28 Days
Nepal
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Overview
Overview
This exclusive mindful trek takes you to the majestic Phoksundo Lake and the surrounding Shey-Phoksundo National Park in the hidden lands of Dolpo. The journey begins with a cultural tour of Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu Valley, followed by a flight to Juphal and 3 days of moderate trekking to Ringmo Village. You then stay in a local homestay and head towards Dho Tarap Valley for a 6 day homestay retreat in Dho, Tokyu and Kalang villages. On the way, you climb two mountain passes over 5000m/16,400ft, enjoying great scenery through forests and trails. During the retreat, you explore the local cuisine and lifestyle, visit Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, interact with community members and explore beautiful villages.
Highlights
- Retreat and community homestay in Ringmo overlooking the majestic Phoksundo lake
- Twelve day trekking through Shey-Phoksundo national park and high altitude valley of Dho-Tarap in Dolpo
- Cross two passes (Numa La and Baga La) over 5000 m/16,400 ft
- Twenty days of local stay (and cultural tour) including nine day homestay in Ringmo, Tokyu, Dho, and Kalang villages
- Mindfulness and meditation sessions with local Buddhist monks in Tokyu and Dho