The Park is the largest national park and contains the highest lake, Lake Phoksundo, in Nepal.
The park contains luxuriant forests mainly composed of blue pine, spruce, cypress, poplar, fir and birch. The Jugdual River valley consists mostly of Quercus (oak) species. The trans-Himalayan area has near-desert type vegetation consisting of dwarf juniper and caragana shrubs.
The park provides prime habitat for the endangered snow leopard and the blue sheep. Other common animals found in the park include goral, Himalayan tahr, serow, leopard, wolf, jackal, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan weasel, Himalayan mouse hare, yellow-throated marten, langur and rhesus monkey. The park is equally rich in many species of birds such as Impeyan pheasant (danphe), blood pheasant, cheer pheasant, red and yellow billed cough, rave, jungle crow and snow partridge.
Location: Shey Phoksundo National Park is situated in the trans-Himalayan region of Northwestern Nepal.
Duration: 18jours
Starting point: Nepalganj
Ending point: Nepalganj
Highest access on trek: Ringmo village: 3728m (Phoksundo Lake)
Mode of accommodation: Hotel, lodge and tent
Best time: April May, June, September, October
Major attraction: Trans Himalayan ecosystem, ancient monasteries, high altitude
Itinerary:
Day01: Arrival in Katmandu,hotel transfer
Day02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Jour03: flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj, overnight hotel
Jour04: Flight from Nepalganj to Juful trek to Suligad (2.30hrs /2185m)
Jour05: Trek Suligad to Henke (4hrs/2660m)
Jour06: Trek à Henke to Renje (4.30hrs/3010m)
Jour07: Trek Renje to Tapriza School (4hrs/3280 m)
Jour08: Trek Tapriza School to Pungmo (4.30 hrs/3455m)
Jour09: Trek Pungmo to Ringmo (3728m/3hrs)
Jour 10/11: Excursion around the lake area
Jour12: Trek Ringmo to Renje (5hrs/3010m)
Jour13: Trek Renje to Hanke (4.3hrs/2660m)
Jour14: Trek Hanke to Dunai (5hrs/2150m)
Jour15: Trek Dunai to Juful (3/2400m)
Jour16: flights from Dolpo to Kathmandu via Nepalganj
Jour17: visit Boudhanath et Pashupatinath,monuments of Katmandou
Jour18: Departure.
Per person Cost: Euro 1495.
Cost Include
• Air ticket to and from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj- Dolpo
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
• Lodge accommodation in Nepalganj
• Tent/lodge & family stay on trek
• Trekking permit and national parks entry fees
• Supporting staff and porters
• Cooking utensil and fuels-
• Tents and mattresses
• Necessary foods supply during trek
• Insurance for trekking staff
Cost not include
• Meals & accommodation in Kathmandu
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Alcoholic drinks, and Bottled water during trek
• Personal nature expenses
• Tipping for trekking staff
• Fee of local botanist if needed