Overview

                                        Upper Dolpo Trek

Uper Dolpo  Trek region is the most remote and least developed district in Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explored the region, the entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989 when the southern part of Dolpo was opened to organized trekking groups. Peter Mathesons book - The Snow Leopard and Snell grove - Himalayan pilgrimage have contributed to the mystique and attraction of Dolpo.

Dolpo region situated between the Tibetan plateau and the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range is the highest inhabited land of Dolpo. Geographically a southern extension of Tibet, it lies within the borders of the state of Nepal, since 1984 has been the countrys largest national park and conservation, the park sustains an abundance of wild life including Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep and the legendary elusive Snow Leopard, as well as being home to a fascinating race of Tibetan speaking people. The hardy highlanders of Dolpo are traders, exchanging barley for Tibetan rock salt and they take their yaks onto the Tibetan plateau during the summer for grazing.

Nepals first English subtitled movie on Dolpo -The Caravan- or -The Himalaya- was a huge success and was nominated for the Oscar Award in the best foreign language film category. Boundaries of the park include within 3,500 square kilometers of land, mostly above 4,000 meters. Before 1989, when the southern regions were opened to trekking groups, very few explorers had visited the area. Two notable visits were the first mountaineering expedition by Dr. Herbert Tichy in 1953 based in Kaigon and the other visit by John Tyson in the early sixties. Dolpo is one of the most beautiful treks in the remote areas of Nepal, very rarely visited by outsider.

During the Upper Dolpo we start from Jhupal village, we begin this wonderful adventure, encountering interesting places, people, villages, valleys and serene forest of pines, oaks and rhododendron, the trek passes many gigantic mountain ranges and over the Numala pass at 5,400m till we reach the Phoksundo lake at Ringmo village in the "Phoksundo National Park".

At Ringmo, the highlight of our trip we will have two nights here to enjoy the beauty of the deep blue waters of the Phoksundo lake and the surrounding snow peaks of Kanjirowa Himalayan range, with time to visit the nearby isolated village of Ringmo and its Monastery. Our classic journey continues to the amazing country of Crystal Mountain at Shey Gomba, following the ancient Trans Himalayan Trade route and back to Jhuphal for the flight back by an alternative route, giving you more opportunity to explore this fascinating wild west of Nepal Himalaya.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal & trek to Dunai, 2-3 hrs

Day 05: Trek to Ankhe, 5-6 hrs

Day 06: Trek to Sulighat, 5-6 hrs

Day 07: Trek to Phoksundo Lake 4-5 hrs

Day 08: Rest Day at Phoksundo Lake

Day 09: Trek to Phoksundo Khola, 4-5 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang, 6-7 hrs

Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa via Kang-La pass, 5-6 hrs

Day 12: Rest day at Shey Gompa the crystal monastery

Day 13: Trek to Namduna Gaun via Saldang La 6-7 hrs

Day 14: Trek to Saldang, 4-5 hours

Day 15: Trek to Yangze Gompa, 4-5 hrs

Day 16: Trek to Sibu, 6-7 hrs

Day 17: Trek to Jeng-la Phedi, 5-6 hrs

Day 18: Trek to Tokyu Gaon via Jeng la, 5-6 hrs

Day 19: Trek to Dho Tarap, 4-5 hrs

Day 20: Rest Day at Dho Tarap
 
Day 21: Trek to Tarap Khola ( Kamakharka), 6-7 hrs

Day 22: Trek to Khanigaon, 4-5 hrs

Day 23: Trek to Tarakot, 4-5 hrs

Day 24: Trek to Dunai, 5-6 hrs

Day 25: Trek to Jhuphal, 2-3 hrs

Day 26: Fly from Jhuphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.

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Your Program Duration = 24 Days

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Cost Includes

• Airport Pick up and drop off by our private car
• Kathmandu hotel room & accommodation as per you're requested
• Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Jhuphal and return by flight
• All land transfer as per given itinerary
• National Park conservation and special trekking permits fees
• In sharing accommodation on tented camp during the trek
• Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
• Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Sherpa Guide & necessary porter
• All program according to itineraries on full board.
• Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs.

Cost Excludes

• Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
• Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
• Medical evacuation in case of emergency
• Domestic airfare
• Personal spending money
• All bar bill
• Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
• International Airport Tax.

Equipment List

Following gives a general idea of the personal items to trek in Nepal. The personal items, in fact, are of individual interest, choice and luxury. Besides, the most important fact he/she must consider is the time of the year, trekking days, region and altitude.

We have compiled a recommended comprehensive list of necessities that will prepare you for an enjoyable trip. The following gives you a general idea of what to bring to Nepal including clothing, equipment & gear for trekking in Nepal.

1. Clothing

• Walking shoes:
• A pair of sandals
• A warm jacket. Fiber filled or down should be adequate.
• A rainproof jacket with a hood or a poncho.
• A nylon windbreaker and wind pants.
• Woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
• A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers.
• A tracksuit could be useful for wearing when resting in teahouses.
• Hats: a woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night during winter and a sunhat that has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
• A pair of gloves or mittens.
• Woolen socks. Stuff an extra pair in your bag just in case.

2. Equipment and Accessories

• A duffle bag, canvas or nylon, without a frame (for porters to carry gear).
• A daypack or rucksack for personal belonging for you to carry for the day e.g. toiletries, camera, tissue, soap, etc.
• A sleeping bag, warm to 20 degrees F, either down or fiber-filled.
• A water bottle.
• Snow glasses and sunglasses.
• 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
• Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
• Toiletries with large and small towels.
• Small headlamp and/ or flashlight with spare batteries.
• Snow gaiters essential during winter.
• An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
• Reading materials, camera and film, rechargeable batteries, note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, a small pillow or headrest. Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph.
• Sun block cream
• 1 or 2 walking sticks / poles
• Emergency contact numbers / business cards

This list is only a guide. There are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. We suggest you use your experience and the recommended items above to find the best gear for you. Most of the above equipment & gear are available for sale or rent at shops around Kathmandu. However, most trekking equipment in Nepal is either used equipment that was sold by other trekkers or mountaineering expeditions or locally made reproductions of internationally known brands.