Our trek begins with a spectacular flight along the Himalaya to From Jumla. We then follow the Suli Gaad River to the glistening Phoksumdo Lake from where we head east to Dho. Those who enjoy wild, untouched areas will love this exploratory part of our trek as we cross low passes with breathtaking views great himalayas.

Shey-phoksundo Narional Park

Shey-phoksundo Narional Park is situated in the Trans-Himalayan region of northwest Nepal. It is Nepal’s largest National Park covering an area of 3,555 km2. It was established in 1984 to preserve a unique Trans-Himalayan ecosystem with a diversity of flora and fauna. The Park’s climatic differences, altitude variations, and different zoo-geographical regions support a diverse range of biotic systems.

In 1998, an area of 1349 km2 surrounding the park was declared as buffer zone, which consists of forests and private lands. The buffer zone is jointly managed by the park and local communities. Together they initiate community development activities and manage the natural and cultural resources.

Features

Shey Phoksundo National Park provides a diversity of spectacular landscapes. Elevations in the park range from 2,130m in Ankhe to 6,883m at the summit of Kanjiroba Himal. Much of the park lies north of the Himalayan crest. Nepal’s deepest and second largest lake, Phoksundo Lake, lies in upper regions of Suligad. Near the lake’s outlet is the country’s highest waterfall. The major rivers in the park are the Khung, Nmajung and Panjang, The Suligad and Jugdual Rivers, which are the major tributaries of the Thuli Bheri River; and the Langu Rilver, which drains the high dolpo plateau to the east and flows westward.

Phoksundo Lake is famous for its magnificent turquoise color and te spectacular scenery clearly rank it with the most scenic mountain parks in the world. Ringmo village, a typical Tibetan village, is scenically nestled in the area. Many beautiful glaciers can be found near and above the lake area. The Park contains many Gompas (Monasteries) and religious area. The most famous, Shey Gompa was established in the 11th Century. Thashung Gompa located near Phoksundo Lake was built about 900 years ago to conserve wildlife.

 Climate

As a result of its spanning both the northern and southern aspects of the Himalayan crest, the park experience a wide climatic range. Most of the precipitation in the area occurs during the monsoon (July-September), although the Dhaulagari and Kanjiroba Ranges from a massive barrier preventing most of the rain from reaching the Trans-Himalayan area. The park contains the transition form a monsoon dominated climate with 1500 mm of annual precipitation in the south (Suligad) to an arid climate with less than 500 mm. a year in the northern slopes. Winters are quite severe, with frequent snowfalls above 2,500m, and temperature’s remaining below freezing above 3,000m. Through much of the winter

Flora & Fauna

The flora found within the park is extremely diverse. The northern regions contain barren areas of the upper Himalayas and the Trans-Himalayan slope lands consisting of some rhododendron, caragana shrubs, and Salix, Juniper, white Himalayan birch, and the occasional silver fir dominate the high meadows of the Himalayas. Less than five percent of the park is forested, with much of it lying in the southern portion. The Suligad Valley’s flora consists of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, cedar, silver fir, poplar, rhododendron, and bamboo. The park also contains 286 species of ethno botanical importance.

The park provides important habitat for endangered species including the snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, and blue sheep, goral, great Tibetan sheep, Himalayan tahr, leopard, jackal, and Himalayan black bear are also found in the park. The park is home to six reptiles and 29 species of butterfly, including the highest flying butterfly in the world, Paralasa nepalaica. The park provides habitat for over 200 species of birds, among which include yellow-throated marten, Tibetan partridge, wood snip, white-throated tit, wood accentor, and crimson-eared rosefinchl.

Days           Activities

Day 01       Kathmandu
                    Arrival at Kathmandu international airport & transfer to the
                    hotel Overnight at the hotel

Day 02       Kathmandu
                    Morning is free after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing of Kathmandu
                    Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath after lunch Sightseeing of Pashupatinath,
                    Bouddhanath, Patan overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03       Kathmandu – Nepalgunj
                    Morning is free after breakfast fly Kathmandu Nepalgunj,
                    Overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj

Day 04       Morning is free after breakfast fly Nepalgunj – Jumla (2370m)  

Day 05       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Jumla –to Gothi
                    Chaur (2780m). Camping

Day 04       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Gothi Chaur to
                    Naphukana (2990m). Camping

Day 05       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Naphukana  to
                    Chaurikot  (3070m). Camping

Day 06       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Chaurikot to  
                    Hurikot (3760m). Camping

Day 07       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Hurikot  to Gorphug
                    (3950m). Camping

Day 08       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Gorphug to Kagmara
                    Phedi (4240m). Camping

Day 09       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Kagmara Phedi to Kagmara
                    pass (5120m) - Yudon (4400m)

Day 10       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Yudon to Rigmo (3540m).
                    Camping

Day 11       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Rest day at Rigmo,
                    exploring day in Shey  Phokshundo lake

Day 12       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Rigmo to  Bagala
                    phedi (4450m) Camping

Day 13       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Bagala phedi to Numla
                    B.C. (4500m) via Bagala Pass (5190m). Camping

Day 14       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Numla B.C.to Dhotarap
                    (4030m) via Numla Pass (5149m)

Day 15       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Dhotarap to Rigo
                    Phucave (3490m). Camping

Day 16       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Rigo Phucave to
                    Lahini (3200m). Camping

Day 17       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Lahini to Khani
                    gaon (2950m). Camping

Day 18       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Khani gaon to Dunai
                    (2150m). Camping

Day 19       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Dunai to Juphal (2440m).

Day 20       Morning is free after breakfast trek from Juphal to Kathmandu via
                    Nepalganj. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 21       Rest day in Kathmandu, Evening: Nepalese dinner with cultural show.
                    Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 22       Kathmandu departure
                    Leisure day in Kathmandu, Final Departure to Kathmandu
                    International Airport (TIA)

The above Package cost includes:

•    Airport / hotel / airport transfers from and to International
     airport by exclusive vehicle.
•    All necessary trekking permits including TIMS permit fees,
     Shey Phoksundo National Park fees and restricted area
     entrance fees
•    Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Jumla  airfare
•    Jufal – Nepalgunj- Kathmandu airfare
•    Experienced trekking guide with supportive staffs i.e. Cooks,
     Porters, Helpers and their Insurance
•    All necessary trekking / camping equipments
•    All necessary trekking permits including TIMS permit fees,
     Langtang national park entry fees
•    Four nights accommodation in three star hotel of Kathmandu and
     One night accommodation in the hotel of Nepalgunj on Twin sharing
     basis inclusive of Breakfast.
•    All  meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Diner & Tea / Coffee ) during the
     period of trekking
•    Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu
•    Sightseeing trips using exclusive vehicle as per the itinerary
     with English speaking guide
•    Taxes at the rate of 24.3%
•    Entrance frees at sightseeing place.

 The above cost does not include:

•    Services not mentioned in the above itinerary.
•    Personal equipments (trekking boot, sun glass, sleeping bags,
     sticks etc)
•    Personal medical expenses
•    Tips & gratuities.
•    Personal expenses, lunch, dinner, beverages.
•    Porterage at the airport.
•    Airport tax in all the domestic sectors USD 2.50  per person
      per flight
•    Travel insurance
•    Emergency evacuation charges
•    Service Charges
•    Extra expenses due to the unavoidable circumstance beyond  our Control