DOLPO TO MUGU AND RARA LAKE TREK.

As time for Nepalgunj, transfer to the domestic airport for an hour scenic flight to Nepalgunj. At Nepalgunj, ample time to explore the westen Terai city of Nepalgunj. The people of southen Nepal have strong Indian influence and cultures due to the border close to India.

From Nepalgunj, early moning drive to the airport for a 40-minute flight to Jhupal over the Himalayan foothills. Enjoy the views of West Dhaulagiri peaks with a range of Snow Mountains. Reaching at Jhupal our trekking staff will receive you, who have traveled overland all the way from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
Carrying the camping gear and food supply for the whole treks of more than two weeks. At Jhupal a few hours walk from the airstrip towards our ovenight stops at Dunai. The headquarters town of Dolpo districts, transfer to a simple lodge for refreshing dinner and ovenight.

After Chhepka which is close to Ankhe village, the moning walk starts with a short climb and descent. Walk through the forest of pines, spruce and fir trees to the river bank, and then climb. On leaving the forest behind and then downhill back into the forested area. The route follows upstream to cross a small bridge at Ryajik village, trek leads further to Samduwa for ovenight stop. Situated close to the entrance of Phoksundo National Park.

The moning walk leads to our first destination and highlights Ringmo Village by the picturesque Phoksundo Lake. The walk follows Pungmo Khola (stream) around the valley downhill through pine and birch trees. Reaching the upper side of Phoksundo Khola. After a short break walk to Ringmo village, an interesting village of Tibetan origin culture with mud plastered Chorten and Mani (prayer) walls of Bon sect and Buddhist religion. From here a short walk to Phoksundo Lake for ovenight camp near the shore of scenic and turquoise colored Phoksundo Lake.

A perfect spot for a rest day, marvel the beautiful views of dramatic country with its scenic landscapes. Views of Kagmara peaks, have time to explore around Ringmo village of immense cultural interest of Tibetan Buddhism.

From here moning walk leads to the upper Dolpo region.
The walk leads beyond Phoksundo Lake on leaving the Lower Dolpo and Ringmo Village. The route leads to a rocky ledge over a river bank on an unsteady path towards the west side of the lake. Walk through a summer pasture which opens into a wide plain of Phoksundo Khola/ stream for ovenight camp by the shore.

Moning trek begins on a good path leading north above Phoksundo Khola.
As the walk progresses heading up towards a hill, after a steep climb reaching the ridge top. Offers grand views of the wide green valley with Kang-La pass en route to Shey Gompa. Our ovenight camp is set on a nice green pasture at the base of Kang-la pass amidst complete wildeness.

Moning walk starts towards our ovenight destination at Shey Gompa.
One of the highlight of the adventure after Phoksundo Lake, climb continuesnon a stone and rocky path. After a few hours of steady climb, reaching the top of Kang-la pass at 5,350 meters / 17,655 feet.

The pass offers spectacular views of surrounding landscapes with snow clad peaks including Mt. Dhaulagiri towards east. After an enjoyable scenic moment, a long descent to the bottom of the pass reaches by the river. Walk across cattle herder camps towards Buddhist prayer monuments of Chorten and Mani.

From here a nice walk leads to our final destination at Shey Gompa located beneath the Crystal Mountain. Regarded as a Holy Mountain with an old monastery nearby.

A beautiful place for a rest day around isolated and remote of Westen Himalaya.
It is one of the most hidden places away from moden civilization in the harmony of complete wildeness. Have time to explore these amazing areas, visit thenold Shey Gompa also called Crystal Monastery. More information about this area is well described in the famous 1980's classic novel 'Snow Leopard' by American author Peter Matthiessen.

Starting the moning walk with a steep climb at above 4,800 m ridges.
From the top enjoy the commanding glorious views of Karo Himal with Yaja peak 5,900 m. The views extend further south west of Kanjirawa Himal with groups of peaks. Includes Chokarpo 6,058 m, Tsho Kalpo Kang 6,556 m and Serku Dholma 6,227 m. After a refreshing rest on top then downhill to Taro at the height of 4,300 m for ovenight camp. Located in a small, windswept valley with isolated cattle herder’s settlement.

The adventure continues heading towards Mugu, from Taro there is a direct, steep road to Bhijer (about 2 hours). It is a lovely walk and longer through the village of Tata, of about 15 families. Walking further visit the Shyamling Gompa, thenBon monastery of 900 years old history. Once a year a fair / festival is held in the month of November or early December. As per the Tibetan Buddhism Lunar calendar marking the auspicious day / events.

Time permitting tour of Shyamling Gompa at the height of 4,120 m, after Shyamling few hours of nice walks to Bhijer. Have time to visit another interesting old monastery of Bonpa sect (pre Buddhist religions).
The Bon culture is similar to North American natives / Inwiks and Laplanders.
The way of practice and worship of nature and mountain spirits.

