Upper Dolpo Trekking
24 Days
Description
Upper Dolpo trekking has been referred to as the last enclave of pure Tibetan culture with the landscape and Buddhist religion of this region more like Tibet in pre Chinese times than of the rest of Nepal. Dolpo region has a vast and rugged landscape inhabited by a hardy, enterprising folk who live in some of the highest villages in the world. It is a culturally Tibetan region in West Nepal and during the course of the trek we will visit many Buddhist and Bonpo (shamanistic pre Buddhist) monasteries. Up until 1996 foreigners were not allowed access to dolpo region so the culture has largely been unaffected by tourism. Of particular interest is Shey Gompa, this is revered as one of most important in Upper Dolpo where twice a year pilgrims make a Kora (or circuit) of Crystal Mountain.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you all the way to hotel. Check in hotel and be refreshed. After being refreshed we will take you to "Garden of Dreams" which is popular for neo classical historical garden built by former prime minister late Keshar Samsher Janga Bahadur Rana in the early 19th century nearby hotel.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and same day fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and transfer to hotel.
Day 03: Juphal to Kagbeni (2413m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 04: Kagbeni to Rechi (2940m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 05: Rechi to Phoksundo Lake (3641m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 06: Phoksundo Rest Day/explore around.
Day 07: Phoksundo Lake to Lake beach (3750m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 08: Lake beach to Mandala Camp (4570m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 09: Mandala Camp to Kang La (5240m) pass to Shey Gompa (4280m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 10: Shey Gompa to Saldang pass (5010m) to Namgung (4380m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 11: Namgung to Yanger Gompa (3890m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 12: Yanger Gompa to Musi Gaon (4270m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 13: Musi Gaon to Lnag La (5002m) to Sime Gaon (3950m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 14: Sime Gaon to Tinja (4150m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 15: Tinja to Kheng (4550m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 16: Kheng to Charka pass (5036m) to Charka (4365m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 17: Charka to Yak Kharka (4780m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 18: Yak Kharka to Sangda pass (5490m) to Sangda phedi (5110m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 19: Sangda phedi - Sangda (3909m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 20: Sangda - Phale Gaon (2900m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 21: Phale Gaon - Jomsom (2710m) 3- 4 hours
Day 22: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and same day fly to Kathmandu.Upon your arrival our representative will received you and transferred to hotel. This day will be reserved as leisure for your own activities/shopping etc.
Day 23: After breakfast at hotel your sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which are popular UNESCO world heritage sites.In the evening we will take you to the typical Nepalese restaurant where you can have Nepali local food with culture show program. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 24: After breakfast at hotel we will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to home with lots of smiles and memories of Nepal.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and same day fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and transfer to hotel.
Day 03: Juphal to Kagbeni (2413m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 04: Kagbeni to Rechi (2940m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 05: Rechi to Phoksundo Lake (3641m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 06: Phoksundo Rest Day/explore around.
Day 07: Phoksundo Lake to Lake beach (3750m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 08: Lake beach to Mandala Camp (4570m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 09: Mandala Camp to Kang La (5240m) pass to Shey Gompa (4280m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 10: Shey Gompa to Saldang pass (5010m) to Namgung (4380m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 11: Namgung to Yanger Gompa (3890m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 12: Yanger Gompa to Musi Gaon (4270m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 13: Musi Gaon to Lnag La (5002m) to Sime Gaon (3950m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 14: Sime Gaon to Tinja (4150m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 15: Tinja to Kheng (4550m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 16: Kheng to Charka pass (5036m) to Charka (4365m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 17: Charka to Yak Kharka (4780m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 18: Yak Kharka to Sangda pass (5490m) to Sangda phedi (5110m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 19: Sangda phedi - Sangda (3909m) 4 - 5 hours
Day 20: Sangda - Phale Gaon (2900m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 21: Phale Gaon - Jomsom (2710m) 3- 4 hours
Day 22: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and same day fly to Kathmandu.Upon your arrival our representative will received you and transferred to hotel. This day will be reserved as leisure for your own activities/shopping etc.
Day 23: After breakfast at hotel your sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which are popular UNESCO world heritage sites.In the evening we will take you to the typical Nepalese restaurant where you can have Nepali local food with culture show program. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 24: After breakfast at hotel we will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to home with lots of smiles and memories of Nepal.
Package Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle (Car or Van).
- 03 nights standard twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu (Three star category) on B/B basis
- An English speaking licensed holder tour guide for city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle.
- All standard Meals prepared by our experienced camping cook and kitchen team during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- All necessary tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek (two man tents, dinning tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent.)
- Our local licensed holder English speaking trekking guide.
- The required number of staff, porters and Yaks or Jhopkey (Strong Animal similar to Yak) to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Meals, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and basic medicine for all staff.
- Special Trekking Permit and all local conservation fees.
- Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Corsa Nepal Adventure ( Which is need to be returned)
- Domestic air fare from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj– Juphal – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu including airport departure taxes.
- Necessary land transfer from and to Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day
- All applicable government taxes
Package Excludes
- All the personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages, Bottled drinks while on Trek
- Medical and Travel Insurances
- International Airfare and taxes
- Nepal Visa Fees
- Gratuities / Tips
- Emergency Helicopter Rescue charges