Trekking to Shey Phoksundo Lake is strenuous and challenging. The weather of remote mountains is suitable in Spring and Autumn seasons. During the Spring season, days are long and sunny. In the lower region, you can see several seasonal flowers such as rhododendron. During Autumn, Sky is clear, greenery is everywhere and the weather is mild.
Shey Phoksundo Lake is located in the Dolpo region. Dolpo is a restricted area for the preservation of local culture and traditions. To trek Shey Phoksundo Lake, we must possess Shey Phoksundo national park entry permit, TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System), and Restricted Area Permit (RAP). For all permits, trekking agencies easily manage and provide to you.
Shey Phoksundo Lake trekking is at high elevations. We trek around 3600m while exploring Shey Phoksundo Lake. It is important to acclimatize properly while gaining height. We must drink sufficient water and rest while trekking. If you experience any symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness such as headache, nausea, or dizziness, immediately descend to a lower altitude take rest, and follow the precautions given by your guide.
The trek is considered a moderate-level trek with some steep climbs and descents. Shey Phoksundo Lake Trekking is at high elevations so the level of difficulty increases with the elevation. The trail is well-maintained but need to be aware of steep climbs. The views are splendid.
You are trekking in a remote mountain region that lacks facilities as you find in the city center. Shey Phoksundo Lake trek is popular among trekkers. Most of the tea house (lodge) is simple and similar to homestay with minimum facilities.
Since you are trekking at a high altitude, you must bring warm clothing, a duffle bag, a sleeping bag, trekking poles, and comfortable trekking shoes. Don’t forget to bring sunglass, sunscreen lotion, and waterproof trousers and a jacket. Additionally, bring a portable first-aid kit, torch light, rechargeable batteries, a hat, and sanitizer.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, one of our representatives welcome you and assists you to transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
The trekkers will have the opportunity to meet their team and interact with each other. In the morning, we process for necessary permits and send office staff to collect them from the authorized office. We arrange and finalize the list of our trekking gear before lunch. In the afternoon, the trekkers will embark on a half-day city tour of Kathmandu, visiting some of the city's historical and cultural landmarks such as Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath.
We can stroll around Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the morning to explore traditional shops and temples. Or we can take a morning flight to Nepalgunj and explore Nepalgunj city. We can explore the traditional alleys of Nepalgunj city and can taste local foods in the street. We will stay in the hotel tonight.
In the early morning. We will have breakfast, and transfer to the airport. We will fly for 45 minutes to Juphal airport in Dolpa District. Juphal airport is at an elevation of 2499m. We start trekking to Dunai, the headquarters of the Dolpa district. We take lunch on the way to Dunai. Overnight, stay in Guesthouse/lodge.
After the first day's exciting trekking experience, today we continue trekking to reach Ankhe, a small village. The trail follows a forest of cedar and walnut trees along with Thuli Bheri River. Several times we cross rivers via suspension bridges before reaching Ankhe. Ankhe has few teahouses with basic services.
Gradually, our route elevation increases as it offers spectacular views of high mountains and passes through narrow gorges. You'll pass through a forest of fir and juniper trees before reaching the village of Renje, which is situated on a plateau overlooking the valley. Overnight stay at Renje.
The trekking trail follows the Phoksundo Khola and passes through a remote village Ringmo. The wait is over, you will see a glimpse of Phoksundo Lake, which is a deep turquoise color and surrounded by high mountains. Overnight stay at a campsite near the lake.
Either you can sit in a corner of a lake to observe Phoksundo Lake, and how it changes every hour or can hike around the lake to visit the nearby Tibetan Buddhist monastery, which is perched on a cliff overlooking the lake. Overnight stay at a campsite near the lake.
You will leave Ringmo and trek through beautiful forests, passing through several traditional villages and crossing a few suspension bridges. You will climb up a steep hill and then descend to the village of Chhepka, where you will spend the night.
You will continue along the trail, passing through traditional villages and lush forests. You will climb up to a ridge and then descend to the village of Jhupal, where you will spend the night.
In the morning, you will take a flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj, and then another flight to Kathmandu. You will have the rest of the day to explore Kathmandu and do some last-minute shopping.
You will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight.