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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [ 1350M/ 4428Ft ]
As you fly into Kathmandu Nepal, amazing view of snow peak mountains will greet you. On arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel. Evening free to explore around Thamel. Sightseeing around Basantapur Durbar Square and local market if time left.
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Day 02: Fly to Nepalgunj, gateway to the far west region of Nepal
Breakfast in the morning and explore the streets of Thamel before transfer to airport. Today you will fly to Nepalgunj, a town in the western Terai near the Indian border and gateway to the Far West Region of Nepal.
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Day 03: Fly to Juphal from Nepalgunj and Trek to Dunai
Today you will fly to Juphal 8,200 feet / 2,499 m the starting point for the trek to Phoksundo Lake. The trail ascends southeast, high above Thulo Bheri Valley, then winds through maize fields to the village of Kalagaunda. You will follow the southern bank of the Bheri River and pass Roop Ghar, where you can see a traditional water mill, before finally reaching the village of Dunai at 2,000 M / 6,562 ft.
Trekking Time: about 3 hours
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Day 04: Trek to Chhepka Village
Descend through the streets of Dunai and cross the bridge over the Bheri River. Follow the northern bank of the river to Sulighat before heading north to Shey Phoksundo National Park check-post. The rock-strewn trail climbs above the serpentine Suli Ghad River through a series of hemp trees to Kageni and then through a tropical walnut and maple forest, where you will begin to see glimpses of Tibetan culture. Savor the views of fluttering prayer flags, cascading waterfalls, and lush vegetation on the way to Shyanta village located at 8,268 feet. Another about 1 hour walk uphill along the narrow trail brings you to the village of Chhepka at 2670 m / 8760 ft
Trekking Time: about 7 hrs
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Day 05: Trek to Jharana Waterfall
we start early to make our way to Jharana hotel. The trail climbs through a cedar forest to a winter settlement used by the people of Ringmo village. The route then ascends steadily through open country to an elevation of 11,056 ft / 3370 m. We get a close view of a spectacular 330-metre –high waterfall, the highest in Nepal and a faraway view of Phoksundo lake. We stop for the night at Jharana (waterfall) Hotel.
Trekking Time: about 6 hrs
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Day 06: Trek to Ringmo - Tibetan village
After breakfast, we make our way to Ringmo village 11,350 ft / 3460 m. We make a steep descend through birch forests to the upper reaches of the Phoksundo river. We cross a bridge and follow a trail north to the ranger station at Phoksundo Lake. We continue to the shores of the lake near the point where the Phoksundo khola(river) flows out of the lake. After a final push through the Phoksundo River gully, you will emerge onto the yak-filled meadows of Ringmo, a Tibetan Bon village, where you will stay the night.
Trekking Time: about 5–6 hours
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Day 07: Explore Sacred Phoksundo Lake and Tshowa Gompa
Today we explore the area around the magnificent Phoksundo Lake. Early morning we explore around Ringmo Village and head to Tshowa Gompa / Monastery on a ridge about the lake. The Gompa nestling a ridge top above Phoksundo Lake was built about 900 years ago. Exploring this culturally rich Bon Monastery is fascinating experience. Then we drop down to Phoksundo Lake along steep-sided cliffs. The lake is famous for its magnificent turquoise color and spectacular scenery. Ringmo village, a typical Tibetan village, is scenic view from Phoksundo Lake. Many beautiful glaciers can be found near and above the lake area. There are many monasteries (Gompas )and Bon-po religious sites at the park and we spend our time visiting some of these. We also explore the wonderful natural sites and enjoy our nature tour.
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Day 08: Trek to Chhepka Village
Today you will trek back to Chhepka. Head towards Sulighad, following a stream originating from the lake. You will pass through the village of Renje, and fir and larch forests along the Sulighat river before reaching Chhepka at 8,268 feet.
Trekking Time: about 7 hours
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Day 09: Trek back to Juphal
After breakfast, retrace the trail to Juphal through beautiful forests, fields, and villages.
Trekking Time: about 7 hours
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Day 10: Juphal to Nepalgunj and then take a connecting flight to Kathmandu
Early morning, we walk to the airport in Juphal from where we fly to the airport in Nepalgunj. At Nepalgunj we board a plane that directly connects us to Kathmandu. On arriving Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time is free time.
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Day 11: Final departure of join other trek or village tour
Today, we will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport as per your flight schedule back home. We will see you off pleasantly. Have a safe flight back home or join our homestay tour to riepe village to experience local culture and lifestyle in country side of Nepal
