Limited spots available - maximum 6 people to a trekking group! In light of the global pandemic, we have adopted several safety and health protocols for all our treks and hikes. Your wellbeing is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, and a full refund is guaranteed should departure dates shift due to any extenuating circumstances.
Covid-19 Full UpdateWe have devised several guidelines and updated our booking policies to ensure safety and peace of mind of our trekkers. Before booking a trip with us, please review the following health and safety protocols, as well as flexible cancellation and refund policies.
Before departure, we require all travellers to sign a liability waiver and an indemnity agreement acknowledging risks related to traveling during the pandemic. Travellers also need to confirm that they are not experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, are not under any self-quarantine orders, and have not been in contact with someone suspected or confirmed with Covid-19 symptoms.
PCR tests may or may not be required depending on the trek we choose. We’ll comply with the PCR requirement according to the updated guidelines specified by the local government. Please check Covid Protocol under Important Details section on trip pages for accurate information.
We require all health and safety guidelines be followed on the trip. This includes wearing a mask (especially when we’re near a village or locals), maintaining a safe distance, washing hands, and using hand sanitizer frequently. Please respect and follow local health guidelines.
We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and disinfect rooms along with the physical amenities (like doorknobs, phones, and possible areas of contact) before every check-in.
Domestic and international airlines, along with airports, have set safety requirements for travellers, which include wearing masks and face shields. Body temperature is measured before you enter the terminal, in-flight food services are suspended, and bags are disinfected. Likewise, physical distancing needs to be maintained while queuing, boarding, and de-boarding flights.
Given hotels, vehicles and flights require prebooking, cancellation charges are applicable and the amount is contingent on cancellation date.
Prior to 30 days before the trip start date | Within 7 to 29 days before the trip start date | Within 3 to 6 days before the trip start date | Within 1 to 2 days before the trip start date | |
Trip cancellation by the client | 90% of the total trip amount refunded | 75% refunded | 25% refunded | No refund |
Trip cancellation by the company(due to any reason beyond our control) | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund |
Alteration/modification in booking by the client | No charges will be levied | No charges will be levied | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date |
All refunds will be made in Nepali Rupees no later than 30 days from the allocated trip end date, by cash or bank transfer.
Price per person* | |
Expats | USD 1090 |
Foreign Nationals | USD 1300 |
* Valid until Dec 31st, 2022.
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International Add-on
For international travelers, we can add three extra days, which includes accommodation in a three-star hotel for three nights, airport pickup & drop off. Please see Prices section for detail.Make it a Private Trek
Mountain treks are available as a private departure - just for you, your friends, family and colleagues - on a date of your preference. A minimum group size of four is required for standard prices. For smaller group sizes, please inquire.Maximum 6 to a group
Maximum 35 to a group
9 days | Moderate | USD 1090 |
Traverse through stunning green forests and along a gushing river to Dolpo's Shey Phoksundo Lake on an adventure of a lifetime!
In light of the pandemic, several safety and health protocols are in full effect. Well-being of our trekkers is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, with possible full refund upon cancellation.
Lovely flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal, watching the landscape beneath change drastically from flats to rolling hills to mountainous. | |
Walking around Shey Phoksundo Lake surrounded by towering rocky and snowcapped mountains. | |
Birds eye view of the lake and Ringmo village seen from a vantage point two hours away from Ringmo. | |
Rustic lifestyle of people in some of the most secluded regions of the Himalayas | |
Trekking through the narrow valley up from Suligad along the gushing blue Phoksundo River, run-off of Shey Phoksundo Lake. | |
Giant waterfall fed by the lake, seen from the viewpoint before reaching Ringmo |
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Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal |
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Trek from Juphal to Dunai |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trek from Dunai to Chhepka |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trek from Jharana to Ringmo (Shey Phoksundo Lake) |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 |
Jharana - Ringmo (Shey Phoksundo Lake)Trek from Jharana to Ringmo (Shey Phoksundo Lake). |
Trek from Jharana to Ringmo (Shey Phoksundo Lake) |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Ringmo and Shey Phoksundo Lake |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trek from Ringmo to Chhepka |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trek from Chhepka to Juphal |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guesthouse |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Shey Phoksundo Lake Trek |
Kathmandu Valley / Nepal
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.
Price per person* | |
Expats | USD 1090 |
Foreign Nationals | USD 1300 |
* Valid until Dec 31st, 2022.
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• | Light trail shoes with good traction (no sandals or slippers) |
• | Tee and a light jacket (mornings are cold) |
• | Hiking shorts/pants |
• | Water bottle |
• | Rain jacket |
• | Toilet paper |
• | Mask (when not on trails) |
• | Sanitizer |
• | High spirits |
• | Small backpack |
• | Sunglasses with UV protection |
• | Sunscreen |
• | Hiking poles |
Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis, which means there will be two people to a room. If you are travelling solo, we can assign a room partner (with someone of the same gender if you so prefer) or if you are travelling with someone you know, you can share the room with them. For families with kids, room allocation depends on your preference and room availability. A separate single room can be arranged for an additional charge – please find details in Prices section above.