Nearby is a place called Sumdo with a primary school built by French assistance (this area is well covered and pictured in the movie Caravan later changed to Himalaya, a French and Nepal venture movie). At Bhijer camp is set on a nice meadow close to the village.

After a pleasant ovenight stay at Bhijer moning, a short walk reaches Phu Gaon.
Our route heads towards Lang Khola (stream) with gradual up then reachesnat the base of Yambur-La. A nice grazing pasture, from here climb to the ridge top of Yambur-La pass 4,813 m high. Facing superb views of Kanjirawa Himal Mountain ranges. A short descent to the base then walks to Pho-Kharka by the Tora Khola at 4,070 m. Located beneath the Yambur Danda ridge, after a short break for possible lunch. Aftenoon a few hours of good walk to Pho for an ovenight camp. A small settlement with a Chorten (religious monument) withna small monastery.

On leaving the village of Pho, enjoy facing dramatic mountain scenery.
This area is one of the most isolated areas in the whole of Nepal.
The path is hardly trekked by foreign travelers, all required to follow the lead guide. Around this adventurous routes to Phung Kharka the long and steadynnclimbs reach you on top Nyingma Gyalzen-La Pass. The highest pass and spot of our jouney at 5,560-meter-high. This pass is also considered one of the finest in Nepal, where this is of course very subjective. After enjoying the view, descend towards a gorge of Swaksa Khola/Stream. Quite an exhausting day walk, slowly the day ends on reaching Phung Kharka.

After a nice ovenight in the middle of nowhere at Chyandi Khola area, moning lads downhill to a river gorge of Kajtpachonam Khola joining with Chyandi Khola after a short descend between the ridge of Changdi Lekh and Maksya Danda, crossing the stream with a steep climb for an hour and then on gradual path to reach at Takla Khola around 3,785 m high, after a rest here continue walk with a long climb to the top of Chyargo-La pass at 5,150 m with stunning views of surrounding peaks and dramatic landscapes. From downhill for a while and then a short climb up to Thajuchaur for ovenight stop at 4,050 m high.

After days walking around the high altitude areas, today our route leads deeper and warmer climates. Today's destination is Shilenchaur, situated at an altitude of 2,950 meters, at the confluence of Chham and Mugu Khola/ Streams.
From this nice spot time permitting, take a side trip towards a river gorge of Mugu Khola. To Uri Gompa or close to it, as this northen route leads to Mugu Gompa following the river gorge.

The moning walks lead through more farm villages within a lovely surrounding of well-maintained terraces. The crops of wheat-barley-buckwheat and rice around lower areas. Enjoy the walk on a gentle downhill trail past the villages of Ghobutusa-Chheusathan and Dhungedhara. Then the day completes, reaching a nice village at Mangri for an ovenight camp.

After Mangri village walk follows Mugu Kanali Nadi (River) most of the way. The route heads through a forest of spruce-pines and fir trees passing the villages of Lusa and Lumsa. Finally, the day ends reaching Gamgadhi town located at the entrance of Nepal largest Rara Lake. Also known as Mahindra Tal (after former and late King Mahindra). Gamgadhi town with banks-small hotels-lodge, post office and health post. It is located at the junctions of various routes of Westen Nepal. The northen route leads to upper Mugu at Simikot, westward of Rara Lake towards Khaptad and southen route to Jumla town.

From Gamgadhi, moning walk on winding and gradual trail through several farmnnareas and villages. A pleasant walk amidst lovely forest, and then route divertsnnfrom the main trail to Rara Lake. After a pleasant walk with few ups and downsnnreaching near the shores of Rara Lake. Check into a nice lodge, managed by the

Rara National Park. Aftenoon explore the beautiful and serene Rara Lake, as thenncolor of the lake changes along with the sun lights.

Enjoy a free day around this scenic spot at Rara Lake. After breakfast our localnnguide will take you for a short hike at vantage view-point. Climb to the observation tower for best views of the Rara Lake and its beautiful surroundings.

Outlined with rolling green hills and snowcapped mountain range, rest of the daynnat leisure and marvel at the picturesque scenery.

After an enjoyable time at Rara Lake, the retun jouney leads on the lower trail.
Walking with short steep ups and down into dense forest past farm villages.
After a pleasant hike, it leads to Talcha via near Gamgadhi Town.
Ovenight in a nice simple lodge before heading back to Kathmandu

Moning walk to small Talcha Airport, as time for flight to Nepalgunj, bid farewell to the local staff. As the small aircraft reach Talcha airstrip parking.
Then get on board in a small aircraft for a short scenic flight to Nepalgunj facing views of Westen Himalaya range of peaks. From Nepalgunj airport connecting flights to Kathmandu on a bigger plane for an exciting flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu airport, transfer to your hotel.

A free or Contingency day in case of flight delay before and after the treks.
If all goes well according to our itinerary days, enjoy a free day for shopping onjoin for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit not to be missed.