Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Welcome, airport assistance, and hotel transfer by our airport representative. You will be briefly guided about the hotel, city, trek route, and gears on the very night.
O/N stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Detail Information
Beyond the mountainous reign, in the rain shadow of the mountain chain Dhaulagiri, where the void that is created by the chaotic uprise of technology and development is left behind, for good, at the Jufal airport, which itself is at a 3 days horse ride from urbanization, lives a different era that the one that we are living on right now whose lives constitute of looking after caravans of pastures, barley fields, antique monasteries, winter migration, salt trade with Tibet in the remoteness of Dolpa district, where time has stopped to lurk in the sanity and serenity of the nature served in a beautiful harshness of an undiluted lifestyle.
- Trek type...
Guided Group/Private
- Duration
27 Days
- Activity
Walking & Trekking
- Group Size
4-16
- Min. Age
16
- Activity level
Challenging
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival and transfer to hotel
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Day 2 Kathmandu
Free day for trek preparation.
O/N at a hotel in Kathmandu. -
Day 3 Flight to Nepalgunj
The flight duration to Nepalgunj is 50 minutes.
O/N stay at a hotel in Nepalgunj. -
Day 4 Flight to Juphal trekto Dunai
The flight to Juphal is 35 minutes from Nepalgunj. And then we hike to Dunai (2150m) which is approximately 3 hours. Dunai is a small town and headquarters of the Dolpa district.
O/N stay at a lodge in Dunai. -
Day 5 Trek to Ankhe
On this day, after breakfast, we trek to Ankhe which will approximately take us around 6 hours. We hike up following the path led by rivers, cultivated lands, pastures, and landscapes.
O/N stay at a lodge in Ankhe. -
Day 6 Trek to Sulighat
On this day, after breakfast, we trek to Sulighat. With the rise in elevation, we encounter rocky and stumbling paths. So we must walk carefully.
O/N stay at Sulighat. -
Day 7 Trek to Phoksundo lake
On this day after breakfast, we walk for around 5 hours to reach Phoksundo lake, the freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal. On the way, we can see the highest waterfall in Nepal.
O/N stay at Shey-Phoksundo lake. -
Day 8 Trek to Phoksundo khola
On this day after breakfast, we continue our trek following the trail moving towards Phoksundo Khola from the lake. After walking for a couple of hours we camp in the valley itself.
O/N stay at Phoksundo khola. -
Day 9 Trek to Phoksundo banjyang
On this day after breakfast, we cross the river and hike towards the Phoksundo Bhanjyang, the highest point on the trek.
O/N stay at Phoksundo Bhanjyang. -
Day 10 Trek to Shey gumpa by kangla pass
On this day after breakfast, we hike to Shey Gumpa via Kangla pass. This day will be a long climb. We cross the river, struggle with yaks to reach Shey Gumpa.
O/N stay at Shey Gumpa.
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Day 11 Rest day at Shey gumpa
Acclimatization day to prevent altitude sickness.
O/N stay at Shey Gumpa.
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Day 12 Trek to Namduna gaun by salang la
On this day our descending journey starts. The Namduna village is the highest human settlement in Nepal at an elevation of 4800 meters. The village is quite rich in cultural diversity.
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Day 13 Trek to Saldang
Saldang is a village in the trans- Himalayan region in the Upper Dolpa region. On this day after breakfast, we descend to Saldang village.
O/N stay at Saldang. -
Day 14 Trek to Yanze gumpa
On this day after breakfast, we hike to Yanze gumpa, a prehistoric Monastery in Upper Dolpa.
O/N stay at Yanze Gumpa. -
Day 15 Trek to Sibu
On this day after breakfast, we descend to Sibu encompassing through different monasteries, villages, and inhabitants for about two or three hours.
O/N stay at Sibu. -
Day 16 Trek to Jeng la phedi
On this day after breakfast, we hike around 6 hours to reach Jeng La Phedi following the trail led by caravans.
