Lower Dolpo & Lake Phoksundo Trekking - 22 Days

Name: Lower Dolpo & Lake Phoksundo Trekking
Brand: Lower Dolpo & Lake Phoksundo Trekking
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1374 reviews)

Duration

22 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Nepal, Remote Treks

Activities Trekking In Nepal

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Lodges and Tea Houses

Best Season

Oct - Dec and March - May

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Trek

Insurance Coverage

Covered

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

5,190 m

Meals

BLD During Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle/ Flight

Walking Hours

6-7 Hours Trek

Wifi

Available

Hotel Transfer

Available

1374 reviews

Talk to Mr. Mani

(Speaks English, Chinese, Hindi, Nepali)

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300 m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,300 m/4,264 ft

Hotel

Day 2: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150 m/492 ft) and transfer to Hotel. Hotel Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 150 m / 492 ft

Hotel

Day 4: Fly to Jhuphal (2,320 m /7610 ft) and trek to Dunai (2,850 m /9348 ft) (12.3km/7.6mi) 2 – 3 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 12.3km/7.6mi

Highest Altitude 2,850 m /9348 ft

Trek Duration 2 – 3 hrs

Tea House

Day 5: Trek to Tarakot (2,850 m / 9348 ft) (16km/9.9mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 16km/9.9mi

Highest Altitude 850 m / 9348 ft

Trek Duration 5 – 6 hrs

Tea House

Day 6: Trek to Kami Gaon (2,543 m/ 8341 ft) (7.8km/4.8mi) 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 7.8km/4.8mi

Highest Altitude 2,543 m/ 8341 ft

Trek Duration 3-4 hrs

Tea House

Day 7: Trek to Tarap Khola (3,450 m /11,316 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,450 m /11,316 ft

Trek Duration 4-5 grs

Tea House

Day 8: Trek to Yak Kharka (3,850 m /12,628 ft) near Lang chu 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,850 m /12,628 ft

Trek Duration 4 – 5 hrs

Tea Hose

Day 9: Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090 m / 13,415 ft) (21km/13.04mi) 5- 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 21km/13.04mi

Highest Altitude 4,090 m / 13,415 ft

Trek Duration 5- 6 hrs

Day 10: Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization for a hike around and explore the beauty and communicate with the local people and learn their culture and ethnicity in detail. Tea House Accommodation.

Tea House

Day 11: Trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,209 m/13,806 ft) (5km/3.10mi) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 5km/3.10mi

Highest Altitude 4,209 m/13,806 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Day 12: Trek below NUMALA PASS (5,190 m /17,023 ft) 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,190 m /17,023 ft

Trek Duration 5 hrs

Tea House

Day 13: Cross NUMALA (5,190 m /17,023 ft) and camp at Palungtang (4,465 m/14,645 ft) 7 -8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,190 m /17,023 ft

Trek Duration 7-8 hrs

Day 14: Trek to cross Baga La camp (5,070 m / 16,630 ft) the other side of Phedi (4,470 m / 14,662 ft) 7 – 8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,070 m / 16,630 ft

Trek Duration 7 – 8 hrs

Day 15: Trek to Ringmo (3,600 m/ 11,808 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,600 m/ 11,808 ft

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Day 16: Rest day at Ringmo hike to Phoksundo Lake and the village for a hike around and explore the beauty and communicate with the local people and learn their culture and ethnicity in detail. Tea House Accommodation.

Tea House

Day 17: Trek to Sumduwa (3,400 m/ 11,152 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,400 m/ 11,152 ft

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Tea House

Day 18: Trek to Ankhe (2,896 m/9499 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2,896 m/9499 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 19: Trek to Dunai (2,000 m / 6560 ft) 5-6 hrs,Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2,000 m / 6560 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 20: Trek to Jhuphal (2,320 m / 7610 ft) 2 – 3 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2,320 m / 7610 ft

Trek Duration 2 – 3 hrs

Tea House

Day 21: Fly Jhuphal – Nepalgunj (150 m/492 ft)- Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft). Hotel Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,300 m/4,264 ft

Hotel

Day 22: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

Cost Includes

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Reviews

1049 reviews

Oilcut

Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

xing p

Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ，He can speak Chinese very perfectly ， He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

ZhengHeng W

Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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md prijom mia

Aug 26, 2025

it was fantastic trip in Nepal, we enjoyed ,thanks for all

Derin Eriş

Aug 25, 2025

Çok güzeldi. Yapabileceğimiz her şeyi yaptık. Bize çok yardımcı oldular. Kesinlikle öneririm.

J J WANG

Aug 23, 2025

Very nice 😍😍😍 The tour guide is very nice and considerate.

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Lower Dolpo & Lake Phoksundo Trekking - 22 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300 m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.

Day 2: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150 m/492 ft) and transfer to Hotel. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 4: Fly to Jhuphal (2,320 m /7610 ft) and trek to Dunai (2,850 m /9348 ft) (12.3km/7.6mi) 2 – 3 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 5: Trek to Tarakot (2,850 m / 9348 ft) (16km/9.9mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 6: Trek to Kami Gaon (2,543 m/ 8341 ft) (7.8km/4.8mi) 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 7: Trek to Tarap Khola (3,450 m /11,316 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 8: Trek to Yak Kharka (3,850 m /12,628 ft) near Lang chu 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 9: Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090 m / 13,415 ft) (21km/13.04mi) 5- 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 10: Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization for a hike around and explore the beauty and communicate with the local people and learn their culture and ethnicity in detail. Tea House Accommodation.

Day 11: Trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,209 m/13,806 ft) (5km/3.10mi) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 12: Trek below NUMALA PASS (5,190 m /17,023 ft) 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 13: Cross NUMALA (5,190 m /17,023 ft) and camp at Palungtang (4,465 m/14,645 ft) 7 -8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 14: Trek to cross Baga La camp (5,070 m / 16,630 ft) the other side of Phedi (4,470 m / 14,662 ft) 7 – 8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 15: Trek to Ringmo (3,600 m/ 11,808 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 16: Rest day at Ringmo hike to Phoksundo Lake and the village for a hike around and explore the beauty and communicate with the local people and learn their culture and ethnicity in detail. Tea House Accommodation.

Day 17: Trek to Sumduwa (3,400 m/ 11,152 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 18: Trek to Ankhe (2,896 m/9499 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 19: Trek to Dunai (2,000 m / 6560 ft) 5-6 hrs,Tea House Accommodation.

Day 20: Trek to Jhuphal (2,320 m / 7610 ft) 2 – 3 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 21: Fly Jhuphal – Nepalgunj (150 m/492 ft)- Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft). Hotel Accommodation.

Day 22: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

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