Guide

Experiance and government licences holder english speaking guide

Meals

Every day three times food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.

Others

All needed mountain Permit. Special permit for Upper Dolpo and Lower Dolpo Area.

Transport

All Transport by Private vehicle

Flights

Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & Nepalgunj to Juphal Bothway Flight Ticket

Accommodation

Local Tea Houses , Lodge, Home stay,Camping

Not included:

Others

Tea, coffee, Beer,Cola,Whiskey,Mineral water,Hot shower, Mountain Wi Fi,Battery charges ,Hot water ,Cyber cafe etc Porter For Carry yours bag (20$ a day) Your Personal Equipment

Insurance

Your Personal Travel Insurance.

Optional

Check List For Your Trek:- Equipment list For Head Sun hat / Scarf Sun glasses and Head light For Upper Body Water Proof Jacket Down Jacket / Warm Jacket Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair) For Lower Body Water Proof Pants Running tights Light Weight Pant For Hand Gloves For Feet Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs) Woolen socks Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots) Other Accessories Sleeping bag Water bottle etc Suncream Water purification tablets Toiletries (Toiletpaperetc) Warm hat Trekking Bag Etc.

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Day 1 Day 1: Fly From Kathmandu1,350 M/ 4,428 Ft To Nepalgunj 150M / 492 Ft An Hour Flights And Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Fly From Kathmandu1,350 M/ 4,428 Ft To Nepalgunj 150M / 492 Ft An Hour Flights And Transfer To Hotel.

As per time for flight to Nepalgunj located Nepal Far South West transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic sweeping flights of about 60 minutes to land at low warm areas at Nepalgunj city airport.

During airborne fantastic views a panorama of snow-capped mountains from the take-off in Kathmandu to landing at Nepalgunj airport, on reaching at Nepalgunj airport terminal transfer to a nice hotel within its city area. Nepalgunj, situated close to Indian border of UP (Utter Pradesh), where local people traditions resembles with Indian culture and way of life.
Day 2 Day 2: Fly From Nepalgunj To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft Trek To Dunai 2,140M/8,003 Ft -04/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Fly From Nepalgunj To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft Trek To Dunai 2,140M/8,003 Ft -04/5 Hrs.

Morning having early breakfast taking short connecting flight to land at Jhupal at Dolpo area, during this scenic flight views of Dhaulagiri and other western Himalaya, on reaching at Jhupal after 35-40 minutes on air.

From Jhupal, after getting organized and then few hours of walks reaches you at Dunai the main headquarter and administrative town of whole Dolpa area.

In Dunai for overnight stop in the comfort of nice local lodge, afternoon walk around Dunai town and observe its interesting local culture and traditional life.
Day 3 Day 3: Trek To Chhekpa 2,678M/8,783 Ft -04/ 05Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trek To Chhekpa 2,678M/8,783 Ft -04/ 05Hrs.

With pleasant overnight at Dunai, morning walk leads past market area and then crossing over a bridge above Thulo Bheri River, where climb takes you over a ridge to Phoksumdo River valley with views of Kagmara peak.

From here walk leads to descend past farm villages with fields growing walnut trees and getting close to a stream of Dhera, a small cattle herders settlements and then short climb to Rahagaon village of Thakuri a Hindu local tribe.

As walk leads to downhill path into forested area to reach our overnight stops at Chhepka a small farm village.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Samduwa 3,038 M/9,964 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek To Samduwa 3,038 M/9,964 Ft -05/6Hrs.

From Chhepka located close to Ankhe village, as morning walk takes to short climb and then descend into forested area to reach a river bank, from here climb after leaving the forest.

On reaching top of a ridge with downhill to forest leading to cross a small bridge at Ryajik village, trek further to Samduwa for overnight stop near the entrance of Phoksumdo National Park.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Phoksundo Lake 3,600M/11,808 Ft -05/6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Phoksundo Lake 3,600M/11,808 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Morning walk leads to our first destination at Phoksundo Lake after walking over Pungmo Kholas valley and crossing streams, where walk follows Pungmo Khola on downhill into pine and birch trees to reach upper side of Phoksumdo Khola.

After a short refreshing stop continue walk to Ringmo village, an interesting Tibetan origin village adorned with mud plastered Chorten and Mani (prayer) walls.

From here a short walk leads to Phoksundo Lake for overnight by the shore of beautiful turquoise Lake of Phoksundo.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek And Chill Out Around Phoksundo Lake.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek And Chill Out Around Phoksundo Lake.

A perfect spot for leisure to chill out on this free day, marvel the beauty of natural surroundings with scenic landscapes overlooking peaks of Kagmara, and explore interesting Ringmo village and witness Dolpo native culture with its age-old heritage and custom.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Phoksundo Khola Camp 3,750M/12,300 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Phoksundo Khola Camp 3,750M/12,300 Ft -05/6Hrs.

From here walk leads towards high Upper Dolpo area to our major destination of the adventure, as walk follows contouring around rocky ledge high over a river bank in between unsteady path.

