Upper Dolpa Trekking
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu city, Swambhunath
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 4: Fly Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo 2320m) and trek to Dunai (2850m) 2-3 hrs walk
Day 5: Dunai to Ankhe (2660m) 5-6 hrs
Day 6: Ankhe to Renje (2660m) 5-6 hrs
Day 7: Renje to Phoksundo Lake (3600m) 6-7 hrs
Day 8: Explore around the Phoksundo Lake
Day 9: Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola (3507m) 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhannjyang (4402m) 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Cross the Kang La pass (5151m) and trek to Shey Gompa (4126m) 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Rest and exploration day at Shey Gompa
Day 13: Cross the Saldang La Pass (4785m), and trek to Namduna Gaon (4400m) 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Namduna Gaon to Salding (3903m) 3-4 hrs
Day 15: Saldang to Sibu (3942m) 3-4 hrs
Day 16: Sibu to the foot of the Jeng La (4369m) 4-5 hrs
Day 17: Cross the Jeng La Pass (4845m) trek to Tokyu Gaon (4240m) 6-7 hrs
Day 18: Tokyu Gaon to Dhotarap (4090m) 4-5 hrs
Day 19: Dhotarap to Serkam (3630m) 5-6 hrs
Day 20: Serkam to Khani Gaon (2550m) 5-6 hrs
Day 21: Khani Gaon to Tarakot (2281m) 3-4 hrs
Day 22: Tarakot to Dunai (2052m) 4-5 hrs
Day 23: Dunai to Juphal (2404m) 3 hrs
Day 24: Fly Juphal to Nepalgunj
Day 25: Fly Kathmandu
Day 26: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 27: Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Meet and assistance at the Airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Commence on Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu city and Swyambhunath.
After breakfast, commence on half day sightseeing of Kathmandu city and Swambhunath. Rest of the day is free for the preparation of Trekking.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
After breakfast, fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Rest of the day is free at your own to stroll around the local market in Nepalgunj.
Overnight at Hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 4: Fly Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo 2320m) and trek to Dunai (2850m) 2-3 hrs walk
After breakfast, drive to the Nepalgunj airport to fly to Jhupal. The flight is 45 minutes and we can see Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range through the aircrafts. Once we arrive at Jhupal and we will trek to Dunai. We will pass through the Bheri River through the easy trail.
Overnight at Lodge at Dunai
Day 5: Dunai to Ankhe (2660m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Ankhe. On the way we will cross the suspension bridge and newly built Hospital. We will trek along the river bank and we will reach to Hanke Village. The Hanke village is get way to the Shey Phoksundo. We will pass Parela and later we will reach Ankhe.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Ankhe
Day 6: Ankhe to Renje (2660m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Renje. Today’s trail is quite steep and narrow. We also find the huge hanging rock cliff.
Overnight at a Tented camp, in Renje
Day 7: Renje to Phoksundo Lake (3600m) 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to the Renje. On the way we will get the opportunity to see the Phoksundo Lake. We will climb down to the Phoksundo Khola near the Ringmo Village and later again climb to reach Phoksundo Lake.
Overnight at Lodge in Phoksundo
Day 8: Explore around the Phoksundo Lake
Today we will explore around the Phoksundo which is densely surrounded by the Tibetans settlements. We will see yak caravans heading to their destinations.
Overnight at tented camp in Phoksundo
Day 9: Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola (3507m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we begin to trek following the edge of the Phoksundo Lake. Now slowly we will enter to the upper Dolpa. Firstly, we will climb and later we will descend to the Phoksundo Khola.
Overnight at Tented camp at Phoksundo Khola
Day 10: Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhannjyang (4402m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang. The trail is more smooth and straight today. We will cross wooden bridge at the confluence of the glacial stream and Phoksundo Khola. We will pass monastery on the way.
Overnight at Tented camp in Phoksundo Khola
Day 11: Cross the Kang La pass (5151m) and trek to Shey Gompa (4126m) 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we will start our trek. Today we will cross the technical Kang La pass. We will reach top of the hill after ascending couple of hours. We will relax for some time and then again we will descend to the river bank. We will see red color monastery (Shey Gompa) and reach Shey Gomba monastery after sometime.
