Upper Dolpo Trek

27 Days Trekking / (SKILL LEVEL: hard)

ABOUT THIS TRIP
  • DURATION: 27 Days
  • ACTIVITY: Trekking
  • BEST SEASON: / spring 
  • START: Kathmandu
  • FINISH: Kathmandu
  • ACCOMMODATION: Tea house & Camping
  • GRADE: hard
  • AVAIABILITY: Yes
  • GROUP SIZE: 2-8
  • MAX ALTITUDE: 5151 m

OVERVIEW

  • SKILL LEVEL
    hard
  • DURATION
    27 Days

The Upper Dolpo Trekking adventure is a dive in to an amazing world of diverse climate and civilization located in the remote Nepal. The Dolpo region is located between the Tibetan border and Dhaulagiri Himalayan region. The Upper Dolpo region has the mixed culture traditional settlements of Tibetans, Buddhists and traditional nepali people. The Dolpo is one of the remote, untouched, unspoiled and untamed region of wild nature and traditional ancient Himalaya civilization of lost Tibetan Buddhism society. The Dolpo region is the region of more elevation, more remote and more harsh climate in compare to other places of Dolpo region. The Upper Dolpo is one of the globe’s most wanted regions for voyagers and adventure travelers who want to endeavor the difficulties of nature and land on most mysterious places on the earth. There is a book called “Snow Leopard” by Peter Matthiessen which is written on extinct white leopard of Himalayas which are still found in Upper Dolpo. There is an English movie nominated for Oscar is filmed on Upper Dolpa called as “The Caravan” which get the best location award in Oscar.

The Upper Dolpo is the semi-desert region dominated by Tibetan culture and tradition which are reflected in the traditional villages of Upper Dolpo. There are some magnificent regions in Upper Dolpo which are considered as heaven on earth and among this one is Shey Phoksundo Lake which is an untouched region from modern day civilization. The travelers will encounter some high Himalayan pass during their trip which are dominated by beautiful views and sceneries. The Upper Dolpo trekking adventure starts from taking airplane flight from Kathmandu Airport to Nepalgunj Airport. The walking adventure to upper dolpo starts from Jhupal Village from where the travelers move towards Shey Phoksundo Lake traversing through wild nature, rough hilly roads, backwoods, traditional villages and high Pass until they reach the Shey Phoksundo Lake. The travelers rest at Phoksundo Lake area and further move towards Shey Gompa at saldang village which is an ancient Bon Po village of 2km area still living in their centuries old customs and traditions. The Sheygompa lies on the traditional exchange course to Tibet from Nepal which further leads to ancient Trans Himalayan Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet. The travelers then finally return to Jhupal Village in the end of the trip. The travelers return back to nepalgunj airport from Jhupal Village to each Kathmandu.

More Detail

Upper Dolpo Trek

27 Days Trekking / (SKILL LEVEL: hard)

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel.
Day 2:  Permit preparation and trek briefing
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 4: Fly Nepalgunj to Juphal (2500m). Trek to Dunai (2140m)
Day 5: Trek to Ankhe (2660m)
Day 6: Trek to Sulighat (3500m).
Day 7:  Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3600m).
Day 8: Restday at Phoksundo Lake (3600m).
Day 9: Trek to Phoksundo Khola (3500m).
Day 10:  Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4402m).
Day 11:  Trek to Shey Gumpa (4126m) via Kang La pass (5151m)
Day 12: Restday at Shey Gumpa (4126m)
Day 13:  Trek to Namduna Gaun (4400m) via Saldang La (4785m)
Day 14:  Trek to Saldang (3903m)
Day 15:  Trek to Yangze Gompa (3855)
Day 16:  Trek to Sibu (3942m)
Day 17: Trek to Jeng-La Phedi (4369m)
Day 18:  Trek to Tokyu Gaon (4209m) via Jeng pass (4369m)
Day 19:  Trek to Dho Tarap (4090m)
Day 20: Restday in Dho Tarap (4090m)
Day 21:  Trek to Tarap Khola (3800m)
Day 22:  Trek to Khani Gaon (2550m)
Day 23: Trek to Tarakot (2281m)
Day 24: Trek to Dunai (2140m)
Day 25;  Trek to Juphal
Day 26:  Fly Juphal to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu.
Day 27: Depart Kathmandu.
  •  International arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle as per provided flight details.
  • Domestic airport transfer in a private vehicle.
  • 4 Nights request hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  •  Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Kathmandu airfare.
  • Necessary staffs including experienced guides and porters during the trekking period as per Itinerary.
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners) along with available tea house/Lodge/ Guest house during trekking at twin sharing basis.
  • 3 Meals a day breakfast (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the camping as per Itinerary If you select camping accommodation).
  • 2 trekking members will have 1, V25 North face 4 season tent available During the trekking and camping accommodation.
  • Trekking cook and assistance cook will be provided  during the trekking (if client select camping mode of accommodation)
  • All request dinning tents, kitchen tents, members tents are available including chairs, kitchen cooking equipment, fuel, mattress etc(if client select camping mode of trekking).
  • All request dinning tents, kitchen tents, members tents are available including chairs, kitchen cooking equipment, mattress etc.
  • Per person 15kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter(we mostly use 2:1 ration porters)
  • Daily Weather Report Services from Seattle based
  • Upper Dolpo Conservation entrance Permit
  • Special Upper dolpo Restricted area trekking permit
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed, trekking guide as per group size.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved trekking staffs
  • Warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the trekking(down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip achievement)
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
  • Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “except farewell dinner in Kathmandu”.
  • Personal Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee, ( we have on arrival service  except 15 nationality )
  • Tea or Coffee, hot and cold drinks, hot shower at Tea house/Lodge/ Guest house.
  • Alcoholic beverages, Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, Internets.
  • All kind of Personal Expenses
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations..
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs for involved trekking staff