Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, about an hour south-west over the foothills to the hot Terai plains near the Indian border. Nepalgunj is the hub for flights to far-west Nepal, and it is often very hot and humid. Transfer to your hotel, check permits with your guide and use the afternoon to repack and rest. Flights to Juphal leave early the next morning and depend on the weather, so keep your schedule flexible. Drink plenty of water and have an early night.
Phoksundo Lake Trek (Lower Dolpo)
A 10-day trek into Shey Phoksundo National Park to Ringmo and Phoksundo Lake, with flights to Juphal and no restricted-area permit.
- الأيام10
- أقصى ارتفاع3,640 م
- المسافة90.4 كم
- الصعود4,535 م
- الصعوبةمتوسطة
- أفضل الأشهرApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- التصاريح2
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Phoksundo Lake Trek (Lower Dolpo) رحلة ترحال مدتها 10 يومًا في منطقة Dolpo في نيبال، وتصعد إلى ارتفاع 3,640 م. يمكن للمتجولين الأجانب العثور على شريك لها عبر FindTrekkingPartner بنشر رحلة بتواريخهم وميزانيتهم ووتيرتهم. تبقى المطابقات خاصة حتى يوافق المتجولان معًا، والخدمة مجانية. بالأسعار المتوسطة، يكلف المرشد المرخص نحو 93 دولار أمريكي (USD) للشخص خلال 10 أيام عندما يتشاركه أربعة متجولين، مقابل 373 دولار (USD) لمتجول واحد بمفرده. أفضل المواسم هي May–Jun, Sep–Oct. هذه منطقة مقيدة، لذا فإن المرشد المرخص المستأجر عبر وكالة مسجلة جزء من التصريح، وتسافر المجموعة كلها بتصريح وكالة واحد. الرحلات المفتوحة لهذا المسار مدرجة أدناه مع شهر البدء وحجم المجموعة والأماكن المتبقية. آخر تحقق: 19 أكتوبر 2026. المصادر: هيئة السياحة النيبالية، DNPWC، إدارة الهجرة.
المصادر:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
ابحث عن شريك لمسار Phoksundo Lake Trek (Lower Dolpo)
نظرة عامة
يبدأ من Kathmandu10 يومًا · الأقصى 3,640 م
أفضل المواسم: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · التصاريح: Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit, TIMS card where required
The Phoksundo Lake trek is a 10-day journey into the lower valleys of Dolpo, in Dolpa District of north-west Nepal, ending beside one of the country's deepest and most beautiful lakes. It flies from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and on to Juphal, walks along the Thuli Bheri and Suligad rivers through Dunai and Sulighat to Chhepka and Ringmo, spends a rest day at the lake at about 3,610 m, and returns the same way before the flights home. The walk covers about 90 km with 4,500 m of climbing and, unlike Upper Dolpo, needs no restricted-area permit, only the Shey Phoksundo National Park permit. It is a moderate trek with long days, simple lodges and a remote feel, suitable for fit walkers. April to June and September to November are the best months. Allow spare days for the flights, which are weather dependent.
What the trek is like
From Juphal the trail drops to Dunai, a small district town on the Thuli Bheri river, then follows the Suligad river into a deep, dry gorge. After the park entrance at Sulighat it climbs through blue pine, birch and juniper to Chhepka, a village of stone houses and fields. The last day to the lake climbs through forest and past waterfalls to a high saddle and the first view of Phoksundo, a turquoise lake in a bowl of rock and snow. Ringmo sits at the southern end, with chortens, a Bon monastery and flat-roofed houses. The return takes the same route in shorter days.
Highlights
- Phoksundo Lake, which covers about 494 hectares and was designated a Ramsar site in 2007
- The waterfall of about 167 m where the lake drains
- Ringmo village and its Bon monastery and chortens
- The Suligad gorge, dry forest and walnut and apple trees near Dunai
- A rest day with time to see the lake from several viewpoints
Permits and rules
You need the Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit, arranged through your agency or bought at the checkpost, and a TIMS card where the local office asks for it. The Phoksundo trek is not a restricted-area trek. The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region. Ask for current fees and check them with the park or the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.
