High Passes of Dolpo & Shey Phoksundo Lake

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High Passes of Dolpo & Shey Phoksundo Lake

Trip Overview

A challenging, remote Dolpo trek with high passes and incredible mountain scenery, waterfall in Dolpo Region of Nepal...

High Passes of Dolpo and Phoksundo Lake Trekking lies between the Tibetan Plateau and Dhaulagiri Himal in the mid-west of Nepal is a remote land, Dolpo, one of the highest inhabited plateau on earth. Dolpo trek is touph, Geographically a southern extension of Tibet, Dolpo lies within Nepal's boundaries and since 1984 has been the country's largest National Park. The largest district of Nepal but with the smallest population, Dolpo is home to a fascinating race of Tibetan-speaking people. The park sustains an abundance of wildlife, including Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep and the legendary Snow Leopard.

Made famous by Peter Mathiessen's book, 'The Snow Leopard' and more recently by the Oscar nominated film 'Himalaya', Dolpo was virtually inaccessible to western exploration until 1989, and even now it is difficult to trek outside the southern fringe of the district. This trek however, ventures into Upper Dolpo, a land of superb mountain views, visiting the spectacular Phoksumdo Lake and crossing the high passes of Numa La and Baga-La to Dho Tarap. The trek begins at airstrip of Juphal after a short flight from the terrain town of Nepalgunj which is well connected by both road and air from Kathmandu.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: A

Hotels/Teahouse Lodge/Camping
15 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate Plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night in Nepalgunj and 14 Nights at Teahouse/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Minimum group size: 2 Person
Maximum group size: No limit.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free for preparation, issue permit and trekking briefing at evening.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj (150m.) by Flight/Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Nepalgunj – Juphal (2,345m.) by flight and trek to Dunai Bazar (2140m.).
Day 05: Dubai Bazar – Tarakot (Khani Gaon - 2,650m.).
Day 06: Tarakot – Laini Odar (3,160m.).
Day 07: Laini – Nawarpani (3,475m.), Sim Odar.
Day 08: Nawarpani – Dho Tarap (4,040m.)
Day 09: Rest and explore around Dho Tarap village.
Day 10: Do Tarap Village – Tokyu – Numa-La Base Camp (4,180)
Day 11: Numa-La –Numala Pass (5,318m.) – Baga-La Base Camp (4,465m.)
Day 12: Baga-La BC – Baga-La (5,190m.) – other side of Bagala Base Camp.
Day 13: Baga-La BC – Ringmo Village (3,730m. - Shey Phoksundo).
Day 14: Day hike, explore around Shey Phoksundo Lake (3,600m.).
Day 15: Ringmo Village - Chhepka (Sepka - 2,838m.).
Day 16: Chhepka - Suli Ghat (2,282m.).
Day 17: Suli Ghat - Juphal (2,345m.) and transfer to Tea-house Lodge.
Day 18: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Kathmandu leisure for rest.
Day 20: Kathmandu leisure & farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Optional-Outline Trekking itinerary: B

Hotels/Teahouse Lodge/Camping
16 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate Plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night in Nepalgunj and 15 Nights at Teahouse/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Minimum group size: 2 Person
Maximum group size: No limit.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free for preparation, issue permit and trekking briefing at evening.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj (150m.) by flight/Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Nepalgunj – Juphal (2,345m.) by flight and trek to Dunai Bazar.
Day 05: Dunai - Suli Ghat (2,282m.).
Day 06: Suli Ghat - Chhepka (Sepka - 2,838m.).
Day 07: Chhepka - Ringmo Village (3,730m. - Shey Phoksundo).
Day 08: Day hike to Shey Phoksundo Lake (3,600m.) and explore around.
Day 09: Ringmo Village - Baga-la Base Camp (4,300m.).
Day 10: Baga-La Base Camp - Baga-La (5,190m.) Pass - Baga-La BC (4,465m.).
Day 11: Numa-La Base Camp - Numa-La Pass (5,318m.) - Numa-La Base Camp (4,180).
Day 12: Numa-La Base Camp - Dho Tarap Village (4,040m.) via Tokyo.
Day 13: Rest and explore around Dho Tarap village.
Day 14: Dho Tarap village - Nawarpani (3,475m.) or Sim Odar.
Day 15: Nawarpani - Laini Odar (3,160m.).
Day 16: Laini Odar - Tarakot (Khani Gaon - 2,650m.).
Day 17: Tarakot - Dunai Bazar (2140m.).
Day 18: Dunai Bazar - Juphal Airport (2,345m.) and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
Day 19: Fly from Juphal - Nepalgunj and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu leisure & farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost Includes

All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep or Toyota Hiace. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
5 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary A
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary B
1 Night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj at Bed and Breakfast basis.
All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food by teahouse lodge menu) and accommodation in Teahouse Lodge during the trek en-route. (twin sharing bed room.)
Basic meals and tent camping service while there is no teahouse lodge at high passes. (North face brand twin sharing tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, staff tent and Kitchen utensil etc.).
One professional English speaking trekking guide and necessary 3 Porters.(if 2 Pax in the group)
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Special Trekking Permit and Shey-Phoksundo National Park entrance permits fees.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu airport tax and cargo fees.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Excludes

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
Public Bus Ticket: Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
Personal Nature expenses., Table and chair for the trek.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Drinks, except tea and coffee at cup system (if participants ordered in small/big pot while in trekking then guest must pay by themselves,
Soup in Lunch, Drinking boiled water, Mineral Bottle Water, Coca Cola, Bar bills Hot shower and hot water bags for night to keep warm inside sleeping bag.
Airfare: To & from your country.
Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for trekking crews.

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Trip Highlights

Trip Days
21 Days
Height
5,318m.
Grade
Moderate Plus
Group Size
Minimum 2 Person
Lodging Level
Hotels/Lodges/Camping
Accommodation
5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night in Nepalgunj and 14 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn & winter