Upper Dolpo Trekking

Difficulty:

Strenuous trekking to altitudes of 3000 m/10000 ft - 4000 m/13000 ft for up to 7 hours a day, sometimes including excursions or pass crossings up to 5000 m/16500 ft. Some pre-trek training is advisable. Hill walking experience, a reasonably fit body and good stamina are essential for these kinds of treks.

Altitude:

5315 m.

Duration:

22 Nights/ 23 Days

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Upper Dolpo trek is a strenuous but rewarding journey into Nepal's most isolated region, the frozen outpost of mythical Shey Monastery beyond Phoksundo Lake, the legendary region of snow leopard, the Himalayan Bharal or blue sheep, and the semi-nomadic yak herders removed from the rest of the world by some of Himalayas’ most difficult passes.Geographically still within Nepal but culturally always tied to Tibet, though this bond as in Mustang has been broken for well over half a century, Dolpo is a region of few Buddhist monasteries as well as those of pre-Buddhist religion of Bon Po. With sweeping and windswept high altitude desert vistas, Dolpo promises to mesmerize every trekker who has the strength and courage to venture into this pocket of traditional Tibetan culture. People of Dolpo must import grain, and yak caravan trade, in the past bringing salt from Tibet and trading it for grains from midlands of Nepal was the mainstay of life. The character and ordeal of this livelihood was made famous by Eric Valli movie, Himalaya

Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m / 4,428ft.
Day 02 - Sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley and spare time to prepare for the trek.
Day 03 - Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Alt. 150m / 4,92ft. (1hr)
Day 04 - Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (1/2 hour) (2,400m) trek to Dunai Alt. 2,150m / 7,052ft. (2hrs)
Day 05 - Trek to Sepka Alt. 2,670m / 8,757ft. (5hrs)
Day 06 - Trek to Shey Phoksumdo Alt. 3,728m / 12,227ft. (5hrs)
Day 07 - Rest Day
Day 08 - Trek to Forest Camp Alt. 4,120m / 13,513ft. (5hrs)
Day 09 - Trek to High Camp Alt. 4,910m / 16,104ft. (5hrs)
Day 10 - Trek over the Kang La Pass Alt. (5,500m) – Shey Gumba Alt. 4,996m / 16,386ft. (6hrs)
Day 11 - Rest day and visit a 600 year old monastery.
Day 12 - Trek to Namdo Alt. 4,913m / 16,114ft. (5hrs)
Day 13 - Trek Saldang Alt. 5,120m / 16,793 (4hrs)
Day 14 - Trek to Yangtsher Gumba Alt. 5,360m / 17,580ft. (5hrs)
Day 15 - Trek to Namdo Alt. 4,913m / 16,114ft. (6hrs)
Day 16 - Trek Shey Gumba Alt. 4,996m / 16,386ft. (3 1/2 hrs)
Day 17 - Trek over Kang La Pass (5500m) trek to Forest Camp Alt. 4,120m / 13,513ft. (6hrs)
Day 18 - Trek to Shey Phoksumdo Alt. 3,728m / 12,227ft. (5hrs)
Day 19 - Trek Hanke Alt. 2,660m / 8,724ft. (5hrs)
Day 20 - Trek to Dunai Alt. 2,150m / 7,052ft. (5hrs)
Day 21 - Trek to Juphal (2hrs)
Day 22 - Fly to Nepalgunj (1/2 hr)
Day 23 - Fly to Kathmandu (1hr)
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Cost Includes:

  • International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary.
  • Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary.
  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
  • Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges / guesthouses.
  • All trekking and climbing related permit & fees.
  • English speaking, professional guides and porters.

Cost Excludes:

  • International air fare to/ from Nepal.
  • Lunch and dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day.
  • Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu/ Pokhara - allow $20 per day.
  • Entry Visa fees - at present $25 for 15 day & US$ 40 for 30 day visa on entry in Nepal.
  • Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
  • Drinks; both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
  • Laundry fee.
  • All the foods and beverages other than the itinerary. 
  • Personal gears and expenses.
  • Tips and gratitude provided to staffs.


    Note:  Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Trip Facts

Region:
Dolpo Region
Activities:
Nepal Trekking
Type:
Wilderness Camping Trek
Seasons:
Mar - May , Sep - Dec
Group size:
2 - 10 pax
Transportation:
Fly in / Out
Trip Start/End:
Kathmandu / Kathmandu

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