Upper dolpo trekking - Upper Dolpa trek - Upper Dolpo trek
Upper Dolpo trek is one of the popular, restricted trekking trail in Nepal. Dolpo is the traditional Tibetan name for a enormous area of Nepal immediately north of Dhaulagiri Himal. Upper Dolpo trekking offers beautiful Himalayan views, lush valleys, beautiful landscape like little Tibet makes it is more popular trekking trail in Nepal even it is remote trekking route of Nepal. Trekking the far, northern reaches of Upper Dolpo unveils a land of unparalleled beauty and splendor. Geographically and culturally similar to the neighboring region of Mustang, Upper Dolpa's unique desert/mountain terrain is home to many famous Buddhist gumbas, including Shey Gumba found at a breathtaking 4200meters. Heading northwest from Jomsom your trek crosses into this restricted area at Kagbeni and continues through to Ring- Mo Lake (3600m) in Shey Phoksumdo National Park.On route, you can relax in natural hot springs, explore ancient caves and keep a watchful eye out for Blue sheep and the exotic snow leopard. Upper Dolpa's pristine grandeur and rich history offer the adventurous trekker a destination beyond compare.
Trekking in Dolpo offers a real adventure, in a remote, unspoiled. Part of Nepal that has remained largely untracked and unexplored, our trek begins with a flight to Jumla via Nepalgunj. The first part of trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the Kagmara La (5225m0, our entrance to upper Dolpo. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and gray. Eventually you can hear prayer flag fluttering at the top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the kanjiroba Himal and the five peaks of Dhaulagiri. We soon walk through the pleasant green pastures to the beautiful Phoksundo (Rigmo) lake. The scenery is outstanding with the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting with the weathered red and brown hills. We cross over two high passes, the Bag La (5182m) and the Numa La (5148m). From the Numa La descend into the Tarap valley to the village of Dho Tarap. Our adventurous journeys finally comes to and end at Juphal with an easy two days walk following the Bheri River to the small airstrip at Juphal and we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj or upper dolpo can make from Nepalgunj and finish at Jomsom. We Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition arrange Upper dolpo trekking according to holiday schedule and wish with life time unforgettable life time journeys.
Trekking duration: 25 days
Starting from: Jumla after flight from Nepalgunj
Ending at: Juphal and fly down to Nepalgunj
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.
Highest access of the trek: Kagmara La (5115 m)
Culture: Mixed western Nepalese &Tibetans.
Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only
Himalayan sights: Sisne Himal Range, Kanjiroba Himal.
Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote western Nepal.
Upper Dolpo Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Upper Dolpo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Upper Dolpa trekking because this day is required to make Upper Dolpa special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu .
Day 03: Drive to Nepalgunj - hotel. (A, B, L, D)
Day 04: Fly to Juphal (Dopla) Camp in Dunai 4 and half hour walk.
Day 05: Dunai - Hankhe 4 and half hour walk.
Day 06: Hankhe - Reiji 4 and half hour walk.
Day 07: Reiji - Phoksundo Lake3600m. 5 hour walk.
Day 08: Phoksundo - Rest/explore around.
Day 09: Phoksundo Lake-Lake beach 5 hour walk.
Day 10: Lake beach - Mandala Camp 4,570m. 5 hour walk.
Day 11: Mandala Camp - Kang La (5,240m) pass - Shey Gompa (4280m.) 5 hour.
Day 12: Shey Gompa - Saldang pass (5010m) - Namgung 4,380m. 5 hours walk.
Day 13: Namgung-Yanger Gompa (3890m) 5 hour.
Day 14: Yanger Gompa-Musi Gaon (4270m.) 6 hour.
Day 15: Musi Gaon - Lnag La (5002m ) - Sime Gaon (3950m ) 6 hour.
Day 16: Sime Gaon - Tinja (4150m ) 6 hour.
Day 17: Tinja - Kheng (4550m ) 6 hour.
Day 18: Kheng - Charka pass (5,036m ) -Charka (4365m) 7 hour.
Day 19: Charka -Yak Kharka (4780m ) 5 hour.
Day 20: Yak Kharka - Sangda pass (5490m ) - Sangda phedi (5110m ) 6 & half hr.
Day 21: Sangda phedi - Sangda ( 3909m) 5 hour.
Day 22: Sangda - Phale Gaon (2900m ) 5 and half hour
Day 23: Phale Gaon - Jomsom ( 2710m ) 3 and half hour
Day 24: Fly from Jomsom - Pokhara.
Day 25: Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight.
Day 26: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 27: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.
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