Dolpo Trekking

Trip Highlights

Trekking route	: Nepagunj to Shy-Phoksundo lake & Back to Nepalgunj
Total Duration	: 23 night’s/24 days in total
Trek Duration	: 19 days
Grade	: Moderate to Adventurous
Max. Elevation	: 5000 meters
Trekking style	: Camping trek
Meal	: Full board on trek
Accommodation	: Tented camp on trek
Transportation	: Tourist bus, Flight & private vehicle
Best Months	: Sept - Nov & Mar - May

Trip Introduction

The Upper Dolpo trek crosses three relatively high passes following good paths throughout and no trekking on glaciers. Dolpo is situated at the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalayan rain shadow. This legendary hidden land was closed for years to trekkers. Few tourists visit this area and trekkers are given a warm welcome by the hardy Dolpo. This will give you a fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life making this an extremely unique and special trek. This trek is ideally suited to both beginners and the more experienced traveller. A special permit is required to trek in this area.

Trekking Itinerary

OutLine Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sight-seeing

Day 03: Kathmandu –Nepalgunj (fly) or by drive

Day 04 : Nepalgunj – Juphal( Dolpa) by fly

Day 05 : Juphal – Dunai

Day 06 : Dunai – Hanke check post

Day 07 : Hanke – Reji

Day 08 : Reji – Ringmo ( shey – Phoksundo Lake)

Day 09 : Shey- phoksundo Lake Rest

Day 10 : Shey – Phoksundo Lake – Baga La Base Camp

Day 11 : Baga La Base Camp – Numla Base Camp

Day 12 : Numla Base Camp – Kakar Gompa

Day 13 : Kakar Gompa – Dho – Tarap

Day 14 : Dho – Tarap Rest

Day 15 : Dho Tarap – Big – Cave

Day 16 : Big – Cave – Lahini

Day 17 : Lahini – Tarakot

Day 18 : Tarakot – Heute Ghar

Day 19 : Heuta Ghar – Dunai

Day 20 : Dunai – Juphal

Day 21 : Juphal – Nepalgunj

Day 22 : Nepalgunj – Kathmandu By fly or drive

Day 23: Leisure at Kathmandu

Day 24: Departure from Kathmandu

Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. You will be meet at the airport and be transfered to your hotel for check-in. After time to get refreshed, you will be meet in the evening for a welcome dinner in one of the finest Nepalese restaurants which includes a cultural show. Then afterwards you will be briefed about your trip and brought back to the Hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sight-seeing
Today, after breakfast you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding Valley. You will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, with its fine views over Kathmandu valley. The temple has many interesting features as well as the great stupa with highest point to the Kathmandu valley.
After this you can join the devotees, pilgrims and wandering saddhus (holy men) at Pashupatinath. Pashupatinath is the most important Hindu temple in Nepal as well as being one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent. It is situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River where you may have a chance to see a cremation on the River bank.
Take time to walk around Bodhnath (Boudha) stupa, the largest in Nepal and one of the largest in the world. Boudha is also the centre of Tibetan culture in Nepal and a wonderfully vibrant, interesting community.
Explore the temples and courtyards of Patan, also known as the City of Fine Arts. In the evening we’ll drive back to Kathmandu where we’ll have a group briefing on what to expect when our trek begins tomorrow. The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore the surrounding area or simply relax at the hotel.

Day 03 : Kathmandu –Nepalgunj (fly) or by drive

Day 04 : Nepalgunj – Juphal( Dolpa) by fly

Day 05 : Juphal – Dunai

Day 06 : Dunai – Hanke check post

Day 07 : Hanke – Reji

Day 08 : Reji – Ringmo ( shey – Phoksundo Lake)

Day 09 : Shey- phoksundo Lake Rest

Day 10 : Shey – Phoksundo Lake – Baga La Base Camp

Day 11 : Baga La Base Camp – Numla Base Camp

Day 12 : Numla Base Camp – Kakar Gompa

Day 13 : Kakar Gompa – Dho – Tarap

Day 14 : Dho – Tarap Rest

Day 15 : Dho Tarap – Big – Cave

Day 16 : Big – Cave – Lahini

Day 17 : Lahini – Tarakot

Day 18 : Tarakot – Heute Ghar

Day 19 : Heuta Ghar – Dunai

Day 20 : Dunai – Juphal

Day 21 : Juphal – Nepalgunj

Day 22 : Nepalgunj – Kathmandu By fly or drive

Day 23: Leisure at Kathmandu
This is a full day at leisure to rest and relax, to explore the local area and perhaps do a bit of last minute shopping at the heart of Kathmandu valley. You also have the option of doing some sight-seeing including Bhaktapur and Patan. Afterwards, you will have an evening farewell dinner with your crew and overnight at Hotel.

Day 24: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Note: The itinerary may flexible during the trek depending upon the clients requirements and fitness.

Extending your holiday
In Nepal, there are many choices and options if you’d like to extend your holiday before or after your main booking. Here are just a few suggestions of extensions available for this trip:

- Travel to the Trans Himalayan country with its mysterious and spiritual land of Tibet
- Visit land of the thunder dragon known as Bhutan
- Take a memorable wildlife safari with Elephant back ride in the Chitwan National park
- White water River rafting in the Himalayan country of Nepal
- 1 hour amazing mountain flight closest to the Mt. Everest
- Visit Darjeeling/Sikkim tour to India.
- Extend your trek in different trekking areas
- Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Mountain biking and many more. >>>

Service Includes:

• 4 Night Delux twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel
• All local transportation by suitable vehicle(car, van, bus) in Kathmandu
• Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• A day Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary with tour guide, vehicle & entry fees
• Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to kathmandu by local bus (Optional Private vehicle/flight)
• Nepalgunj to juphal to Nepalgunj by flight
• Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the Dolpo trek as per itinerary
• Twin sharing accommodation on tented camp during the Dolpo trek
• Dolpo trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porters & all payments with insurance
• Dolpo specail permit & TIMS Permit
• Exclusive medical kit bag
• Safe drinking water
• Sleeping bag and downjacket
• All government and local taxes
• Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
• Submit your tourist registration form to the require embassy/consulate

Service does not Includes:

• Visa fees, intl. airfare & departure taxes
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and dinner in city
• Travel and rescue insurance during the Manaslu trip
• Any extending trips
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for driver, guides and porters
• Anything does not includes in service inclusive column

Enjoy the adventure with our Himalayan guides and take good memories away with you from Nepal.