As walk leads further towards far end of the lake past summer pasture which opens up into a wide valley at Phoksundo Khola (stream) for the overnight stop and camping by the bank of stream.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Low Camp 4,500 M/14,760 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Low Camp 4,500 M/14,760 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Morning walk starts on fairly nice path heading north past Phoksundo Khola and then walking up on hilly slopes, after a climb reaching a ridge top with grand views of green wide valley as far towards Nagdalo-la or Kang-La pass on-route Shey Gompa, overnight camp pitched on a nice green summer pasture at Low Camp.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Shey Gompa 4,343M/14245 Ft Via Nagdalo - La Pass 5,350M/17,548 Ft -05/6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Shey Gompa 4,343M/14245 Ft Via Nagdalo - La Pass 5,350M/17,548 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Morning starts with steep climb to reach our major destination at Shey Gompa also known as Crystal Monastery, as it is close to Crystal Mountain at mere distance.

From Low Camp, walk leads to a climb on stone and rocky path to reach over Nangdo-la also known as Kang-la pass at above 5,350 m high, the highest spot of the adventure.

On the high spot rewards you with great views of landscapes with snow-peaks that include as far to Mt. Dhaulagiri. From the top of the pass descend to reach the bottom of a hill which leads to a river, and then across heading towards cattle herder camps, after a short break continue walk approaching Buddhist prayer monument with Chorten and Mani.

From this nice spot a short walk to reach at Shey Gompa situated at the bottom of Crystal Mountain regarded as Holy Mountain with old monastery close-by.
Day 10 Day 10: Acclimatization Day At Shey Gompa.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Acclimatization Day At Shey Gompa.

A perfect and great place for rest day around this high mountain area, where you can enjoy the harmony of nature and chanting of monks, visit Shey Monastery also known Crystal Monastery, this area is well described in the novel Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Namgung 4,360 M/14300 Ft Via Sela-La Pass 5,094M/16,708 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To Namgung 4,360 M/14300 Ft Via Sela-La Pass 5,094M/16,708 Ft -05/6Hrs.

From Shey Gompa journey continuous heading into a wall canyon, as walk meanders atop Sela or Gela-la at 5,094 m offering grand views of landscapes and of Mt. Dhaulagiri peaks, downhill on the grazing area with pleasant walk to Namgung Gaon for overnight stop.
Day 12 Day 12: Trek To Saldang 3,770 M/12,365 Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Trek To Saldang 3,770 M/12,365 Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.

After Namgung walk leads on dusty windswept country heading to a steep uphill to reach our overnight stop at Saldang, another interesting large village of the region, situated on the high side of a plateau.
Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Yangtsher Gompa 4,960M/16,268 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Trek To Yangtsher Gompa 4,960M/16,268 Ft -05/6Hrs.

From here, morning walk follows river Nang Chu all the way with short ups and down and then passing Sugugaon and Dechen Lapran a cattle herders settlement, and then heading to our overnight at Yangtsher Gompa near Chagoan village an interesting old Gompa of pre Buddhist and ancient Bon-Pa culture.
Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Sibu 4,560M/14,956 Ft -04/5Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Trek To Sibu 4,560M/14,956 Ft -04/5Hrs.

Morning walk heads south to Tarap valley around Tokyu and Dho Tarap village, then taking southern direction to reach at by the bank of Dachu Khola, after crossing on the same trail following river through farm fields, and then walk into Yak herder areas for overnight at Sibu.
Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Jeng La Phedi 4,900 M/16,072 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Trek To Jeng La Phedi 4,900 M/16,072 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Having a nice pleasant stop in summer pasture area walk follows the river for short while, and then encountering yaks and mules laden caravan on route Tibet, trade with Tibet exists since hundreds of years, and this walking route lies on the old Trans Himalayan Caravan Route at the base of Jeng-la.
Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Tokyu 4,240 M/13,907 Ft -05/6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Trek To Tokyu 4,240 M/13,907 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Heading to crossing Jeng-la pass with steep climb to reach top of the pass with views of massive Mt. Dhaulagiri range, from here a long descend to the base of the pass on route Tokyu village.

After steep climb of previous day, today an easy walk to reach Tokyu Gaon for overnight, this is one of the most impressive and interesting village of Dolpo area, consist of more than ten villages and nice tended farm fields with old monasteries.
Day 17 Day 17: Trek To Dhotarap 3,944 M/12,936 Ft -05/6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Trek To Dhotarap 3,944 M/12,936 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

After Tokyu Gaon, morning starts downhill to Tarap Chu on wide green valley, one of the scenic broader valley of the area, here you will notice many Sheppard’s settlements of Yaks and Sheep, as walk continues to our overnight camp at Dho Tarap, another interesting village of mix tribes of Tibetans origin and Magar hill tribe people.
Day 18 Day 18: Rest Day At Dho Tarap.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Rest Day At Dho Tarap.

