Solukhumbu region in the north-eastern part of Nepal
is the abode of the highest peak in the world - Mt.
Everest and the famous Sherpas. However, while the Khumbu
region is famous for the world's highest mountain, the
southern part i.e. Solu is famous for its biological
diversity, virgin landscape and mountain vistas.Solukhumbu
has many exciting attractions in the southern region
that are yet to be explored, such as the treks on the
Dudhkunda Cultural Trails. The Dudhkunda Lake is believed
to be the abode of Lord Shiva.The devotees believe that
taking a dip into the icy cold lake will absolve them
from all their sins and bless childless families with
children.Amazing views of flora and fauna, experience
of diverse cultures of Sherpas, Khaling Rais, Tamangs,
Magars, Gurungs, make this journey a lifetime experience.
This is a journey to a part of the world where very
few people have set foot until now, a cultural journey
for young to old and for all.
Dudhakunda Cultural Trail Trekking Itinerary
Option
No. I
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel
Overnight at Hotel
Day
02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley Overnight
at Hotel
Day 03 : Kathmandu-Phaplu-Salleri
Flying from Kathmandu-Phaplu. See the local market in
Salleri and visit local monasteries. 35 min. (Flight)
Salleri (Teashops, lodges) Visit Chewang monastery.
Walking to Salleri from Phaplu. 4 hrs.
Day 04 : Salleri-Ringmo-Takshindu
Trekking to Takshindu via Ringmo. Seeing Sherpa settlements
on the way. Walk through woods. Bird watching on the
way. Sherpa cultural show at Ringmo and on request in
Takshindu too. 3-4 hrs. (Trekking) Takshindu (Lodges,
camping)
Day 05 : Takshindu-Sahasrabeni
Trekking from Takshindu-Sahasrabeni.View of mountains
early in the morning from Takshindu.One whole day recommended
for Takshindu to visit monastries and village. Visit
monasteries of nuns and monks. Walk through Alpine forest.
See yak farms on the way. Bird watching on the way.
Experience wilderness and see beautiful landscapes.
Closer view of mountains Numbur, Khatang and Karyolung.
6-7 hrs. (Trekking) Beni (Camping)
Day 06 : Beni - Dudhkunda s/ Beni.
Trekking from Beni-Dudhkunda. Walk through Alpine forest.
See mountain glaciers. See holy Lake Dudhkunda. Experience
high-altitude thin air. See spectacular views of Numbur,
Khatang and Karyolung. 3-4 hrs.(Trekking) Dudhkunda
(Camping)
Day 07 : Dudhkunda / Beni - Tashindu
/ Ringmo
Trekking from Dudhkunda –Taksindu/Ringmo. Taste
the local cuisines in Ringmo. Taste apple delicacies,
apple wine, yak cheese and local vegetables cooked as
desired. Watch cultural shows which are performed by
local communities on request. 6-7 hrs. (Trekking) Takshindu
(Camping)/ Ringmo (Camping, lodges, teashops)
Day 08 : Takshindu-Nungthala-
Thulo Dhunga
Trekking from Takshindu - Nunthala - Thulo Dhunga. Pass
through Nungthala, which is also a tourist center where
tourist facilities lodges and tea shops are available.
Walk through Khaling Rai settlements on the way to Thulo
Dhunga. Observing cultural programs of Bhume dance performed
by Khaling Rai at Thulo Dhunga. 6-7 hrs. (Trekking)
Thulo Dhunga (Camping and teashops)
Day 09 : Thulo Dhunga –
Sombare
Trek from Thulo Dhunga - Basa. On the way visit Khaling
Rai settlement. 4-5 hrs. (Trekking) Sombare (Camping
and teashop) (Home-stay available on request)
Day 10 : Sombare Visit Khaling
museum at Sombare.
Take a tour of the village. Observe the unique Khaling
Rai lifestyle and culture. Watch cultural show performed
on request. Sombare (Camping and teashop)
(Home-stay available on request)
Day 11 : Sombare- Changmiteng-
Ratnange Trekking from Sombare – Changmiteng.
Visit Changmiteng, a beautiful Sherpa settlement, visit
monastery and taste different varieties of local Sherpa
drink. Trekking from Changmiteng – Ratnange. 3-4
hrs. (Trekking) 3 hrs. (Trekking) Changmiteng (Home-stay,
camping) Ratnange (Camping)
Day 12 : Ratnange – Phaplu
Sunrise and mountain view from Ratnange in the morning.
Trekking from Ratnange – Phaplu. Participate in
cultural farewell program at Phaplu. 2-3 hrs. (Trekking)
Phaplu (Camping, lodges, teashops, resort)
Day 13: Phaplu – Kathmandu
Day 14 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 15 : Transfer to Kathmandu Airport to fly
back your destination
Option
No. II
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer
to hotel Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Sightseeing
around Kathmandu valley Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Kathmandu-Phaplu-Salleri
Flying from Kathmandu-Phaplu. See the local market in
Salleri and visit local monasteries. Visit Chewang monastery.
Walking to Salleri from Phaplu. 35 min. (Flight) 4 hrs.
(Visit to Chewang monastery)30 min. (Walking) Salleri
(Teashops, lodges)
Day 04 : Salleri- Junbesi
Trekking from Salleri – Junbesi. Observe Sherpa
culture, visit monasteries. 5-6 hrs. (Trekking) Junbesi
(Lodges, camping) .
Day 05 : Junbesi – Thuptenchholing
- Shengeephuk
Trekking from Junbesi – Thuptenchholing - Shengeephuk.
Observe wildlife and vegetation on the way. Visit Thuptenchholing
monastery. Observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy
at Thuptenchholing. Visit Phunmoche monastery and meditation
cave. Camping at Sengeephuk. 7-8 hrs. (Trekking) Shengeephuk
(Camping)
Day 06 : Shengeephuk – Basa
Khola - Beni
Visit Shengeephuk cave and see palm imprint on stone.
Trekking from Shengeephuk – Basa Khola - Beni
. Walk through alpine forests. Experience wilderness
in beautiful landscape. Closer view of mountains. 8-9
hrs. (Trekking) Beni (Camping)
Day 07 : Beni - Dudhkunda
Trekking from Beni-Dudhkunda. See mountain glacier,
Lake Dudhkunda and the mountains closely. Walk around
and tour the area. Observe fair if you are there at
Janai Purnima in August. See migratory aquatic birds
during rainy season. 4-5 hrs. (Trekking) Dudhkunda(Camping)
Day 08 : Dudhkunda –Takshindu/
Ringmo
Trekking from Dudhkunda-Takshindu. Observe Sherpa culture
on the way. See animal herding on the Himalayan pastures.
Experience wilderness and beautiful landscape. Watch
Sherpa cultural show at Ringmo and on request in Takshindu.
8-9 hrs. (Trekking) Takshindu/ Ringmo (Camping, lodges,
teashops)
Day 09 : Takshindu
View of mountains early in the morning from Takshindu.
Visit Takshindu Gompa. Take a village tour and observe
Sherpa culture. Takshindu (Camping, lodges, teashops)
Day 10 : Takshindu – Phaplu
Trekking Takshindu – Phaplu.
Walk through mixed alpine forests. Experience wildlife
and birdwatching. See Sherpa settlement.See wildlife
and vegetation.Watch cultural show which will be performed
on request. 6-7 hrs. (Trekking) Phaplu (Camping, lodges,
teashops, resort)
Day 11 : Phaplu – Kathmandu
Transfer to hotel
Day 12 : Transfer to Kathmandu Airport to fly back your
destination |
