Upper Dolpo Valley Trek – 27 Days
28 Days
Moderate To Strenous
5,360 meter
1 - 12
USD 4650
Highlights of Upper Dolpo Valley Trek – 27 Days
- Ancient Tibetan culture and wildlife.
- Spectacular snowy High passes and Hidden Valley.
- Tibetan villages, Shey Gompa and Shey Phoksundo Lake.
Upper Dolpo Valley Trek – 27 Days Brief Insight
Dolpo Valley has been one of the most popular and unique trekking in Nepal that lies in the Mid Western part of Nepal known as the district behind the Himalayas. If you prefer to trekking alone or want to enjoy some of the most amazing views in the Himalayas then ‘Upper Dolpo Valley Trekking’ should be your best destination for travel. This place not only attracts the trekkers, it’s a living archive for many researchers and scholars for cultural and religious study. Dolpo is the rain shadow of the Himalayas traditionally locals used to rely on the trade with Tibetans for their livelihood.
The people themselves are descendants of those who migrated from Tibet. The trek follows the isolated remote villages that bear evidence of the ancient trade route its best trekking destinations those are looking forward to physical challenges and stunning wilderness adventures in a tranquil high altitude mountain region. This trekking is one of the most challenging and longer trekking in Nepal with various camps situated over 4500m along with many more high passes. Upper Dolpo region is completely far from its civilization only listed travelers explore this remote area of Nepal.
The people in Dolpo Valley practice Tibetan Buddhism also some of them follow pre-Buddhist shamanistic and Bon religion. Tibetan culture relatively preserved in these areas it’s making this region a more attractive and wrathful travel destination. This trek takes us to incredible places, the most popular Shey Phoksundo Lake, majestic snowy high passes, and the most popular Shey Gompa monastery. However, Nepal’s first subtitled movie on Dolpo called “Snow Leopard” and “Caravan” was successful and nominated for the Oscar Award in the best foreign-language category. If anyone wishes to travel list-visited place of Nepal Upper Dolpo should be your best option destination.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Kathmandu ( 11300m/1464ft)
- Day 2 Kathmandu Valley sight seen
- Day 3 Fly to Nepalgunj (1 hour)
- Day 4 Fly to Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai (2850/9,3448ft):45m flight and 2to 3 hours trek
- Day 5 Trek to Ankhe (2,896m/9,499ft):5 to 6 hours
- Day 6 Ankhe to Sulighat: 5 to 6 hours
- Day 7 Sulighat to Phoksundo Lake (3,611m/11,849ft): 4 to 5 hours
- Day 8 Acclimationzation, rest, and Phoksundo Lake
- Day 9 Trek to Phokosundo Khola: 4 to 5 Hours
- Day 10 Phokosundo Khola to Phokosundo Bhanjang: 6 to 7 hours
- Day 11 Phokosundo Bhanjang to Shey Gompa (45oom/14,760ft) through Kangla passes (5,360m/17,581ft):5 to 6 hours
- Day 12 Acclimazation and Rest day at Shey Gompa
- Day 13 Shey Gompa to Namduna Gaun(4800m/15,744ft) via Saldang La(5,200m/17,056ft):5 to 6 hours
- Day 14 Namaduna Gaun to Saldang (3,620m/11,874ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
- Day 15 Saldang to Yangze Gompa (4,960m/16,267ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
- Day 16 Yangze Gompa to Sibu (4560m/14,957ft) :- 6 to 7 hours
- Day 17 Sibu to Jeng via La Phedi (4900m/16.76ft) :- 6 to 7 hours
- Day 18 Jeng _la Phedi to Tokyo Gaun (4200m/13809ftthrough Jeng la pass (5,090/16,695ft) :- 5 to 6 hoursDay 19 :- Tokyu to Dho Tarap (4,040m/13,251 ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
- Day 19 Rest Day at Dho Tarap
- Day 20 Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola /Kamakharka (3800m/1246ft): 6 to 7 hours
- Day 21 Tarap Khola /Kamakharka to Khanigaun (3,150m/10,332ft): 4 to 5 hours
- Day 22 Khanigaun to Tarakot (2,537m/8321ft): 4 to 5 hours
- Day 23 Tarakot to Dunai (2537m/18321ft) 5 to 6 hours
- Day 24 Dunai to Jhapal: 2 to 3 hours
- Day 25 Fly Nepalgunj and Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 26 Rest Day in Kathmandu
- Day 27 Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu ( 11300m/1464ft)
Upon arrival at the airport, we will be welcomed by a representative of Ama Adventure. Check into a hotel and then explore the surrounding area.
