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Dolpo is a land that beyond the Himalayas evokes visions of mysterious monasteries or the hidden valley, has captivating villages and is an apartment of sight, peace and secrecy. The region of Upper Dolppo is a hidden destination in the far west, where the most beautiful beauty Nepal's serene and natural have not yet been explored. The region considered as a mixture of natural and cultural phenomena is the homeland of the herb lands, the trans Himalayan culture includes several Buddhist monuments. The trekking through the natural incarnation of the overpasses, the flora and fauna of Lake Rara, and the panoramic views, which is enriched with the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. The image of Kanjiroba peak, lake Phoksundo and the Dhaulagiri massif are one of the most pleasant moments of this hike.
The brilliant mountain vista, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and giant bird Himalayan griffon stimulates the trekkers’ inquisition in the rain shaded region. the region is a splendor fusion o high passes rare flora and fauna along with gorgeous scenarios incorporated by Tibetan culture. The vista of Kanjiroba, Phoksundo lake and Dhaulagiri mountain provides an instant pleasure. A visit to the Phoksundo gonpa – devoted to the ancient bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet is an ecperience to remember.
Trip Itinerary Highlights
- Day 01 Kathmandu (1350 m)
- Day 02 Kathamndu
- Day 03 Kathmandu - Nepalgunj (150 m)
- Day 04 Flight to Juphal (2231 m) & trek Dunai (2140 m)
- Day 05 Dunai – Chekpa (2838 m)
- Day 06 Chekpa – Jharana Hotel (Amchi) (3050 m)
- Day 07 Jharana Hotel – Ringmo (3733 m)
- Day 08 Ringmo – Sallaghari (chorten) (3800 m)
- Day 09 Sallaghari – Gandala Phedi (High camp) (4300 m).
- Day 10 Gandala Phedi –Gandala pass-(5110 Mts) –Shey Gompa (4160 m)
- Day 11 Exploration around Shey Gompa
- Day 12 Shey Gompa – Namagung (4430 m)
- Day 13 Namagung - Khomagaon(4060m)
- Day 14 Khomagaon(4060m) - Tinjegaon (4110 m)
- Day 15 Tinjegaon - Keheing Khola (4210 m)
- Day 16 Keheing Khola - Charka (4110 m)
- Day 17 Charka – Nyalangsunga (yak kharka) (4440 m)
- Day 18 Nyalangsunga – Sangdak phedi (3880 m)
- Day 19 Sangdak Phedi—Sangdak Gaon (3700 m)
- Day 20 Sangdak Gaon - Kagbeni (2800 m)
- Day 21 Kagbeni - Jomsom (2710 m)
- Day 22 Jomsom – Pokhara (820 m)
- Day 23 Pokhara - Kathmandu
- Day 24 Kathmandu
- Day 25 Departure
What is included in this tour ?
- Transfer airport – hotel – airport including domestic airport
- 6 Nights hotel in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Pokhara with breakfast
- Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Juphal flight ticket including guide/cook
- Phoksundo National Park Fee + Annapurna Conservation Area Permit Fee
- Lower Dolpo + Upper Dolpo restricted Area Permit
- Guide, cook, Kitchen boy and necessary porters/mules/Yaks during the trek
- All meal (breakfast, lunch dinner, tea, coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation at tented camp during the trek
- Sleeping tent, staff tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chairs kitchen gears cooking fuels and etc.
- Staff: all meal, accommodation daily wages, & Insurance with full equipped
- Jomsom - Pokhara flight tickets including guide
- Pokhara – Kathmandu flight/tourist bus including guide
- Company service charge
- All necessary government taxes
What’s Not included in this tour?
- Personal equipment
- Personal and medical insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Pokhara
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter if needed
- Bar bills and beverage (like mineral water, coke, beer and etc)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any other services not include above the mention
Trip itinerary
Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu and trek preparation day.
This day we will have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to begin the trek. In the afternoon we will drive from hotel to Kathmandu TIA airport. We will have 1 hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, if weather is clear we can see beautiful mountain range of Lanagtang, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas. Nepalgunj is one of the Terai regions of Nepal and is closer to Indian border and temperature is quite hot / warm. Overnight at Siddhartha Hotel.
