24 days tour

Upper Dolpo Trek - 24 Days

$ 5,599 .00 USD

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Upper Dolpo Trek - 24 Days

This tour includes:

Flights

All domestic Flight fare from Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Juphal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu including airport departure taxes.

Optional

The required number of local staff, porters and Yaks or Jhopkey (Strong Animal similar to Yak) to carry your luggage during the trek.

Meals

All your standard Meals prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen team during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).

Transport

Private Arrival & Departure transfers on both international and domestic flights. Kathmandu valley sightseeing by private car/Jeep.

Others

Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Permit, Shey-Phoksundo National Park Permit, and TIMS permit Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Gears โ€“ Down Jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag for the use during the trip First Aid Kit Comprehensive, Insurance for all staff including porters Assistance to evacuation in case of any kind of emergency Upper Dolpo Trekking map Nepal government tax and service fees.

Guide

Local Sherpa Expedition and Trekking licensed English speaking guide.

Accommodation

Standard twin sharing accommodation in a two or three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included. (3 nights only) Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj. (one night only) Tented camp accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide two-man tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent).

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

Any bottled drinks other than tea and coffee. Personal insurance if any evacuation is needed during trekking or climbing. International airfare and airport taxes, excess baggage charges. Any personal items and services such as laundry, hot shower, charging batteries, phone calls, etc. Valid Travel Insurance with Medical evacuation in case of emergency. Nepal entry visa fees. Unforeseeable expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural calamities, political unrest, etc. Any personal gear for trekking. Any tips or gratuities for the staff.

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Itinerary of your trip Upper Dolpo Trek - 24 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

      On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking and taken to your respective hotels in Thamel followed by a briefing about your Upper Dolpo Trek. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley And Trip Preparation.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley And Trip Preparation.

      Today we will spend sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley with our guide. We will visit Pashupatinath, which is considered the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal and a place where pilgrims worship Lord Shiva (situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River); Bouddhanath, a Buddhist temple known as โ€˜Little Tibetโ€™ and then on to Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple). After leaving Swayambhunath we head to Kathmanduโ€™s famous Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site opposite the former royal palace.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Flight To Nepalgunj (150M) & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Flight To Nepalgunj (150M) & Transfer To Hotel.

      Today we will fly to Nepalgunj and stop for a meal break. Nepalgunj is situated on the plains in the southwestern part of Nepal and is known as one of the hottest places in Nepal. We will visit Bageshowri Temple, significantly important to Hindus. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Fly To Jhupal (2,320M) & Trek To Dunai (2,150M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Fly To Jhupal (2,320M) & Trek To Dunai (2,150M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      In the morning we take our flight to Jhupal in Dolpo and after arrival has a short drive to Dunai where we stay the night. Dunai is a major town in the district and has markets and shops to wander around in the afternoon.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Chhepka (2838M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Chhepka (2838M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      This morning we head down to the Thuli Bheri River and then cross a suspension bridge that will take us to the entrance of Shey Phoksundo National Park, Nepalโ€™s largest National Park with an area of 3,555 square kilometers. We continue on the trail following the Suli Khola (river) and can see the might Dhaulagiri Range in the distance. The trail heads through pine, spruce, fir, juniper, Cyprus and bamboo forests. We finally arrive at Chhepka where we will set up camp for the night.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Palam (3820M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Palam (3820M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head through a forest and follow an undulating trail where we may come across merchants transporting their goods by mule and Dzopas (a cross between a yak and cow). We then pass through Reecho and Chunuwar villages. At Chunuwar there is a traditional Tibetan doctor at the local Amchi Hospital who has a background in Tibetan medicine. You may wish to pay a visit and be treated to a natural herb treatment. We will camp here overnight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Phoksundo Lake (3620M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Phoksundo Lake (3620M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we have a steep climb to Phoksundo Lake. Along the way, we can see Nepalโ€™s highest waterfall at 107 meters high. We will then descend to Ringmo Village a quaint place where the people here practice the Bonpo religion, closely related to, but older than Buddhism. The religion was founded by Buddha Lonpa Shanrab Miwo. Dolpo is said to be the home of the former Bon Kingdom called Zhang. We will set up camp here tonight near the lake.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Phoksundo Lake.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Phoksundo Lake.

      Today we can relax and enjoy the quiet while sitting around the lake and take in the delightful views of the lake and nearby peaks, such as Kagmara. We can also wander around the nearby Ringmo Village. 

