23 days tour

Upper Dolpo Trek

$ 5,599 .00 USD

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Upper Dolpo Trek

This tour includes:

Flights

Flight fare from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal / Nepalgunj-Kathmandu including airport departure taxes.

Accommodation

Three-night standard hotel on bed and breakfast (B/B) and two nights hotel At Nepalgunj. Twin sharing tented accommodation and other equipment during the camping trek.

Meals

Full board meal (veg. /non veg.) during camping, prepared by our expert cook with Tea & coffee. Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek. Twin sharing tented accommodation and other equipment during the camping trek. We will provide fully water proof two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Table with chairs, kitchen utensils, toilet tents etc.

Optional

Local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. (2 Clients a sherpa porter)

Others

All necessary paper works and Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permits fee. Trekking Permits for Upper Dolpo Restricted Area. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company). Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles (if you donโ€™t have your own, to be returned after trip completed). Government taxes and official expenses. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Guide

A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek. A cook, Kitchen helper, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine.

Transport

Airport pick up and drop off by private car.

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance.

Others

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. International airfare and airport departure tax. Nepal entry visa fee. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory). All kind of drinks (hot, cold, and alcoholic) Personal shopping and laundry etc. Personal trekking Equipment. Any extra activities and items not mentioned in โ€œour services sectionโ€.

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Dolpo Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,350M) & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,350M) & Transfer To Hotel.

      On your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be met by a representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams and taken to your hotels followed by a briefing concerning this trek and the hotels/lodges on the trail. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Fly From Kathmandu To Nepalgunj (150M /490 Ft) Duration 45 Minutes Flight.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fly From Kathmandu To Nepalgunj (150M /490 Ft) Duration 45 Minutes Flight.

      This afternoon we take a flight to Nepalgunj, located in the south west of Nepal close to the UP state of India. The flight is about 50 minutes and you will have fantastic views of the Himalayan Mountains. We will stay in a hotel at Nepalgunj tonight.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Fly From Nepalgunj To Juphal (2,475M/8,118Ft) And Trek To Dunai(2,140M /7,019Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Fly From Nepalgunj To Juphal (2,475M/8,118Ft) And Trek To Dunai(2,140M /7,019Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      As you fly over incredible landscapes you will witness the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

      Juphal Airport is the only airport in Dolpa. After landing at Juphal we will trek for 2 to 3 hours to until we arrive at Dunai, the

      district headquarters of Dolpo located on the bank of Thuli Bheri River. 


  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Dunai To Chhepka (2838M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Dunai To Chhepka (2838M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we have a five to six-hour trek ahead of us, firstly crossing the Thulo Bheri River and on up over a ridge to the Phoksundo River Valley and views of Kagmara Peak. Along the trail we pass Dhera Village and then climb to Rahagaon Village home to the Hindu Thakuri people and then descend through the forest until we reach Chhepka where we will stay the night.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Chhepka To Rechi (2,940M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek From Chhepka To Rechi (2,940M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Todayโ€™s five to six-hour trek first ascends through the forest until we reach the river and later over a bridge at Ryajik Village we stay overnight.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tek From Rechi To Phoksundo Lake (3,600M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tek From Rechi To Phoksundo Lake (3,600M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Our four to five-hour trek today first leads us along the banks of the Pungmo Khola and on to the Phokshindo Khola, eventually reaching the attractive Tibetan village of Ringmo. Village adorned with prayer flags, Mani stone walls, and chortens. Tonightโ€™s camp is right next to the pristine turquoise blue Phoksundo Lake.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake & Local Trek.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake & Local Trek.

      Today we can literally lounge around and take in the superb views of the lake and nearby peaks, such as Kagmara, and wander around Ringmo Village.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Phoksundo Lake To Thulodhunga (3,607M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Phoksundo Lake To Thulodhunga (3,607M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      A four to five-hour trek today takes us along the western side of the lake and across the summer grazing lands to Thulodhunga where we spend the night listening to the water flowing down from the mountains.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Thulodhunga To Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,400M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek From Thulodhunga To Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,400M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      We head to the north of Phoksundo Khola and climb a ridge where we have stunning views looking back down the valley and looking over Kang-La Pass which is the route we take to Shey Gompa. Tonight we make camp in the pastures at Phoksundo Bhanjyang.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Phoksundo Bhanjyang To Shey Gompa (4126M) Via Kang-La Pass (5360M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Phoksundo Bhanjyang To Shey Gompa (4126M) Via Kang-La Pass (5360M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Our trek today is of about six to seven hours and leads us to the highest point of the trek, Kang-La Pass (5151m). From here we have amazing views of many snow-covered peaks, such as the Dhaulagiri Ranges. After soaking up the views we descend along a trail that takes us past chortens and Mani stones before reaching Shey Gompa (monastery) that sits at the base of Crystal Mountain.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Rest Day At Shey Gompa (The Crystal Monastery).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Rest Day At Shey Gompa (The Crystal Monastery).

