picnic lunch before following the trail to the banks of the Bheri River to rest for the night.

Day 8Trek to Garpung Khola

We continue along the banks of the Bheri River as we make our way to the Shey Phoksumdo National Park situated at the crossing of two peaceful rivers. After taking time to explore the beauty of the park, we move back to the riverside to make camp.

Day 9Trek to Kagmara

We begin along the trail toward the Kagmara La path rising along the river for a few hours. We will then take a rest to allow us to properly adjust to the rapidly thinning air wandering to a scenic location and enjoying the local scenery.

Day 10Trek to Kagmara Phedi

After crossing the river, we pass through a chain ofrise, pine trees serve as the entryway to the traditional stone village of Pungmo where we will enjoy a traditional meal during the evening.

Day 13Trek to Poksumdo Lake

We continue along the river before we switch trails and head towards the timeless Phoksumdo Lake. After passing through another cedar forest, we move past the town of Palam on the way to a scenic ridge offering views of the crystal clear glacial lake. We will stop to admire one of Nepal’s tallest natural waterfalls before exploring the lake and making camp during the night.

Day 14Rest Day at Poksumdo Lake

We will take a full day to appreciate the natural beauty of the turquoise lake taking time to travel to a few particularly scenic locations to enjoy both lake and mountain views.