Lower Dolpo and Phoksundo Lake Trek will give you an exposure to the high and isolated Himalayan valleys that resemble Tibetan highlands.The trek begins at Jumla and moves up to Gothi Chaur, then proceeds to Kagmara, way up to Kagmara La at 5115m, and descends to Tarakot before reaching Juphal, the end point of the trek. The unspoiled nature around the magnificent Shey Phoksumdo Lake and the timeless and somewhat isolated villages along the trail are the major highlights of the trek.
The Lower Dolpo and Phoksundo Lake Trek in this ‘Hidden Heaven’ will most certainly reward you with a remarkable and worthwhile experience which will stay with you for a long long time.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 02 | Rest/preparation |
| Day 03 | Fly Nepalgunj |
| Day 04 | Fly Juphal (2490m); trek Dunai (2030m) |
| Day 05 | Trek Tarakot (2450m) |
| Day 06 | Trek Laini (3160m) |
| Day 07 | Trek Nawarpani (3545m) |
| Day 08 | Trek Do Tarap (4080m) |
| Day 09 | Rest/acclimatization |
| Day 10 | Trek Numa La Base Camp (4440m) |
| Day 11 | Trek Pelung Tang (4465m) |
| Day 12 | Trek Dajok Tang (4080m) |
| Day 13 | Trek Phoksundo Lake (3620m) |
| Day 14 | Rest/explore |
| Day 15 | Trek Shyanta (2520m) |
| Day 16 | Trek Juphal |
| Day 17 | Fly Nepalgunj-Kathmandu |
| Day 18 | Depart Kathmandu |
What is Included
- Arrival & departure transfer from and to the airport & hotels
- 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a 3* hotel in Kathmandu (twin share)
- 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation in a 3* hotel in Nepalgunj (twin share)
- Mostly camping accommodation on full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trek
- Teahouse accommodation, wherever available, on full board during the trek
- Kathmandu-Nepalguj-Juphal air ticket
- Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu air ticket
- Surface transportation as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
- Permits & other local taxes
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Required number of porter/s
- Trekking gear, transportation, accommodation, food, salary and insurance for guide and other local staffs
- Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
What is Excluded
- Travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu & Nepal visa fee
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.
- Trekking gear (also available on hire)
- Tips for guide & local staffs
- Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program
- All other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Price Includes’
Clothes Attributes
| Fabric | Breathability | Waterproof | Wind Stopper | Stretchiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece | Excellent | Poor | Poor | Excellent |
| Laminated Soft-shell | Good | Good | Fair | Good |
| Double weave softshell | Excellent | Poor | Fair | Excellent |
| Waterproof breathable laminated softshell | Fair | Good | Excellent | Fair |
| Waterproof breathable | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
Head Gear
- Hat preferably wool or fleece
- Sun hat & scarf
- Head torch with extra alkaline batteries
Hand Wear
- Fleece Gloves
Personal stuff
- 4-5 season sleeping bag with thermal or fleece bag liner
- Water purifier preferably tablets
- Day pack
- Books
- Snacks
- Trekking poles
- UV Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera with extra batteries
- Insurance papers
- Swiss army knife
- Hand sanitizer
- Zip-loc bags
- Baby wipes or wet towels
- Ear plugs
- Water bottle
- Pee bottle for men & Pee Funnel for Women (for very cold nights)
Clothing
- Jacket & Trouser (waterproof)
- Trousers for trekking
- Noncotton shirt/T-shirt (full sleeves)
- Fleece trouser
- Micro fleece
- Body warmer fleece
- Thermal wear
- Down jacket
- Rain/wind jacket
- Underwear
- Neck gaiter
Foot Wear
- Water repellent trekking boots with ankle support
- Gaiters
- Socks
- Trainers
Bags
- Strong Kit/Duffle bag to be carried by porter
- Bag to keep your casual clothing
- Toiletry bag
Climbing Equipment (if required)
- Ice ax
- Crampons
- Harness with Slings, carabiners
- Jumar
- Boots suitable for mountaineering
- Mountaineering helmet
Medicines
- Personal medications
Tourist Visa Information
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold a passport and valid visa in order to enter Nepal. Visas can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad and also at entry points in Nepal. In order to obtain a visa at the airport or any of the land entry points, you are required to complete a visa form and provide a recent passport photograph and payment in cash.
Visa Charges
Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries
Multiple entries 15 days – US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entries 30 days – US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entries 90 days – US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Tourist Visa Extension
If you wish to extend your visa, you can do this at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu
- Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
- In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as of late fine.
For more information http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
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