Dolpo is an ancient Tibetan kingdom located in the north east part of Nepal. It was only opened to trekkers in 1990. The Himalayan range can be seen in all its splendor and Phoksundo lake with the Ringmo village provides some of the most beautiful Nepalese scenery. We follow the ancient Tibetan salt caravan route, across two high passes and through the wilderness in one of Nepal's most remote area.
In the Dolpo region the monsoon, created by the sea winds blowing from the Gulf of Bengal, is tempered by the Dhaulaghiri range and trekking is therefore also possible during the summer, a period during which flora explodes in all its splendor: Orchids, Edelweiss, Campanulas, Forget-me-nots.
Day 01 Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle
check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu
valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple,
Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary
permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 Fly to Nepalganj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Morning fly to Juphal (2550m) and Nepalganj - Juphal (2250m) by plane - Dunai (2150m). 3-hour walk During the flight, we can enjoy a superb panorama of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. Overnight at camp.
Day 05 Dunai - Tarakot (2700m) in 5h. The
trail goes along the Thulo Bheri river towards Tharakot. This village
was an ancient fortress and a caravan stop. Overnight at camp.
Day 06 Tharakot - Lahini (3200m) in 5h. Steady ascent by steep trails through fir and juniper forests. Overnight at camp.
Day 07 Lahini - Naure Odar (3100m) in 6h. The narrow trail goes through the Tarap Khola gorges. Overnight at camp.
Day 08 Naure Odar - Dho (4000m) in 6h. We
come out onto the Tibetan plateau. A tough walk gradually-disappearing
vegetation, towards Dho, the main village of the valley. Overnight at
camp.
Day 09 Dho. Acclimatization day. We will visit the
three main villages of the Tarap valley and the Ri Bhumpa Gompa and
Bon-Po Gompa monasteries. Overnight at camp.
Day 10 Dho - Camp at 4100m (before the pass) in 5h. In
this region, men trim their hair with red threads and wear them in a
chignon like the Khampas from Tibet. Women wear heavy silver headgear.
Overnight at camp.
Day 11 Camp at 4100m - Nun La Pass (5360m) - Camp at 4200m in 6h. From
the Nun La, literaly " salt pass ", the views of the Annapurnas,
Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri are superb. We then descend the other side of
the mountain and establish the campsite at 4200m. Overnight at camp.
Day 12 Camp at 4200m - Bagla La Pass (5090m) - Roman (3800m) in 5h. The
emerald water of the Phoksondo lake and the picturesque village of
Ringmo form one of the most beautiful Himalayan landscapes. Overnight
at camp.
Day 13 Roman - Ringmo (3510m) in 2h. Gentle walk
around the lake and visit the Tesu monastery. The monastery rules life
in Ringmo, a town inhabited by "Bothias ", a tribe originally from
Tibet. Overnight at camp.
Day 14 Ringmo - Pungmo (3500m) in 5h. The trail follows the Phoksondo banks and later the Pungmo Khola river. Overnight at camp.
Day 15 Pungmo - Lasa (4100m) in 5h. A pleasant path that goes through blue fir tree forest and later through birche and juniper forest. Overnight at camp.
Day 16 Lasa - Kagmara La (5115m) - Kagmara Phedi (4000m) in 6h. Overnight at camp.
Day 17 Kagmara Phedi - Toijem (2920m) in 4h Descent over a moraine and then along the banks of the Garpung Khola river. Overnight at camp.
Day 18 Toijem - Kaigaon (2650m) in 5h. Overnight at camp.
Day 19 Kaigaon - Chaurikot (3060m). Overnight at camp.
Day 20 Chaurikot - Mauri Lagna Pass (3820m) - Chatra (3380m) in 6h Mauri
Lagna means "Honey Pass ". During spring, the trail is lined with blue
lilies, azaleas and blossoming rhododendrons. Magnificent panorama of
snowy summits: Gutumba (5608m), Mata Tumba (5767m), Bhahul Himal
(5460m). Overnight at camp.
Day 21 Chatra - Gotichaur (2650m) in 5h. Corn, potatoes, barley and buckwheat fields alternate with meadows and forests. Overnight at camp.
Day 22 Gotichaur - Jumla (2300m) in 5h Peaceful
verdant areas strewn with shining irrigation canals and rivers. In
summer, the flora blossoms brightly: Orchids, Forget-me-nots,
Geraniums, Mint, Buttercups and Gentians. Overnight at camp.
Day 23 Fly to Nepalganj and to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 24 Shopping day at Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 25 Drop to the international airport for final departure.
Map
Short Itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu:
Day 02 Sight seeing:
Day 03 Fly to Nepalganj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Morning fly to Juphal (2550m)
Day 05 Dunai - Tarakot (2700m)
Day 06 Tharakot - Lahini (3200m)
Day 07 Lahini - Naure Odar (3100m)
Day 08 Naure Odar - Dho (4000m)
Day 09 Dho. Acclimatization day.
Day 10 Dho - Camp at 4100m (before the pass)
Day 11 Camp at 4100m - Nun La Pass
(5360m) - Camp at 4200m
Day 12 Camp at 4200m - Bagla La Pass
(5090m) - Roman (3800m)
Day 13 Roman - Ringmo (3510m)
Day 14 Ringmo - Pungmo (3500m)
Day 15 Pungmo - Lasa (4100m)
Day 16
Lasa - Kagmara La (5115m) - Kagmara Phedi (4000m)
Day 17 Kagmara Phedi - Toijem (2920m)
Day 18 Toijem - Kaigaon (2650m)
Day 19 Kaigaon - Chaurikot (3060m)
Day 20 Chaurikot - Mauri Lagna Pass
(3820m) - Chatra (3380m)
Day 21 Chatra - Gotichaur (2650m)
Day 22 Gotichaur - Jumla (2300m)
Day 23 Fly to Nepalganj and to
Kathmandu
Day 24 Shopping day at Kathmandu
Day 25 Drop to the international
airport
Price Per Person (Subjected to Change) - 0 US $
Price includes/Does not include
Package Includes:
Pick up and drop from international airport. Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request) All land transfer as per given itinerary Sightseeing tour with experience local guide
National Park Conservation entry permit fees
Lower Dolpa (Restricated area entry fees: US$10 per week for the first four weeks and US$20 per week there after)
Accommodation: Teahouse (twin sharing basis room)
Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek
Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers
All program according to itineraries on full board
Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee
Travel insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency Domestic airfare Personal expenses All bar bill
Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc
International airport tax
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I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
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Peter - Australia
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