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.
- 天数10
- 最高海拔3,640 米
- 距离90.4 公里
- 爬升4,535 米
- 难度中等
- 最佳月份Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- 许可证2
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Phoksundo Lake Trek (Lower Dolpo)是尼泊尔Dolpo地区一条为期 10 天的徒步路线，最高海拔 3,640 米。外国徒步者可以在 FindTrekkingPartner 上发布行程，写明日期、预算和节奏，为这条路线寻找搭档。在双方徒步者都同意之前，匹配信息保持私密，且服务免费。 按中档价格计算，持证向导在 10 天内的费用为：四名徒步者分摊时每人约 93 美元，一人独自出行则为 373 美元。最佳季节为May–Jun, Sep–Oct。 这里是限制区域，因此通过注册旅行社聘请的持证向导是许可证的一部分，整个团队使用同一份旅行社许可证出行。 这条路线的开放行程列在下方，包含出发月份、团队人数和剩余名额。 最后核实：2026年10月19日。资料来源：尼泊尔旅游局、DNPWC、移民局。
资料来源:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
为Phoksundo Lake Trek (Lower Dolpo)寻找搭档
概览
从 Kathmandu 出发10 天 · 最高 3,640 米
最佳季节：Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · 许可证：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.
亮点
- 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
路线地图
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逐日行程
你的住宿海拔比前一晚高出 2,330 米，超过了通常 500 米的建议上限。请放慢节奏，多喝水，并留意头痛或恶心。
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.
你的住宿海拔比前一晚高出 980 米，超过了通常 500 米的建议上限。请放慢节奏，多喝水，并留意头痛或恶心。
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.
你的住宿海拔比前一晚高出 1,240 米，超过了通常 500 米的建议上限。请放慢节奏，多喝水，并留意头痛或恶心。
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.
高原适应
逐晚的住宿海拔。红色柱表示比前一晚上升超过 500 米；休息日已标出。
- 住宿海拔
- 上升超过 500 米
- 休息日
费用
每人全包费用估算：按海拔计的客栈和餐饮、交通、许可证，以及向导和挑夫。共用向导和挑夫的徒步者越多，每人付得越少。 截至 2026年10月。
| 风格 | 1 位徒步者分摊 | 2 位徒步者分摊 | 4 位徒步者分摊 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 经济 | US$380–US$580* | US$380–US$580* | US$380–US$580* |
| 中档 | US$720–US$1,100* | US$580–US$890* | US$540–US$820* |
| 舒适 | US$800–US$1,250* | US$710–US$1,100* | US$670–US$1,050* |
共用向导，省钱
中档风格下，独自徒步者约付 US$720–US$1,100；四位徒步者共用一名向导和两名挑夫，每人约付 US$540–US$820（区间上限处少 25%）。
2 位徒步者分摊的明细
| 项目 | 经济 | 中档 | 舒适 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 客栈和餐饮 | US$160–US$280 | US$230–US$370 | US$310–US$490 |
| 交通 | US$200–US$290 | US$200–US$290 | US$200–US$290 |
| 许可证 | US$20–US$30 | US$20–US$30 | US$20–US$30 |
| 向导 | — | US$80–US$140 | US$80–US$140 |
| 挑夫 | — | US$40–US$80 | US$90–US$160 |
经济风格乘坐公共交通且不请挑夫；中档风格两位徒步者共用一名挑夫并使用包车；舒适风格每位徒步者各配一名挑夫。在要求有向导或选择中档、舒适风格时包含向导。
每晚客栈和餐饮（房间加一份 dal bhat）
5 晚Below 2,500 m：房间 US$2–US$9，dal bhat US$4–US$7 · 4 晚2,500 to 3,800 m：房间 US$4–US$11，dal bhat US$5–US$11
许可证费用（官方来源）
- Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit: NPR 3,000 每次入园 来源
未包含
未找到以下项目的公开价格：Nepalgunj to Juphal flight (return)。标有 * 的总额不含这些项目，请向旅行社询问。
费用来源
- 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)
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常见问题
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.
