Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is one of Nepal’s most pristine and untouched trails that takes you to the super turquoise Phoksundo Lake. On this adventurous trip, the travel experience is honest as it gets and with a fantastic opportunity to explore the country’s long-preserved culture and traditions of the mountain people, medieval settlements, ancient monasteries, secluded hidden valleys with rugged landscapes, and the pristine Phoksundo Lake, bringing full experience into travel.
Phoksundo Lake Trek, begins from Nepalgunj a city located in the southern plains of the Terai region to a small mountain airstrip to Juphal, the starting point of your trek. The trek starts from Juphal to Dunai trekking alongside the bank of the Beni River traversing through diverse terrain with high river valleys and alpine pastures.
From Dunai village, you will walk forward to Chhepka village, the Shey Phoksundo National Park‘s entry point, the unique wildlife of the region can pop up anytime Red Panda, Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Thar are few of them, along the dense woodlands with a backdrop of the majestic views of the Dhaulagiri range to the east and the Kagmara range to the west.
Heading toward Phoksundo Lake
Furthermore, from Chhepka village, you will trek towards Phoksundo Lake, a sacred and mystical lake nestled between rugged landscapes and barren mountains of lower Dolpo valley. At first, you will come across Jharana village, where you will witness the splendid view of the shimmering waterfall. From here, continue your trek towards the Tibetan village of Ringmo. Here, you will experience the primitive lifestyles and culture of the mountain people, and there is no other way besides trekking to explore them, explore the village, and interacts with the locals, most of the people who inhabited here are descended from the Tibetans and used to travel to these part of the country for trade crossing high Himalayan passes. Exploring this trail will give you a sense of the entirety of the landscape and then complement that with the people living there.
Traveling to the back trails and you’ll experience something else, so the trek to the tranquil Phoksundo is a perfect option for those seeking solitary walks on an off-the-beaten trail. From Ringmo village, continue your trek onto the picturesque Phoksundo trail which will take you to the pristine and clam turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake which is located between rugged landscapes making it a perfect backdrop for any photographers.
Explore the Phoksundo Lake area, and also visit the ancient Tshowa monastery. After exploring and enjoying extraordinary snowy peaks, rugged dry landscapes, and the Phoksundo lake, trek back through the less touristic trail through Nepal’s far western region’s unspoiled and wilderness area, some of the most beautiful locations in Nepal. From Juphal, you will catch a flight to Nepalgunj, and another one to Kathmandu, which marks the end of this short and adventurous Phoksundo Lake Trek.
Brief Introduction:
Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek brings you to some of the most beautiful locations in Nepal, captured my imagination, and detached from the modern world’s hassle, Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek takes you to the side of Nepal you don’t think of when planning a vacation. Nestled in the districts of Dolpa and Mugu in the Mid-Western region of the country.
Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is a secluded and extremely remote trekking route of far western Nepal. This trekking region is isolated, untouched, and untanned and receives very few trekkers, making it one of Nepal’s tranquil and serene treks. It is a short and relatively easy trekking route leading to the stunning pristine Phoksundo Lake in Nepal. Shey Phoksundo Lake is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake and covers an area of 494 hectares with a maximum depth of the lake at 136.20 meters the lake has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2007.
Undoubtedly, the Lower Dolpo trail is a hidden treasure and is famous for the remote high Himalayan valleys. During this magical trek, you will pass through the picturesque traditional settlements of Dunai, Chhepka, Jharana, Ringmo, and Jhupal. The main attractions of the trek are Shey Phoksundo National Park and the turquoise blue pristine Phoksundo Lake. Apart from unmatchable natural beauty, you will also get a chance to be part of the indigenous lifestyle and culture of the Himalayan people, a chance you’ll miss if you don’t explore the back roads are the authentic people.
The off-beaten trail will take you to a landscape free of all kinds of commercialism and without the buzz of tourism, For real adventurers, who want to experience off-the-beaten trek in a short period, Phoksundo Lake Trek is an excellent destination.
