Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, a Himalaya Land Treks’ representative, and staffs will welcome you warmly. After introductions, you head to your hotel and refresh. At dinner, you join the representative and guides who will accompany you on this trip.

After breakfast, you depart to Nepalgunj via a flight. Once you reach there, you go to your hotel and refresh. After having lunch, you visit some of the famous sites of Nepalgunj like the Bageshwori Temple, the Glass Cutters Lane, and the market areas bordering India. If there is time left before dinner, a short visit to the Bardia National Park can also be arranged. Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

After breakfast, you will go to the airport to catch an early flight to Juphal, a small village that is often the starting point of Phoksundo Trekking. At the airport, you will meet your local guide and rest for a while. Then, you will start your trek and head to Dunai. The trail leads you to the banks of the Bheri River, passing by Roop Ghar, which is famous for its watermill.

After breakfast, you will start your trek and walk once again along the banks of the Bheri River. After you leaving Dunai, you will cross the river and head north of the river to reach the first village of the trek- Sulighat. From there, the check post of Shey Phoksundo National Park is located near. From here, you will walk through walnut and maple forests, and come across Shyanta before finally reaching Chhepka.

You will have an early breakfast and follow the trail leading to Jharana. You will walk along with cedar forests and see amazing views of the Bheri Valley. The trail goes uphill and you can see Phoksundo Lake’s gorge as well. Once you view Jharana- one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of Nepal, you will then head to the Jharana village.

Today, you will trek to the main destination- the Phoksundo Lake. You will have an early breakfast and follow the trail that goes through birch forests. Then the trail goes along the Phoksundo River; after crossing the river, you will reach Ringmo, a rustic Tibetan village. You will have your lunch there and rest for a while, after which you will continue along the banks of the river and reach the lake.

Today, you will explore the surroundings of the turquoise-colored lake. From here, you can see amazing views of Mt. Kanjirowa and other peaks from many different points; you can also enjoy the serenity of the lake and its surrounding as well. You can explore the Tshowa Gompa, located at the ridge of the lake, which is an important site for Buddhists. You can also visit the monasteries and religious sites of the neighboring villages like Ringmo.

You will have an early breakfast and leave the beautiful lake behind to follow the trail that first ascends to a hill where you can see the entire lake for the last time. From there, you will start to descend to the banks of the Phoksundo River. Along the way, you will pass by villages like Chunuwar and Rechi. After crossing these places, you will then descend to Chhepka and finally reach Shyanta.

After breakfast, you will hit the trail again, going alongside the Phoksundo River. Crossing the river, you will enter the Bheri Valley. You can enjoy the rocky and picturesque views of the landscape here. You will trek along the banks of the Bheri River and enter maple and walnut forests, walking eastwards. Along the way, you will pass by villages like Dunai and Kalagauda to reach Juphal.

From Juphal, you will catch the first flight back to Nepalgunj, where you will have your breakfast. Then, you will catch the flight back to Kathmandu. From the airport, our staffs will transfer you to the hotel. You can choose to relax or go shopping for souvenirs before ending the day with a farewell dinner.

Today is the last day of the trip. Make sure that you have all your belongings with you. Our staffs will drop you off at the airport as per your flight schedule. Thank you for choosing Himalaya Land Treks and have a safe flight!