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Rara and Shey Phoksundo Lake Trekking

Trip Facts

Trip Destination:Nepal

Total Duration:30 Days

Difficulty:Moderate

Max. Altitude:3,612M

Primary Activities:Trekking and Hiking

Group Size:2-12 Person

Meals:All meals -Trekking, Breakfast Kathmandu

Transportation:Tourist Bus, Private Vehicle

About Trip

Rara and Shey Phoksundo Lake Trekking destination is one another popular trekking destinations in Nepal, located in the north-west region of the country. Rara is the largest lake in the country located at 6,563 m, the highest elevation of the country. While having trekking to Rara and Shey-Phoksundo lake, you will have a wonderful experience of having tour around the most auspicious trekking trails and the most serene natural landscapes.

While having trekking, you will have an opportunity to explore Dolpo, the hidden valley believed to have created by Guru Rinpoche --a Buddhist devotee, you will have an opportunity to explore numerous of Buddhist monasteries, Buddhists lifestyle, Buddhist culture, tradition, and lifestyles, the two glacial lakes situated at the highest point of the country, have magnificent views of the mountains among others. You will have an opportunity to explore the most serene and tranquil natural beauty, the herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist monastery--Phoksundo Lake, monuments, well-preserved eco-system which is home to a number of flora and fauna, glacial lakes and you will also have an opportunity to have magnificent views of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif and many more, all these features have made this trekking region the most popular trekking trails in western Nepal.
Rara and Shey-Phoksundo Lake trekking begins with flight from kathmanu to Nepalgunj, Nepalgunj to Jumla the trail passes through green countryside which provides unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different along to Danphe Langa, Dhotu, Rara Lake you will then finally return back to Jumla. Then you will headed towards along the route of small villages, sloppy hills, to Kagmara La pass (5,115m) then descend down to Sumdo, Shey- Phoksundo Lake, Sumdo, Suli Ghat River and finally return back to Juphal and catch plane to Nepalgunj and subsequently to Kathmandu.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:Upon your arrival in Kathmandu Nature Adventure Trekking & Expedition will Greet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel.

Day 02:Half day Sightseeing in Katmandu city with cultural tour guide Hotel

Day 03:Afternoon, we take the flight to Nepalgunj in the mid-far west of Nepal. Which Takes 1 hrs. Hour flight and overnight in Nepalganj.Hotel

Day 04:Morning flight to Jumla (2370m.)35 minutes same day trek begins stay in Chere.Camp

Day 05:Trek to Danphe Lagna(3130m.)

Day 06:Trek to Chautha(2770m.)

Day 07:Trek to Dhotu(2380m.)

Day 08:Trek to Rara Lake(3080m.)

Day 09:Excursion around Rara Lake

Day 10:Trek to Gorosingha(3190m.)

Day 11:Trek to Sinja(2440m.)

Day 12:Trek to Jaljala(3270m.)

Day 13:Trek to Jumla

Day 14:Trek to Gothi Chaur (2800m)

Day 15:Trek to Naphuknona (3100m)

Day 16:Trek to Chaurikot (3060m.)

Day 17:Trek to Kai Gaon (2610m.)

Day 18:Trek to Toijem (2920m.)

Day 19:Trek to Kagmara Phedi (4000m.)

Day 20:Kagmara La passes (5115m.) Lasa (4200m.)

Day 21:Trek to (Sumduwa 3000m)

Day 22:Trek to Phoksondo Lake (3728m.)

Day 23:Rest day

Day 24:Trek to Chepka2838m.

Day 25:Trek to Sulighat or Dunai2140m.

Day 26:Trek to Juphal 2475

Day 27:Flight back to Nepalganj about 35 minutes same day flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 28:Free day in Kathmandu , ( Evening farewell dinner in Nepali cultural Resturant)

Day 29:Free day in Kathmandu

Day 30:Trip end. Final departure transfer to airport.


Cost Include

  • Airport pick up drop by private /car/van/bus
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Hotel accommodation Nepalganj with breakfast
  • City sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with cultural tour guide
  • Entrance fees at various sight seeing
  • All trekking permit fees & government taxes
  • All trek organizational requirements, two men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chair, mattress and pillow.
  • All meals (breakfast, Lunch, dinner prepared by our own cook) & tea, coffee, chocolate during the trek.
  • All trek staff guide, Sherpa, cook, including porter support & their insurance.
  • Air fare Kathmandu-Nepalganj-Jumla & Juphal-Nepalgang-Kathmandu as well domestic airport tax
  • Duffel Bag
  • First aid medical
  • Travel & rescue arrangement
  • All ground transportation
  • Fare well dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Exclude

  • Lunch & dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses,personal equipments and Sleeping Bag
  • All kind of beverage including mineral water
  • Travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • International air fare
  • Tipping to crew

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Trip Note

Above itinerary can be customized as per your requirement