Opened to trekking in 1989, the Dolpo region is hard to match for its pristine beauty and rugged charm. Lying in the rain shadow area of the Himilaya, the landscape resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau instead of the lush green , monsoon watered hills, elsewhere in Nepal, at comparative altitudes.
Possibly the last sanctuary of Bon Po, a Shamanistic religion that pre-dates Buddhism, the home of rare Himalayan animals like the shy Snow Leopard, Tibetan Hare and the Himalayan Weasel it falls within the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park in western Nepal. Lake Phoksumdo, the Blue Lake, and the ancient monasteries in the villagesaroud it are the focal point of a trip to this region. The KanjirobaHimal provides a panoramic backdrop to complete the experience.
Starting Point: Juphal
Ending Point: Jufal
Duration: 27 days
Maximum Altitude; 5360m
Lodging: Tented Camp
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Highlights: Views of Annapurnas, Dhaulagir Himal and many other peaks, Ringmo Lake, several Gompas, etc.
# 3 star hotel in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast
# Private transportation including airport pickup/drop
# Tented camp on full board. TIMS Permit, Se-Phosundo National park fee
# Trekking permit.
# Experienced guide cook, Sherpa, Kitchen helpers & Necessary potters
# Staff salary, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging
# All necessary paper works
# Travel and rescue arrangements, All taxes
# Air fare Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Dolpa/Kathmandu
# Nepal visa fee [ 1 passport size photograph ]
#International airfare to and from Kathmandu
#Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from
mountain [due to any reason] than the scheduled itinerary
#Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu [and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary]
# Travel and rescue insurance, personal expenses & equipment [ phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.]
# Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
# entrance fee of city sightseeing
# Any cost of Kathmandu except accommodation on BB plan as per mentioned itinerary
#Tips for guides and porters
Day 1 Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities [ 1336m]
Day 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Fly Nepalgunj
Day 4 Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai [2150m]
Day 5 Trek to Ankhe [ 2896m]
Day Trek to Sulighat
Day 7 Trek to PhoksundoRingmo [ 3611m]
Day 8 day in Phoksundo
Day 9 Trek to Phoksundo Khola
Day 10 Trek to Phoksundo Bhyanjyang
Day 11 Trek to Shey Gompa [4500m] Via Kang-la pass [ 5360m]
Day 12 Saey Gumpa
Day 13 Trek to Namduna Village [4800 ]
Day 14 Trek to Saldang [ 3620m]
Day 15 Trek to Yangze gumpa [[4960m]
Day 16 Trek to Sibu [ 4560m]
Day 17 Trek to Jeng-la Phedi [4900m]
Day 18 Trek to Tokyu Gau [4209]
Day 19 Trek to Dhotarap [ 4040m]
Day 20 Rest day
Day 21 Tarap khola [3800m]
Day 22 Trek to Khani gau [3150m]
Day 23 Trek to Tarakot [ 2537m]
Day 24 Trek to Dunai [2140m]
Day 25 Trek to Jufal
Day 26 Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung
Day 27 Depart Kathmandu
