Dolpa Trek

Activity

Trekking

Grade

moderate

Duration

23 Days

Country

Nepal

Season

Spring/Autumn
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Activity

Trekking

Grade

moderate

Duration

23 Days

Country

Nepal

Season

Spring/Autumn

Dolpa Trek

  • Group Size : 2-14 pax
  • Elevation : 5,015m
  • Start From : Departs from Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Start on : From August 01, 200

Dolpo recites at the Northwest corner of Nepal close to Chinese occupied land Tibet. Nestling in the Tibetan plateau, Dolpo is one of the highest inhabited on the earth still strongholds the pre-Buddhist Bon religion as well as Tibetan Buddhism. The rugged and monotonous region Dolpo, in holds the hollow mountains, turquoise lakes, the tremendous verity of flora and fauna. Dolpo is home of magical lake Phoksundo, sacred and holy mountain Shey Gompa and century Buddist monasteries. Dolpo Jomsom trek is one of the most popular but a bit challenging trek of Dolpo region. Dolpo Jomsom trek takes you through the sculpted gorges, ochre gompas, high passes, hamlets blended into the amazing landscape. Dolpo Jomsom trek is a simply glorious trekking of Himalaya.

Dolpo Jomsom trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu along the spectacular views of Himalayan range to Juphal. After safe landing at Juphal, we descend down along the Khas villages Dangibara to Kalagauda and following the Bheri River to Dunai. Further heading to the north following the Suligad river and along the lush vegetation of Phoksundo National Park to an amazing, turquoise and, miraculous color changing Phoksundo lake. From the Phoksundo lake, we follow the northern trail and crossing over the Kangla pass 5350m, a gateway to Upper Dolpo we enter to sacred Shey Gompa and Crystal mountain. Beyond the threatening canyons of Tartang River through the Samling Bon Gompa, we reach Bijer village, across the Neng La pass is another beautiful and legendary valley Nakhong and its villages; Saldang, Nisalgaon and continue to Musi Village. Further encountering Musi La pass 5030m to the Panzang valley’s villages; Simen village and Tinje Village. Again passing Chhoila pass 5051m we get into the trade center, travel junction of Upper Dolpo ‘Dho Tarap valley’. From Dho Tarap to the east passing Jhyarkola pass 5360m and Mola pass 5030m we reach the highest human settlement Chharka village.

Get lost for the three days into the wilderness, climbs through creepy defiles Niwas La 5120m and over the Jungben La (5550m) and Sangda La 5200m we stop at Ghalden. From Ghalden descend down to the Kyalunpa River and crossing suspension bridge via a rocky trail to Sangta village. From Sangta we ascent up to Bhimajung la 4450m and make U –shape loop several times, taking the magnificent views of Upper Mustang, Thorong Peak, Nilgiri, nd Annapurna, finally we plunge to the Kali Gandaki Valley and Jomsom.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Nepalgunj to Juphal by flight 35 minutes and trek 2.3 hrs to Dunai
Day 3: Trek to Chhepka 2840m- 6 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Amchi Hospital 3110m -6 hours
Day 5: Trek to Amchi Hospital 3110m -6 hours
Day 6: Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3640m – 4 hours.
Day 7: Rest and Acclimatization day.
Day 8: Trek to Phoksundo Lake North Camp 3630m – 4 hours.
Day 9:  Trek to Forest Camp After sight walking to the east bank 3800m -3 hours
Day 10: Trek to High Camp 4650m – 6 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa 4400m 6 to 7 hours
Day 12: Cross Sela 5060m trek to Namgung 4430m
Day 13: Trek to Doro Sumda 3770m.
Day 14: Trek Simen Village crossing Musi La 5030m via Chanpola Goth
Day 15: Trek to Tinje Village 4180m – 7 Hours
Day 16: Trek to Rapka 4550m 6-7 hours
Day 17: Trek to to Chharka 4300m Crossing Chharka La 5015m – 7 hours.
Day 18: Chharka To Tulsi Khola – Trek to Norbulung 4750m or Mulum Sumna 4860m
Day 19: Trek to Ghalden 4247m Crossing Niwas La Pass 5120m, Jungben La Pass 5550m and Sangda Bhajyang 5130m 6 hours
Day 20: Trek to Sangta Village 3777m 5 hours
Day 21: Trek to Kagbeni or Phalek 2810m 7 hours
Day 22: Trek to Jomsom 2670m 2-3 hours
Day 23: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu

Inclusions

  • Kathmandu Airport transfers
  • An experienced  insured and equipped English speaking Guide
  • Guided sightseeing and entry fee in Kathmandu
  • 3 meals during the trek
  • Internal flights and land transport involved in the itinerary
  • Flights of guide
  • Airport tax
  • Good standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation on trek twin sharing basic
  • Tims permit
  • National park permit
  • Insured STAFF

Exclusions

  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fees
  • Items and expenses of personal nature
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
  • Personal Trekking Equipment
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver

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