来源
- 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)
沿途
路线每一天的住宿、医疗救助、饮水和景点。
1. Kathmandu → Nepalgunj
- Tribhuvan International Airport · 机场与交通 · 1,340 米
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- Tribhuvan International Airport · 机场与交通 · 1,340 米
- Nepalgunj Airport · 机场与交通 · 165 米
2. Nepalgunj → Juphal
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- Dolpa Airport · 机场与交通 · 2,489 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 2,044 米
- Rupgar hotel · 住宿 · 2,070 米
- District hospital · 医疗 · 2,090 米
- Thapa Hotel · 住宿 · 2,091 米
- स्वास्थ्य चौकी कार्यालय परीला डोल्पा · 医疗 · 2,535 米
- Shyanta · 住宿 · 2,490 米
- Jharana Hotel · 住宿 · 2,666 米
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- Dolpa Airport · 机场与交通 · 2,489 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 2,044 米
- Rupgar hotel · 住宿 · 2,070 米
- Army helipad · 机场与交通 · 2,103 米
- District hospital · 医疗 · 2,090 米
- Thapa Hotel · 住宿 · 2,091 米
- स्वास्थ्य चौकी कार्यालय परीला डोल्पा · 医疗 · 2,535 米
- Shyanta · 住宿 · 2,490 米
- Jharana Hotel · 住宿 · 2,666 米
4. Chhepka → Ringmo
- Shey Karnali Hotel · 住宿 · 3,120 米
- Saijol Health Post · 医疗 · 3,118 米
- Phoksundo Hotel · 住宿 · 3,132 米
- Jharana Hotel · 住宿 · 3,131 米
5. Ringmo
- Stupid Hotel & Lounge · 住宿 · 3,626 米
- Shey Shikhahr Lakeside Hotel&Lodge · 住宿 · 3,632 米
- Himalayan Hotel & Lodge · 住宿 · 3,641 米
- Mount Kailash Guest House · 住宿 · 3,640 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 3,640 米
- Phoksundo Lake · 自然 · 3,612 米
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- Sherpa Hotel&Lodge · 住宿 · 3,640 米
- Stupid Hotel & Lounge · 住宿 · 3,626 米
- Shey Shikhahr Lakeside Hotel&Lodge · 住宿 · 3,632 米
- Himalayan Hotel & Lodge · 住宿 · 3,641 米
- Mount Kailash Guest House · 住宿 · 3,640 米
- Shey Phoksundo Hotel view point · 住宿 · 3,637 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 3,640 米
- Ringmo · 住宿 · 3,640 米
- New tourist Guest House · 住宿 · 3,650 米
- Phoksundo Lake · 自然 · 3,612 米
6. Ringmo → Chhepka
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 3,645 米
- Viewpoint · 观景点 · 3,647 米
- Chunuwar Health Post · 医疗 · 3,136 米
- Amchi Hospital · 医疗 · 3,129 米
- Samshana Hotel · 住宿 · 3,055 米
- Hotel Pahuna Ghar · 住宿 · 3,032 米
- Keshang Hotel · 住宿 · 3,032 米
7. Chhepka → Dunai
- Hotel Swagat · 住宿 · 2,492 米
- Sunita Hotel · 住宿 · 2,287 米
8. Dunai → Juphal
- स्वास्थ्य सेवा कार्यालय, दुनई-डोल्पा · 医疗 · 2,088 米
- Dolpa District Hospital · 医疗 · 2,090 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 2,174 米
- Hotel Tripura · 住宿 · 2,487 米
- Hotel Mount Putha & Restaurant · 住宿 · 2,475 米
- Dolpa Airport · 机场与交通 · 2,499 米
- Mount putha · 住宿 · 2,482 米
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- स्वास्थ्य सेवा कार्यालय, दुनई-डोल्पा · 医疗 · 2,088 米
- Dolpa District Hospital · 医疗 · 2,090 米
- Drinking Water · 实用信息 · 2,174 米
- Jufal health post · 医疗 · 2,434 米
- Hotel Tripura · 住宿 · 2,487 米
- Hotel Mount Putha & Restaurant · 住宿 · 2,475 米
- Dolpa Airport · 机场与交通 · 2,499 米
- Mount putha · 住宿 · 2,482 米
9. Juphal → Nepalgunj
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最后核实于 2026年10月19日报告过时信息