Best season
April to June and September to November are the best months. Spring has clearer air and flowers, and autumn brings stable weather. Dolpo lies in the rain shadow, so the monsoon is milder than elsewhere, but flights are often disrupted by cloud over Nepalgunj and the airstrip. Winter is cold, with snow around Ringmo and a frozen lake.
Altitude
Ringmo, at about 3,640 m, is the highest point. Chhepka (about 2,660 m) and Ringmo are separated by a long, steep climb of nearly 1,700 m, so take it slowly. The rest day at the lake helps acclimatisation, and you sleep at the same altitude. Watch for headache, nausea and poor sleep, never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen. Discuss altitude medicine with your doctor.
Getting there and away
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, then Nepalgunj to Juphal on a small plane. The return reverses this. Both flights depend on weather, and Juphal flights are often delayed, so keep one or two spare days. There is no road to Ringmo.
Lodges, food and costs
Simple lodges operate at Juphal, Dunai, Chhepka and Ringmo, with dal bhat, noodles, eggs and tea. Rooms are basic, with blankets and sometimes heating, and hot showers are rare. Many agencies still provide tents and a cook for flexibility. Prices rise with altitude, and you should bring cash for the whole trek, because Dunai has few services.
Packing list
Broken-in boots, waterproof layers, a down jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 10 C, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit. A sun hat is useful, because the valley is bright and dry.
Who this trek suits and how to prepare
The trek suits fit walkers who want a remote trek without extreme altitude or a restricted-area permit. The days are long, with 20 to 25 km on two of them, so prepare with hill walks and some days with a loaded pack. Previous multi-day trekking is helpful.
The plan at a glance
Days 1 and 2 fly to Nepalgunj and Juphal. Day 3 walks to Chhepka and day 4 to Ringmo, with a rest day on day 5. Days 6 to 8 return to Chhepka, Dunai and Juphal, and days 9 and 10 fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Extensions
Add a day or two for weather at Juphal or Nepalgunj. For a longer trek, continue from Ringmo to Lar Tsa along the lake, or join the Upper Dolpo trek over the Kang La, which needs a restricted-area permit. You can also visit the Dunai bazaar and the monasteries near Juphal.
Practical tips from the trail
- Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
- Keep spare days for the Juphal flights.
- Start early on the long climb from Chhepka to Ringmo.
- Carry sun protection and water, because the trail is dry and exposed.
- Respect the monasteries and walk clockwise around chortens.
- Do not swim or wash in the lake, which is sacred and protected.
Responsible trekking
Take rubbish out, use filtered water, avoid wood fires in the national park and buy from local families. Ask before photographing people and ceremonies.
أبرز المعالم
- Phoksundo Lake, a Ramsar lake at about 3,610 m
- Ringmo, a Tibetan-style village beside the lake
- The 167 m waterfall at the lake outlet
- Dunai and the Thuli Bheri valley of lower Dolpo
- Bon and Buddhist monasteries, chortens and mani walls
خريطة المسار
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يوماً بيوم
تنام على ارتفاع أعلى بمقدار 2,330 م من الليلة السابقة، متجاوزاً الإرشاد المعتاد البالغ 500 م. خذ وقتك، واشرب كثيراً وراقب الصداع أو الغثيان.
Take the morning flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal, about 40 minutes on a small plane over green foothills and, on clear days, the Dhaulagiri range. The airstrip lies at about 2,490 m above Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpa. The air is cool and dry after the plains. Meet your crew, show your permits at the checkpost and sort the loads. If the flight is cancelled, you spend another night in Nepalgunj, so plan flexible days. The trek starts tomorrow. Keep warm layers at hand, because the airstrip is cool.
A long first walking day from Juphal to Chhepka at about 2,660 m. The trail drops to the Thuli Bheri, passes through Dunai and follows the Suligad river to Sulighat, the entrance to Shey Phoksundo National Park, then climbs on to Chhepka. It is about 25 km with 1,150 m of climbing, taking 7 to 10 hours, so many groups split the day with a camp at Sulighat. The valley is dry and rocky, with blue pine and walnut trees. Chhepka has simple lodges.
تنام على ارتفاع أعلى بمقدار 980 م من الليلة السابقة، متجاوزاً الإرشاد المعتاد البالغ 500 م. خذ وقتك، واشرب كثيراً وراقب الصداع أو الغثيان.
