31/07/2025
Here's 25-days itinerary itinerary from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, combining:
(Information includes daily altitude, hike time, and accommodations)
Khaptad National Park
Badimalika Temple
Rara Lake
Remote trek to Shey Phoksundo Lake in Dolpo
Section I: Kathmandu – Khaptad
Day 1: Kathmandu – Dhangadhi (Flight) – Silgadhi (Drive)
✈️ 1 hr flight + 🚐 6–7 hrs drive
Altitude: 1,340m → 300m → 1,340m
Stay: Hotel in Silgadhi
Day 2: Silgadhi – Jhigrana – Khaptad Camp
Hike: 6–7 hrs
Altitude: 1,340m → 3,000m
Stay: Camp or lodge
Day 3: Explore Khaptad Plateau
Hike: 4–5 hrs (easy exploration)
Visit Triveni, Khaptad Baba Ashram
Stay: Camp
Section II: Khaptad to Badimalika
Day 4: Khaptad – Budhakot
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: 3,000m → 2,200m
Stay: Local house/homestay
Day 5: Budhakot – Lamagada
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: ~2,500m
Stay: Tent
Day 6: Lamagada – Tribeni – Badimalika Base Camp
Hike: 7–8 hrs
Altitude: ~3,400m
Stay: Camp
Day 7: Hike to Badimalika Temple (~4,200m) and Dhawalpur Lake – Return
Hike: 6 hrs roundtrip
Stay: Camp
Day 8: Base Camp – Dhododhara
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: 2,300m
Stay: Homestay or tent
Section III: To Rara Lake
Day 9: Dhododhara – Kolti (Bajura)
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: 1,400m
Stay: Homestay
Day 10: Kolti – Martadi (Drive or Hike)
Drive or 6 hrs hike
Altitude: ~2,200m
Stay: Local lodge
Day 11: Martadi – Maure
Drive or walk ~5 hrs
Altitude: ~2,300m
Stay: Homestay
Day 12: Maure – Nagma – Gamgadhi
Drive/hike mix ~5 hrs
Altitude: ~2,400m
Stay: Lodge
Day 13: Gamgadhi – Rara Lake (Trek)
Hike: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 2,990m
Stay: Lodge near Rara Lake
Day 14: Rest and explore Rara Lake (optional Murma Top 3,500m)
Hike: 2–3 hrs
Stay: Lodge
Section IV: Rara to Shey Phoksundo
Day 15: Rara – Jhyari – Chhayanath Rara – Seri (Trek)
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: ~2,600m
Stay: Homestay or camp
Day 16: Seri – Aathapahariya Village
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: ~2,800m
Stay: Camp
Day 17: Aathapahariya – Pulu – Mugu Village
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: ~3,000m
Stay: Homestay
Day 18: Mugu – Dolphu (Last village before Dolpo)
Hike: 7 hrs
Altitude: ~3,100m
Stay: Camp
Day 19: Dolphu – Nyalu La Base Camp
Hike: 6–7 hrs
Altitude: 3,800m
Stay: Camp
Day 20: Cross Nyalu La Pass (4,600m) – Nengla
Hike: 8 hrs (long, hard day)
Stay: Camp
Day 21: Nengla – Ringmo Village (Phoksundo Lake)
Hike: 6 hrs
Altitude: 3,611m
Stay: Lodge
Day 22: Explore Phoksundo Lake (Visit Gompa/viewpoint)
Hike: 2–4 hrs
Stay: Lodge
Section V: Return to Kathmandu
Day 23: Ringmo – Sulighat – Juphal
Hike: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: 2,500m
Stay: Lodge
Day 24: Juphal – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu (Flight)
Flight: Juphal → Nepalgunj → Kathmandu
Stay: Hotel in KTM
Day 25: Rest/Buffer Day or Departure
In case of delays due to weather or explore KTM
Additional Tips
At least 8 days camping, essential for camping sections (Khaptad–Dolphu–Dolpo).
Permits:
Khaptad National Park
Rara National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park
TIMS (Trekkers Info Management System)
Restricted Area Permit: Not required unless plan not mension past Shey Gompa (Upper Dolpo).
If you have more than 4 pax you can direct book with me , all cost during the trip included.
Cost per person : 2850$
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