      A fascinating place for rest day around the high mountainous area, in complete harmony of nature and monks chanting, a tour of Shey Monastery also known as Crystal Monastery, this area is well described by Peter Matthiessen in his classic novel โ€œThe Snow Leopard.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek From Shey Gompa To Namgung Gompa (4,400M) Via Saldang La Pass (5010M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek From Shey Gompa To Namgung Gompa (4,400M) Via Saldang La Pass (5010M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail through a steep gorge to Saldang La Pass where we can expect to have magnificent panoramic views of the many Dhaulagiri Peaks and after head down to Namgung Gompa where we stay the night

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek From Namgung Gompa To Saldang (3,620M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek From Namgung Gompa To Saldang (3,620M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Todayโ€™s trek of about four to five hours takes us a rugged and dry landscape and then a steep walk down before reaching Saldang where we stay the night. From here there are more amazing views of the Dolpo region and the plateau surrounding us.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek From Saldang To Rakyo (4,160M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek From Saldang To Rakyo (4,160M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Our trail today takes us along the Nang Chu River and along the way we pass the Nangdo river. We continue on until we reach Rakyo where we stay at the night.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek From Rakyo To High Camp (4,560M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek From Rakyo To High Camp (4,560M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail back in the direction of Dachun Khola and then on to High camp. where we stay overnight.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek From High Camp To Tokyu (4209M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek From High Camp To Tokyu (4209M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      After leaving High Camp we follow the trail for Six to Seven hours alongside the Jyangla Khola to reach Tokyu where we stop for the night. It is not uncommon along the trail to see yak and mules transporting goods from Tibet.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek From Tokyu Gaon To Dho Tarap (4,040M) Duration 2 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek From Tokyu Gaon To Dho Tarap (4,040M) Duration 2 Hours.

      Our trail today descends to Tarap Chu located in a large green valley scattered with many small yaks and sheep herderโ€™s huts. The trail continues until we reach Dho Tarap where we stay the night. The people here are a mix of Tibetan and Magar castes.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Trek From Dho Tarap To Nawarpani (3470M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Trek From Dho Tarap To Nawarpani (3470M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Our trek today is about six to seven hours through the valley and then through a more confined gorge with sparse vegetation. This area is home to Blue Sheep and other wild animals. We continue along the trail until we reach the junction of the Tarap Chu and Nawarpani where we stay the night.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Trek From Nawarpani To Laina Odar (3370M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Trek From Nawarpani To Laina Odar (3370M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      A four to five-hour trek today takes us through the Jeep Road. We continue along the trail until we reach Laina Odar. It is here that we will camp for the night.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Trek From Laina Odar To Tarakot (2537M); Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Trek From Laina Odar To Tarakot (2537M); Duration 5-6 Hours.

      A four to five-hour trek today takes us through Lalberi Village and along the river to Tarakot. Tarakot has an ancient fort on the edge of the village. We continue along the trail until we reach Sandul Gomba situated where the Barbung Khola and Tarakot rivers intersect. It is here that we will camp for the night

  • Day 21 Day 21: Trek From Tarakot To Dunai & Drive To Jhupal Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Trek From Tarakot To Dunai & Drive To Jhupal Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Our final day on the trail leads through several villages along a broader trail over some hills and through valleys heading to the Thulo Bheri River until we reach Dunai. If time permits we will stop here for lunch and then take a jeep to Jhupal where we will spend out last night in the Dolpo region and celebrate our fascinating journey in this spectacular Dolpo region.

  • Day 22 Day 22: Fly From Jhupal To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Fly From Jhupal To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj & Transfer To Hotel.

      Today we have two flights ahead of us, firstly a very short flight to Nepalgunj and then on to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu we will take you to your respective hotels.

  • Day 23 Day 23: Transfer To Tribhuvan International Airport.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Transfer To Tribhuvan International Airport.

      Your adventure comes to an end today โ€“ but your memories will last a lifetime! Our company representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home youโ€™ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure and explore the most magnificent mountains of Nepal.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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