The Dudhkunda Lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that taking a dip in this icy cold lake will absolve them from all their sins and bless childless families with children.
Amazing views of flora and fauna, experience and interaction with 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 the young and old alike.
The trail to Dudh Kunda passes through Kaku, Basa, Taksindu and Beni, taking you through dense forests of rhododendron and a variety of wildlife. The hospitality of the locals is one of the most heart warming experiences one can come across in this area.
Outline Itinerary
Day
1
Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu takes 35 minutes. Trek from Phaplu to Salleri for about four hours. You see the local market in Salleri and enjoy a visit to local monasteries such as the Chewang monastery. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
2
Trek from Salleri to Junbesi (2700m.) takes approximately six hours. The trek today provides you an opportunity to observe Sherpa culture and visit monasteries. Junbesi is one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages in the lower Solukhumbu region. It is rich in its astonishing landscapes, cultural wealth and the hospitable Sherpa people. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
3
Sightseeing tour of Buddhist Shrines. You visit shrines such as Chabahil Stupa & Boudhanath Stupa, Around Boudhanath stupa there are so many Stupas to visit and then drive to Kopan Monastery for dinner and stay overnight.
Day 4
Trek from Shengeephuk to Beni via Basa Khola takes about nine hours. After you visit Shengeephuk cave and see palm imprints on stone you begin trekking. You walk through alpine forests. You also experience lush green wilderness amidst beautiful landscapes. You will also experience close-up views of silver peak mountains. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 5
Trek from Beni to Dudhkunda takes about five hours. Today you will see mountain glaciers, Lake Dudhkunda and the mountains closely. If you visit during August you can be part of a fair at the Janai Purnima ceremony which is one of the remarkable festivals of Nepal. Bird watchers will also see migratory aquatic birds during the rainy season. Overnight at lodge
Day
6
Trek from Dudhkunda to Takshindu takes about nine hours. You can observe Sherpa culture on the way. You find animal herding on the Himalayan pastures. In addition to this, you will also experience lush green wilderness and beautiful landscape. An evening cultural show of the Sherpa at Ringmo will always hunt your memories till late in life. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
7
Rest day at Takshindu. There is also a local monastery rich in distinctive culture. You can also take a village tour and observe the unique culture of the Sherpas. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
8
Trek from Takshindu to Phaplu. This will take about seven hours. You walk through mixed alpine forests, experience wildlife and bird watching. You pass through different Sherpa settlements. You also encounter a lot of wildlife and vegetation in this particular region. A cultural show performed on request can also be enjoyed here. Rest and stay overnight at lodge.
Day
9
Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu. Our airport representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight to home country.
The Dudhkunda Lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that taking a dip in this icy cold lake will absolve them from all their sins and bless childless families with children.
