Shey Phoksundo Lake Trekking - Itinerary | Adventure Mountain Treks

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our company representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and drive you by private vehicle to hotel. Preparation and briefing about the trip.

Hotel BB/ Full Board Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft)

Day 02 Guided tour to Kathmandu’s World Heritage sites.

Breakfast in the morning, and then start for full day Kathmandu Sightseeing: Pashupati Nath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Darbar Square, Swyambhunath temple, Hanuman Dhoka. Overnight in Kathmandu

Hotel BB/ Full Board Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft)

Day 03 Drive or Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.

Duration: Approx. 1 hrs flight or 10-12h rs drive
Distance: Approx. 500 km

Short flight or scenic overland journey to western Nepal.

Hotel BB/ Full Board Nepalganj (150 m/ 540 ft)

Day 04 Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai.

Duration: Approx. 45 minutes flight and 3-4hrs trek.
Distance: Approx. 7.2 km walking.

Begin trek with gentle walk along Bheri River.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Juphal (2,475m/8,118ft) Dunai (2,140m/7,019ft).

Day 05 Trek from Dunai to Tarakot.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek.
Distance: Approx. 13 km.

Trail follows the riverbank with picturesque farming villages.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Tarakot (2,850m/9,348ft).

Day 06 Trek from Tarakot to Khani Gaon.

Duration: Approx. 5 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 12.2 km

Walk through canyons and past ancient fort ruins.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Khani Gaon (2,543m/8,341ft).

Day 07 Trek from Khani Gaon to Tarap Khola.

After breakfast we need to walk 5-6 hrs to reach Tarap Khola with 13km distance.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Tarap Khola (3,450m/11,316ft).

Day 08 Trek from Tarap Khola to Yak Kharka.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek.
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Cross bridges and ascend toward yak pasturelands.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Yak Kharka (4,110 m/13,484 ft).

Day 09 Trek from Yak Kharka to Dho Tarap.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 12 km

Reach one of the highest permanent settlements in Dolpo.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Dho Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft).

Day 10 Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dho Tarap.

Explore monasteries and relax with views of surrounding peaks.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Numa La Pass (5,190m/17,023ft).

Day 11 Trek from Dho Tarap to Tokyu Gaun.

Duration: Approx. 3-4 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 7.2 km

Pass through Buddhist villages with mani walls and chortens.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Numa La Pass (5,190m/17,023ft)

Day 12 Trek from Tokyu Gaun to Numa La Base Camp.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 9 km

Climb through high meadows surrounded by Himalayan scenery.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Numa La Pass (5,190m/17,023ft)

Day 13 Trek from Numa La Base Camp to Phedi via the crossing of Numa La Pass.

Duration: Approx. 7-8 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 12 km

A challenging but rewarding day with panoramic views.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Numa La Pass (5,190 m/17,023 ft)

Day 14 Cross Baga La Pass and camp on the Phedi.

Duration: Approx. 6-7 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 11 km

Another high-altitude pass day with sweeping valley views.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Baga La Pass (5,070m/16,630ft), Phedi (4,470m/14,662ft ).

Day 15 Trek from Phedi to Ringmo.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 10 km

Descend through alpine terrain to reach Phoksundo Lake village.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Ringmo (3,733 m/12,244 ft)

Day 16 Rest and Sightseeing Day at Shey Phoksundo Lake.

Explore the lake, Bon monasteries, and nearby waterfalls.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Numa La Pass (5,190m/17,023ft)

Day 17 Trek from Ringmo to Chepka.

Duration: Approx. 6-7 hrs trek.
Distance: Approx. 13.2 km.

Walk through lush forest along Suligad River.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Chepka (2,838m/9,308ft).

Day 18 Trek from Chepka to Jhupal.

Duration: Approx. 5 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 10 km

Final day walk through mid-hill forests and farmlands.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Jhupal (2,475m/8,118ft).

Day 19 Flight to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.

Duration: Approx. 1.5 hrs total flight time.
Scenic mountain and lowland flights.

Hotel BB/ Full Board Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft).

Day 20 Final departure. Drop to airport as per flight schedule.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Tribhuvan Internation Airport (1,338 m/4390 ft)