Lower Dolpo & Phoksumdo Lake Trek |25 Days

Trip Overview

Trekking into this region will give you an exposure to the high and isolated Himalayan valleys that resembles 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 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.

Earthquake update:

This trail is relatively unscathed by the earthquake and is safe for trekking

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 02 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Day 03 Fly to Nepalgunj

Day 04 Fly to Jumla (2,370m) & trek to Gothi chaur (2,700m)

Day 05 Trek to Naphukana (3,080m)

Day 06 Trek to Chaurikot (3,060m)

Day 07 Trek to Bheri riverside (2,610m)

Day 08 Trek to Garpung khola (2,900m)

Day 09 Trek to Kagmara (3,500m)

Day 10 Trek to Kagmara Phedi (4,000m)

Day 11 Cross Kagmara La (5,115m)

Day 12 Trek to Pungmo

Day 13 Trek to Phoksumdo Lake

Day 14 Rest day – Phoksumdo Lake

Day 15 Trek to Baga La Phedi

Day 16 Cross Baga La [5090m] & trek to Numa La Phedi (4,800m)

Day 17 Cross Numa La [5360m] & trek to Do (4,100m)

Day 18 At Do

Day 19 At Do

Day 20 Trek to Lahini (3,560m)

Day 21 Trek to Tarakot (2,600m)

Day 22 Trek to Dunai (2,100m)

Day 23 Trek to Juphal (2,500m)

Day 24 Fly Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu

Day 25 Depart Kathmandu