Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek 12 Days

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Group size: Min:2, Max: 10+ Max-Altitude: 4,100m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouses/lodge
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

Shey Phoksundo Lake is regarded as one of the most captivating and unspoiled trekking destinations. The trek to Phoksundo Lake takes you to one of Nepal's most beautiful and blue lakes swiftly and easily. This trip blends Western Nepal's rich cultural diversity with a diverse ecosystem. Various rivers, streams, cascades, temples, stupas, monasteries, lakes, waterfalls, terraces, and rich alpine forest ecosystems can be seen throughout the Phoksundo Trek. Shey Phoksundo Trip is a short trek through Nepal's less developed areas, allowing you to explore untouched Tibetan culture and customs, rural beauty, and the heavenly vistas of Shey Phoksundo Lake.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Fly to Nepalgunj

Day 03: Fly to Juphal | Trek to Kageni

Day 04: Trek to Chhepka

Day 05: Trek to Jharana Hotel

Day 06: Trek to Phoksundo (Ringmo village 3460m)

Day 07: Explore around Phoksundo Lake and viewpoint (4100m)

Day 08: Ringmo – Kageni (trek)

Day 09: Trek from Kageni to Suligad and drive to Juphal Airport

Day 10: Fly to Nepalgunj (flight) and Drive or flight from Nepalgunj – Kathmandu Drive

Day 11: Spare Day

Day 12: Departure

Day to Day Itinerary

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with BB plan
  • 1 nights accommodation in Nepalgunj at tourist standard hotel with BB plan
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit
  • Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion. 
  • Company’s duffel bag(Upon request), Trekking route map, and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
  • First Aid Kit(Carried by your trek guide) 
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu. 
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs, etc. 
  • Your travel insurance covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of a guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa. 

Best time to travel

Spring (Mar-May) Autumn (Sept-Dec)

Physical Condition and requirement

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