Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is a short and relatively easy trip to one of Nepal’s largest and most spectacular lakes. It’s a 7-day trip from Kathmandu, but it could be longer or shorter depending on how many hours you want to walk a day.
Shey Phoksundo Lake is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the Dolpo region. In addition, this is the most significant territorial district among many beautiful places in Nepal.
The adherents of Bon-Po religious sects also know the Phoksundo Lake as sacred. It thus makes the trek a beautiful blend of nature and culture. Moreover, Phoksundo Lake is splendid due to the reflecting backdrop of the Kanjirowa massif. Besides, it offers a wide range of spectacular and beautiful landscapes.
Phoksundo Lake is the most important place of nature and lies within the Shey Phoksundo national park. The park is also a habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Thus, Shey Phoksundo National Park is also famous for its medicinal herbs. As a result, the Phoksundo Lake Trek is ideal for those who study botanical science.
Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek: Highlights
Duration | Nine days |
Max. Altitude | 3660 meters |
Trek starts/ends | Juphal |
Difficulty | Easy |
Accommodation | Tea houses/lodges |
Trek to Phoksundo Lake Brief Itinerary
Days | Itinerary | Overnights | Trekking Distance |
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1. | Fly to Nepalgunj, a doorway to the Far West | Nepalgunj | 055 |
2. | Fly to Juphal then trek to Dunai | Dunai | 3h00 |
3. | Trek to Chhepka | Chhepka | 6h00 |
4. | Tsepka to Jharana Hotel | Chunuwar | 7h00 |
5. | Trek to Ringmo | Ringmo village | 4h00 |
6. | Explore sacred Phoksundo Lake and Tshowa Gompa | Ringmo | |
7. | Trek to Tsepka | Chhepka village | 6h00 |
8. | Ysepka to Jufal | Jufal | 5h30 |
9. | Fly to Nepalgunj, then a connecting flight to KTM. |
Best time to visit Shey Phoksundo, National Park.
Spring (Mar to May): The trekkers say spring is the best Shey Phuksundo Lake Trek season. In addition to the best climatic conditions, the best views of spectacular and colorful rhododendrons bloom this season. The temperature is moderate during this season, and the weather is perfect. The fascinating aspect of Dhaulagiri and other mountains are visible during this period.
Autumn (September to November): Because of the lovely weather and moderate temperatures, autumn is the best trekking season. So, days are usually sunny, which allows you to look at the superb view of the mountains and the beautiful landscapes. The autumn season is also perfect for the Phoksundo lakes trek too.
Winter (December to February): Winter is always hard in Nepal, and especially in the higher altitudes, it gets even hard. Shey Phuksundo Lake is 3,600 meters high, so it won’t get challenging since the trek isn’t at higher altitudes. It will be cold, but Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is still feasible.
Summer (June to August): Summer is the rainy season since it brings hot, humid weather, with most trekking areas seeing cloudy skies and rain. At this time of year, choose a trek in the “rain shadow,” such as Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, or Nar Phu. The Yarthung Horse Festival takes place either in Manang or Mustang in June.
As a result, the best seasons for a trek to Phoksundo Lake are spring and autumn.
If you seek less crowded yet exciting spots, the Dolpo region trekking is ideal to avoid the most popular trekking trails such as Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang.
Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek Permit Cost
Like all other restricted Area treks in Nepal, exploring the Shey Phoksundo National Park requires specific entry permits such as Lower Dolpo and Shey Phoksundo National Park. Remember that Shey Phoksundo National Park covers Upper Dolpo Trek too. The Lower Dolpo Permit cost is US$ 20 per person per week, whereas the Shey Phoksundo National Park entry fee is US$30 per person.
So, are you set for this magical Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek with Himalayan Exploration Treks? A short trek to Phoksundo Lake is suitable for visiting the Dolpo region with a few time limits. Your travel begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, one of the warmest towns near the Indian border. After the trip, you get to Juphal by another plane, where your real journey begins. The trail goes through the places such as Suligad, Chhepka, and Amchi Hospital to Shey Phoksundo Lake. You wander around the lake and spend time applauding the beauty of Phoksundo Lake and Mount Kanjirowa. After having enough appreciation, you trace back to Kathmandu via the same route.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 3: Fly to Juphal then trek to Dunai
Trek Duration: 3h00
Day 4: Trek to Chhepka
Trek Duration: 6-7h00
Day 5: Trek to Jarana Hotel
Trek Duration: 6h00
Day 6: Trek to Ringmo Phoksundo Lake
Trek Duration: 4h00
Day 7: Explore Sacred Phoksundo Lake and Tshowa Gompa
Day 8: Trek back to Chhepka
Trek Duration: 7h00
Day 9: Trek to Juphal
Trek Duration: 6h00
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Kathmandu International Airport | ||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please, arrive at least 3 hours before the flight. | ||||||||
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1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
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