Shey- Phoksudo National park is situated in the mountain region of Western Nepal covering parts of Dolpo and Mugu Districts. Gazetted in 1984, it is the largest national park in the country with an area of 3555 Sq. km. The main objectives of the park are to preserve the unique Trans-Himalayan ecosystem, its typical Tibetan type of flora and fauna, and to protect endangered species such as the Snow leopard, Blue sheep (only found Shey Gomba and Dolphu), Goral, Himalayan Tahr, Wolf, Jackal, Himalaya black Bear, Himalayan Weasel, Himalayan Mouse Hare, yellow-throated Marten, Langur, Musk Deer and Rhesus Monkeys.
The vegetation found in the park is diverse due to the influence of two different climates. The southern river along Suligad contain luxuriant forests mainly comprising blue pine, spruce, cypress, poplar, fir and birch, The Jugdula River consists mostly of Quercus species.
About the local communities, there are several settlements in the park, totaling an approximate population of 2000. The peoples lifestyle and culture are strongly reminiscent of Tibet. Local inhabitants believe in the Buddhist religion but the community of Phoksundo area practices Bon, a pre- Buddhist sect. Almost all villages have their own communal Gompas.
The local economy is heavily based on agriculture, growing mainly potatoes, buckwheat, mustard, beans and some barely. Animal husbandry is a main source of food and wool for weaving clothes. Trading is done with Tibet, exchanging food grains for salt and wool.
When to visit?
Spring season (March, April, May) and winter (middle of October to end of November).
The vegetation found in the park is diverse due to the influence of two different climates. The southern river along Suligad contain luxuriant forests mainly comprising blue pine, spruce, cypress, poplar, fir and birch, The Jugdula River consists mostly of Quercus species.
About the local communities, there are several settlements in the park, totaling an approximate population of 2000. The peoples lifestyle and culture are strongly reminiscent of Tibet. Local inhabitants believe in the Buddhist religion but the community of Phoksundo area practices Bon, a pre- Buddhist sect. Almost all villages have their own communal Gompas.
The local economy is heavily based on agriculture, growing mainly potatoes, buckwheat, mustard, beans and some barely. Animal husbandry is a main source of food and wool for weaving clothes. Trading is done with Tibet, exchanging food grains for salt and wool.
When to visit?
Spring season (March, April, May) and winter (middle of October to end of November).
Itinerary
Includes/Excludes
Availability
Itinerary I
Day 01
Fly from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Nepalgunja / Overnight at Nepalgunja.
Day 02
Late morning flight to Juphal and about 3 hr trek to Dunai / Overnight on tent.
Day 03
Dunai to Sepka; 7 hr. treks / Camping.
Day 04
Sepka to Ringmo Lake (Phoksundo Lake) 3600m; 7 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 05
Ringmo Lake to Ringmo Lake (rest day) /Camping or sleeping in Gompa.
Day 06
Ringmo Lake to Bega La Base Camp (4500m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 07
Bega La B.C. To Poyan Chu (3965 m.) via Baga La pass (5070m.); 7 hr.
Day 08
Poyan Chu to Nahure (4033m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 09
Nahure to Jenjla Base Camp (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 10
Jenjla B.C. to Namjung Chu (4150m.) via Jenj La (5080m.); 7-hr. trek /
Day 11
Namjung to Sibu (4300m.)
Day 12
Sibu to Saldang via namdo village; 6 hr. / Camping.
Day 13
Saldang to Saldang Lake valley; 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 14
Saldang Lake to Chun la Base Camp (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 15
Chun La B.C. To Den Chu (4500m) via Chiun La (5080m.); 7 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 16
Den Chu to Shey Gomba (4200m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping or sleeping in Gomba.
Day 17
Shey Gomba to Shey Gomba (rest day)
Day 18
Shey Gomba to Sehula; 6 hr, / Camping.
Day 19
Sehula to Sehula Bhanjyang (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 20
Sheula Bhanjang to Ringmo Lake (Phoksundo Lake; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 21
Ringmo Lake to Rohagaon; 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 22
Rohagaon to Juphal (2500m); 6 hr. /Camping.