A hard day from Chhepka to Ringmo at about 3,640 m, about 20 km with 1,670 m of climbing, taking 6 to 9 hours. The trail follows the Suligad river through Rechi and Sanduwa, with steep rock steps, waterfalls and forest, then opens to the lake basin, where Phoksundo Lake comes into view at about 3,610 m. Ringmo is a village of flat-roofed stone houses, chortens and a Bon monastery. Rest, eat well and enjoy the first evening view of the lake.
A rest and acclimatisation day at Ringmo. Walk to the shore of Phoksundo Lake, about 3,610 m, and visit the monastery and chortens in Ringmo. The water is a deep turquoise, and the waterfall below the village drops about 167 m. Take short walks to viewpoints and enjoy the views of the Kanjiroba range, but keep a slow pace. Use the afternoon to rest and wash clothes. Avoid swimming or washing in the lake, which is sacred and protected. Take the afternoon off to rest and write notes.
Descend from Ringmo to Chhepka at about 2,660 m, about 20 km with 1,680 m of descent and 700 m of climbing, taking 6 to 8 hours. The route retraces the Suligad river through Sanduwa and Rechi, with waterfalls and forest, and the air warms as you drop. The steep steps are hard on the knees, so use poles and take breaks. Chhepka's lodges are simple but welcoming. Enjoy a hot meal and an early night after the long day. Check the weather forecast with your guide before bed.
Walk from Chhepka to Dunai at about 2,090 m, about 14.5 km with a climb of 420 m and a descent of 990 m, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. The trail follows the Suligad river through Sulighat, leaves the national park and ends in Dunai, the district town on the Thuli Bheri. Dunai has a bazaar, a hospital, a small gompa and basic lodges. Use the afternoon to walk around the town, buy snacks and sort your belongings. The climate is warmer and drier than at Ringmo.
A short walk from Dunai to Juphal at about 2,490 m, about 10 km with a climb of 560 m, taking 4 to 5 hours. The trail leaves the river and climbs through dry hills and villages to the airstrip, with views of the Thuli Bheri valley and the surrounding ranges. Juphal has a few lodges, and the airport office checks your flight status. Keep a spare day in the schedule in case the weather closes the airstrip. Pack your bags and prepare for the morning flight.
Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj, about 40 minutes over foothills and valleys, and transfer to a hotel. The air is hot and humid after the high valleys, and you may want a shower and a cold drink. If the Kathmandu flight is the same day, you connect at the airport, otherwise use the afternoon to rest. Flights from Juphal are often delayed by cloud, so keep a buffer. Your agency will arrange the hotel and onward tickets. Keep your passport and flight tickets within easy reach.
تنام على ارتفاع أعلى بمقدار 1,240 م من الليلة السابقة، متجاوزاً الإرشاد المعتاد البالغ 500 م. خذ وقتك، واشرب كثيراً وراقب الصداع أو الغثيان.
Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, about an hour, and transfer to your hotel. The flight offers a last view of the Himalaya on clear mornings. Back in Kathmandu, you can shower, repack and explore Thamel or Patan. Keep a spare day after the trek in case of flight delays. Tip your guide and porters according to your agency's guidelines, and celebrate a short, remote journey to one of the most beautiful lakes in Nepal. Keep your passport and permit copies in your hand luggage for the airport checks.
التأقلم
ارتفاع المبيت ليلة بعد ليلة. تشير الأعمدة الحمراء إلى صعود يتجاوز 500 م عن الليلة السابقة؛ وأيام الراحة موسومة.
