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glimpse of a beatiful and remote region with a landscape and traditions
closely linked to the Tibetan Plateau.
Climb through the pine and juniper forests
of the beautiful Suli Gad. Deep gorges and waterfalls are features
of the route to the small village of Ringmo on the shores of the
turquoise Phoksumdo Lake. Tiny Buddhist and Bonpo monasteries are
numerous here and you may have the chance to joing monks at the
morning puja.
Where are you going?
Days 1-3: Flying into Kathmandu is an unforgettable
experience with the Himalaya spread out before you. You will be
met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel. In
the morning of day 2 a half-day city tour will introduce you to
some of the highlights of Kathmandu. On Day 3 fly to Nepalgunj.
Days 4-7: After the short flight to Juphal we have
a short trek to riverside Roop Ghar. Entering the Phoksumdo Khola
the trail is through deep forest high above the river. It is a route
of numerous ascents and descents, often dizzyingly steep. Eventually,
above Palam – a winter settlement used by the people of Ringmo
– you emerge from the forests and gorge into open country.
From a 3660m ridge there are close views of Nepal’s highest
waterfall, the 330-meter-high source of the Suli Gad River. The
ridge also affords the first views of the incredibly beautiful Phoksumdo
Lake – an unearthly turquoise blue ringed by rocky crags and
forest, framed by snow-capped peaks. Standing at the end of the
lake, Ringmo is a picturesque village with chorten, mani walls,
a Bon gompa and an entry chorten depicting complex mandalas of both
Buddhist and Bon traditions.
Days 8-10: Head back down the Phoksumdo Khola to
Juphal for the early morning flight to Nepalganj and on to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Depart OR join your
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| Itinerary
| Day |
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Altitude |
Time |
| 1 |
Arrive Kathmandu |
1300m |
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2 |
Kathmandu |
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3 |
Fly to Nepalgunj |
600m |
1 hr |
4 |
Fly to Juphal |
2400m |
½ hr |
| |
Trek to Rupaghat |
2400m |
4½ hrs |
5 |
Ryajik |
2900m |
6 hrs |
6 |
Phoksumdo Ringmo |
3500m |
5 hrs |
7 |
Phoksumdo |
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|
8 |
Arike |
2800m |
7 hrs |
9 |
Juphal |
2400m |
8 hrs |
10 |
Fly Nepalgunj |
|
|
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Fly Kathmandu |
1300m |
|
11 |
Depart |
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Trek Grade: 2
Duration: 11 Days
Trek style:Fully supported camping Trek
Best time to go: March - November
For more information request
dossier
DOL-PHO-11 |

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