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Upper Dolpo Trekking

A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.

Offered by Everest Expedition Tours and Travels Pvt.

Duration26 days
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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Attractions: Kathmandu valley, Shey-Phoksundo lake, Shey-Phoksundo National Park, shey Gompa. Duration: 26 Days Accommodation: Lodge/Tea house, Camping. Activities: Trekking, Hiking. Max Altitude: 4960 m. Mode of travel: Flight and Land Transportation Best Month: September/October/November/ March/April/May The Dolpa region lies in the remote northwest part in Nepal. It is the highest inhabited land on earth. Being most remote and barren region, it is called the hidden heaven which is lies in between Tibetan plateau and Dhaulagiri ranges. Only a limited number of people are allowed into the region annually.This trek provides opportunity to get enjoyment of snow-capped mountains in north and river basins of Bheri, Suligad, Rupagad with their small and large cascades. This trek offers an opportunity to explore the most unseen and unexplored region of the world. This is a toughest and a thrilling trek for trekkers and marked as one of the hardest trek in Nepal. The main attractions of this trek are She-Phoksundo lake, She-Phoksundo National Park, Shey Gompa. The best part of the dolpa lies beyond the lake, allong a different trail & crosses more than eleven mountain passes of the Himalayas. We take excellent care of your transportation, accommodation, permits, and other travel necessities. With our remarkable team of the guide, porters, and cooks you are guaranteed to enjoy your trekking in Nepal.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. — Day 2: Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. — Day 3: Fly to Nepaljung. — Day 4: Fly to Jhupal and trek to Dunai. — Day 5: Trek to Ankhe. — Day 6: Trek to Renje. — Day 7: Trek to Shey-Phoksundo lake. — Day 8: Exploration around Shey-Phoksundo Lake. — Day 9: Trek to Phoksundo Khola. — Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang. — Day 11: Cross the Kang La Pass & trek to Shey Gompa. — Day 12: Rest & exploration day. — Day 13: Cross Saldang La Pass & trek to Namduna Gaon. — Day 14: Trek to Saldang. — Day 15: Trek to sibu. — Day 16: Trek to foot of the Jungla. — Day 17: Cross Jung La Pass & trek to Tokyu Gaon. — Day 18: Trek to Dho Tarap. — Day 19: Trek to Serkam. — Day 20: Trek to Khani Gaon. — Day 21: Trek to Tarakot. — Day 22: Trek to Dunai. — Day 23: Trek to Juphal. — Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung. — Day 25: Rest day in Kathmandu. — Day 26: Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. —+

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Day 2Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. —+

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Day 3Fly to Nepaljung. —+

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Day 4Fly to Jhupal and trek to Dunai. —+

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Day 5Trek to Ankhe. —+

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Day 6Trek to Renje. —+

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Day 7Trek to Shey-Phoksundo lake. —+

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Day 8Exploration around Shey-Phoksundo Lake. —+

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Day 9Trek to Phoksundo Khola. —+

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Day 10Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang. —+

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Day 11Cross the Kang La Pass & trek to Shey Gompa. —+

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Day 12Rest & exploration day. —+

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Day 13Cross Saldang La Pass & trek to Namduna Gaon. —+

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Day 14Trek to Saldang. —+

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Day 15Trek to sibu. —+

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Day 16Trek to foot of the Jungla. —+

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Day 17Cross Jung La Pass & trek to Tokyu Gaon. —+

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Day 18Trek to Dho Tarap. —+

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Day 19Trek to Serkam. —+

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Day 20Trek to Khani Gaon. —+

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Day 21Trek to Tarakot. —+

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Day 22Trek to Dunai. —+

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Day 23Trek to Juphal. —+

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Day 24Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung. —+

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Day 25Rest day in Kathmandu. —+

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Day 26Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —+

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KNOW WHAT'S COVERED

What's included in your experience

Included

  • All airports-hotel-airports transfer as per itinerary.
  • Kathmandu Hotel twonights with breakfast and bed and breakfast plan.
  • Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Jupal-Nepaljung-Kathmanduflight tickets for clients & guide only 15 kg luggage allowed.(10 kg big bag and 5 kg hand bag).
  • Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
  • One night accommodation in Nepaljung on B/B basis.
  • All food; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking.
  • Domestic flights and exit taxes.
  • A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide with their payments, insurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
  • All necessary fees, permits and paper works (TIMS).
  • Entire administration and local taxes.
  • All guide and porter salary.
  • Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday.
  • 1 pc snickers  or mars chocolate each person every day.
  • 3 cup tea, or Coffee with meal B/L/D.
  • Trekking certificate.
  • Complimentary Trekking Kit bag.
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Trekking map.
  • Medical kit.

Not included

  • Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture).
  • Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc).
  • Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary).
  • Medical/Travel/Accidental/personal insurance.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
  • International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu.
  • Tips for guides and porters /Donations.
  • Rescue in case of emergency.
  • Any expenses incurred due to unexpected circumstances.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost includes” section.
PLAN AHEAD

Essential trip information

Before you go

Extra Info

Fitness & eligibility

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Meeting point

Kathmandu

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