Dolpo is an ancient Tibetan kingdom located in the north east part of Nepal. It was only opened to trekkers in 1990 A.D. The trail lead you by two stunning lakes, the beautiful green “Shey Phoksundo Lake” and the pristine “Rara Lake”. The trail is very much “off the beaten path” and affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from those in the rest of the country.
It is a strenuous trek through the wilderness in one of Nepal’s most remote areas with five high passes above 5,000 meters, the Kang-La Pass (Nagdalo) (5,350 m), the Nengla Bhanjyang [5,368 m], the Nyingma Gyanzen La Pass (5,563 m), the Yala La Pass (5,414 m) and the Chyargo La Pass (5,150 m). The high passes above 4,000 meters for quite cold during nights but the views from these pass offers unforgettable.
In the Dolpo region the monsoon, created by the sea winds blowing from the Gulf of Bengal, is tempered by the Dhaulagiri range and trekking is therefore also possible during the summer, a period during which flora explodes in all its splendor: orchids, edelweiss, campanulas, forget-me-nots. Summer season is considered as the ideal time for trekking into this area. Winters are cold but autumn season trekking is rewarded with profusion of alpine flowers.
Fly Kathmandu – Nepalgunj,
Fly Nepalgunj – Juphal [2,475 m] and trek to Chepka,
Trek Chepka – Chunuwar (near Amchi Hospital),
Trek Chunuwar – Phoksundo Lake,
Explore the Shey Phoksundo Lake, Ringmo village and Bon Gompa,
Trek Phoksundo Lake – Forest Camp beyond Sallaghari,
Trek Sallaghari – Kangla Low Camp,
Trek Kangla Low Camp – Shey Gompa via Kang-La Pass (Nagdalo) [5,350 m],
Explore the ancient Buddhist Monasteries,
Trek Shey Gompa – Namgung,
Trek Namgung – Nengla Bhanjyang Phedi via Nengla Bhanjyang [5,368 m],
Trek Nengla Bhanjyang Phedi – Bhijer,
Trek Bhijer – Pho Gaun via Yambur la Pass [4,814 m],
Trek Pho Gaun – Pung Kharka via Nyingma Gyanzen La Pass [5,563 m],
Trek Pung Kharka – Chyandi Khola via Yala La Pass [5,414 m],
Trek Chyandi Khola – Takla Khola,
Trek Takla Khola – Thajuchaur via Chyargo La Pass [5,150 m],
Trek Thajuchaur – Chilenchaur Kharka,
Trek Chilenchaur – Tiyar,
Trek Tiyar – Mangri,
Trek Mangri – Gamgadhi,
Trek Gamgadhi – Rara Lake,
Hike to Murma Top for amazing view of Rara Lake,
Explore around Rara Lake and trek to Talcha,
Fly Talcha to Nepalgunj and afternoon fly back to Kathmandu,
Free day in Kathmandu,
Fly Kathmandu – Nepalgunj. Transfer to hotel & overnight stay in hotel.
Fly Nepalgunj – Juphal [2,475 m] and trek to Chepka, about 5-6 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [2,830 m]
Trek Chepka – Chunuwar (near Amchi Hospital), about 6-7 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [3,110 m]
Trek Chunuwar – Phoksundo Lake, about 5-6 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [3,641 m]
Explore the Shey Phoksundo Lake, Ringmo village and Bon Gompa. Overnight stay in camp [3,641 m]
Trek Phoksundo Lake – Forest Camp beyond Sallaghari, about 5-6 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [3,730 m]
Trek Sallaghari – Kangla Low Camp, about 6-7 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,400 m]
Trek Kangla Low Camp – Shey Gompa via Kang-La Pass (Nagdalo) [5,350 m], about 6-7 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,310 m]
Explore the ancient Buddhist Monasteries. Overnight stay in camp [4,310 m]
Trek Shey Gompa – Namgung, about 7-8 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,430 m]
Trek Namgung – Nengla Bhanjyang Phedi via Nengla Bhanjyang [5,368 m], about 6-7 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,600 m]
Trek Nengla Bhanjyang Phedi – Bhijer, about 6-7 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,100m]
Trek Bhijer – Pho Gaun via Yambur la Pass [4,814 m], about 8-9 hours of trek. Overnight stay in camp [4,020 m]
Trek Pho Gaun – Pung Kharka via Nyingma Gyanzen La Pass [5,563 m], about 8-9 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [4,650 m]
Trek Pung Kharka – Chyandi Khola via Yala La Pass [5,414 m], about 6-7 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [4,830 m]
Trek Chyandi Khola – Takla Khola, about 6-7 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [3,785 m]
Trek Takla Khola – Thajuchaur via Chyargo La Pass [5,150 m], about 7-8 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [4,050 m]
Trek Thajuchaur – Chilenchaur Kharka, about 5-6 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [2,945 m]
Trek Chilenchaur – Tiyar, about 4-5 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [2,418 m]
Trek Tiyar – Mangri, about 4-5 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [1,950 m]
Trek Mangri – Gamgadhi, about 4-5 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [2,095 m]
Trek Gamgadhi – Rara Lake, about 4-5 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [2,990 m]
Hike to Murma Top for amazing view of Rara, about 5-6 of hike. Back to Rara Lake and overnight stay in camp.
