Nepal Trekking

DOLPO TREK

Dolpo is located inside the Shey–Phoksumdo National Park of mid–western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, adjoining the Tibetan Plateau. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal: time has stood still here for centuries as the inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done since time immemorial. The ecosystem encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and snow leopard. A trek through Dolpo is an experience not easily forgotten. We trek through birch and silver fir forest to Chaurikot. Scenic views of Patrasi and Jagadu Himal are visible to the north.

Highlights: If you enjoyed the movie Caravan / Himalaya, then this is the trek to see such natural splendor. Phoksumdo lake's crystal clear blue waters reflecting the spectacular landscape, unique Tibetan Buddhist and Bon settlements with their fascinating monasteries, as well as spectacular snow peaks there is a chance of seeing Himalayan pheasants and blue sheep.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Height: 1300m
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 1300m
Half day sight seeing around Kathmandu. Over night at Hotel. If this day we can't make permit it will requires other more days if needed.

Day 03: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj
Duration: 1 ½ hrs
Height: 152m
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgung Stay over night at Hotel. It is 440km flight to southwest from Kathmandu.

Day 04: Nepalgunj – Jumla- Ghotichour
Duration: 35 minute
Height: 152m-
We fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla, on the banks of the river Tila. After meeting up with our trekking crew, we start our trek and camp at Ghotichour.

Day 05: Ghotichaur - Napukhona
Height: 3000m
We have a day of steady climbing through small villages dotting the landscape: Kunigaon, Gothigoan, Munigoan. We stop for lunch and then trek along the river to Napukhona, a small Buddhist settlement.

Day 06: Napakuna - Chaurikot (3000 m)
We trek through birch and silver fir forest to Chaurikot. Scenic views of Patrasi and Jagadu Himal are visible to the north.

Day 07: Chaurikot - Veri River Side
We hear the roar of the mighty Veri flowing down below and above us to the west are the Quagmire ranges. We pass villages inhabited by people of the blacksmith and tailor casts.

Day 08: Veri River Side - Garpung Khola
Today we climb gradually through lots of thorn bushes. We see Hanging Glacier Peak.

Day09:  
We start the trek following the river upstream. We finally cross the river by a small wooden bridge over huge rocks. This is Impeyan Pheasant (the colourful national bird of Nepal) country and just above us is the Kagmara peak (5880m)

Day 10:
We follow the Garpung Khola. The trail becomes steeper and we come to a rocky area. The Himalayan mouse-hare can be spotted here.

Day 11:
Duration:
Height:
Kagmara La The climb is strenuous until we reach the Kagmara La (pass) at an altitude of 5115m. We descend, following the river and camp on a grassy spot.

Day 12: Pungmo (3050 m)
We follow a trail parallel to Borjam Khola and soon cross it. We re-enter civilization as we see yak herds from nearby Tibetan settlements. The area is covered I juniper, birch and apple trees.

Day 13: Pungmo - Phoksundo Lake (3600m)
Following Dorjam Khola, again we climb to Sumduwa, the headquarters of the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park. Then we proceed to the ice – cold, turquoise blue lake itself. The lake is surrounded by big red and yellow arid mountains.

Day 14: Phoksumdo Lake
Phoksumdo Lake Today we rest to admire the beauty of this great lake. We visit nearby villages inhabited by Bon and Buddhist Settlers.

Day 15: Phoksumdo Lake - Baga La (5090m) 
We go to the east through the dense forest until we come to a clearing with some villages in it. Proceeding north-east we come to a narrow valley and make our camp here.

Day 16: Baga La - Numla Pass Base Camp (5190m)
The narrow valley becomes wider and is surrounded by glaciers and blade – shaped rock cliffs. We have incredible views of the Kanjiroba massif to the west.

Day 17: Numla Pass Base Camp - Dho Tarap
We ascend to the top of the Numla pass which opens on to the beautiful valley of upper Tarap. We proceed on to the village of Dho Tarap and camp near the river.

Day 18: Dho Tarap
We rest today, a chance to become acquainted with the Dolpo people.

Day 19: Cave Camp
We follow the Tarap Khola on rugged trails as the valley narrows to a deep gorge. We shall be camping for the night in a large cave.

Day 20: To Lahini
Although the distance is short to Lahini we will come to the most difficult part of the trek today. We have to descend to a canyon, on a trail that is normally washed-out.

Day 21: Lahini - Tarakot (2400 m)
Suddenly we come to a wide valley. This is musk deer country. Here Laskap Khola joins the Tarap Khola. We climb up to Kamigoan, the winter residence of the Dho Tarap people then we proceed on to Tarakot at the confluence of the Tarap and Baglung Kholas.

Day 22: Tarakot - Dunai (2150m)
We continue along the Baglung Khola and across the bridge to reach Laban, form where we proceed to the district headquarters, Dunai.

Day 23: Dunai - Jhupal
It is half day walk up to Jhupal, where we spend the night.

Day24: Jhupal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
Height: 1300m
Fly to Nepalgunj and take an afternoon flight to Kathmandu.