This day we will have breakfast in the early morning and then drive to Nepalgunj airport for taking 45 minutes mountain flight to Juphal. Upon landing in Juphal we will reach Dolpo district of Karnali zone, mid-western region of Nepal. From the airport, we will meet our porters and mules and then begin our trek to Dunai. We will reach Dunai in 3-4 hours passing through the Kalagauda village, lush terraced fields and crossing Thulo Bheri River. Upon reaching Dunai we will set up the camp and overnight stay at lodge / tented camp.
This day after having breakfast we will prepare ourself for trek to Chekpa. We will have to walk for about 6 hours to reach Chekpa. We will walk through the jungles, cross bridge over Bheri River, and then walk through the bank side of Phoksundo Khola (River) to reach Chekpa. On the way we will pass through small village settlement of Dolpo people. Overnight stay at lodge / tented camp.
This day after having breakfast we will trek towards Amchi village (Jharana Hotel) which takes about 7 hours. We will have to walk through the forest straight ascending trial to reach Jharana Hotel. We willa also walk through the bank side of Phoksundo River. We will have lunch on the way. From there we will trek to Jharana Hotel. Overnight stay at lodge / tented camp.
This day after having breakfast we will trek to beautiful Ringmo village. We will have to walk uphill trail for about 3 to 4 hours to reach Ringmo village. On the way uphill we can see beautiful landscape of villages and hills. On the way we can enjoy a good view of Phoksundo waterfall. Upon reaching Ringmo village we can have lunch and then explore around Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo village. Ringmo is a traditional Tibetan village with the settlement of local Dolpo people having their own set of culture and tradition. Here we can see local ladies making their traditional custom in very traditional style. Also, we can explore around Shey-Phoksundo Lake which is the deepest and clean lake of Nepal and visit Tshowa monastery which is believed to exist from 900 years ago. Overnight stay at lodge / tented camp.
This day after breakfast we will trek towards Sallaghari which takes about 7 hours. As we leave Ringmo village, we will begin our journey to Upper Dolpo. We can see the different landscapes as we ascend uphill. We walk through the small uphill trail along the rocky edge on the left side of Phoksundo lake. As we walk through the valley, passing Shey-Phoksundo reach at an altitude of 4085m, we can see amazing view of Mount Kanjirowa (6612m) and from the point we gradually descend through the dense forest and reach Sallaghari. Overnight stay at tented camp.
This day after having breakfast, we will have to walk for about 5-6 hours. We have to walk both through uphill and descending trial with high rock walls on both sides, cross few streams without bridges. We can see yaks and sheep grazing in the grasslands along the way. Overnight stay at tented camp.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours crossing Gandala pass (5110 m) through uphill and downhill trail, crossing grasslands, on the way we will see Tangtung lake and Mt. Kanjirowa. Overnight tented camp at Shey Gompa.
This day we will explore around Shey Gompa, we will visit Shey Gompa cave. Overnight tented camp at Shey Gompa.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours on the way we will cross Sela La pass (5094 m) walking through uphill and downhill trails. Overnight tented camp at Namagung.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through mostly uphill and downhill trail, on the way crossing grasslands, desert like terrains. Overnight camp at Khomagaun.
This day we will walk for about 6 and half hours through mostly straight trail, crossing small river streams. Overnight tented camp at Tinjegaon.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through uphill and downhill trails, on the way we will cross small river streams, grasslands and desert like terrain. Overnight tented camp at Keheing Khola.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through uphill and downhill trails, on the way will come across grasslands, desert like terrains. Overnight tented camp at Charka.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours crossing Charka & Mola pass (5027 m), walking through desert like terrain we will reach Charka. Overnight tented camp at Nyalangsunga.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through uphill and downhill trail, on the way we will see mountains such as Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri. Overnight tented camp.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through uphill and downhill trail, crossing small river streams, desert like terrain, grasslands. Overnight tented camp at Sangdak Gaon.
This day we will walk for about 6 hours to reach Kagbeni. Overnight at lodge.
Overnight at hotel / Lodge.
Early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Fly or drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Free Day in Kathmandu.
Departure from Kathmandu and fly towards your destination.
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