Upper Dolpo Trek, Upper Dolpo Trekking, Upper Dolpo Trek Itinerary

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Trip Code: ATH064

Country : Nepal

Activities : Tours and Trekking.

Start/End: Kathmandu

Destination : Shey Phoksundo Lake, Shey Gompa, Numa la, Saldang La.

Trip Price : US$ 3450

Single supplementary: US$540(Compulsory if no one to share accommodation & apply for those who wish to have private/single accommodation on the tour)

Trip Duration : 25 days

Max. Altitude : 5360 meters.

Group Size : Min. 2 / Max. 12

Best Season : March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approximately 5-8.

Highlights

-Kathmandu ciry tour.

-Scenic flight to and from Nepalgunj/Juphal

- Shey Phoksundo Lake and National Park.

-Crossing passes of Kang La, Saldang La and Jeng La.

-Shey Gompa- the Buddhist monasteries

-Pristine mountains, Flora & Fauna, unique culture

What makes us different?

If you’ve travelled with us you already know, if you haven’t we’ll show you here..

Upper Dolpo Trek - Mysterious land - 25 days

Trip Overview

Dolpo, a land beyond the Himalaya, conjures up visions of mysterious monasteries, snow leopards and blue sheep, it is situated in the western part of the country, and is one of the most remote regions in Nepal.

The Dolpo region is a very isolated area which has been strictly off-limits until only recently, so the traditions and way of life have remained intact. In the autumn of 1990 the first British tour operator organized a trek from east to west, from Pokhara to Jumla through Lower Dolpo.

This trekking routes passed many gigantic mountain ranges - Annapurna , Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba, to name but a few - and passed through Lower Dolpo , at one time a small kingdom in its own right. More recently we have repeated the route, with variations and our groups see very few other Europeans so they are enthused greatly about the wild remoteness, the stunning mountain scenery and the fact that the local people had that innocent friendliness peculiar to people who live in excessively remote mountainous regions.

The people that live here number only a few hundred and are among the world's highest dwellers. The villages in Upper Dolpo are 4,300meters and above. It is here specifically that people still practice the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion. This early sect was almost entirely replaced after Buddhist doctrine began to spread across Tibet in the 9th century.

Peter Matthiessen's The snow leopard and David Snellgrove's Himalayan Pilgrimage have contributed to the mystique and attraction of Dolpo. Both writers visited the Shey Gompa, to the north of the Phoksumdo Lake, inner Dolpo. This is the goal of most trekkers but this Dolpo trek will take you even further into this mysterious land.

Itinerary

Day 01- Arival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel by Car/Van/Bus. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03- Fly to Nepaljung. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04- Fly to Juphal (2,400meters) and trek to Dunai (2,150meters) 3 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 05- Trek to Ankhe (2,660meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 06- Trek to Renje (3,104meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 07- Trek to Phosundo Lake (3,600meters) 6.30 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 08- Trek to Phoksundo Khola (3,507meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 09- Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,402meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 10- Cross Kang La pass (5360 meters) then trek to Shey Gompa (4,126meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 11- Rest and exploration day at Shey Gompa. Overnight at tented camp

Day 12- Cross the Saldang La pass (4,785meters), and then trek to Namduna Gaon (4,400meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 13- Trek to Saldang (3,903meters) 4 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 14- Trek to Sibu (3,942meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 15- Trek to foot of the Jeng La (4,369meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 16- Cross the Jeng La pass (4,845meters), trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,240meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 17- Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090meters) 4.30 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 18- Trek to Serkam (3,630 meters) 6.30 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 19- Trek to Khani Gaon (2,550meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 20- Trek to Tarakot (2,281meters) 4 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 21- Trek to Dunai (2,052meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 22- Trek to Juphal (2,404meters) 3 hours. Overnight at tented camp

Day 23- Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung. Overnight at hotel.

Day 24- Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 25- Transfer for your final flight departure.

NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

On adventure trips of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

What Makes this Trip Responsible?

"Sambhav Nepal Foundation"
Ace the Himalaya works closely with the Sambhav Nepal Foundation and is one of the main supporters of the foundation; we contribute support in a number of ways. Firstly we donate a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis which support the ongoing maintenance cost required for the Bhairabi Primary school.

We conduct a number of charity treks throughout the year to visit and support school projects. Our charity trek itinerary combines adventure and kindness, providing the participant with lasting memories of the Himalayas while allowing them to contribute to a remote community within Arupokhari villages of Nepal. For more information about our Charity Trek click here.

We also supply a number of travelers that are including a volunteer stay within the village. Volunteers have been offering their personal skills for teaching to the school students of Dharapani School. Please contact us if you wish to teach in the schools and work in farms with local people.

For more details visit Sambhav Nepal website

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