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Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trek

Trip Cost : USD 5500

Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trek

Overview And Highlights Book This Trip

Upper Dolpo Jomsom Trek takes you to the heart of Dolpo, a land of mystery, scenery and peace. Also called “Ba Yul” or the Hidden valley, Dolpo falls on a rain shadow area and has been opened for trekking since 1991.

Upper Dolpo Trek’s attraction is the Shey-Phoksundo National Park lying to the north of the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The views of Kanjiroba peak (6883m), Phoksundo Lake (3610m), and the Dhauligiri massif (8167m) are some of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksundo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, of the locals of Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience.

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On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Accomodation
Kathmandu
Elevation
1400

Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing.  By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Our representative will take you to the airport for a flight to Nepalgunj. In Nepalgunj you will be taken to your hotel.

Stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2475 m.) and trek from Juphal to Dunai (2140 m.) takes about 4 hours. Catch a morning flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal. From Juphal you start trekking to Dunai, which is the headquater of Dolpo, a remote district of Nepal. You will walk through farms and villages along Bheri River. Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
2475

Trek from Dunai to Chhepka (2,678m.) takes about 6/7 horus. Trek past Suligad situated on the confluence of Bheri and Suli river and enter Shey Phoksundo National Park. The narrow trail climbs through a forest of Maple, Oak and Pine passing by Kagbeni and Shyangta.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
2678

Trek from Chhepka to Renje (3,011m) takes about 5-6 hrs. The trail follows a small river before climbing a ridge. Ahead you pass through a forest that gives way to a small hamlet of Renje.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
3011

Trek from Renje to Ringmo village takes about 5 hours. The trail ascends to a ridge at 3780m which offers great views of Phokshumdo Lake and Phoksumdo waterfall. Afterwards the route is through birch forests reaching to Ringmo village.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp

Rest day for acclimatization. Today, you can explore Phoksumdo Lake and Ringmo Village.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp

Trek from Ringmo to Forest Camp (4,400m) takes about 5 hours. Follow a narrow trail cut on a cliff to get to other side of the Phoksumod lake. Forest camp is adorned by pine forests with beautiful views of the lake.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4400

Trek from Forest camp to Nagda La pass Camp (4,117m) takes about 5/6 hours. The trail firstly follows Tuk Kyaksa River opening up to a wide valley and canyon. Nagda La base camp is prominently visible with its large rock slab.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4117

Trek from Nagada La  to Shey Gompa (4343 m.) via Naga la pass (5,350m) takes about 7/8 hours. This is perhaps the best trekking day as you will visit the 8th century Shey Gompa and capture great views of  'Crystal Mountain'. The trail climbs steeply to cross the Naga La pass or Kangla pass which offers a rare glimpse the valley of Dolpo along with Shey Shikkar and Kang Chunne.

Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
5350

Free day at Shey Gompa. Today you will have plenty of time to explore Shey Gompa, interact with locals and learn about the Tibetan culture and lifestyle.

Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4343

Trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung (4360 m.) via Sela La pass (5095 m.) takes about 6/7 hours. About 2 hrs walk uphill from Shey Gompa takes near to Shey La Pass. The pass affords fantastic views from Mustang  as far as to Tibet. The peaks of Kanjiroba, Kagmara and Riu Dhukta are also splendid. The trail then descends all the way to Namgung.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
5095

Trek from Namgung to Saldang (3,770 m) takes about 3/4 hours. Walk past the Namgung cliff and beside Namga Khola. The trail is much barren landscape. Saldang is a small village with few houses. The traditional doctors called Amchi are found in this village.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
3770

Trek  from Saldang to Khoma (4060 m.) or Camp Site (4020 m.) takes about 5 hours. The trail is very easy and the walk short today. The route passes through Rapyha Khola and reaches up to Khom La at an altitude of 4500m before descending to Tibetan village of Komash.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4060

Trek from Khoma to Shimen Gaon (3,885m) takes about 5/6 hours. This stretch is rich in biodiversity as the chances of seeing Snow Leopard or Blue Sheep is quite high. En route you will cross over Shimen La (4260m) pass.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
3885

Trek from Shimen Gaon to Tinje Gaon (4,110m) takes about 7 hours. Follow Panjyang Khola initially and then go past a few villages and gompas.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4110

Trek from Tinje to Rakpa (4,535m) takes about 6/7 hours. The trek today is nice and easy. You will encounter the village of Yak Kharka- a grazing meadow of Yaks.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4535

Trek from Rakpa to Chakra Village (4,110m) takes about 7/8 hours. Today you will cross yet another high pass called Mola (5030m). The trail rather easily descends to Chharka village which is famous for a Bon Monastery.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4110

Trek to from Chakra to Narbung (4,750m) takes about 5/6 hours. The experience of trekking today is through arid and barren landscape without any human settlement.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4750

Trek from Narbung to Molum Sumda (4,860m) takes about 5/6 hours. You will come face to face with one of the highest Himalayan passes today called Niwa La at an altitude of 5320m. The views of geographical features will mesmerize you.

Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
4860

Trek from Molum to Tuche-la via Niwal pass (5,320m) takes about 7/8 hours. Early morning you will cross Niwala pass and then another pass called Jungbenla at an astounding 5550m altitude. From here you descend to Tuche-La.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
5320

Trek from Tuche la to Sangta Gaon (3,690m) takes about 5 hours. You will enjoy the hike as it is mostly downhill.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
3690

Trek from Sangta to Phalyak Gaon (3,175m) takes about 5/6 hours. Keep your feet in the ground as you will cross nine ridges today and then dramatically drop down to Kali Gandaki valley. Phalyak village is perched on the bank of Kali Gandaki River.

Stay overnight at Camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Camp
Elevation
3175

Trek from Phalyak to Jomsom (2,720m) takes about 3/4  hours. This is the last day of your trek. The trail follows the Kali Gandaki river downstream. Jomsom is an ancient trade town between Tibet and Nepal and is the age old habitat of highly enterprising Thakali community.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2720

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes. The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
822

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

  • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs

b) Trekking

  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • Camping crews (Cook, Sherpa, kitchen helper)
  • Porters (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Accommodation in tents
  • Required equipments: Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, cooking utensil and trekking poles
  • Cooking fuel
  • Camping charges
  • Cargo charge
  • Special trekking permit for both Lower and Upper Dolpo
  • Entry permits for She-Phuksundo National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
  • Flight tickets: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Juphal and Jomsom-Pokhara
  • Land transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Insurance and equipments for trekking staffs
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

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