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What are mountain lodges?
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at. |
What are mountain lodges? |
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. We make sure that the lodges we select have clean rooms and change their bed sheets regularly. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms.
Toilets are usually common to a floor and could either be western or squat style. In lower elevations, attached toilet options are available. However, the options get limited to shared toilets as we go higher (above 3000 meters). Make sure you carry your toilet papers and soap.
Lunch and dinner are left out from price includes to give you full flexibility on meals, depending on your appetite and preference. Our hotels have a wide selection of food and drink options.
For vegetarians and vegans, or if you have any other dietary requirements, please let us at the time of booking so we can make arrangements.
You can carry some quick snacks and energy bars to munch on during the trek.
One lead guide and assistant guides (depending on the number of trekkers) will accompany you on the trek. All our team members are highly experienced in the mountains, with adequate trail knowledge and first aid training. Feel free to reach out to anyone for any kind of queries or emergencies as we leave no stone unturned to give you a great mountain experience.
On the trails: Although PCR report is not mandatory, we’ll follow health and safety guidelines throughout the trip like wearing a mask (especially when we’re near a village or locals), maintaining a safe distance, washing hands, and using hand sanitizer frequently. Please respect and follow local health guidelines. Service providers: We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and disinfect rooms along with the physical amenities (like doorknobs, phones, and possible areas of contact) before every check in. Airlines protocol: Domestic and international airlines, along with airports, have set safety requirements for travellers, which include wearing masks and face shields. Body temperature is measured before you enter the terminal, in-flight food services are suspended, and bags are disinfected. Likewise, physical distancing needs to be maintained while queuing, boarding, and de-boarding flights. |
You must obtain travel insurance for the trek. This should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Make sure that the policy also covers you for height up to 5000m above sea level prior to purchase as the majority only cover up to 4000m. |
We want to ensure that all our trekkers are properly acclimatized on the trip. We’ll therefore be walking at an easy pace, taking all precautions as we gain elevation. |
The guide will have a well-equipped first-aid kit at all times. It’s best to avoid common problems like foot blisters and knee pain with proper packing. Please go through our equipment and medical checklist for better preparedness. If you have any pre-existing health conditions please let us know when booking. Pack your passport, flight tickets, phone, wallet, camera equipment, cash, and all your valuables in your day pack or waist belt. Please don’t leave them in the vehicle. Please don’t bring or carry expensive items like jewellery etc or a large sum of cash while travelling for security reasons. |
You can refill your water bottle with boiled or bottled drinking water available at lunch spots and hotels. Your guide will carry plenty of drinking water, so please ask him/her if you need a refill. We highly discourage buying plastic water bottles during the trek for environmental reasons. If you’re looking to purify untreated water, steriPEN, LifeStraw, or purification tablets can be good alternatives. |
If you have any issues or emergencies while trekking, please contact the lead guide or anyone from the team. They will help you contact the nearby hospitals, transport, ambulance, police office, army checkpoints, embassy, and even facilitate rescue operations. We will also send you a list of relevant emergency contacts before the trip starts. |
Please don’t litter, and also dispose any trash properly (you can hand them to your guide). Plucking flowers and vandalizing trails is off limits. We’ll leave the beautiful trails as we found them. |
Heavy alcohol consumption dehydrates your body and doesn’t pair well with trekking for obvious safety reasons. We recommend you limit your alcohol intake to a minimal amount during day time. Let’s wait till the evening to raise a glass or two. |
It’s advisable to ask permission of the locals before taking their photos, although by experience we can tell that they love being photographed. Strict drone policies are enforced throughout Nepal – so please don’t fly drones on the trip. |
What makes group travel fun is the diversity. This also means that there will be people of all different ages, physical fitness, and walking pace. Please be mindful and respect the time allocated by your lead guide to avoid any inconvenience to the group. |
Possible expenses, other than meals, could be drinks, laundry, tipping, and shopping. Please make sure you have read the inclusions thoroughly so you know what you might need to pay for while travelling. |
Our trips are planned to the last detail. However, there might be unforeseen circumstances arising from factors beyond our control (like political unrest, strikes, bad weather, natural calamities, bad road condition, airport closure, flight cancellations, etc). For this reason, please set aside Rs. 20,000 as reserve fund. |
A service charge with tips are included by most hotels and eateries in their bills.
You are welcome to give some gratuities to the trekking crew if you like their service.
We encourage feedback about your trip experience. Your input is valuable in helping us enhance our services.
Any form of physical violence or verbal abuse, harassment, solicitation of prostitution, or possession or use of illegal drugs or illicit materials is strictly prohibited.
Giving money and handouts to beggars, especially children, is highly discouraged.
All national parks and many hotels do not allow pets inside their premises. There are also stray dogs in most villages, which can lead to attacks and dog fights. We therefore don’t allow pets on the treks for safety reasons.