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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 10 Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dho Tarap.

Explore monasteries and relax with views of surrounding peaks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 16 Rest and Sightseeing Day at Shey Phoksundo Lake.

Explore the lake, Bon monasteries, and nearby waterfalls.

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.

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.

Day 19 Flight to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.

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

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.