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 Juphal by air to Dunai
Day 05: Dunai to Chepka(2670m)
Day 06: Chepka to Renje(2900m)
Day 07: Renje to Phoksumdo lake(3730m)
Day 08: rest day and explore
Day 09: Phoksundo to Chunemba(3630m)
Day 10: Chunemba to Lar tsa(4200m)
Day 11: Lar Tsa to Mendok Ding (4300m)
Day 12: Mendok Ding to Shey Gompa(4100m)
Day 13: Shey Gompa to Namgung(4430m)
Day 14: Namgung to Karang(4050m)
Day 15: Karang to Mugaon(4100m)
Day 16: Mugaon to Shimen(4010m)
Day 17: Shimen to Tinje(4150m)
Day 18: Tinje to Rakpa(4530m)
Day 19: Rakpa to Chharka(4120m)
Day 20: Charka to Norbulung (4750m)
Day21; Norbulung to Sangda Phedi(5100m)
Day 21: Sangda to Dhagarjun(3290m)
Day 22: Dhagarjun to Jomsom(2670m)
Day 23: Jomsom to Muktinath(3900m)
Day 24: Muktinath to Jomsom(2670m)
Day 25: Jomsom to Pokhara by air
Day 26: Free day in Pokhara
Day 27: By bus to Kathmandu.
Day 28: Free Day in Kathmandu.
Day 29: 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 Juphal by air to Dunai
Day 05: Dunai to Chepka(2670m)
The trail make some ups and downs through grass and ferns and passes the villages of Rahagaon and Parela. This region produces a lotus plant called CHUK, which is used to make vinegar and medicine.
Day 06: Chepka to Renje(2900m)
The trail becomes a collection of rocks and sticks forming a dyke along the river bank. Trail makes several ups and down through forests of firs and larches.
Day 07: Renje to Phoksumdo lake(3730m)
Trail continues along the river and it climbs through a forest of big ceders to Palam. Winter home of people who lives in Ringmo village. From here, trail climbs up steeply on a sandy path to a ridge at 3780m. there are distant view of Phoksundo lake and 200m high waterfall. The trail make steep descent in a birch forests to the Phoksundo Khola.
Day 08: rest day and explore
Day 09: Phoksundo to Chunemba(3630m)
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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Mendok Ding to Shey Gompa(4100m)
Cross the Dolma La and descend steep narrow trail to Shey. Trail crosses scree slopes to grassy meadows and passes the old Tsakang Gompa.
Day 13: Shey Gompa to Namgung(4430m)
Cross the pass of Shey La(5010m) and descend before climbing Namgung.
Day 14: Namgung to Karang(4050m)
Trail ascent and descends along the Namgung Khola tp Karang.
Day 15: Karang to Mugaon(4100m)
Trail descends to Torak sumdo and climb up to Yanger Gompa at 3750m. trek along the river to side valley.
Day 16: Mugaon to Shimen(4010m)
Trail descend to the valley of Mugoan. Climb towards to Mushi La 5030m. from the pass trail descend to Shimen village.
Day 17: Shimen to Tinje(4150m)
Make a long trek through river to Pha 4090m to reach Tinje.
Day 18: Tinje to Rakpa(4530m)
Trek continues through bank of river to Rakpa.
Day 19: Rakpa to Chharka(4120m)
Trail climbs to the charkala (4920m) than descends along the side of valley.
Day 20: Charka to Norbulung (4750m)
Trail climbs to crest and descend to the river. The valley becomes a narrow.
Day21; Norbulung to Sangda Phedi(5100m)
Trail lead to a yak pasture at Mulum Sumna to the pass 5460m. descend to the stream.
Day 21: Sangda to Dhagarjun(3290m)
Trail ascents and descents. Crossing a nine ridges. Descends to Kaligandaki valley and to the village of Dhagarjun.
Day 22: Dhagarjun to Jomsom(2670m)
Trail climbs to a ridge of 3360m and make a final descend on a dreadful trail of loose rocks to Jomsom.
Day 23: Jomsom to Muktinath(3900m)
Walking through sandy path and stone path reaching to Jharkot and Ranipauwa you can see Muktinath, the sacred place for Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists. There are 108spouts. The water springs out through rocks. Surrounded by, the main temple stands of Vishnu.
Day 24: Muktinath to Jomsom(2670m)
Day 25: Jomsom to Pokhara by air
Day 26: Free day in Pokhara
Day 27: By bus to Kathmandu.
Day 28: Free Day in Kathmandu.
Day 29: End of Programme
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
- 20 nights 21days 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 - Jomsom Pokara, US $245 per person, 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