O/N stay at Jeng La Phedi. -
Day 17 Trek to Jenla pass Takyu gaun
On this day after breakfast, we hike to Takyu gaun which is the perfect destination to look for mountain ranges.
O/N stay at Takyu gaun. -
Day 18 Trek to Dho Tarap
On this day after breakfast, we hike to Dho Tarap exploring Buddhism, landscapes, and valleys on the way to Dho Tarap.
O/N stay at Dho Tarap. -
Day 19 Rest day at Dho Tarap
On this day we acclimatize to prevent altitude sickness.
O/N stay at Dho Tarap. -
Day 20 Trek to Tarap khark
On this day after breakfast, we trek to Tarap Khola running down the valley.
O/N stay at Rarap Khola.
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Day 21 Trek to Khani gaun
On this day after breakfast, passing through narrow paths we reach Khani gaun.
O/N stay at Khani gaun. -
Day 22 Trek to Tarakot
On this day after breakfast, we descend to Tarakot enjoying the unexplored valleys and landscapes.
O/N stay at Tarakot. -
Day 23 Trek to Jhuphal
On this day after breakfast, our trek ends at Juphal. It will take us around 8 hours to reach Juphal from Tarakot where our official trek ends.
O/N stay at Jhupal. -
Day 24 Flight back to Nepalgunj
On this day we will catch an early morning flight to Nepalgunj from Jhupal.
O/N stay at Nepalgunj. -
Day 25 Flight back to Kathmandu
On this day after breakfast, we will catch a flight to Kathmandu.
O/N stay At Kathmandu. -
Day 26 Kathmandu
The day is free for you to rover around the Kathmandu valley, a World Heritage Site tour, do the souvenir shopping, or stay indoors in the hotel room.
We can design the free day as per your wish. -
Day 27 Final departure
Our airport representative will assist you with the departure formalities.
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Duration 27days: Note: The above itinerary can be designed according to your holiday. For further information please contact us. info@5thlake.com
- Hotels in Kathmandu B/B plan.
Arrival and Departure transfers.
Domestic Flights.
Twin sharing rooms / Tent accommodation (if necessary)
Accommodations in tea houses B/B plan.
National Park Entry Fee, Necessary trekking permits and documents.
Rescue assistance.
First aid kit, PAC bag.
Trekking guide, Climbing guides / Asst guides & Porters.
Food, Insurance and salary for trekking staffs.
- Travel insurance.
International flights.
Lunch / Dinner in Kathmandu.
Personal expenses (All drinks, shopping).
Tour guide including entree fee.
Tips for the staffs expected but not compulsory.
Extra accommodation in Kathmandu which is not mentioned in itinerary.
- An unexplored trekking destination in far west of Nepal
- Himalayan culture, Buddhist monuments
- Rain shadow landscapes with lovely mountain views and wild flora and fauna
- Shey-Phoksundo National Park
- Well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife
- Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion
- Shooting place of Caravan, nominated for Osacar Award directed by a french man Eric Valli
- Homeland of the Spotted Leopard, Blue Sheep
Trip Grade
Challenging
Max Altitude
5545 Metres
Group size
2-16 Pax
Duration
16D 15N
Dates & Prices
Besides trekking and climbing activities, dramatic views of mountain peaks, diverse geography, rich culture, alpine vegetation, flora and fauna with some endangered animals such as Red Panda, Musk deer, Thar, have added the height of this world famous travel destination more above. You are most welcome to Nepal and enjoy the beauty of the Everest region, experience the trekking adventurously with us.nnBesides trekking and climbing activities, dramatic views of mountain peaks, diverse geography, rich culture, alpine vegetation, flora and fauna with some endangered animals such as Red Panda, Musk deer, Thar, have added the height of this world famous travel destination more above. You are most welcome to Nepal and enjoy the beauty of the Everest region, experience the trekking adventurously with us.