Upper Dolpo trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Nepal. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explore the region. The entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989. Upper Dolpo situated in Nepal's far west was only recently opened to trekkers. Upper Dolpo area offers wonderful chance to experience a landscape and ...See more
Upper Dolpo trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Nepal. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explore the region. The entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989. Upper Dolpo situated in Nepal's far west was only recently opened to trekkers. Upper Dolpo area offers wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture far different from that seen in other part of the country. It is the part of the Tibetan Plateau and generally dry. The finally preserved Eco-system encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and leopard. A trek through Dolpo is an experience not easily forgotten. A government appointed liaison officer must also accompany the group.
Trip Highlights
- Rewarding views of the Sisne himal and Kanjiroba himalayan Range and surrounding peaks
- Trekking adventure through insightful Tibetan villages
- Sightseeing around UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Spectacular sunrise views from Kang La over the Himalayas
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley heritage site. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj - Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Juphal (Doplo) camp in Dunai. Overnight at tented camp. 4 to 5 hrs.
Day 05: Dunai trek to Hankhe. Overnight at tented camp. 4 to 5 hrs.
Day 06: Hankhe trek to Reiji. Overnight at tented camp. 4 to 5 hrs.
Day 07: Reiji trek to Phoksundo Lake 3600 m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 08: Phoksundo rest and acclimitization. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 09: Phoksundo Lake trek to Lake beach. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 10: Lake beach trek Mandala Camp 4570 m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 11: Mandala camp trek to Kang La 5240m pass-Shey Gompa 4280m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 12: Shey Gompa trek to Saldang pass (5010m) Namgung 4,380 m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 13: Namgung trek Yanger Gompa 3890m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 14: Yanger Gompa trek Musi Gaon 4270m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 15: Musi Gaon trek to Lnag La 5002m Sime Gaon 3950m. Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 16: Sime Gaon trek to Tinja (4150m). Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 17: Tinja trek to Kheng (4550m). Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 18: Kheng trek to Charka pass 5036m Charka (4365m). Overnight at tented camp. 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 19: Charka trek to Yak Kharka (4780m). Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 20: Yak Kharka trek Sangda pass (5490m). Overnight at tented camp. 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 21: Sangda phedi trek to Sangda (3909m). Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 22: Sangda trek to Phale Gaon (2900m). Overnight at tented camp. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 23: Phale Gaon trek to Jomsom (2710m). Overnight at local lodge. 3 to 4 hrs.
Day 24: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.
Day 25: Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight. Overnight at hotel.
Day 26: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley heritage site. Overnight at hotel.
Day 27: Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- 4 night’s hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 1 night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- 21 nights 22 days Upper Dolpo trek full board basis
- All meals and accommodation in lodge, during the trek on full board basis
- Service of trek guide, sherpa and Porter assistants
- Accident and evacuation insurance for staffs and porters
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Entrance fees, necessary permits
- Local guide and representative throughout the tour
- Cell phone during tour/trek with free calls to emergency hot line
- All meals marked as included in the itinerary
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Extra night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
- Travel and rescue insurance
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