Explore around Rara Lake and trek to Talcha, about 3-4 hours of trek and overnight stay in camp [2,200 m]
Fly Talcha to Nepalgunj and afternoon fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu. Farewell dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Cost Includes:
- All ground transportation by Car, Van, Hi-Ace or tourist Bus & trekking pick up & drop).
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara at tourist standard Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis (B&B)
- 3 Major meals; [B/L/D] by Lodge menu & accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek. [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner]
- Professional English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
- Guided tour in Kathmandu
- Temple and Monument fees in Kathmandu
- Insurance coverage for all support crews, their foods, accommodation and daily wages
- Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Trekking Permit, TIMS & National Park Entrance Fees
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Cost Excludes:
- Personal transportation except those mentioned in the above program.
- Airport transportation, visa fees, international and national flights, airport tax
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bag which must cover over minus -15 degree Celsius.
- Bottled drinks [Hard & Soft] like Coca-Cola, Beers etc.
- All drinks except tea and coffee.
- Your personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & rerouting
- Costs incurred due to any unforeseen events.
- Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road; Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
- Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips for your Nepalese trekking crews.
Equipment List for Camping & Lodge Trekking
Head Wear:
- Fleece & woolen hat (Winter hat to cover ears)
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Lip balm & sun block with high UV protection
- Scarf to cover face (dust & wind)
Hands Wear:
- Wind fleece gloves & waterproof gloves
- A trail map & Guide book
- Camera & other reading books
- Trekking poles/walking sticks
- Playing cards (Optional)
Body Wear:
- Loose comfortable trekking T-shirts & pants
- Long fleece T-shirt for sun protection
- Trousers, Waterproof jackets & pants
- Warm jacket (Down jacket)
- Raincoat/rain cover
- Under garments
Foot Wear:
- Warm woolen socks
- Warm comfortable trekking boots
- Warm comfortable camp shoes & scandals
- Gaiters (if snow)
Sleeping:
- Sleeping bag – 15 degree
- Sleeping bag silk liner
- Pillow/sleeping pad
First-Aid-Kit:
- Personal medicines for fever, common cold, headaches etc. that you need to take
- Moleskin for blister
- Diamox for high altitude sickness
- Other related medicines for your journey
Toiletries & Personal Hygiene:
- Light towel & face cloth
- Toothbrush, paste & shavers
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Face & body moisturizer
- Small comb & nail clipper
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Biodegradable washing liquid/soap
- Feminine hygiene products
Personal Suppliers & Accessories:
- A comfortable day back pack (Rucksack 40-45 liters) for your jacket, snacks, camera, belt etc.
- A kit bag (Carry Luggage) maximum 15 kg per person (Preferred by porters)
- Camera with extra batteries or charger & memory card
- Head lamp/torch with extra batteries
- Watch with light & alarm
- Money belt
- Energy/protein bars
- Water bottle (minimum 2 liters of 2 bottle)
- Water purification tablets
Extras things to carry during your journey:
- Extra passport photos & photocopies of your passport
- Copies of your travel insurance paper & don’t forget to check your insurance policy number.
Equipment list for Mountaineering
- Set of Harness & Crampon
- Helmet, Ice-Axe & rope
- Descender, Jumar & Karabiner
- A comfortable day backpack (Rucksack 40-45 liters)
- A kit bag (Carry Luggage) for your clothes & other accessories
- Warm sleeping bag – 30 degree
- Hard mattress, Head lamp/torch with extra batteries
- Mountaineering shoes, Woolen socks & Gutter
- Warm comfortable camp shoes & sandals
- Heavyweight warm windproof & waterproof jacket, pants & trousers
- Heavyweight warm windproof & waterproof gloves
- Warm pullover & under garments
- First-Aid-Kit for your personal medicines
1) Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
a) Have your travel insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical
problems is an excellent idea for travel in Nepal. Check your
policies available carefully because some policies exclude
“Dangerous activities”.
b) Choose a policy that covers medical and emergency repatriation,
including helicopter evacuation for trekkers and general medical
evacuation to hospital.
c) Do not forget to say your travel insurance company where you are
travelling (country) and about your activities like trekking, climbing
or expedition and their altitude too.
Note: Make copies of your Insurance policy and do not forget to
carry your travel insurance policy number with you.
2) Valid Passport and Visa
a) A valid passport and two passport size photos with a light
background.
b) Normally, visa can be issued on your arrival at the Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA) OR major surface entry points.
c) Make copies of your passport with including your visa pages with
you and take it with you during your expedition, trekking, tour
period.
3) Cancellation Policy
We understand things happen and plans change and will refund your
deposit minus a $150 cancelation fee. Once we have booked your
flight between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lukla your deposit is non-
refundable. If your travel dates change we can generally reschedule
you at no extra charge, but please provide at least 7 days advance
notice.
Note: After starting the tour, trekking in your destination: – No
refund.
4) Payment Method
a) Deposit should be 50% of total amount per person (to be agreed).
b) Confirmation: On receipt of deposit the Clients place on the
program will be confirmed.
c) Balance: Due no later than 60 days prior to trip departure.
Method: By bank transfer, credit card, cheques, or by cash.
d) Balance not received by the agreed date: We reserve the right to
cancel the booking and the deposit will be forfeited – unless The
Client specifies another date which The Company accepts.
Note:
1) Bank charges will be charged at cost and payment by cost
entails 4% extra.
2) Please provide us with your bank receipt, after transfer of
payment to our Account (A/c).
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