- ارتفاع المبيت
- ارتفاع يتجاوز 500 م
- يوم راحة
التكلفة
التكلفة الشاملة التقديرية للفرد: النزل والطعام حسب الارتفاع، والنقل، والتصاريح، والمرشد والحمّالون. كلما زاد عدد المتنزهين المتقاسمين لمرشد وحمّالين، قلّ ما يدفعه كل فرد. اعتباراً من أكتوبر 2026.
| النمط | متنزه واحد | 2 متنزهين يتقاسمون | 4 متنزهين يتقاسمون |
|---|---|---|---|
| اقتصادي | 380 US$–580 US$* | 380 US$–580 US$* | 380 US$–580 US$* |
| متوسط التكلفة | 720 US$–1,100 US$* | 580 US$–890 US$* | 540 US$–820 US$* |
| مريح | 800 US$–1,250 US$* | 710 US$–1,100 US$* | 670 US$–1,050 US$* |
تقاسم مرشداً ووفّر المال
في الفئة المتوسطة، يدفع المتنزه المنفرد نحو 720 US$–1,100 US$؛ ويدفع أربعة متنزهين يتقاسمون مرشداً وحمّالين اثنين نحو 540 US$–820 US$ للفرد (أقل بنسبة 25% في أعلى النطاق).
التفاصيل لمتنزهين يتقاسمان
| البند | اقتصادي | متوسط التكلفة | مريح |
|---|---|---|---|
| النزل والطعام | 160 US$–280 US$ | 230 US$–370 US$ | 310 US$–490 US$ |
| النقل | 200 US$–290 US$ | 200 US$–290 US$ | 200 US$–290 US$ |
| التصاريح | 20 US$–30 US$ | 20 US$–30 US$ | 20 US$–30 US$ |
| المرشد | — | 80 US$–140 US$ | 80 US$–140 US$ |
| الحمّالون | — | 40 US$–80 US$ | 90 US$–160 US$ |
تعتمد الميزانية على النقل العام وبلا حمّال؛ وتتقاسم الفئة المتوسطة حمّالاً واحداً بين متنزهين ومركبة خاصة؛ وتمنح فئة الراحة كل متنزه حمّالاً. يُدرج المرشد حيث يكون مطلوباً أو عندما يكون النمط متوسطاً أو مريحاً.
النزل والطعام لكل ليلة (غرفة ووجبة دال بهات)
5 ليالٍ Below 2,500 m: الغرفة 2 US$–9 US$، دال بهات 4 US$–7 US$ · 4 ليالٍ 2,500 to 3,800 m: الغرفة 4 US$–11 US$، دال بهات 5 US$–11 US$
رسوم التصاريح (مصادر رسمية)
- Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit: 3,000 NPR لكل دخول المصدر
غير مشمول
لم نجد سعراً منشوراً لـ: Nepalgunj to Juphal flight (return). الإجماليات المعلّمة بـ * لا تشمل هذه البنود؛ اسأل وكالتك.
مصادر التكاليف
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Nepal Tourism Board: Trekking Permit (2026-10-18)
تقديرات مستمدة من أدلة المشغلين وليست عروض أسعار. لا تشمل البقشيش والتأمين والمعدات وفنادق كاثماندو؛ الدولار الأمريكي بسعر صرف المنصة.
الصور
الأسئلة الشائعة
No. Phoksundo and lower Dolpo need only the Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit. Upper Dolpo, beyond the Kang La, is a restricted area.
The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). Confirm with a registered agency. A guide is advised on this remote trail in any case.
Ten days from Kathmandu on this plan, including the flights to Nepalgunj and Juphal, two days of walking to Ringmo, a rest day and three days of walking back. Flight delays can add days.
About 3,611 m. Ringmo village is at about 3,640 m, and the lake is among the deepest in Nepal, measured at 136 to 145 m in surveys.
April to June and September to November. The monsoon is milder in Dolpo, but flights are often delayed, and winter freezes the lake.
Moderate. The altitude is below 3,700 m, but two days are long at 20 to 25 km, and the climb from Chhepka to Ringmo is about 1,700 m.
No. The lake is sacred and protected, and washing or swimming is discouraged.
المصادر
- Phoksundo Lake Trek, 11 days (Trekking in Nepal)
- Phoksundo Lake Trekking (Himkala Adventure)
- Phoksundo Lake (Wikipedia)
- Shey Phoksundo National Park (Wikipedia)
- Dolpa District (Wikipedia)
- Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Himalayan Rescue Association
- OpenStreetMap (elevation tags of villages and the lake)
على امتداد المسار
أماكن الإقامة والمساعدة الطبية والمياه والمعالم في كل يوم من المسار.