Day 2 Kathmandu Valley sight seen
Day 3 Fly to Nepalgunj (1 hour)
Day 4 Fly to Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai (2850/9,3448ft):45m flight and 2to 3 hours trek
Day 5 Trek to Ankhe (2,896m/9,499ft):5 to 6 hours
Day 6 Ankhe to Sulighat: 5 to 6 hours
Day 7 Sulighat to Phoksundo Lake (3,611m/11,849ft): 4 to 5 hours
Day 8 Acclimationzation, rest, and Phoksundo Lake
Day 9 Trek to Phokosundo Khola: 4 to 5 Hours
Day 10 Phokosundo Khola to Phokosundo Bhanjang: 6 to 7 hours
Day 11 Phokosundo Bhanjang to Shey Gompa (45oom/14,760ft) through Kangla passes (5,360m/17,581ft):5 to 6 hours
Day 12 Acclimazation and Rest day at Shey Gompa
Day 13 Shey Gompa to Namduna Gaun(4800m/15,744ft) via Saldang La(5,200m/17,056ft):5 to 6 hours
Day 14 Namaduna Gaun to Saldang (3,620m/11,874ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
Day 15 Saldang to Yangze Gompa (4,960m/16,267ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
Day 16 Yangze Gompa to Sibu (4560m/14,957ft) :- 6 to 7 hours
Day 17 Sibu to Jeng via La Phedi (4900m/16.76ft) :- 6 to 7 hours
Day 18 Jeng _la Phedi to Tokyo Gaun (4200m/13809ftthrough Jeng la pass (5,090/16,695ft) :- 5 to 6 hoursDay 19 :- Tokyu to Dho Tarap (4,040m/13,251 ft) :- 4 to 5 hours
Day 19 Rest Day at Dho Tarap
Day 20 Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola /Kamakharka (3800m/1246ft): 6 to 7 hours
Day 21 Tarap Khola /Kamakharka to Khanigaun (3,150m/10,332ft): 4 to 5 hours
Day 22 Khanigaun to Tarakot (2,537m/8321ft): 4 to 5 hours
Day 23 Tarakot to Dunai (2537m/18321ft) 5 to 6 hours
Day 24 Dunai to Jhapal: 2 to 3 hours
Day 25 Fly Nepalgunj and Fly to Kathmandu
Day 26 Rest Day in Kathmandu
Day 27 Final Departure
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What is included
- All ground Transportation
- Accommodation in Kathmandu ,Nepalgunj and During Trekking
- Professional Guide and Assistant Guide/Trainee Guide
- All meals during your trip (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
- Well come and farewell Dinner
- Staff cost including food accommodation, salary, insurance
- National park permit and all paper works
- Medical Kits
What is Excluded
- Trip cancelations cost
- International flight
- Personal items
- Food outside of included in package
- Travel and Rescue insurance
- Tip for guide and other staff
- Snacks during trekking
Departures
We book solo and group to your holiday lifetime memorable with people from all over the world. As far as when your trip has been confirmed we granted all group departure dates even there is only a single person sign for trekking. We want to note that before departure we always confirm that how many members are recently in your group before final sign up.
Difficulty Level
This trekking required a person with average physical fitness no need to have special training, therefore, beginner hikers also can complete this trek. This trekking leads you to high altitude gradually within the short period. There will significantly change in weather due to the altitude variation.
More to Extension Your Holidays
Chitwan National park
Extra night in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Other adventures activities(Rafting, Paragliding etc
Tour to Lumbini
Packing List
To make your holiday joyful and memorable we provide the packing list to make sure that you won’t forget to bring all the necessary things. We will complete the gear check before departure. Any unnecessary luggage for the trekking you can store at a hotel in Kathmandu during your trip.
Gear List for Trekking
1. Clean cloth for Kathmandu
2. Medium down jacket
3. Fleece jacket or vest
4. Rain jacket and paint
5. Long under wear top and Bottom
6. Synthetic pants
7. Synthetic T- shirt
8. Synthetic long sleeve shirt
9. Wool and synthetic hat
10. Gloves
11. Waterproof hiking boots
12. Nylon-wool blend shocks 2 to 3 pairs
13. Sneakers for walking around the Tea house and bathroom14. Day Bag (30 to 40)
15. Water Bottle
16. Headlamp
17. Sunglass
18. Sun cream 50 SPF
19. Quick Dry towel
20. Personal toiletries and medicine
21. Sleeping bag -20 degree rating
22. Zip lock bag
23. Extra Zip lock bag for waste on the trail to support leave no trace concept
24. Hand sanitizer
25. Bandana
Other Optional Items for Trekking
1. Guides Books Reading materials
2. Trekking poles
3. Camera (Movie camera not allow to carry)
4. Outlet Adapter
Documents and Logistics
1. Flight Information.
2. Photocopy of Passport (original passport also needed to make special permit)
3. Passport size photo for Tims and permit (4)
4. Medical Insurance Card
5. Valid Passport
6. Cash for souvenirs, Incidental cost and tipping for staff.
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