Day 23
Juphal to Nepalgunja, and to Kathmandu by flight.
Or
Day 21
Ringmo Lake to Kagmara Base Camp; 7 hr./ Camping.
Day 22
Rest day at Kagmara Base Camp for acclimatization.
Day 23
Kagmara B.C. to Cross the Kagmara pass (5200m.); 8 hr. /
Camping at other Side of Kagmara pass.
Day 24
After pass to Hurikot; 6 hr. /Camping (trekkjing Gar Pung River valley).
Day 25
Haricot to Chaurikot; 4 hr. /Camping.
Day 26
Chaurikot to Gothi Gaon; 7 hr. /Camping.
Day 27
Gothi Gaon to Jumla; 6 hr. / Camping.
Day 28
Jumla to Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunj.
Itinerary II
Day 01
Kathmandu to Nepalgunja by flight / overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Nepalgunja to Juphal by flight and trek to Dunai; 3 hr trek / Camping.
Day 03
Dunai to Sepka; 6 hr, Trek / Camping.
Day 04
Sepka to Ringmo Lake 3600m. (Phoksundo Lake); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 05
Rest day at Ringmo Lake
Day 06
Ringmo Lake to Shule Bhanjyang; 6-hr. trek/ Camping.
Day 07
Shule Bhanjyang to Sehule; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 08
Sehule to Shey Gomba (4200m); 6 hr. trek/ Camping or sleep in Gomba.
Day 09
Rest day at Shey Gomba
Day 10
Shey Gomba to Den Chu (4400m.); 6 hr. /Camping.
Day 11
Den Chu to Tra (4500m.)
Day 12
Tra to Samling Gomba and back to Pijor; 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 13
Pijor
Day 14
Same way back to Shey Gomba / Camping.
Day 15
Shey Gomba to Namouno; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 16
Namouno to Saldang; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 17
Saldang to Sibu; 5 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 18
Sibu to Nagung Chu; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 19
Nagung to Jenla La base Camp (4300m); 6 hr. trek/Camping.
Day 20
Jenjla B.C. to Se La Base Camp via Jenjla pass (5070m.) 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 21
Se La B.C. to Shering Gomba (4300m.); 6 hr.trek /Camping or sleeping in Gomba.
Day 22
Shering Gomba to Kakar Gomba (4100m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 23
Kakar Gomba to Dho- Tarap (4040m.); 4 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 24
Dho-Tarap to Kamottarka (3850m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 25
Kamottarka to Lahin (3200m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 26
Lahin to Kanigoan (2350m.); 6hr. trek /Camping.
Day 27
Kanigoan to Tarakot (2800m.); 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 28
Tarakot to Dunai (2150m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 29
Dunai to Juphal (2353m.); 4 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 30
Juphal to Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunja.
Itinerary III
Day 01: Kathmandu - Nepalgunja by flight / Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Nepalgunja - Juphal by flight and trek to Dunai; 3 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 03: Dunai - Sepka; 6 hr. trek / camping.
Day 04: Sepka - Ringmo Lake 3600m. (Phoksundo Lake ); 6 hr. Trek/ Camping.
Day 05: Rest day at Ringmo Lake.
Day 06: Ringmo Lake - Shule Bhanjyang; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 07: Shule Bhanjyang - Sehula; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 08: Sehula - Shey Gomba (4200m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping or sleep in Gomba.
Day 09: Rest day at Shey Gomba
Day 10: Shey Gomba same way back to Juphal / Camping.
Day 11: Spare day for flight
Day 12: Juphal - Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunja.
Itinerary IV
Day01: Kathmandu- Nepalganj. Overnight Hotel in Nepalganj.
Day02: Nepalganj- Juphal (2345m) by flight to trek to Dunai.
Day03: Dunai-Shartara
Day04: Khanigaon.
Day05: Lahini.
Day06: Tarapdho.
Day07: Rest and explore and Tarap Village.
Day08: Cross the Numala Pass (5350m) and camp at Numala Bhanjayang
Day09: Cross the Bagala pass (5090m) and Ringmo Camp.
Day10: Ringmo- Phokusundo Lake (3600m).
Day11: Rest in Phokusundo lake and explore the natural beauties.
