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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
Trek Grade:Strenuous
Accommodation:Tented Camp
Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group
Min. altitude: 2350 m
Max altitude: 5150 m
Mode of Travel: Flight : Nepalgunj /Juphal
Price: For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us
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
Price For The Trip:
The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary
Cost Include:
- 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
Cost Exclude:
- Meals whilst in Kathmandu
- Airfare domestic / international
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 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
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
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