Trip Introduction
Dolpo - ancient trans-Himalayan caravan route, earliest Bonpo (pre Buddhist) culture and on the legendry snow leopard trail, least visited area, Nepal's wild-wild west, ancient tradition and villages on the backdrop of the high snow capped peaks, tranquil forest and pristine lake of Phoksundo. This region has closed before the 1989 for the trekkers and before it David Snelgrove has explored in 1956 and getting popular Dolpo region by the Novel “The Snow Leopard” written by Peter Matheson who has visited in 1970.
Lower Dolpo trek in the least developed and isolated area of western region of Nepal. The trek start from northern Himalaya from Nepalgung and the small terrain airstrip called Jhupal village with a wonderful flight, we begin this remote 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 Baga La (5,090m) and Numa La (5,360m) till we reach the deep-blue tranquil Phoksundo lake at Ringmo village in the "Phoksundo National Park".
The major attraction of this lower Dolpo trek, in Ringmo 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 Kanjiroba Himal, with time to visit the nearby isolated village of Ringmo and its Monastery. A physically fit person can do this trip anytime in April to October but after October can be a bit risky as the passes are covered by the snow.
Outline Itinerary
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- Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing
- Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj
- Day 04: Fly to Juphal & trek to Dunai
- Day 05: Trek to Tarakot
- Day 06: Trek to Kami Gaun
- Day 07: Trek to Tarap Khola
- Day 08: Trek to Yak Kharka
- Day 09: Trek to Dho Tarap
- Day 10: Acclimatization at Dho Tarap
- Day 11: Trek to Tokyu Gaon
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- Day 12: Trek below Numala pass
- Day 13: Trek Numa La pass to Phedi
- Day 14: Trek Baga La Pass to Phedi
- Day 15: Trek to Ringmo
- Day 16: Hike to Phoksundo Lake
- Day 17: Trek to Chepka
- Day 18: Trek back to Jhupal Airport
- Day 19: Reserve day for flight
- Day 20: Fly to Nepalgunj & to Kathmandu
- Day 21: Leisure at Kathmandu
- Day 22: Departure from Kathmandu
Service Includes
- 4 night’s deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel
- 1 night standard twin sharing accommodation in Nepalgunj
- 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 Juphal and return both way flight tickets
- Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the Lower Dolpo trek as per itinerary
- Accommodation on twin sharing tented camp during the Lower Dolpo trek
- Dolpo trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), one assistant guide (for each two member), all required Sherpa porters, all payments with insurance
- Shey Phoksundo National park entry fee, Special Dolpo Permit and all required major permit and entry fee
- Safe boiled drinking water during the trek
- Exclusive medical kit bag
- All government and local taxes
- Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
- Submit your tourist registration form to the require embassy/consulate
Service Excludes
- Visa fees, intl. airfare & departure taxes
- Excess baggage charges over 15 Kg
- Lunch and dinner in city
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
- Tips for driver, guides and porters
- Any extending trips
- Services doesn't include in service inclusive column
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)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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