Explore around this marvelous country with fascinating views, a great spot for rest day where you can enjoy visiting the village of Dolpo people with other mix tribes Magar the hill people of Nepal enriched with interesting culture and custom.
Day 19 Day 19: Trek To Tarap Khola 3,800M/12,464 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Trek To Tarap Khola 3,800M/12,464 Ft -05/6Hrs.

From here a long descend to Tarap valley, one of the largest and longest valley of Dolpo area which is about 20 k.m. which stretches following Tarap Chu River most of the way to joins with Thuli Bheri River near Tarakot village, walk leads past Langa with beautiful cascading waterfalls heading due south following the trail after Sisaul and small place of Kesila around Yak herders temporary camps to reach our overnight at Tarap Khola around a small place as walk progress reaching a confluence of River Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, overnight camp by the river after a long day walk of about six hours.
Day 20 Day 20: Trek To Khani Gaun(3150M/10332Ft).5/6Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Trek To Khani Gaun(3150M/10332Ft).5/6Hrs

Journey continues to reach lower areas within scenic valley of Tarap River, as trail enters to reach a narrow gorge within thick vegetation of juniper and wild rose bushes, as walk leads past Tol-Tol with a large overhanging cave, around this area might see some wild life like Naur or Blue Sheep and otheranimals. As the walk progress reaching a confluence of River Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, overnight camp at Khani Gaun by the river.
Day 21 Day 21: Trek To Tarakot 2,540 M/ 8,331Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Trek To Tarakot 2,540 M/ 8,331Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.

Journey today leads to nice village at Tarakot as walk starts past smaller villages and then entering into small forest area, following a river all the way to Tarakot, this is one of the important and large village of Dolpo with interesting history houses an old historical fortress (Dzong or Kot) to guard the village from outsiders in early days.

Tarakot village with famous old Sandul Gomba located at the junction of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River.
Day 22 Day 22: Trek To Dunai 2,140M/ 7,019 Ft -05/6Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Trek To Dunai 2,140M/ 7,019 Ft -05/6Hrs.

After a pleasant time at Tarakot, last day walk leads to Dunai as morning starts walking into spread out villages and farm huts, walk on wider path with some short uphill and downhill to reach at Thuli Bheri River valley and then at Dunai, on reaching Dunai for overnight stop.
Day 23 Day 23: Trek To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft -03/4 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Trek To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft -03/4 Hrs.

From Dunai following on the good winding trails past farm villages and forested area to reach our last and final overnight stop at Jhupal, before flying back to Kathmandu.

for lunch. From here jeeps drive back to Jhupal to catch our next morning flight to Nepalgunj unto Kathmandu.
Day 24 Day 24: Flight From Jhuphal To Nepalgunj And Connect Fly To Kathmandu.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Flight From Jhuphal To Nepalgunj And Connect Fly To Kathmandu.

Morning from Jhupal, transfer to its small airstrip for scenic short flight to land at Nepalgunj airport, here with times to get refreshed before catching another flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with free afternoon for individual activities.

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Upper Dolpo Trek -24 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Dolpo Trek -24 Days

Day 1: Fly From Kathmandu1,350 M/ 4,428 Ft To Nepalgunj 150M / 492 Ft An Hour Flights And Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: Fly From Nepalgunj To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft Trek To Dunai 2,140M/8,003 Ft -04/5 Hrs.

Day 3: Trek To Chhekpa 2,678M/8,783 Ft -04/ 05Hrs.

Day 4: Trek To Samduwa 3,038 M/9,964 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 5: Trek To Phoksundo Lake 3,600M/11,808 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Day 6: Trek And Chill Out Around Phoksundo Lake.

Day 7: Trek To Phoksundo Khola Camp 3,750M/12,300 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 8: Trek To Low Camp 4,500 M/14,760 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 9: Trek To Shey Gompa 4,343M/14245 Ft Via Nagdalo - La Pass 5,350M/17,548 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Day 10: Acclimatization Day At Shey Gompa.

Day 11: Trek To Namgung 4,360 M/14300 Ft Via Sela-La Pass 5,094M/16,708 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 12: Trek To Saldang 3,770 M/12,365 Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.

Day 13: Trek To Yangtsher Gompa 4,960M/16,268 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 14: Trek To Sibu 4,560M/14,956 Ft -04/5Hrs.

Day 15: Trek To Jeng La Phedi 4,900 M/16,072 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 16: Trek To Tokyu 4,240 M/13,907 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Day 17: Trek To Dhotarap 3,944 M/12,936 Ft -05/6 Hrs.

Day 18: Rest Day At Dho Tarap.

Day 19: Trek To Tarap Khola 3,800M/12,464 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 20: Trek To Khani Gaun(3150M/10332Ft).5/6Hrs

Day 21: Trek To Tarakot 2,540 M/ 8,331Ft -05/ 6 Hrs.

Day 22: Trek To Dunai 2,140M/ 7,019 Ft -05/6Hrs.

Day 23: Trek To Jhuphal 2,475M / 8,118 Ft -03/4 Hrs.

Day 24: Flight From Jhuphal To Nepalgunj And Connect Fly To Kathmandu.

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