Upper Dolpo and Annapurnas

Upper Dolpo is an purely Tibetan region of wild trekking, high passes, remote villages & lots of wildlife with exciting exit crossing the many high passes leading to Jomsom in Lower Mustang, this will be a truly epic journey in Nepal

Upper Dolpo and Annapurnas Trekking in the Dolpo Region has only been permitted since mid-1989. The region located to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley. Dolpo is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. Dolpo is also still a stronghold of the pre-Buddhist, shamanistic Bon-po religion as well as Tibetan Buddhism and its culture. It is a tough, mountainous region of fortified villages, 'dzongs', turquoise lakes, sacred mountains and high passes, susceptible to heavy snows which isolate it from the rest of Nepal for much of the year.

Upper Dolpo and Annapurnas trek begins with a spectacular flight along the Himalayan range to Juphal. We head up the Suligad River gorge to Phoksumdo Lake and cross our first 5000 meter pass leading to sacred Shey Gompa and the 'Crystal Mountain'. Another pas later, in Thinle's village of Saldang, we have free days to explore the surrounding Tibetan-style villages, busy with their Autumn harvests. From Saldang we head into ever more remote regions of Dolpo, Khoma, Shimen & Tinkyu in the fantastic Panzang valley. Pure Dolpo and few other trekkers. The trails connecting these remote villages and high passes are some of the most culturally interesting and spectacular routes in Dolpo, and the inhabitants still trade with Tibet along the old salt routes of Dolpo Region.

Trekking itinerary: A (Juphal - Jomsom)

• Hotels/Camping
• 15 Days Trek
• Grade: Moderate Plus
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj.
• Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night in Nepalgunj, 1 night Pokhara & 14 Nights Camping
• Season: Spring & Autumn
• Minimum group size: 2 Person
• Maximum group size: No limit.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Nepalgunj – Juphal by flight and trek to Dunai.
Day 05: Dunai – Renje.
Day 06: Reji – Hanke.
Day 07: Hanke – Phoksundo Lake.
Day 08: Phoksundo – Rest at Phoksundo Lake for acclimatization.
Day 09: Phosundo – Baga-La Base Camp
Day 10: Baga-La – Numa-La base camp after crossing Baga-La Pass.
Day 11: Baga-La Pass – Dho after crossing Numa-La pass 5316m.
Day 12: Numa-La Pass – Chharka-La Base Camp
Day 13: Charka-La BC – Chharkabhot after crossing Chharka-La Pass.
Day 14: Charka-La Pass – Toje-La Base Camp.
Day 15: Toje-La – Sanda after crossing Toje-La Pass.
Day 16: Sangda – Sangda Village.
Day 17: Sangda – Jomsom and transfer to Camp.
Day 18: Jomsom –Pokhara by flight ten transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: USD 2,220 Per Person.

Optional - Trekking itinerary: B (Jomsom - Juphal)

• Hotels/Camping
• 15 Days Trek
• Grade: Moderate Plus
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj.
• Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 1 night in Nepalgunj & 14 Nights Camping
• Season: Spring & Autumn
• Minimum group size: 2 Person
• Maximum group size: No limit.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokahra to Jomsom (2713m.) by flight and start walking to Dangar Jong.
Day 05: Dangor Jong – Sangda (4000m.)
Day 06: Sangda (4000m.) Acclimatization
Day 07: Sanda – Lungpa Khola valley (4251m.)
Day 08: Traverse Sangda la (5080m.)
Day 09: Traverse Sangda la (5513m.)
Day 10: Sanda-La – Cross the last pass (5183m) to Charkabhot (5035m)
Day 11: Charkabhot – Cross Charka pass (5035m.)
Day 12: Charka Pass – Descend to Do Tarap (4040m.)
Day 13: Do Tarap – Cross Numa La (5190m.)
Day 14: Cross Numa-La – Cross Baga- La (5090m.)
Day 15: Cross Baga-La – Phoksundo Lake (3568m.)
Day 16: Phoksundo Lake – Roha Gaon (2970m.)
Day 17: Rohagaon – Juphal airport (2400m.)
Day 18: Juphal to Nepalgunj by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
 

Cost: USD 2,150 Per Person.

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep, tourist & Local Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
  4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• 1 Night hotel accommodation in Pokhara & 1 night Nepalgunj at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary A & B
• All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters. 
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages. 
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking. 
• Special Trekking Permit and National Park permits Fees. 
• Air Ticket: Pokhara/Jomsom/Juphal/Nepalgunj/KTM with airport tax & cargo. Itinerary - B 
• Air Ticket: Nepalgunj/Juphal/Jomsom/Pokhara with airport tax & cargo. Itinerary - A 
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews. 
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Nepalgunj.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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