24 Days Upper DolpoTrekking
Enjoy 24 Days trekking in Nepal in one of the off beat trekking trail in trans-Himalayas section undertaking Upper Dolpa Trekking.
Dolpa is popular region to see Bon Culture and Traditions on its original and unspoiled form.
Upper Dolpa area was open to foreigners only from 1989. Upper Dolpa is located on the section between Tibet and Dhaulagiri range. This is one of the restricted area in Nepal where tourist flow is controlled by the government to minimize the environmental and cultural influences. The trek starts after flying to Jhuphal and follow wildest trekking trail in western region in Nepal. We will get opportunity to spend our time at Shey Phokundo lake and witness unique Bon culture followed by the local inhabitants.
Phoksundo Lake is freshwater Alpine lake located inside Shey Phuksundo National Park in Dolpa region of Nepal. This lake is located at altitude of 3,611.5 m (11,849 ft) above sea level. This lake is also listed in Ramsar site.
Phuksundo area holds significant religious importance to Bon religion followers. There are more than 20 Buddhist Chortens in the south area of the lake. The Eastern bank consist Buddhist ghompa where annual prayer and celebration is organized by local monks.
Duration: 24 Days
Primary Activity: Upper Dolpa Trek
Group Size: 2 & above
Country: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu
Departure from: Kathmandu
Trip Grade: Fairly Strenuous
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Local Lodges/Tea House
Max Altitude: 5090meters
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhuphal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai (2,850m/3 hours trek). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp or Lodge
Day 03: Trek from Dunai to Ankhe (2,896m/6 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 04: Trek from Ankhe to Sulighat – 6 hours walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 05: Trek from Sulighat to Phoksundo Lake (3,611m/5 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 06: Acclimatization and rest at Phoksundo Lake. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 07: Trek to Phoksundo Khola – 5 hours walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 08: Trek from Phoksunds Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang – 7 hours walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 09: Trek from Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4,500m) via Kang-La pass (5,360m) – total 5-6 hours walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 10: Acclimatization and rest at Shey Gompa
Day 11: Trek from Shey Gompa to Namduna Gaun (4,800m) by passing Saldang La (5,200m) – total walking time 7 hours. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 12: Trek from Namduna Gaun to Saldang (3,620m/4-5 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 13: Trek from Saldang to Yangze Gompa (4,960m/5 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 14: Trek from Yangze Gompa to Sibu (4,560m/7 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 15: Trek from Sibu to Jeng-la Phedi (4,900m/5-6 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 16: Trek from Jeng-la Phedi to Tokyu Gaon (4209m) via Jeng La pass (5,090m) – 5 hours walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 17: Trek from Tokyu to Dho Tarap (4,040m) – 5 hours Walk. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 18: Rest Day at Dho Tarap. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 19: Trek Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola (Kamakharka) (3,800m/7 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 20: Trek from Tarap Khola to Khanigaon(3,150m/5 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 21: Trek from Khanigaon to Tarakot (2,537m/5 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 22: Trek from Tarakot to Dunai (2,140m/5-6 hours walk). Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 23: Trek from Dunai to Jhuphal – 2-3 hours walk. Overnight at Local Lodge or Camp
Day 24: Fly from Jhuphal to Nepalgunj and then connect your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, drop at your hotel.
Best Deals Available
Service Includes:-
- 24 Days Upper Dolpo trek as per the itinerary with service starting & ending in Kathmandu using local lodges
- All meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking professional trekking guide for trek
- Necessary porter as per the group size for trek
- Kathmandu – Nepalgunj-Jhupal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu air tickets as currently applicable
- Restricted area permit fee as applicable
- Trekking permits as applicable
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Trekking equipments such as Sleeping bags, Down Jacket, Water Bottle etc.
- First Aid Box
- Government taxes as applicable
Service Excludes:-
- Hotels in Kathmandu and other arrangements such as sightseeing, meals etc.
- Excess baggage charges
- Any extra arrangements due to flight delay or cancelation
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Any other services not mentioned in cost includes section
| Name of the client | Travel Date | Nationality | Service Rating* |
| Mark Hsu | 13 Sep 2010 | China | Excellent |
| Shalu Lamba | 8 Sep 2011 | India | Excellent |
| Jacqui Rehman | 25 Oct 2011 | Australia | Excellent |
| Richard Wales | 01 Mar 2013 | UK | Excellent |
| Kelly Clark | 09 Apr 2014 | USA | Excellent |
| Holly Walker | 12 Oct 2015 | Belgium | Excellent |
| Peter Richard | 18 Mar 2016 | UK | Excellent |
| Shanti Valentino | 20 Apr 2016 | Italian | Excellent |