1. Kathmandu → Nepalgunj
- Tribhuvan International Airport · المطارات والنقل · 1,340 م
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- Tribhuvan International Airport · المطارات والنقل · 1,340 م
- Nepalgunj Airport · المطارات والنقل · 165 م
2. Nepalgunj → Juphal
لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.3. Juphal → Chhepka
- Dolpa Airport · المطارات والنقل · 2,489 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 2,044 م
- Rupgar hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,070 م
- District hospital · الخدمات الطبية · 2,090 م
- Thapa Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,091 م
- स्वास्थ्य चौकी कार्यालय परीला डोल्पा · الخدمات الطبية · 2,535 م
- Shyanta · أماكن الإقامة · 2,490 م
- Jharana Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,666 م
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- Dolpa Airport · المطارات والنقل · 2,489 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 2,044 م
- Rupgar hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,070 م
- Army helipad · المطارات والنقل · 2,103 م
- District hospital · الخدمات الطبية · 2,090 م
- Thapa Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,091 م
- स्वास्थ्य चौकी कार्यालय परीला डोल्पा · الخدمات الطبية · 2,535 م
- Shyanta · أماكن الإقامة · 2,490 م
- Jharana Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,666 م
4. Chhepka → Ringmo
- Shey Karnali Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 3,120 م
- Saijol Health Post · الخدمات الطبية · 3,118 م
- Phoksundo Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 3,132 م
- Jharana Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 3,131 م
5. Ringmo
- Stupid Hotel & Lounge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,626 م
- Shey Shikhahr Lakeside Hotel&Lodge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,632 م
- Himalayan Hotel & Lodge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,641 م
- Mount Kailash Guest House · أماكن الإقامة · 3,640 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 3,640 م
- Phoksundo Lake · الطبيعة · 3,612 م
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- Sherpa Hotel&Lodge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,640 م
- Stupid Hotel & Lounge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,626 م
- Shey Shikhahr Lakeside Hotel&Lodge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,632 م
- Himalayan Hotel & Lodge · أماكن الإقامة · 3,641 م
- Mount Kailash Guest House · أماكن الإقامة · 3,640 م
- Shey Phoksundo Hotel view point · أماكن الإقامة · 3,637 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 3,640 م
- Ringmo · أماكن الإقامة · 3,640 م
- New tourist Guest House · أماكن الإقامة · 3,650 م
- Phoksundo Lake · الطبيعة · 3,612 م
6. Ringmo → Chhepka
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 3,645 م
- Viewpoint · نقاط المشاهدة · 3,647 م
- Chunuwar Health Post · الخدمات الطبية · 3,136 م
- Amchi Hospital · الخدمات الطبية · 3,129 م
- Samshana Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 3,055 م
- Hotel Pahuna Ghar · أماكن الإقامة · 3,032 م
- Keshang Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 3,032 م
7. Chhepka → Dunai
- Hotel Swagat · أماكن الإقامة · 2,492 م
- Sunita Hotel · أماكن الإقامة · 2,287 م
8. Dunai → Juphal
- स्वास्थ्य सेवा कार्यालय, दुनई-डोल्पा · الخدمات الطبية · 2,088 م
- Dolpa District Hospital · الخدمات الطبية · 2,090 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 2,174 م
- Hotel Tripura · أماكن الإقامة · 2,487 م
- Hotel Mount Putha & Restaurant · أماكن الإقامة · 2,475 م
- Dolpa Airport · المطارات والنقل · 2,499 م
- Mount putha · أماكن الإقامة · 2,482 م
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- स्वास्थ्य सेवा कार्यालय, दुनई-डोल्पा · الخدمات الطبية · 2,088 م
- Dolpa District Hospital · الخدمات الطبية · 2,090 م
- Drinking Water · خدمات عملية · 2,174 م
- Jufal health post · الخدمات الطبية · 2,434 م
- Hotel Tripura · أماكن الإقامة · 2,487 م
- Hotel Mount Putha & Restaurant · أماكن الإقامة · 2,475 م
- Dolpa Airport · المطارات والنقل · 2,499 م
- Mount putha · أماكن الإقامة · 2,482 م
9. Juphal → Nepalgunj
لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.10. Nepalgunj → Kathmandu
لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.لم يُرسم أي شيء لهذا اليوم بعد.
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