |
Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 06, 2024 | USD 1350 | 2 | |
Oct 09, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024 | USD 1350 | 4 |
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