Dolpa is located central west of the country. The main attraction of this area is the wild and pristine landscape, which is very different than other part of Nepal. Geographically it is part of the Tibetan Plateau and it is generally dry, cold and sparsely vegetated. The national park area and northern part is home of too many rare and endangered animal species including snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep..
The most obvious group of people seen in the northern parts of the area. Particularly in Dopa, are of Tibetan origin. Similar to Tibetans and Sherpas they rely on eking out a living on the high pastures and supplementing this with trade both to the north and the south. For years, their salt caravans have been a common site along the mountain passes. Their religion is a mixture of Tibetan Bhddhisum and the ancient, pre Buddhist , Bon religion, a largely animistic faith. Strangely, their language is based on the Tibetan dialect spoken in Kham, a province of old Tibet.
Lower down the people are a mixture of ethnic groups, such as the Magar, Gurung and hill people of Hindu caste origin. Of particular interest are the Thakuri, the royal family caste. Again they are quite different in culture and language to their cousins further east.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transport to Hotel
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: By bus or by air to Nepalgung.
Day 04: Nepalgung to Jumla by air to Gothi chaur(2780m)
Day 05: Gothi chaur to Naphukana(2990m)
Day 06: Naphukhana to Chaurikot(3070m)
Day 07: Chaurikot to Hurikot(3760m)
Day 08: Hurikot to Gorphung(3950m)
Day 09: Gorphung to Kagmara phedi(4240m)
Day 10: Kagmara phedi –pass to Lasa(4060m)
Day 11: Lasa to Sumduwa
Day 12: Sumduwa to Phoksumdo lake(3730m)
Day 13: Phoksundo lake to Chunemba(3740m)
Day 14: Chunemba to Lar tsa(4200m)
Day 15: Lar Tsa to Mendok Ding (4300m)
Day 16: Mendok Ding to Shey Gompa(4100m)
Day 17: Shey Gompa to Sela Munchung la (5060m)
Day 18: Sela to Langmosia(5140m) to khyung Bhanjyang
Day 19: Khyung Bhanjyang to Numla to tok-khyu(4180m)
Day 20: Tok khyu to Do Tarap(4080m)
Day 21: Do Tarap to Tarap Khola Cave(3500m)
Day 22: Tarap Khola cave to Khanigaon(2500m)
Day 23: Khanigaon to Tarakot (2550m)
Day 24: Tarakot to Juphal
Day 25: Juphal to Nepalgung to Kathmandu.
Day 26: Free Day in Kathmandu.
Day 27:End of Programme
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transport to Hotel
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: By bus or by air to Nepalgung.
Day 04: Nepalgung to Jumla by air to Gothi chaur(2780m)
Trail leads to Tila khola and Chaudhabise Khola. From here trail climbs gently in a fertile valley. In a season the wildflowers include cinquefoils, forget-me-nuts, geraniums, asters, mints,buttercups, impatiens and primulas are blomming.
Day 05: Gothi chaur to Naphukana(2990m)
The trail will enter to Tila valley. The largish villages of Gothigaon and khudigoan are visible high on the other side of river.the route follows Churta Khola. The valley narrows and enter a forest of oaks, spruces, poplars and maples. Cross the river and climb to the grey stone houses of Chotra. A short distance beyond chorta is the Tibetan settlement of Naphukhana.
Day 06: Naphukhana to Chaurikot(3070m)
The trail becomes steeper past the rocky fields and forests of oaks and birch trees to Mauri Lagna(honey pass) at 3820m. from the pass there are views of Gutumba(5608m) Matatumba(5767m) and Bhalu Himal(5460m). trail becomes a narrow and dangerous and it makes up and downs to reach to Chaurikot.
Day 07: Chaurikot to Hurikot(3760m)
The trail passes through forests and villages.
Day 08: Hurikot to Gorphung(3950m)
Passing Hurikot to a sign proclaiming the entrance to Phokosumdo national park. Follow the Garpung khola the valley becomes narrows and the rivers becomes a series of waterfalls.
Day 09: Gorphung to Kagmara phedi(4240m)
The trail climbs to a moraine at 4000m. make a high camp in boulders at Kagmara phedi. The panoramic views of the peaks are sensational. Bunch of wildflowers including blue poppies, buttercups, mint, gentians and puffballs.
Day 10: Kagmara phedi –pass to Lasa(4060m)
Climb alongside the Kagmara glacier to Kagmara pass at 5115m. as soon as crossing the pass descend about 900m to the Pungmo valley. Camp at Lasa.
Day 11: Lasa to Sumduwa
The route enters birch and juniper forest, which gives away blue pines. There are views of Kanjeralwa(6612m) valley.
Day 12: Sumduwa to Phoksumdo lake(3730m)
The trail climbs through a forests of big cedars to Palam(3710m). trek through sandy path to a ridge at 3780m. there are views of Lake and 200m high waterfall. Just below the Ringmo, cross a bridge and follow the trail goes to Phoksumdo lake.
Day 13: Phoksundo lake to Chunemba(3740m)
The trail contours on a rocky ledge. Climb to a crest at 4060m for spectacular views of Sonam kang. The trail make steep and dusty descent through birches and blue pines.
Day 14: Chunemba to Lar tsa(4200m)
The route follows the valley of Kang Gopa. Climb steeply and stay on grassy ridge, past a few groves of birch trees. There are spectacular views of Shey shikar(6239m) and Kang Chunne(6443m). after crossing at 4200m the route descends gently on a rocky trail to Lar Tsa.
Day 15: Lar Tsa to Mendok Ding (4300m)
Cross a bridge and climb to the top of scree slope at 4500m. descend gently to Mendok Ding.
Day 16: Mendok Ding to Shey Gompa(4100m)
Cross the Dolma and descend steep narrow trail to Shey.
Day 17: Shey Gompa to Sela Munchung la (5060m)
Climb to Sela and descends across numerous side of valleys.
Day 18: Sela to Langmosia(5140m) to khyung Bhanjyang
Climb to langmosia and descends towards to Bhanjyang.
Day 19: Khyung Bhanjyang to Numla to tok-khyu(4180m)
The crossing of Numla and Bagala is a reasonably difficult.
Day 20: Tok khyu to Do Tarap(4080m)
Day 21: Do Tarap to Tarap Khola Cave(3500m)
Day 22: Tarap Khola cave to Khanigaon(2500m)
Day 23: Khanigaon to Tarakot (2550m)
Day 24: Tarakot to Juphal
Day 25: Juphal to Nepalgung to Kathmandu.
Day 26: Free Day in Kathmandu.
Day 27: End of Programme
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
- 22 nights 23 days trekking in tent
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Trek Permit & National Park Fee
- Trek leader for entire tour (All camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen Equipment etc.)
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), one porter for every 2 persons, their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
- Demostic Airfare ( Kathmandu. - Nepalgunj, Juphal - Nepalgunj, Nepaljung- Kathmandu, US$ 370 per person and domestic airport tax)
- Special Trekking permit for 10 days in upperdolpo US$ 700 per person
What’s not Included
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu. and Pokhara