Day12: Sepka
Day13: Rahagaon
Day14: Dunai
Day15: Jufal
Day16: Nepalganj-Kathmandu.
NB: Chu = River, Gomba = Monastery, Gaon or Gaon = Village, La = Pass
Note: In above itinerary, the timing (trekking hour) of the trek are approximate. Also for this trek you have to take special trekking permit and Liaison officer. The cost of special trekking permit is 500 US $ per week per person (above the Phoksundo and Bagala pass trekking). And, for the Liasion officer, you have to pay his daily allowance, insurance and transport cost.
Day 01
Fly from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Nepalgunja / Overnight at Nepalgunja.
Day 02
Late morning flight to Juphal and about 3 hr trek to Dunai / Overnight on tent.
Day 03
Dunai to Sepka; 7 hr. treks / Camping.
Day 04
Sepka to Ringmo Lake (Phoksundo Lake) 3600m; 7 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 05
Ringmo Lake to Ringmo Lake (rest day) /Camping or sleeping in Gompa.
Day 06
Ringmo Lake to Bega La Base Camp (4500m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 07
Bega La B.C. To Poyan Chu (3965 m.) via Baga La pass (5070m.); 7 hr.
Day 08
Poyan Chu to Nahure (4033m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 09
Nahure to Jenjla Base Camp (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 10
Jenjla B.C. to Namjung Chu (4150m.) via Jenj La (5080m.); 7-hr. trek /
Day 11
Namjung to Sibu (4300m.)
Day 12
Sibu to Saldang via namdo village; 6 hr. / Camping.
Day 13
Saldang to Saldang Lake valley; 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 14
Saldang Lake to Chun la Base Camp (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 15
Chun La B.C. To Den Chu (4500m) via Chiun La (5080m.); 7 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 16
Den Chu to Shey Gomba (4200m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping or sleeping in Gomba.
Day 17
Shey Gomba to Shey Gomba (rest day)
Day 18
Shey Gomba to Sehula; 6 hr, / Camping.
Day 19
Sehula to Sehula Bhanjyang (4400m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 20
Sheula Bhanjang to Ringmo Lake (Phoksundo Lake; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 21
Ringmo Lake to Rohagaon; 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 22
Rohagaon to Juphal (2500m); 6 hr. /Camping.
Day 23
Juphal to Nepalgunja, and to Kathmandu by flight.
Or
Day 21
Ringmo Lake to Kagmara Base Camp; 7 hr./ Camping.
Day 22
Rest day at Kagmara Base Camp for acclimatization.
Day 23
Kagmara B.C. to Cross the Kagmara pass (5200m.); 8 hr. /
Camping at other Side of Kagmara pass.
Day 24
After pass to Hurikot; 6 hr. /Camping (trekkjing Gar Pung River valley).
Day 25
Haricot to Chaurikot; 4 hr. /Camping.
Day 26
Chaurikot to Gothi Gaon; 7 hr. /Camping.
Day 27
Gothi Gaon to Jumla; 6 hr. / Camping.
Day 28
Jumla to Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunj.
Itinerary II
Day 01
Kathmandu to Nepalgunja by flight / overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Nepalgunja to Juphal by flight and trek to Dunai; 3 hr trek / Camping.
Day 03
Dunai to Sepka; 6 hr, Trek / Camping.
Day 04
Sepka to Ringmo Lake 3600m. (Phoksundo Lake); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 05
Rest day at Ringmo Lake
Day 06
Ringmo Lake to Shule Bhanjyang; 6-hr. trek/ Camping.
Day 07
Shule Bhanjyang to Sehule; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 08
Sehule to Shey Gomba (4200m); 6 hr. trek/ Camping or sleep in Gomba.
Day 09
Rest day at Shey Gomba
Day 10
Shey Gomba to Den Chu (4400m.); 6 hr. /Camping.
Day 11
Den Chu to Tra (4500m.)
Day 12
Tra to Samling Gomba and back to Pijor; 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 13
Pijor
Day 14
Same way back to Shey Gomba / Camping.
