Upper Dolpo Trekking - 27 Days - 27 days

Trip Highlights
• Adventurous flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal.
• Opportunity to view worlds' second deepest lake (Shey-Phoksundo).
• Trek between Dhaulagiri range and Tibetan Plateau.
• Panoramic view of Dhaulagiri, Kangirowa and Tibetan mountains along the way.
• Ancient religion pre-Buddhist Bon Po is still practiced in this region.
• Thrilling High passes, Kang-La and Saldang-La Jyanta-La.
• Breathtaking Landscapes, Deserts and striking Dho, Saldang and Tarakot valley.
• Deep gorges and colorful monasteries along the way.

About Trip
The Upper Dolpo Trekking makes a fascinating journey into one of the most remote and uninhabited regions of the Himalaya. This Upper Dolpo Trek is an exciting option for people looking for an adventure unlike anything else in Nepal. The stark landscape of Upper Dolpo is serene and will often the beauty will take your breath away.

Caravan, an award winning film, was filmed on location in Dolpo. The Snow Leopard, by Peter Matthiessen, and Himalayan Pilgrimage by David Snellgrove are highly acclaimed books on the region.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Trek Preparation day (Sightseeing optional). Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Flight 1 hour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2320 mt.), Dolpa. and trek to Dunai (2140 mt.). Flight 45 min. Walking 2-3 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 05 Dunai to Ankhe (2660 mt.). Walking 5-6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 06 Ankhe to Rechi (2940 mt.). Walking 6-7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 07 Rechi to Ringmo ( 3640 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 08 Rest day to explore around Shey Phoksundo Lake (3610 mt.). Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09 Ringmo to Phoksundo Khola (3500 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4400 mt.). Walking 6-7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4160 mt.) via Kang-La pass (5380 mt.). Walking Walking 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 Rest day for acclimatization and exploration. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 Shey Gompa to Namgung (4430 mt.) via Saldang-La pass (5060 mt.). Walking 6-7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14 Namgung to Saldang (3770 mt.). Walking 4-5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 15 Saldang to Sibu (3940 mt.). Walking 5-6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16 Sibu to Jyanta-La Phedi (4700 mt.). Walking 5-6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 17 Jyanta-La Phedi to Tokyu (4210 mt.) via Jyanta-La pass (5220 mt.). Walking 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 18 Tokyu to Dho Tarap (3945 mt.). Walking 4-5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 19 Rest day for exploration. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 20 Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola (3800 mt.). Walking 6-7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 21 Tarap Khola to Khani Gaon (2950 mt.). Walking 5-6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 22 Khani Gaon to Tarakot (2540 mt.). Walking 4-5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 23 Tarakot to Dunai (2140 mt.). Walking 4-5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 24 Dunai to Juphal. Walking 3 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 25 Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to back Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 26 Leisure day in Kathmandu (Sightseeing optional). Overnight at hotel.

Day 27 Transfer to airport for your final departure from Nepal.

Cost Includes
- Pick up & Transfer to and from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to your hotel in Kathmandu.
- Four nights accommodation at 2/3 star hotel in Kathmandu (breakfasts included).
- Transportation to and from trek starting point (including airfare).
- Tea-house lodging during the journey.
- Standard Meals during the journey (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Expert Guide (registered and licensed by the government) with accompanying porters (generally, one porter for every two clients). (High Camp Adventure covers the staffs’ meals and accommodations as well as wages, transport,insurance, and essential gear.)
- Equipment (Sleeping bag, Down jacket, Walking poles).
- Conservation Area and National Park entry fees.
- Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card.
- Trekking Map.
- Medical kit.
- Government taxes.
- Our service charge.
- Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu the eve of your international departure.

Cost Excludes
- International plane ticket to and from Nepal.
- Major meals in Kathmandu (other than breakfast).
- Personal Expenses including laundry, telephone calls, recharging electronic equipment, bar bills, drinks and snacks.
- Personal clothing and gear.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips for Guides, Porters and Staff.
- Expenses incurred by cancellation and events beyond our control, for example, weather delays, trail detours, political unrest, illness and etcetera.

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