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Dudhkunda
Dudhkunda Khaling Rai Trail is a popular trekking destination of Solu. Dudhkunda which literally means a lake of milk, is believed to be the sacred lake and is highly revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in the lake will fulfill one's wishes/desires. During the full-moon nights of August a week long celebration is held here by pirlgrims and Shaman Priests.
 
     
  Itinerary  
 

Day 01

Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu. Local sightseeing including Chewang monastery. Walking to Salleri from Phaplu. 35 min (Flight) 4 hrs (local sightseeing) 30 min (Walking). Overnight Salleri (Lodges/ tea-shops)

Day 02

Trek to Takshindu via Ringmo. Experience bird watching, sherpa settlement, culture etc. 3-4 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Takshindu (Camping)

Day 03

Mountain views early in the morning from Takshindu. Visit local cheese factory, monasteries of nuns and monks. Trek to Beni via Sahasra. Experience Wilderness, beautiful landscape and mountains eg. Numbur, Khatang and Karyolung. 6-7 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Beni (Camping)

Day 04

Trek from Beni to Dudhkunda through alping forests. View mountain glacier. See holy lake Dudhkunda . Experience high altitude thin air. See spectacular views of Numbur, Khatang and kharyoung. 3-4 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Dudhkunda (Camping)

Day 05

Trek from Dudhkunda to Takshindu/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). Overnight Takshindu/ Ringmo (Camping/ lodges/ tea-shops)

Day 06

Trek from Takshindu to Nungthala – Basa. Pass through Nungthala which is also a tourist center where tourist facilities lodges and tea-shops are available. Walk through Khaling Rai settlement on the way to Thulo Dhunga. Observe Bhume dance performed by Khaling Rai at Thulo Dhunga. 6-7 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Thulo Dhunga (Camping/ tea-shops)

Day 07

Trek from Thulo Dhunga to Sombare. 6-7 hrs. (Trekking). Overnight Sombare (Camping, tea-shops/ home-stay)

Day 08

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. 3-4 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Sombare (Camping, tea-shops/ home-stay)

Day 09

Trek from Sombare to Changmiteng/ Ratnange. Visit Changmiteng, a beautiful Sherpa settlement, visit local monastery and taste different varities of local sherpa drink. 3-4 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Changmiteng (Camping/ home-stay) Ratnange (Camping)

Day 10

Sunrise and mountain view from Ratnange in the morning. Trekking from Ratnange to Phaplu. Participate in cultural farewell program at Phaplu. 2-3 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Phaplu (Camping/ Lodges/ tea-shops, resorts)

Day 11

Flight to Kathmandu. 35 min (Flight). Kathmandu (Hotesl/ lodges)

 
     
  Note: The above itinerary doesn't include the day of arrival and departure. So you need to have at least two more extra days.  
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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