Phoksundo Lake

Phoksundo Lake Trek will take you to one of the extremely isolated regions of Nepal. Phoksundo Lake is the deepest lake in the Himalayan region, located in the mid-western part of Nepal. The best part of the lake is, it falls under the Phoksundo National Park area, which is home to many endangered animals like musk deer, Tibetan wolf, and snow leopard. The trek to Phoksundo Lake will offer you breath-taking views of the Himalayan sceneries. The trail will include dense forests of juniper, oak & pine, several ascends & descends, crystal clear streams, and panoramic views of Dhaulagiri Peaks (8,167 m) and other snow-capped mountains. We will cross a few passes on this trek, and upon reaching Numala Pass, we will get to see panoramic views of Dhaulagiri Peaks, Kugung La, and other surrounding mountains. Most part of the trek is covered by mountains and huge rocks that resemble like Tibetan Plateau. Moreover, the world famous medicinal herb Yarsagumba, which is a half worm and half herb is found here.

Day 1

We will head to the airport to take our flight for Nepalgunj. The flight we will be short and scenic. We also have the option to drive to the Nepalgunj. The drive will also be going to be scenic. Upon reaching Nepalgunj, we will head to our hotel and rest for the day.

Day 2

We will wake up early and have our breakfast. After that, we will head to the airport to take our another flight for Juphal. Upon reaching Juphal, we will begin trekking towards Dunai where we will stay overnight. Most part of the trail will include downhill walk.

Day 3 

We will begin trekking along the bank of the Thulo Bheri River. We will reach Guli Gaad where we will pass by a police check post. From here, we will go through an abandoned village, and further, ascends & descends to reach Chepka where we will stay overnight. Chekpa is a small yet beautiful village, culturally rich and prosperous.

Day 4

After having a warm breakfast, we will begin trekking through the collection of rocks and sticks making a dike along the river bank. We will have several ascends and descends before we reach Renje. We will stay overnight here.

Day 5

Today, the trail will be a little difficult as we will trek on a steep trail. We will begin trekking into a narrow valley. On the way, we will go through the small village, monastery, cultural school, and a small cottage industry. We will ascend and reach Phoksundo lake where we are going to stay for the night.

• Airport pickup/drop by a private vehicle
• Standard accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara including breakfast as per itinerary
• Teahouse/guest house accommodation during the trek
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek as per Teahouse/guest house menu
• All ground transportation on a private vehicle as per the itinerary
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
• Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits
• An experienced, English-speaking government-licensed guide and assistant guide
• Porter service
• Staff expenses including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
• Down jacket and sleeping bag provided by Royal Himalayan Safari Tours (to be returned after trip completion)
• Free trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map to take back with yourself
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
• Medical kit
• All government and local taxes
• Other official expenses

• Nepalese visa fee
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu  in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal trekking gears
• Personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, hot & cold drinks, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s)
• Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include part