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Trip Overview

Dolpa Trek exploring Shy Phoksundo Lake is an extraordinary trip in life to experience adventure, flowers and fauna, the deepest lake with dramatic blue water, the biggest waterfall in Nepal just near Shey Phoksundo Lake. The Bon monastery and culture still following in Ringmo village is one of the oldest religions in Tibet. There are only a few villages in Nepal, including Ringmo Village near Phoksundo Lak, still following the Bon religion.
Shy Phoksundo Lake is about 145 meters deep, almost 5sq km wide and situated at 3611 meters above sea level inside Shy Phoksundo national park in Dolpa district, the northern west of Nepal. It is about 35 km from district headquarters Dunai. It takes a few days to trek from Jhuphal following the Suligad river.
The Dolpa trek starts with a more than 12-hour drive or an almost one-hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, then the next morning flight from Nepalgunj to Jhuphal airport in Dolpa. Then the trek will start at Shy Phoksundo Lake, passing through some local villages.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Dolpa Trek 13 days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu 1370m

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt. Ltd. will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have some time to explore Thamel or visit some important place in Kathmandu city and final preparation for Trekking from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 150m

Visit Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath is Nepal’s most significant Buddhist stupas, deeply rooted in history and spirituality. Swoyambhunath, dating back to at least the 5th century CE, is believed to have emerged as a self-existent flame from a lotus in a primordial lake, later drained by Bodhisattva Manjushri to create the Kathmandu Valley. Fly to Nepalgunj 150m in the afternoon and overnight there.

Day 3

Nepalgunj to Dunai 2140m

Jhuphal flight always operates from early morning due to mountain weather conditions in Dolpa airport. It’s about a 35-minute flight from Nepalgunj to Jhuphal airport. Jhuphal is a small village situated at 2475m above sea level on a mountain slope above the Thuli Veri river in Dolph district. The trek starts from Jhuphal, going downhill, passing the village towards Thuli Veri river bank and follows the main trail to Dunai 2140 meters, which normally takes 2–3 hours. Dunai Bazaar is the district headquarters of Dolpa located at 2140m on the bank of the Thuli Veri river.

Day 4

Dunai to Chhepka 2835m

The trek starts from Dunai by following the Thuli Veri river towards Suligad to enter Shy Phoksundo National Park check post where you buy/pay a park fee of Rs. 3000 for foreigners and Rs. 100 for domestic tourists just for a single entry. From Suligad trail follow Suligad River all the way to Chhpka 2835 meters. The total time might be 4–6 hours, including tea/lunch break.

Day 5

Chhepka to Jharana hotel 3130m

The Chhepka to Jharana hotel is about 5–6 hours trek following the Suligad River, walking through mixed forest with some steps up and some gradual uphill passing Rachi village, where most people stop for lunch break. Jharana hotel is a small place situated at 3130 meters above sea level on the river bank of Phoksundo khola.

Day 6

Jharana hotel to Phoksundo Lake/Ringmo Village 3611m

Jharana hotel to Phoksundo lake/Ringmo village is a 3–4 hours trek mostly uphill, ascending 500 meters, enjoying beautiful views including the biggest waterfall in Nepal. Ringo village is situated at 3611 meters high from sea level just near Phoksundo Lake. The interesting thing is that all the people from Ringo village still follow the Bon religion, which is one of the oldest religions in Tibet, even before Buddhism in Tibet.

Day 7

Phoksundo Lake/Ringmo village to Jharana hotel 3130m

Today is an easy and special day of the Dolpa Trek. You can take more time to enjoy the view around Phoksundo Lake, visit Bon monastery located near Phoksundo Lake and walk to a tower just above the village for a better view, then start your trek back to Jharana hotel after lunch.

Day 8

Jharana hotel to Dunai 2140m

The trek from Jharana hotel to Dunai is mostly downhill following suligad river, walking through some mixed forest along the same trail you walked on the way up to Phoksundo Lake. It takes 4–6 hours, including lunch break.

Day 9

Dunai to Jhuphal 2474m

The trek from Dunai to Jhuphal is just 2–3 hours easily walking along the Thuli Veri river bank and the last part is some step uphill to Jhuphal. This last day of the trek will finish before lunch. You will have enough time in the afternoon to explore around Jhuphal, reconfirm your ticket for next morning and celebrate the last day.

Day 10

Jhuphal to Lumbini 150m

The Jhuphal to Nepalgunj flight normally operates from early morning. Make sure you reach the airport on time, just a few minutes from the village. After landing at Nepalgunj airport, the drive starts directly towards Lumbini, which is about 241 km road distance roughly takes 5 hours. Explore the Mayadevi Temple area in Lumbini in the afternoon or take a rest and wait for next morning.

Day 11

Lumbini to Kathmandu 1370m

Explore Mayadevi Temple and other monasteries in Lumbini. Enjoy and take enough time in such an important holy place where Buddha was born and flight back to Kathmandu in the afternoon.

Day 12

Extra day in Kathmandu 1370m

Today is a free day for your own to rest/shop/explore. There is not any official program for today, but if you want to do some activity in Kathmandu, Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation/Guide at your request at extra cost. (This extra day is kept on the itinerary in case the flight is canceled out in Jhuphal because of bad weather)

Day 13

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu your own or if you need help, we can provide guide and vehicle on extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at hotel on time as per your flight details to catch international flight. A Representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport and good bye for this time wishing safe journey back to home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Three-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin bed room with breakfast.
• One-night normal hotel in Nepalgunj in twin bed room with breakfast.
• One-night normal hotel in Lumbini in twin bed room with breakfast.
• Seven-night normal tea house/home stay in trek
• Three meals, four cups of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Welcome drinks and farewell dinner.
• Kathmandu-Nepalgunj, Lumbini-Kathmandu by flight for clients & guide.
• Kathmandu-Jhuphal-Kathmandu ground transportation for porter.
• Normal local food/dalbhat during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide with Government Licensed Holder.
• Trekking starting and ending points by local private jeep/van/Bus as per group size.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Trekking permit (Shey Phoksundo National park fee). TIMS.
• Lower Dolpa special trekking permit
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Lumbini
• Your personal expenses.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Lumbini and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Lumbini and all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.