Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek

✨ Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek – Journey to Nepal’s Turquoise Jewel Discover one of Nepal’s most breathtaking and spiritually rich trekking experiences. The Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek leads you deep into Shey Phoksundo National Park, home to a pristine turquoise lake revered by Bon practitioners and Buddhists alike. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs, glaciers, and ancient monasteries like Tshowa Gompa, this trek blends untouched wilderness, deep spirituality, and unique Bon-influenced culture. --- 📌 Trip Overview 📍 Location: Phok Sundo (Shey Phoksundo Lake), Nepal 👥 Group Size: 15 People 📅 Dates: April 9th (Thu – 2:00 PM) to April 19th (Sun – 10:00 AM Departure) ⏳ Duration: 11 Days – 10 Nights (~60 Kms) 📆 Productive Dates: April 9th – April 19th 🧭 Trek Difficulty: Moderate 🏔 Peak Altitude: 3660 m 🛖 Accommodation: Homestays / Tea Houses 💪 Fitness Requirement: Ability to walk 10 km in 60 minutes --- 🌄 About the Place The Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek is one of Nepal’s most stunning journeys, leading you to a pristine turquoise lake nestled inside Shey Phoksundo National Park. Sacred to both Bon practitioners and Buddhists, the lake is surrounded by towering cliffs, glaciers, and ancient spiritual sites like Tshowa Gompa. This region offers a rare combination of untouched nature, Himalayan biodiversity, deep-rooted spirituality, and traditional Bon culture. --- 🗺 Brief Itinerary Day 1 – Apr 9 (Thu): Hyderabad → Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Tallobagar Day 2 – Apr 10 (Fri): Tallobagar → Suligad → Dunai (Jeep) → Kangeni Day 3 – Apr 11 (Sat): Kangeni → Jahrana Day 4 – Apr 12 (Sun): Jahrana → Ringmo Day 5 – Apr 13 (Mon): Ringmo → Phoksundo Lake Day 6 – Apr 14 (Tue): Explore Day – Ringmo Day 7 – Apr 15 (Wed): Ringmo → Chhepka Day 8 – Apr 16 (Thu): Chhepka → Dunai Day 9 – Apr 17 (Fri): Dunai → Juphal → Nepalgunj → Lucknow Day 10 – Apr 18 (Sat): Buffer Day Day 11 – Apr 19 (Sun): Lucknow → Home City --- 🧭 Detailed Day-wise Itinerary Day 1 – Apr 9 (Thu): Reach Lucknow by 2 PM. Travel Lucknow → Nepalgunj (3 hrs). Either stay at Nepalgunj or overnight bus to Tallobazar via Surkhet. Travel approx 250 kms (8 hrs). Stay: Nepalgunj / Overnight Journey. Day 2 – Apr 10 (Fri): Reach Tallobazar. Jeep ride Tallobazar → Dunai. Trek Dunai → Suligad. Collect permits and continue to Kangeni. Stay: Kangeni. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 3 – Apr 11 (Sat): Trek Kangeni → Jahrana. Stay: Saijol. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 4 – Apr 12 (Sun): Trek Jahrana → Ringmo. Stay: Ringmo. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 5 – Apr 13 (Mon): Trek to Phoksundo Lake and exploration. Stay: Ringmo. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6 – Apr 14 (Tue): Visit Tsoling Gonpa. Start return trek to Renchi. Stay: Renchi. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 7 – Apr 15 (Wed): Trek Renchi → Chepka. Stay: Chepka. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 8 – Apr 16 (Thu): Trek Chepka → Suligad. Travel Suligad → Dunai. Stay: Dunai. Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 9 – Apr 17 (Fri): Travel Dunai → Tallobazar → Surkhet → Nepalgunj → Lucknow. Stay: Nepalgunj / Lucknow. Food: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 10 – Apr 18 (Sat): Buffer Day due to unpredictable weather, roads, or flights. Stay: Lucknow. Food: Not Included. Day 11 – Apr 19 (Sun): Fly back to home city. Stay: N/A. Food: N/A. --- ✅ Inclusions • All necessary entry permits • Shey Phoksundo Park Permit • Lower Dolpo Restricted Permit • Transport from Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Dunai (Bus / Jeep) • Food from Day 2 to Day 9 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, evening tea & 1 bottle hot water) • Accommodation in Tea Houses • Basic First Aid --- ❌ Exclusions • Wifi, device charging, hot showers • Extra hot drinking water • Personal expenses • Insurance • Buffer day food & expenses • Any additional costs due to delays, roadblocks, vehicle issues, strikes, political disturbances, or natural conditions Come experience untouched nature, deep spirituality, and Himalayan adventure together.