Overnight at Lodge in Shey Gompa
Day 12: Rest and exploration day at Shey Gompa
Today is the acclimatization day. We will hike nearby to be fit with the altitude. We will visit historic Shey Gompa today. We will also visit Chaiba community. The Shey Gompa monastery was built in 11th century to teach the animism of Buddha. The Shey Gompa monastery is regarded as one of the best historic sites in Dolpa region.
Overnight at Tented camp in Shey Gompa
Day 13: Cross the Saldang La Pass (4785m), and trek to Namduna Gaon (4400m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Namduna Gaon. The trail towards the Namduna is flat and straight but winding a lot. We will cross the Salding La Pass. Once we climb down we will reach Namduna village. We can see lot of villagers doing agricultural and animal husbandry.
Overnight at Lodge in Namduna Gaon
Day 14: Namduna Gaon to Salding (3903m) 3-4 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Saldang. The trail is dusty. We will pass through the wide and plain terrain at Saldang. It is one of the beautiful villages in the Dolpa region. The village stretches quite long and it’s a good place for the agricultural production.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Salding.
Day 15: Saldang to Sibu (3942m) 3-4 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek down to the river bed across the picturesque terraced fields. On the way, we will pass through various Chhortens and Mani. After walking some time we will reach Sibu
Overnight at Tented Camp in Sibu
Day 16: Sibu to the foot of the Jeng La (4369m) 4-5 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to Jeng La. We will find stream after walking few hours. Later we will reach to the Jeng La.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Jeng La.
Day 17: Cross the Jeng La Pass (4845m) trek to Tokyu Gaon (4240m) 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we trek to the Jeng la pass which is at the altitude of 4845 meters. Today we will pass Tarap Valley, Tarap Chu. Once we ascend from Tarap chu, we will reach to the Tokyu Gaon. We will also see the people working in the terraced fields.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Tokyu Gaon
Day 18: Tokyu Gaon to Dhotarap (4090m) 4-5 hrs
Early in the morning, we hike to the Chaiba Gompa. This monastery has the long history and beautiful architecture.
Overnight at the Tented Camp in Dhotarap
Day 19: Dho Tarap to Serkam (3630m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we trek to the Serkam. We will pass through the gorge. Today we will also able to see Himalayan animals. Once we reach Serkam, we will see good campsite near the French School. We will find both Tibetan and Buddhists people stay around the village.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Serkam
Day 20: Serkam to Khani Gaon (2550m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we trek to the Khani Gaon. We will follow the gorge of the Tarap Rivers. We will choose suitable place at Khani Gaon for our camp site.
Overnight at Khani Gaon
Day 21: Khani Gaon to Tarakot (2281m) 3-4 hrs
After breakfast, we trek to the Tarakot. Tarakot is surrounded by the Dzong (fort) which was a capital when Nepal was divided in 22/24 mini estates. Sandul Gompa is located in a bit far distance of it
Overnight at Tented Camp in Tarakot
Day 22: Tarakot to Dunai (2052m) 4-5 hrs
After breakfast, we trek to the Dunai. The trail today is quite wide. We will walk above the Thuli Bheri River. Later we will reach district headquarter of the Dolpa region (Dunai).
Overnight at Tented camp in Dunai
Day 23: Dunai to Juphal (2404m) 3 hrs
After breakfast, we will trek to the Dunai via sloppy trail. Once you reach the top of hill, we can see the Juphal below. The motor trail made it quite easy otherwise it used to be quite rough trail.
Overnight at Tented Camp in Dunai.
Day 24: Fly to Nepalgunj from Jhupal
After breakfast, transfer to the Jhupal airport for the flight to Jhupal
Overnight at Hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 25: Fly Kathmandu from Nepalgunj
After breakfast, drive to the Nepalgunj airport for the flight to Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 26: Free day in Kathmandu
Whole day is free at your own for the shopping or souvenir
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 27: Departure transfer
After breakfast, transfer to the Kathmandu International airport in time to bound for the flight to Kathmandu.