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Salla Ghari (3640M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Salla Ghari (3640M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we enter the restricted area of Upper Dolpo and follow the trail made famous by the movie โ€˜Caravanโ€™. The trail is a popular trading route for the people of Dolpo and Tibetans. We then head down through a valley and enjoy views of Kanjirowa Himal (6612m) on the trail.  We will soon arrive at Thaneba or Lakeside camp where we will establish our camp for the night.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Lar Tsa (4120M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Lar Tsa (4120M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today the trail passes through some narrow rock walls and across several rivers before arriving at our overnight campsite. At this higher altitude we must be aware of the possibility of altitude sickness, hence the need to move in steps as we head higher.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Shey Gompa (4320M) Duration 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek To Shey Gompa (4320M) Duration 7-8 Hours.

      This morning we will head to Kang La Pas (5350m), also referred to as Ngadra La Pass. We will head through this snow-covered pass and then descend to Shey Gompa that has an 11th century Gompa (temple). This is also the spiritual heart of Dolpo. Pilgrims visit this Gompa to make Kora (a clockwise circuit) of Crystal Monastery. We will camp here overnight.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Exploration Day At Shey Gompa.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Exploration Day At Shey Gompa.

      This is a beautiful place for a rest day in this mountainous region, in complete accord with nature and relaxing with the local monks chanting. We will take a tour of Shey Monastery also known as Crystal Monastery. This is the area described by Peter Matthiessen in his classic novel โ€œThe Snow Leopardโ€. We will camp here overnight.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Namgung (4430M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek To Namgung (4430M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we cross the Shey La Pass (approx. 5000m) from where we have vast views of the Tibetan plateau. In the east, we can see Mustang. Descending from the pass we head down to the pastures of Namgung where we will set up our camp for the night. 

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Saldang (4046M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek To Saldang (4046M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      Our day begins by ascending to 4700 meters before head down a steep slope to the village of Saldang situated on a plateau above Nam Khong Nala, the biggest village in the lower Dolpo area. It is a thriving village is prosperous due to agriculture and its location on the trade route to Tibet.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek From Saldang To Rakyo (4,160M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek From Saldang To Rakyo (4,160M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Our trail today takes us along the Nang Chu River and along the way we pass the Nangdo river. We continue on until we reach Rakyo where we stay at the night.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek From Rakyo To High Camp (4,560M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek From Rakyo To High Camp (4,560M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail back in the direction of Dachun Khola and then on to High camp. where we stay overnight.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek From High Camp To Tokyu (4209M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek From High Camp To Tokyu (4209M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      After leaving High Camp we follow the trail for Six to Seven hours alongside the Jyangla Khola to reach Tokyu where we stop for the night. It is not uncommon along the trail to see yak and mules transporting goods from Tibet.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Trek From Tokyu Gaon To Dho Tarap (4,040M) Duration 2 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Trek From Tokyu Gaon To Dho Tarap (4,040M) Duration 2 Hours.

      Our trail today descends to Tarap Chu located in a large green valley scattered with many small yaks and sheep herderโ€™s huts. The trail continues until we reach Dho Tarap where we stay the night. The people here are a mix of Tibetan and Magar castes.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Trek From Dho Tarap To Nawarpani (3470M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Trek From Dho Tarap To Nawarpani (3470M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Our trek today is about six to seven hours through the valley and then through a more confined gorge with sparse vegetation. This area is home to Blue Sheep and other wild animals. We continue along the trail until we reach the junction of the Tarap Chu and Nawarpani where we stay the night.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Trek From Nawarpani To Laina Odar (3370M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Trek From Nawarpani To Laina Odar (3370M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      A four to five-hour trek today takes us through the Jeep Road. We continue along the trail until we reach Laina Odart. It is here that we will camp for the night.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Trek From Laina Odar To Tarakot (2537M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Trek From Laina Odar To Tarakot (2537M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      A four to five-hour trek today takes us through Lalberi Village and along the river to Tarakot. Tarakot has an ancient fort on the edge of the village. We continue along the trail until we reach Sandul Gomba situated where the Barbung Khola and Tarakot rivers intersect. It is here that we will camp for the night.

  • Day 22 Day 22: Trek From Tarakot To Dunai & Drive To Jhupal Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Trek From Tarakot To Dunai & Drive To Jhupal Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Our final day on the trail leads through several villages along a broader trail over some hills and through valleys heading to the Thulo Bheri River until we reach Dunai. If time permits we will stop here for lunch and then take a jeep to Jhupal where we will spend out last night in the Dolpo region and celebrate our fascinating journey in this spectacular Dolpo region.

  • Day 23 Day 23: Fly From Jhupal To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Fly From Jhupal To Kathmandu Via Nepalgunj & Transfer To Hotel.

      Today we have two flights ahead of us, firstly a very short flight to Nepalgunj and then on to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu we will take you to your respective hotels.

  • Day 24 Day 24: Transfer To Tribhuvan International Airport.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 24: Transfer To Tribhuvan International Airport.

      Your adventure comes to an end today โ€“ but your memories will last a lifetime! Our company representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home youโ€™ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure and explore the most magnificent mountains of Nepal.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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