Day 15
Shey Gomba to Namouno; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 16
Namouno to Saldang; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 17
Saldang to Sibu; 5 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 18
Sibu to Nagung Chu; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 19
Nagung to Jenla La base Camp (4300m); 6 hr. trek/Camping.
Day 20
Jenjla B.C. to Se La Base Camp via Jenjla pass (5070m.) 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 21
Se La B.C. to Shering Gomba (4300m.); 6 hr.trek /Camping or sleeping in Gomba.
Day 22
Shering Gomba to Kakar Gomba (4100m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 23
Kakar Gomba to Dho- Tarap (4040m.); 4 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 24
Dho-Tarap to Kamottarka (3850m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 25
Kamottarka to Lahin (3200m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 26
Lahin to Kanigoan (2350m.); 6hr. trek /Camping.
Day 27
Kanigoan to Tarakot (2800m.); 7 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 28
Tarakot to Dunai (2150m.); 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 29
Dunai to Juphal (2353m.); 4 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 30
Juphal to Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunja.
Itinerary III
Day 01: Kathmandu - Nepalgunja by flight / Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Nepalgunja - Juphal by flight and trek to Dunai; 3 hr. trek / Camping.
Day 03: Dunai - Sepka; 6 hr. trek / camping.
Day 04: Sepka - Ringmo Lake 3600m. (Phoksundo Lake ); 6 hr. Trek/ Camping.
Day 05: Rest day at Ringmo Lake.
Day 06: Ringmo Lake - Shule Bhanjyang; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 07: Shule Bhanjyang - Sehula; 6 hr. trek /Camping.
Day 08: Sehula - Shey Gomba (4200m.); 6 hr. trek / Camping or sleep in Gomba.
Day 09: Rest day at Shey Gomba
Day 10: Shey Gomba same way back to Juphal / Camping.
Day 11: Spare day for flight
Day 12: Juphal - Kathmandu by flight via Nepalgunja.
Itinerary IV
Day01: Kathmandu- Nepalganj. Overnight Hotel in Nepalganj.
Day02: Nepalganj- Juphal (2345m) by flight to trek to Dunai.
Day03: Dunai-Shartara
Day04: Khanigaon.
Day05: Lahini.
Day06: Tarapdho.
Day07: Rest and explore and Tarap Village.
Day08: Cross the Numala Pass (5350m) and camp at Numala Bhanjayang
Day09: Cross the Bagala pass (5090m) and Ringmo Camp.
Day10: Ringmo- Phokusundo Lake (3600m).
Day11: Rest in Phokusundo lake and explore the natural beauties.
Day12: Sepka
Day13: Rahagaon
Day14: Dunai
Day15: Jufal
Day16: Nepalganj-Kathmandu.
NB: Chu = River, Gomba = Monastery, Gaon or Gaon = Village, La = Pass
Note: In above itinerary, the timing (trekking hour) of the trek are approximate. Also for this trek you have to take special trekking permit and Liaison officer. The cost of special trekking permit is 500 US $ per week per person (above the Phoksundo and Bagala pass trekking). And, for the Liasion officer, you have to pay his daily allowance, insurance and transport cost.
Price Include
Price Exclude
- Arrival/Departure assistance by company representative
- Arrival/Departure transfers
- All Accommodations in lodges during the Trek in full board basis
- All transportation by private Vehicle
- Sight seeing tour with English or other language speaking guide
- Trekking Guide
- Necessary Porters (one porter for two person)
- All Entrance fees
- National Parks Fees
- Trekking Permits
- TIMS Card
- Insurance of all trekking staffs
Price Exclude
- Flight ticket domestic / international
- Visa Fee
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Airport tax domestic / international
- Bar bills and beverages
- Personal natured expenses
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Sleeping bag / Hot water bucket/bag.
- Evacuation charges
Available Througout the whole Year. Make Inquiry for the best time.
Trip Facts
- Length of Trip:30 Days
- Grading:
Moderate to Strenuous: A reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. The trails are sometimes uncharted and away from inhabited areas.: - Trip Rating:
- Trip Activity (s): Trekking
- Destination:Nepal
- Region:Dolpo Region
- Max. Altitude:5350
- Best Time to Travel:March-May, October-November
- Group Size:2-10 pax