Upper Dolpo trekking is magnificent trekking with numerous scenic and cultural variations and romantic geographical backdrops placed away in the mid-west region of Nepal beyond Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. 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. Dolpo remained unknown to the rest of the world until David Seagrove discovered the region in 1956. His account of his seven-month journey in the inner mountain areas of west and central Nepal, titled 'Himalayan Pilgrimage' is the most authoritative work describing this region. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dolpo massif to the south-east and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo's easiest access is from Tibet, where its people emigrated from perhaps 1,000 years ago.
This trek starts from Jhupal, after two small flights to Nepalgunj on first day and to Jhupal on second day. The route goes through high and remote alpine area and passes and finally come to beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake (3600m). Trek towards to Charkha, probably the most beautiful village of high altitude. Then we will trek towards Jomsom after passing Sangda-La, the highest pass of this trek.
Trip Cost: $4555.USD
Duration: 27 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 5360m / at Kang-La pass
Grade: Moderate / Adventure
Meal: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara/ All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in kathmandu and pokhara/ tented camp and lodge during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace / Jeep
Flight: Ktm - Nepalgunj - Jhupal / Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 02 to 20
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m)
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (152m) 1-hr
Day 04: Flight to Jhupal (2475m) then trek to Dunai (2140m) 3-hrs
Day 05: Trek Dunai to Chhekpa (2838m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Chhekpa to Rechi (2940m) 4-5 hrs
Day 07: Trek Rechi to Phoksundo Lake (3733m) 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Explore day --Visit Bon Gompa, Tsova Bon Gompa
Day 09: Trek Phoksundo to Sallaghari [Forest Camp] 4000m, 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Trek Sallaghari to High Camp via Kang-La pass (5360m) 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa (4160m) 5-6 hrs
Day 12: Explore day (Tsakhang and Gamoche Gompa)
Day 13: Trek Gamoche to Namgung via Sela (5360) 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Trek Sela to Saldang (3770m) 5-6 hrs
Day 15: Trek Saldang to Nisalgaon (3750m) 5-6 hrs
Day 16: Trek Nisa to Shimengaon (3870m) 5hrs
Day 17: Trek Shimengaon to Tinje (4150m) 5-6 hrs
Day 18: TrekTnje to Rakpa (4535m) 5-6 hrs
Day 19: Trek to Chharka via Chharka Bhanjyang (5027m) 4-5 hrs
Day 20: Trek Chharka Bhanjyang to Norbulung (4750m) 5-6 hrs
Day 21: Trek Norbulung to Sangda Phedi via Sangda Bhanjyang (5185m) 5-6 hrs
Day 22: Trek Sangda Bhanjyang to Sangda (3710m) 5-6 hrs
Day 23: Trek Sangda to Phalyak (3175m) 5-6 hrs
Day 24: Trek Phalyak to Jomsom (2765m) 5-6 hrs
Day 25: Flight Jomsom to Pokhara (820m) 20 min
Day 26: Pokhara to Kathmandu flight 30 min. /drive 6-7 hrs
Day 27: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
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