Dudhkunda Trail Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

9 Days

Trip Type

Camping Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max. Elevation

4190 m.

Transportation

Flight & Private Vehicle

Min. Group Size

2+

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Dudhkunda Trail Trek

Dudhkunda Trail is one of the remote, under-crowded, wilderness trek in the popular Everest region. Dudhkunda Lake lies in the lap of Numbur Himal in Solukhumbu district.

The trek takes you to the pristine and sacred Dudhkunda Lake located at the altitude of 4560m. The Dudhkunda Lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that visiting the lake absolve them from all their sins and bless childless families with children. The lake is visited by devotees during the festival of Janai Purnima which falls in the month of August.

The Dudhkunda trail trek passes beautiful Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, lush forests inhabited by a variety of wildlife. You willl have the opportunity to appreciate Sherpa culture and their hospitality, and learn about Buddhism in Thuptenchholing monastery, Chewang Monastery etc.

Dhudhkunda trek can be done during Spring, Fall and Winter and the trail is rated easy to moderate.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu takes 35 minutes.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Camp

Take a short morning flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu. Then beging trek from Phaplu to Salleri which lasts for about four hours. Salleri is popular for local market as well as local monasteries such as the Chewang monastery. Stay overnight in camp.

Day2Trek from Salleri to Junbesi (2700m.) takes approximately six hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

The trek starts right after breakfast. Today on the trekking trail you will an opportunity to observe Sherpa culture and visit Buddhist 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. On a clear day you can see Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Chamalang from here. Stay overnight in camp.

Day3Trek from Junbesi to Shengeephuk via Thuptenchholing takes eight hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

The trail today offers plenty of wildlife and vegetation. You will visit Thuptenchholing monastery founded by Tashi Rimpoche and surrounded by an aroma of pines, natural beauty, and a variety of flora. More than 500 monks and nuns reside in the monastery. Stay overnight in camp.

Day4Trek from Shengeephuk to Beni via Basa Khola takes about nine hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

camp

Morning visit to Shengeephuk cave with its mysterious stone prints. You walk through alpine forests and lush green vegetation. Occasionally you will have close-up views of silver peak mountains. Stay overnight in camp.

Day5Trek from Beni to Dudhkunda takes about five hours.

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Camp

Today you will reach Lake Dudhkunda. The trail ascends all the way to the lake. During August the lake is visited by pilgrims as part of Janai Purnima ceremony. The lake attracts both resident and migratory birds during the rainy season. Stay overnight in camp.

Day6Trek from Dudhkunda to Takshindu takes about nine hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

On the trail you will get to experience Sherpa culture along with wilderness and beautiful landscape. You will attend an evening cultural show performed by Sherpa at Ringmo village. Stay overnight in camp.

Day7Rest day at Takshindu.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

This is a rest day at Takshindu. You can witness sparking mountain peaks from here as well as explore local monastery. Stay overnight in camp.

Day8Trek from Takshindu to Phaplu will take about seven hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

You will trek through mixed alpine forests, experiencing wildlife and birds intimately. You will pass through different Sherpa settlements. In Phaplu you can again enjoy a Sherpa cultural show performed by locals. Stay overnight in camp.

Day9Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Enjoy early morning flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu. Our airport representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the airport.

Price includes the following services

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Trekking guide/s
Porters (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
Camping crews (Cook, Sherpa, kitchen helper)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in tents and some nights in lodges
Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Cooking fuel
Necessary kitchen helpers
Camping charges
Special trekking permit for Manaslu area
Entry permits for Manaslu Conservation Area & Annapurna Conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
All surface transportation to the starting point and from the ending point of the trek
Insurance and equipments for the guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Service Excludes

Nature of personal expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Travel / Medical insurance
Tips
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Note: We can arrange hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per clients' interest and budget

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.