Trek to the Upper Dolpo itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast is the causes of medical condition serious enough to kill. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. While crossing Passes is the challenging section of your trek and require days of acclimatization, hence your trek itinerary is gradually ascending getting up these heights where you expect 50% less oxygen at these places than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this, so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS.
We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.
Upper Dolpo Trek
The Dolpa region, designated as Shey Phoksundo National Park, is the
most
remote district in Nepal situated in the Trans Himalayan region of
mid-western Nepal. It was only opened to trekkers in 1990 Dolpo is
restricted area as well where you need to have a special permits to go.
Not
so many tourists have been in this area. This area is physically hard
because of the high passes. The Himalayan range can be seen in all its
splendor and Phoksondo Lake with the Ringmo village provide some of the
most beautiful Nepalese scenery. We follow the ancient Tibetan salt
caravan
route, across two high passes and through the wilderness in one of
Nepal’s
most remote areas.
Lying in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas, the landscape have a
similarity that of the Tibetan Plateau instead of the lush, green,
monsoon
watered hills, elsewhere in Nepal, at comparative altitudes. Dolpo is
the
home of herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist
monuments,
unique human civilization at high altitude is worth a visit. Trekking
around the Dolpo region is an unforgettable journey in every visitor's
life
to Observe different rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain
views,
wild flowers and much more.
Trip Highlights:
Many isolated high Himalayan valleys across northern Nepal, Remote valleys brings unforgettable experience, See the place where time seems to have stopped for centuries, Trekking to the most amazing desert landscapes, Old Buddhist monasteries, Enthralling culture and tradition, Experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard.
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
:
Upper Dolpo Trek
Trek Duration
:
25 Days
Best Season
:
Trekking in Dolpo is possible mainly during the months of May, June, July, August, September and October
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Trekking Map
Upper Dolpo Trekking Itinerary Details:
Day 1:
Arrival in Airport and transfer to hotel, rest day, itinerary
briefing
Day 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in
Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (An
UNESCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath.
Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and
visit
Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 3:
Trek 1: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj - Flight to Nepalgunj in
south-western Nepal
and overnight in a hotel.
Day 4:
Trek 2: Nepalgunj to Jumla by flight and trek to Gothichour
(2700m)
-
This morning we fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla. Leaving the airport at
Jumla,
we cross the Tila Khola and the Chaudabise Khola near their confluence
and
climb gradually to a fertile valley of rice terraces. The trail
continues
through several villages before passing through a forest of maple and
walnut to a meadow which, in season, is covered. Overnight camp at
Gothichour.
Day 5:
Trek 3:Ghotichour to Napakhola (3,000 m) -
Today's walk follows the Tila Khola through fields of corn, potato,
buckwheat and barley. Passing Tibetans Maniwals on the way.After lunch
continues trek along the river to Napakhola, a small Buddhist
settlement.
Overnight at camp.
Day 6:
Trek 4: Napakhola- Mauria Lagna crossing to Balasa, Overnight
in
camp
Day 7:
Trek 5: Balsa to Hurikot, Overnight in camp
Day 8:
Trek 6: Hurikot to Kagmara Phedi, Overnight in camp
Day 9:
Trek 7: Kagmara Phedi to Kagmara La Crossing - Pungmo, Overnight
in
camp
Day 10:
Trek 8: Pungmo to Phoksundo Lake, Overnight in camp
Day 11:
Trek 9: Phoksundo Lake to Pine Trees, Overnight in camp
Day 12:
Trek 10: Pine Trees to Gand La Base Camp, Overnight in camp
Day 13:
Trek 11: Gand La Base Camp to Shey Gompa, Overnight in camp
Day 14:
Trek 12: She to Lagmo Che Phedi, Overnight in camp
Day 15:
Trek 13: Lagmo Che Phedi to Kyung La Base Camp, Overnight in
camp
Day 16:
Trek 14: Kyung La Base Camp to Tokkyu, Overnight in camp
Day 17:
Trek 15: Tokkyu to Dho, Overnight in camp
Day 18:
Trek 16: Dho to Tharap Khola Overnight in camp
Day 19:
Trek 17: Tharap Khola Overnight in camp
Day 20:
Trek 18: Tharap Khola to Tarakot, Overnight in camp
Day 21:
Trek 19: Tarakot to Dunai, Overnight in camp
Day 22:
Trek 20: Dunai to Juphal, Overnight in camp
Day 23:
Flight Juphal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu, hotel
Day 24:
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner,
hotel
Day 25:
Final departure, transfer to airport
Difficulty: Above The Himalaya Trekking takes you on a challenging trek reaching more than 17000 feet. Manaslu Trekking is both technical and highly strenuous. Excellent physical condition is essential for the trek. Test your stamina and leg as we take you on a trail that is rough and steep and offer hangs bluff high above the River, The mountain views are sensational and the pass crossing at Larkya is one of the most dramatic of any pass in the Himalayas.
Above Cost Includes:
Above Cost Excludes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners, Tea and coffee)
Camping equipments (Two men tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, down jackets),
English Speaking trekking guide, a cook, cooks helper, porter/s, and other helping staffs.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, sleeping tents and medicine for all trekking staff.
Special Trekking Permit for Upper Dolpo Trek
New TIMS permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card
All local Transpiration from and to Kathmandu by private car/van/bus
Meals whilst in Kathmandu
Airfare domestic / international
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 15 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 30 (duration 40 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic / international
Mineral water, Alcoholic drinks.
Personal trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
SPECIAL NOTE:
On adventure trips of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. Meanwhile we take the full responsibility for all the groups we handle on behalf our government registered company, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays
Dolpo Area Trekking 
