Trip Introduction
Dolpo region is the most remote and least developed district in Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explored the region, the entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989 when the southern part of Dolpo was opened to organized trekking groups. Dolpo region situated between the Tibetan plateau and the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range is the highest inhabited land of Dolpo. Geographically a southern extension of Tibet, it lies within the borders of the state of Nepal, since 1984 has been the countrys largest national park and conservation, the park sustains an abundance of wild life including Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep and the legendary elusive Snow Leopard, as well as being home to a fascinating race of Tibetan speaking people. The hardy highlanders of Dolpo are traders, exchanging barley for Tibetan rock salt and they take their yaks onto the Tibetan plateau during the summer for grazing. Nepals first English subtitled movie on Dolpo -The Caravan- or -The Himalaya- was a huge success and was nominated for the Oscar Award in the best foreign language film category. Boundaries of the park include within 3,500 square kilometers of land, mostly above 4,000 meters. Before 1989, when the southern regions were opened to trekking groups, very few explorers had visited the area. Two notable visits were the first mountaineering expedition by Dr. Herbert Tichy in 1953 based in Kaigon and the other visit by John Tyson in the early sixties. Dolpo is one of the most beautiful treks in the remote areas of Nepal, very rarely visited by outsider.
During the Upper Dolpo we start from Jhupal village, we begin this wonderful adventure, encountering interesting places, people, villages, valleys and serene forest of pines, oaks and rhododendron, the trek passes many gigantic mountain ranges and over the Numala pass at 5,400m till we reach the Phoksundo lake at Ringmo village in the "Phoksundo National Park". At Ringmo, the highlight of our trip we will have two nights here to enjoy the beauty of the deep blue waters of the Phoksundo lake and the surrounding snow peaks of Kanjirowa Himalayan range, with time to visit the nearby isolated village of Ringmo and its Monastery. Our classic journey continues to the amazing country of Crystal Mountain at Shey Gomba, following the ancient Trans Himalayan Trade route and back to Jhuphal for the flight back by an alternative route, giving you more opportunity to explore this fascinating wild west of Nepal Himalaya.
Outline Itinerary
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- Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
- Day 02: A Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
- Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai
- Day 05: Dunai to Tarakot
- Day 06: Tarakot to Khani Gaon
- Day 07: Khani Gaon to Tarap Khola
- Day 08: Tarap Khola to Yak Kharka
- Day 09: Yak Kharka to Dho Tarap
- Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Dho Tarap
- Day 11: Dho Tarap to Tokyu Gaun
- Day 12: Tokyu Gaun to below Numala pass
- Day 13: Cross Numala and camp at Phedi
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- Day 14: Phedi to cross pass and camp at Baga La
- Day 15: Baga La to Ringmo
- Day 16: Rest day at Ringmo & for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
- Day 17: Ringmo to Pungmo village
- Day 18: Pungmo village to below Kagmara -La
- Day 19: Cross the Kagmara-la
- Day 20: Trek to Hurikot village
- Day 21: Huyrikot to Chaurikot
- Day 22: Chaurikot to Chorte Gompa
- Day 23: Chorte Gompa to Gothi Chaur
- Day 24: Gothi Chaur to Jumla
- Day 25: Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
- Day 26: Leisure at Kathmandu
- Day 27: Departure from Kathmandu
Service Includes
· 4 Night’s Deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel
· 1 Night’s twin sharing accommodation in Nepalgunj in guest house
· All local transportation by suitable vehicle (car, van, bus) in Kathmandu
· Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
· A day Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary with tour guide, vehicle & entry fees
· Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Jhupal and same route return back both way by flight
· Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek as per itinerary
· Accommodation on tented camp during the trek
· Upper dolpo trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), camping chef, assistant guide (in a group), Sherpa and porters, all payments with insurance
· Upper dolpo special trekking permit/ all require permit
· Safe drinking water
· Exclusive medical kit bag
· Himalayan Planet exclusive medical kit bag
· Himalayan Planet T-Shirt & trek duffel bag (No need to bring from your country, come with suitcase)
· Four seasonal sleeping bag and down jacket for Uper Dolpo trek
· All government and local taxes
· Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
Service Excludes
· Nepal arrival visa fees, intl. airfare
· Excess baggage charges (20 kg allow in dom. plane)
· Lunch & dinner in city
· Travel and rescue insurance
· Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills
· Tips for crews
· Any extending trips besides
· Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.
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