Upper Dolpo Trekking in Nepal (25 Days)
This fascinating and beautiful 25-day trip of Upper Dolpo Trekking in Nepal is led by the certified guides from Travel Max Guide Adventure, where you will experience the highest table-land in the world, as well as a wide array scenery, flora, fauna and cultures.
Group
Himalaya
25 Days
Feb - Jun, Sep - Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Visit the highest table-land in the world!
* See the glorious and vividly coloured Phoksundo Lake
* Witness a wide array of native and exotic flora and fauna
* Explore and discover Pre Buddhist Bon Po Religion
Description
This 25-day Upper Dolpo Trekking trip I will guide you on takes us through a remote area of Nepal full of amazing scenery such as majestic mountains, mesmerizing waterfalls, awesome rivers and the highest table-land in the world, with native and exotic flora and fauna dotting the landscape and the Pre Buddhist Bon Po religion influencing the people that live here.
Dolpa is a region in Nepal in the North of the country, sharing a border with Tibet. The focal point of the region is the Shey Phoksumdo National Park, with the remote nature of the area allowing wildlife and nature to thrive unspoiled.
Our trip begins when we all meet in Kathmandu, and after a couple of days of sightseeing and preparing, day 3 is when we fly to Nepalgunj, just 8km from the Indian border, and being the trip proper.
Over the course of the trip we will be exposed to some of the most breathtaking and jaw-dropping landscape, scenery and terrain in Nepal, with the Phoksundo Lake, Kang La Pass, Saldang and Sibu particular highlights.
Some of the barren landscapes on the high plateau often appear lunar in nature, with the vast open spaces adding to its epic scale.
The rich, vivid colours of Phoksundo Lake are also a post-card pretty sight, and animals such as blue sheep, grey monkeys and snow leopards roaming the land makes for a memorable setting.
There will be ample time to learn about and gain knowledge of the many villages and communities we stop at, with the peaceful and spiritual Pre Buddhist Bon Po Religion heavily influencing everyone who lives here.
After 25 days we hope you will have fallen even more in love with this exquisite country.
Book now to experience the adventure of a lifetime in this truly special country!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Local flights
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters
- Personal porters
- Mountain guide expenses
- Camping equipment tents
- Camping equipment cooking utensils
Price details
Price does not include: international air tickets, travel and rescue insurance, Nepal entry visa, personal trekking equipment, personal expenses, extra night accommodation in Kathmandu, tips.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Day 2: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour overnight at a hotel.
Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhuphal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft): 45 mins flight, 2-3 hours trek
Day 5: Dunai to Ankhe (2,896m/9,499ft): 5-6 hours
Day 6: Ankhe to Renje: (3,104m) 7 hours
Day 7: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3,611m/11,849 ft) 4-5 hours
Day 8: Trek to Phoksundo Khola (3,507 m) 6 hours
Day 9: Phoksunds Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang: 6-7 hours
Day 10: Cross the Kang La pass (5,151 m) and trek to Shey Gompa (4,126m) -7 hours
Day 11: Acclimatization and rest at Shey Gompa
Day 12: Shey Gompa to Namduna Gaun (4,800m/15,744ft) via Saldang La (5,200m/17,056ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13: Namduna Gaun to Saldang (3,620m/ 11,874ft): 4-5 hours
Day 14: Trek to Sibu (4,560m/14,957ft): 6-7 hours
Day 15: Sibu to Jeng-la Phedi (4,900m/16,072ft): 5-6 hours
Day 16: Jeng-la Phedi to Tokyu Gaon (4209m/13809ft) via Jeng La pass (5,090m/16,695ft): 5-6 hours
Day 17: Tokyu to Dho Tarap(4,040m/13,251ft): 4-5 hours
Day 18: Trek to Serkam (3,630m)- 6.5 hours
Day 19: Trek to Khani Gaon (2,550m) 7 hours
Day 20: Trek to Tarakot (2,281m)-4 hours
Day 21: Trek to Dunai (2,052 m) – 5 hours
Day 22: Trek to Juphal (2,404m)-3 hours
Day 23: Fly from Juphal to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. 1 hrs and 35 minutes flights duration
Day 24: Leisure and Farewell dinner. Explore Thamel.
Day 25: Transfer to international airport. Final departure.
Details
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Please bring with you:
- Duffel Bag
- Backpack
- Sleeping Bag
- Gloves
- Pole Stick
- Water bottles (3 litres capacity)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm
- Headlamp, spare batteries
- Toiletries, and a small washcloth (bandana can serve as a washcloth)
- Camera
- Hiking boots
- Hiking socks
- Sandals
- Brimmed sunhat and bandana
- Warm hat
- Rain shell, waterproof/breathable jacket
- Warm top, such as a long-sleeved sweater
- One or two cotton shirts
- Long pants
- Fleece jacket
- Rain pants, waterproof/breathable pant
Meeting point
About the guide
Travel Max Guide
Tour Operator
Travel Max Guide Adventure is a tour operator based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We offer the most amazing trekking adventures, from Everest Base Camp Trek and classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek to other unique off-the-beaten-path itineraries in Nepal.
Our guides are all experienced certified climbing guides by the Nepali Government, Mountain Leaders, Tourist guides and Nature guides. We are official registered under the Department of Tourism, Nepal Government. Our guides know every village you will visit along the trek, and also the lodges and are familiar with the most remote corners of Nepal.
We will take you through beautiful trails, surrounded by the impressive view of the majestic Himalyas, lush forests and valleys, discovering the ancient culture and traditions of our beautiful country along the way. We offer unique and authentic lifetime experiences trips, together with a personalized service and high quality and safety standards.
Contact us and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Nepal!
Languages
Nepali | Hindi | French | English | Chinese
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