Upper Dolpo Trekking.
Upper Dolpo Trekking.
Upper Dolpo Trekking:
The Upper Dolpo Trek is an exciting trek across western Nepal's isolated landscape. We pass by a scenic Shey Phoksundo lake, numerous high passes, and majestic mountains as we walk along the historic salt trading route. The ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture thrives in the parched region between the Dhaulagiri massif and the Tibetan plateau. Various artistic monasteries, such as Shey- Gumpa, are enshrined in prayer flags, and traditional ethnic communities' lifestyles are preserved in their original state, independent of modern influences.
Dolpa is Nepal's largest district, spanning 5.36 % of the country's total surface. Shey Phoksundo National Park preserves a substantial chunk of the district. The district's name is derived from the Shey Monastery, which dates from the 12th century, and the Phoksundo Lake, Nepal's deepest lake. Endangered creatures such as the snow leopard, musk deer, and Tibetan wolf are protected in the park. Shey Phoksundo is Nepal's only and largest trans-Himalayan National Park.
Upper Dolpo trekking highlights include:
- A beautiful Upper Himalayan environment and pristine Buddhist culture and lifestyle.
- The Himalayas is the backdrop for the Oscar-nominated film "Himalayas," as well as the inspiration for the novel "The Himalayan Leopard."
- Shey Phoksundo Lake, Nepal's deepest lake, is a peaceful haven.
- Cross across the Cang Mara La (5115 m), Nagdala La (5353 m), and Tyonta (5220 m) passes, which are all close enough to unspoiled mountains, flora, and fauna.
- Learn about the Nepali wilderness and how people survive in such a harsh environment.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Airport pickup and drop off to hotel.
Day 2: City sight seeing and getting permit for trek.
Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.
Day 4: Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal( Dolpa )45 min flight, and 3 hours trek to Dunai.
, overnight camp.
Day 5: Duani- Tarakot 5-6 hours trek with elevation of 2550m, overnight camp.
Day 6: Tarakot-Khanigaon 5-6 hours trek with elevation of 2570m, overnight camp.
Day 7: Khanigaon-Chukore 6-7 hours trek with elevation of 3550m, overnight camp.
Day 8: Chukore-Kamokharkha 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 4000m, overnight camp.
Day 9: Kamokharkha-Dho 3-4 hours trek with elevation of 4130m, overnight camp.
Day 10: Dho-Numa La Camp 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 4350m, overnight camp.
Day 11: Num La Camp-Bang La Camp 5-6 hours trek with elevation of 4500, overnight camp.
Day 12: Bang La Camp-Sanu Bheri Valley 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 4100m, overnight camp.
Day 13: Sanu Bheri Valley-Shey Phoksundo Lake 3-4 hours trek with elevation of 3730, overnight camp.
Day 14: Shey Phoksundo Lake-Pugmo Valley 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 3304m, overnight camp.
Day 15: Pugmo Valley-Lasa Meadow 6-7 hours trek with elevation of 4350m, overnight camp.
Day 16: Lasa Meadow-Garpung Khola 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 4030m, overnight camp.
Day 17: Garpung Khola-Hurikot 5-6 hours trek with elevation of 2600m, overnight camp.
Day 18: Hurikot-Forest camp 5-6 hours trek with elevation of 3250m, overnight camp.
Day 19: Forest camp-Churta 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 3010m, overnight camp.
Day 20: Churta-Jumla 4-5 hours trek with elevation of 2370m, overnight camp.
Day 21: Jumla-Nepalgunj 45 min flight, overnight at hotel.
Day 22: Nepalgunj-Kathmandu 1 hour flight, overnight at hotel.
Day 23: Airport Drop off.
Packages we provide:
Deluxe Package: -
Cost Includes:
- Private transportation, pick up from the airport and drop off at the airport.
- During the trek, you would be provided with all your standard meals, such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a cup of tea or coffee.
- 5-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Kathmandu, Bhaktapur City Tour.
- Tea house accommodations are available during the trek.
- A sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and trekking sticks will be provided (if you do not have your own, to be returned after the trip).
- Two guides with a personal potter (if necessary).
- Insurance for guide.
- First-aid supplies, medical supplies such as an oximeter and a pulse meter checker and oxygen (if needed).
- All ground transportation.
Cost Excludes:
- Alcohol, Energy drinks and other Beverage (except mineral water) will not be provided.
- Personal Expenses, activities in Kathmandu.
- Extra nights in hotels.
- Telephone, internet expenses.
- International airline fare.
- Visa is not included: Visas can be easily obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport.
Standard Package: -
Cost Includes:
- Private transportation, pick up from the airport and drop off at the airport.
- During the trek, you would be provided with all your standard meals, such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a cup of tea or coffee.
- 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Kathmandu, Bhaktapur City Tour.
- Tea house accommodations are available during the trek.
- Guide and potters.
- Insurance for guide.
- Basic First-aid supplies.
Cost Excludes:
- Alcohol, Energy drinks and other Beverage (except mineral water) will not be provided.
- Personal Expenses, activities in Kathmandu.
- Extra nights in hotels.
- Telephone, internet expenses.
- International airline fare.
- Visa is not included: Visas can be easily obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport.
- A sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and trekking sticks will be provided (if you do not have your own, to be returned after the trip).
- City tours.