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Dudh Kunda Home Stay Trek – 9 Days
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Minimum: 1 person ,Maximum: 30 people per group
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Kathmandu to Phaplu to Kathmandu Domestic flight (30minutes) • 🚶 Phaplu to Dudh Kunda: Trekking on foot • 🚗 All necessary ground transport included in Kathmandu (hotel transfers)
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4,560 meters / 14,960 feet (Dudh Kunda Lake)
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3 nights in Kathmandu (Tourist standard hotel with breakfast) • 🏡 5 nights in tea-houses or local homestays along the trekking route
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Moderate to Challenging • Suitable for trekkers in good health with some walking experience ,Daily trekking: 4–7 hours
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) – Kathmandu
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) – Kathmandu
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Spring: March to May (rhododendron forests in bloom) Autumn: September to November (clear mountain views)
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Professionally licensed English-speaking trekking guide ,Assistant guide for larger groups (6+ pax)Porter service: 1 porter per 2 trekkers
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Guided lodge-based & homestay trekking Available for private or small group departures
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English-speaking guide,Other languages available on request (German, Spanish, French, etc.)
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meals per day during the trek: Breakfast with a cup of tea,Lunch with a cup of tea • Dinner with a cup of tea • Breakfasts in Kathmandu included Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
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Local Area Entry Permit (Solu region) TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
Dudh Kunda Home Stay Trek – 9 Days
The Dudh Kunda Home Stay Trek is an off-the-beaten-path adventure to the sacred “Milky Lake” (Dudh Kunda) nestled at the foot of Numbur Himal (6,959m) in the Solu region. This culturally rich trek offers authentic Sherpa village experiences, home stays with local families, and scenic wilderness trails through lush rhododendron forests, alpine pastures, and yak grazing meadows.
Unlike the crowded Everest Base Camp route, Dudh Kunda is a hidden gem with fewer trekkers, making it ideal for those seeking serene landscapes, spiritual immersion, and cultural interaction. The trek reaches an altitude of 4,560 meters at Dudh Kunda Lake, a revered pilgrimage site believed to cleanse sins upon a single dip.
Trip Highlights – Dudh Kunda Home Stay Trek
- Sacred Milky Lake (Dudh Kunda) – Visit the holy glacial lake at 4,560m, believed to wash away sins with a single dip.
- Breathtaking Himalayan Views – Enjoy panoramic vistas of Numbur Himal (6,959m) and surrounding peaks.
- Spiritual & Cultural Immersion – Experience Sherpa culture, visit ancient monasteries like Thubten Chholing, and stay with local families.
- Scenic Off-the-Beaten-Path Trails – Trek through quiet forests, rhododendron blooms, yak pastures, and peaceful alpine valleys.
- Authentic Home Stay Experience – Live with Sherpa families in traditional villages like Ringmo and Junbesi, gaining a real insight into their daily life.
- Moderate Altitude Trek – Ideal for those seeking a less crowded and non-technical Himalayan trek with moderate challenge.
- Less Touristy, Deeply Rewarding – Discover a hidden gem of the Solu region, far from the busy Everest Base Camp trail.
- Scenic Mountain Flight – Enjoy a thrilling domestic flight to/from Phaplu, the gateway to lower Solukhumbu.
- All-Inclusive Meals & Local Hospitality – Savor home-cooked meals, warm Sherpa tea, and genuine Himalayan hospitality.
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