Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly to Nepalgunj city airport 360 m 50 mins on air (08 hours on drive).

Transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport as time for flight to Nepalgunj city airport, a flight of 50 minutes. An exciting way to view Himalayan range of peaks from Langtang, Ganesh and Manaslu Himalayas with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal. As flight lands on Nepalgunj airport, located South West Nepal around sub-tropical climatic zone. On arrival transfer to respective hotels, with time to browse the streets and shops of Nepalgunj city. Where most inhabitants are of Indian origin and mixed cultures of Hindu and Islam, due to close border with India.

Day 4Morning flight to Jhupal 2,475 m, trek on route Chepkpa near Dunai-04 hrs.

Early breakfast and transfer to Nepalgunj airport for connecting flight to Jhupal at Dolpo, a short scenic flight. Facing amazing panorama of snow peaks with dramatic landscapes of Western Nepal, as small aircraft lands at Jhupal airstrip. Then joining with trekking and camping staff and guide, as well porters to carry the gears. After a short refreshing break, getting ready for few hours walks en route Chepkpa, heading past farm land and villages.
As walks ends on reaching the mid-way of Dunai town and trail towards our route to Chepkpa and Phoksundo Lake. Tented camp is set on a small farm village backyard, with time for walk and to feel the local environment.

Day 5Trek to Chepkpa 2,838 m - 04 hrs.

From the camp, heading north walk follows to a high ridge top above Phoksundo River valley, overlooking views of Kagmara peak. On reaching the hilltop, then walk downhill past farm villages lined with walnut trees. As walk leads close to Dhera a small settlement of cattle herder, and then climb continues to Raha-Gaon village. The mid-hills populated by Thakuri Malla Hindu tribe, as walk progresses reaching a forested area to camp at Chepkpa.A nice moderate size farm village, where tents camp is placed near the village, and enjoy the surrounding views.

Day 6Trek to Samduwa village 2,960 m -06 hrs.

Morning from Chepkpa, walk leads close to another lovely village of Ankhe and then heading uphill with short descent. Reaching a river side on leaving the forested area behind, walk continues downhill back into forest. After a great interesting walk following the Phoksundo River upstream to Ryajik village, having rest continue walk for another hour.Then finally completing the day reaching our overnight camp at Samduwa, situated near Phoksundo National Park entrance.

Day 7Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3,630 m - 06 hours.

An exciting day heading towards our first highlights of the trip to beautiful Phoksundo Lake.Start the morning walk heading past Pungmo Khola (stream) valley. Following Pungmo Khola downhill within pine and birch trees to upper side of Phoksundo Khola.After continues walk of more than 5 hours reaching Ringmo village, an interesting village of Tibetan origin local natives. The village adorned with Chorten and Mani / prayer walls of both Buddhism and Bon sect a pre-Buddhist religion. Having short rest walk to Phoksundo Lake where our overnight camp is set near the shores of turquoise colored Phoksundo Lake.

Day 8Rest day at Phoksundo Lake for local excursion.

A perfect spot for rest day before heading towards higher terrain, enjoy the day exploring the beautiful location. Take a short hike around this unique country, visit of Ringmo village festooned with ancient culture similar to Tibetan predecessors. Rest of the day at leisure, marvel the scenic views of towering snow peaks of Kagmara and adjoining mountain range.

Day 9Trek to Timche 3,995 m base of Baga-La Pass - 05 hrs.

Morning on leaving Phoksundo and Ringmo village, the route leads higher towards Baga-La and Numa-La Passes. The trail heads south east into a forested path then reaching a summer pasture of yak herder temporary shelters. This isolated corners close to the base of Baga-La pass is known as Timche for overnight camp.

Day 10Cross Baga-La 5,169 m and trek to Danigar 4,512 m -06 hrs.

Leaving the camp early as possible to cross the first high pass of the adventure, morning follows a steep ridge. After a steady climb reaching on top of Baga-La facing views of Phoksundo Lake and peaks of Kagmara range. A slow descent reached another isolated spot of yak herder small summer shelter at Danigar for overnight camp. Which is close to the base of another high past

Day 11Trek and cross Numa-La pass at 5, 190 m. Camp at the base 4,440 m -05 hrs.

An exciting day to cross the last and highest pass of the adventure over Numa-La, morning leaving the camp site. Then climb starts with steep haul for few hours to the top of Numa-La.For the hard efforts, rewards with breathtaking panorama of surrounding dramatic scenery of Dolpo landscapes. Includes views of snow-capped peaks as far as Dhaulagiri Himalayas in the east horizon. From the highest point of the trek walk downhill to the base of Numa-La on route to Dho Tarap village. Overnight camp on a nice grassy meadow enjoy refreshing rest on completing the high passes of Lower Dolpo.

Day 12Trek to Dho-Tarap 3, 944 m- 05 hrs.

From here onwards back into human settlements, morning leads on gradual winding path through beautiful woodland of tall pine trees. An enjoyable walk rest of the day as trail follows past few yak herder camps. Finally ending our lovely walk reaching a lovely village of Dho Tarap, another interesting and large settlement. Populated with mixed people of Tibetan origin and Magar hill tribe of western Nepal. Overnight camp is set close to the village, with time to explore around the nice village and its old monastery.

Day 13Trek to Gyagar 3,759 m - 07 hrs.

Morning walk begins on leaving Dho Tarap heading towards exciting areas getting closer to our final destinations. As walk leads along the banks of Tarap Khola / stream. Around tranquil location chance of catching glimpse of mountain wildlife like herd of blue sheep.Finally the day concludes crossing a dramatic suspension bridge over the Chaya Khola to a small areas of Gyagar close to Nawarpani village for overnight halt.

Day 14Trek to Tarap Khola 3,652 via Chyugar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.

From the camp at Gyagar, morning starts heading down hill and crossing series of exciting suspension bridges. Then entering a river gorge with dense vegetation reaching at Chyugar or Laini Odar. A place with large overhanging cave provides suitable shelter in inclement weather for travelers on route to their journey beyond. Overnight camp is set on a grassy meadow after a long day trekking.

Day 15Trek to Tarakot 2,540 m - 06 hrs.

Start the morning walk following a pleasant trail with series of streams, a short climb on leaving the river gorge. As walk ends reaching Tarakot, a fortified village of stand atop on a picturesque hillside. Where myriad Buddhist prayer flagpoles flutters up proudly amidst the houses of Tarakot village. On setting the camp by the river, having time for tour of Tarakot village and the monastery of Sandul Gompa. Lined with numerous Chorten and Mani walls, an interesting place for overnight camp, and to observe local life and culture.

Day 16Trek to Dunai 2,140 m - 05 hour and drive to Jhupal - 02 hrs.

On leaving an interesting Tarakot village, walk into a forested path for a while, and then coming across farm areas. As walk follows on gradual winding path reaching a large town at Dunai, the headquarters of Dolpo district. Having time here for refreshing stop and taking a jeep drive to Jhupal for last overnight around Dolpo area.

Day 17Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.

Next early morning walk to Jhupal small airport terminal, as the plane arrives from Nepalgunj then board in small aircraft. A sweeping short flight reaches down south to warmer areas at Nepalgunj city airport. At Nepalgunj as time for connecting flight for Kathmandu on larger plane, get on board for scenic flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic air terminal a short drive to your hotel, rest of the day free at leisure.

Day 18Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.

Enjoy a relaxing free day in Kathmandu on completing one of most adventurous trekking. On rest day, with options for another exciting tour of Patan and Bhaktapur cities. Well worth a visit, rest of day at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 19International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after an amazing great adventure around Lower Dolpo & Phoksundo Lake Trekking.

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