After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, a representative from the Alpine Club of Himalaya will welcome and escort you to your accommodation. After checking in and rest may explore the city or rest. In the evening attain a brief orientation regarding the trek by your trip leader.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today catch an early morning flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, a bustling city located in the western plains Terai which is a commercial and central hub of the country. Once you reach Nepalgunj head towards your accommodation later explore the city and taste the local cuisines of the area.
Overnight in Nepalgunj.
After breakfast, head towards the Nepalgunj airport to catch an early morning flight to Juphal, the flight usually takes around 45 minutes, upon landing at Juphal airstrip you'll begin the trek, follow the trail towards Dunai passing through lush vegetation and green meadows down to Kalighat and alongside the Thulo Bheri river towards Roop Ghar a famous watermill of the region and finally to the settlement of Dunai on the riverside of Thulo Bheri surrounded by sub-tropical woodlands. Dunai is the biggest settlement of the Dolpo district and serves as district headquarters. Explore the settlement once you get to your accommodation.
Overnight stay in Dunai.
Start your trek after breakfast following through wet hill and sub-tropical forest trails covered with a mixture of Confers, Oaks, and Rhododendrons alongside the bank of the Bheri River, you'll cross the river and head towards Sulighat after crossing Sulighat you'll reach the checkpoint of Shey Phoksundo National Park, the only trans-Himalayan national parks in Nepal and was established in 1984 A.D. with an area of 3,555 sq. km. after the permits are checked follow the trail and continue downhill to a small settlement of Cheepka.
Overnight in Chhepka Village.
After breakfast, we leave Chhepka village, and head towards the trail, along the way you'll witness the spectacular waterfall of the Dolpo region Jharana alongside the lush woodlands with views of the Bheri valley, Phoksundo Lake's gorge till you reach the settlement of Jharana.
Overnight in Jharana village.
Today you'll reach Shey Phoksundo Lake, so start early after breakfast trekking to a small village Tibetan village of Ringmo traversing through dense forest of birch, coniferous and dense undergrowth stretching for miles. Once you arrive at the village of Ringmo head towards your accommodation and later on explore the area and lifestyles of the mountain people untouched by all kinds of modernization and commercialization.
Overnight in Ringmo village.
The sacred and pristine Phoksundo Lake is a short trek from Ringmo, along the trail you may spot unique wildlife of the region. Once you reach Shey Phoksundo Lake explore the area, and climb to any vantage point to get a different perspective of the lake. The tranquil turquoise blue water on the backdrop of rugged and snowy mountain terrain is indeed a memorable scene, after exploring the lake head towards ancient Bonpo monastery, a 900-year-old monastery Tshowa Gompa on the Ridge of Phoksundo Lake, you can also explore other various attractions around the lake and head to Ringmo village.
Overnight in Ringmo village.
Today after an early breakfast leave the settlement of Ringmo and head towards Chhepka village, the trail takes you alongside the Phoksundo River's steep terrain, high lands, lush meadows, and mighty snowcapped mountain ranges to the village of Renji, from here follow the trail through the woodlands of fir and larch following the Sulighat river till you reach the settlement of Chhepka.
Overnight in Chhepka village.
Today is your final day on the mountains so take it slow and after breakfast head on a downhill trail retracing your steps back to Juphal passing through the meadows, terraces fields, and various settlements along the way. Once your reach Juphal head towards your accommodation later on enjoy your last day on the trail.
Overnight in Juphal.
Catch an early morning, flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj and then back to Kathmandu, the flight is scenic and offers magnificent views of endless mountain ranges, lush green hills, and plain southern lands. Once you arrive at Kathmandu you'll be driven to your accommodation, later on, you may head out to explore the valley or for souvenir shopping. Later in the evening join in for a special dinner program to mark the end of your journey with your guide and our representatives.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today you'll be returning back to your country. Alpine Club of Himalaya representative will drop you at the airport three hours before your flight departs.
If you have any inquiries or require assistance and further information about this trip or any other trips, please feel free to contact Alpine Club of Himalaya – Walk of the Himalaya.
NOTE: All of the aforementioned trekking hours are approximations and should only be used as a general guideline.
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