7-Day Dunai Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Hike to Mana Pass
    1 hour (5 miles) from Dunai

    Experience breathtaking mountain views as you hike to Mana Pass on the Nepal-Tibet border.

  2. Day 2: Explore Puluwaling
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Mana Pass

    Visit the Puluwaling monastery to learn about the local culture and take in stunning Himalayan scenery.

  3. Day 3: Raft on the Karnali River
    1 hour (30 miles) from Puluwaling

    Experience Nepal's longest and wildest river on a thrilling rafting excursion.

  4. Day 4: Trek to Phoksundo Lake
    2 hours (50 miles) from the Karnali River

    Hike through the beautiful Phoksundo National Park to reach the turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake.

  5. Day 5: Explore Shey Gompa
    2 hours (12 miles) from Phoksundo Lake

    Visit the remote Shey Gompa, a 800-year-old monastery with stunning views of the Himalayas.

  6. Day 6: Go Biking in Rara Lake National Park
    3 hours (70 miles) from Shey Gompa

    Bike through the stunning landscapes of Rara Lake National Park.

  7. Day 7: Relax in Dolpo Buddha Cave
    1 hour (50 miles) from Rara Lake National Park

    Unwind in the mysterious Dolpo Buddha Cave, a serene and spiritual location hidden deep in the mountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hiking to Mana Pass (6 hours, free)
  • Puluwaling visit (2 hours, free)
  • Karnali River rafting (1 day, Rs. 5000)
  • Trekking to Phoksundo Lake (2 days, Rs. 10000)
  • Shey Gompa visit (1 day, Rs. 2000)
  • Rara Lake National Park biking (1 day, Rs. 5000)
  • Dolpo Buddha Cave visit (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding airfare and accommodations): Rs. 27,000

Useful Tips

For more adventure, extend your trip by trekking the Dolpo region for an additional 7-10 days. For a shorter trip, remove the biking excursion or the Dolpo Buddha Cave visit, and spend additional time relaxing by Phoksundo Lake or exploring the local culture.

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