Upper Dolpo
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to the Capital of Nepal “KATHMANDU”. Upon Arrival our representative will welcome you and drive you to Hotel. Refresh and Relax
Day 2: Explore Kathmandu
“Kathmandu” which has exclusive blend of art, culture, history and religion. It bears varieties from pre-history to modern art, culture and custom. Today we explore some of it most popular UNESCO heritage sites. Afternoon walk around the main tourist hub of Kathmandu and prepare for your trek.
Day 3: Kathmandu fly to Nepalgunj
Attend a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj which is the south west lowland of Nepal close to the Indian boarder. The city is extremely hot during summer. Explore the city on man pulling rikshaw or take a horse cart and stay overnight.
Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal & trek to Chhepka
Another short scenic flight from Nepalgunj allows you to land in a small mountain village of Juphal. From juphal we walk downhill through fields to thulu Bheri river and follow the river to Suligad Ghat village which is the entry point for Shey phoksindo national park and pass through some small villages following the Sulighat river and enter to beautiful mixed forest and arrive at shyangta from here its steep uphill walk up to our camp site of Chhepka village.
Height: Juphal 2353m, Chhepka 2678m
Flight time: approx.45 minutes, Trekking Time: approx.6-7 hours
Day 5: Chhepka to Chunuwar
We follow the phoksundo river through mixed forest with lots up hill and downhill walk and sometime narrow valley with hug rocks towering above us we arrive at another village of rechi and another two more hour of walk takes us to our overnight place at chunuwar.
Height: 3130m
Trekking Time: approx.6-7 hours
Day 6: Chunuwar to Ringmogaon
It’s a short walking day today but some of the climb are steep up. We pass through one of Nepal biggest water fall on the way and little above waterfall you could have first view of beautiful phoksundo lake and descend down to the river again and follow it all the way to Ringmo village which lies on the shore of phoksundo lake. The lake is Nepal`s deepest and second largest lake and famous for its magnificent turquoise color and the spectacular scenery. The water is crystal clear and steep cliffs and mountains surrounds the lake.
Height: 3641m
Trekking Time: approx.4 hours
It has been a pleasure receiving your help this little over a month we have been in Nepal. Your company is very helpful and we have felt really well taken care of and safe. We will continue our travel around the world with a very good memory and a wish to return to Nepal again and also Highlander.
Day 7: Rest Day and explore Phoksundo Lake
Nothing could be better than this when you sit next to Phoksundo Lake and contemplate. The blues surface of the lake resembles heaven when it reflects the white clouds and mountains. It also makes us realize our state being in remote landscapes when some yak caravans pass by. Then we visit a centuries old monastery in Ringmo village.
Day 8: Ringmo village to lake side camp
Today we leave the lower section of Dolpo and enter the upper and inner section though the spectacular trail going high above some narrow trail climbing to a ridge from where you could have amazing view of phoksundo lake and village and forests. Spending some time on the top we descend down to the other side of lake and climb up through wide valley and arrive to alpine zone and make a camp at lake side.
Height: 3630m
Trekking Time: approx.5 hours
Day 9: Lake side camp – Tuk kyaksas khola camp
Today it is going to be hard day we follow the narrow valley going steep climbing with high rocks on both side and climbing boulders and rocks we arrive at our camp side and ready for our pass of nagdolo la the next day.
Height: 4600m
Trekking Time: approx.7 hours
Day 10: Tuk Kyakas khola – Nagdola la pass (5350m) – Shey gompa
Another hard day of the trek, the trail climbs steep up to the top of Nagdola pass 5350m and descend steep down to the valley and meandering trek following the river for about three hours takes us to Shey Gompa. Passing mane walls and Chorten we arrive in a small village of Shey gompa where the most popular monastery in Dolo region lies, established in 11th century.
Height: Nagdola la pass 5350m, Shey Gompa 4343m
Trekking Time: approx.7 hours
Day 11: Explore Shey Gompa
Today we relax and explore the area and visit another interested monastery situated high on the red rocky hill known as Taskang monastery which lots of chances to see blue sheep and if lucky snowleopard.
Day 12: Shey Gompa – Sela la (5095m) to Namgung
Another day of pass, the day begins with pleasant trail and go throw narrow stony canyon and rock climbing steep up to the pass of sela la 5095m with good view of Tibetan plateau and descend steep down to the pasture for yak and nomadic tents which gives the signal of reaching to Namgung village. Namgung is a small village with few houses and has got Namgung monastery built against the backdrop of the cliff in red color structure.
Height: Sela la pass 5095m, Namgung 4400m
Trekking Time: approx.7 hours
We have had the most amazing trip with all of you guys. You have showed us so much of Nepal, the fields, the villages, the mountains and you. We were so touched.
Day 13: Namgung – Saldang
After namgung village it’s a hard climb above the river through Barren Mountain and descends down to the large village of saldang. The village is stretches out surrounded by fields and a trade route to Tibet.
Height: 3800m
Trekking Time: approx.4 hours
Day 14: Saldang – Sibu
Today we follow the nagaon khola southward and pass through small villages and monastery to Sibu.
Height: 4200m
Trekking Time: approx.5 hours
Day 15: Sibu – Syanta la base camp
We continue following the river pass through the Rakyo village and enter to the large valley and climb steep up to the base camp of the syanta la pass.
Height: 4600m
Trekking Time: approx.5 hours
Day 16: Syanta la base camp – Syanta la pass (5220m) – Tokyu 4240m
We have a steep climb waiting for us up to the pass from where you could have great view over the snowcapped mountain and descend down the valley of Tokyu. situated at the height of 4240 m with a beautiful monastery.
Height: Syanta la pass 5220m, Tokyu 4240m
Trekking Time: approx.7-8 hours
Day 17: Tokyu – sisual
Pass by the Crystal mountain school where the people from Do and other surrounding area gets education and arrive to beautiful village of Dho tarap. People from Dho Tarap are distinct in terms of attire, lifestyle and dialects. We spend some time exploring the village and leave the beautiful Dho village passing some mane wall and chortens we countinue downhill trail following tarap river and narrow valley. The landscape changes to some greenery when we arrive to sisual.
Height: 3750m
Trekking Time: approx.6 hours
Day 18: Sisual – Laina
Following the river valley with high rock towering above us we arrive at nawal pani and fairly descend through some forest to the river side of Laina.
Height: 3370m
Trekking Time: approx.7-8 hours
Day 19: Laina – Lingdo
Trail goes steep down through forest and hug cliffs following the tarap river. At laisicap we cross Thuli Bheri river and follow the thuli bheri river downward with impressive landscape and you start seeing villages in distance after just before we arrive at small village of lingdo we pass by some mane wall and chortens.
Day 20: Lingdo – Dunai
Continue following thulo bheri with some rough landscape and narrow path with uphill and downhill passing small village of Byasgad we arrive at Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpo. Dunai is a large village mixed of Hindu and Buddhist people. Explore around dunai and visit to Dolpa Kendriya Gompa which is situated at a slope just the other side of the river.
Height: 2140m
Trekking Time: approx.5 hours
Day 21: Duani – Juphal
Today is the last day of walking, we follow the river pass by small villages and fields and take our final step up hill to reach the village of Jhuphal.
Height: 2435m
Trekking Time: approx.4 hours
Day 22: Juphal fly Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
Taking a morning flight saying bye to the spectacular Dolpo we land in the lowland area of Nepalgunj and take another flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 23: Free day, souvenir and more
Use your free day to see the local market and shop around.
Day 24: Drive to airport and fly back
We will drive to the airport and farewell
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