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.
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 and farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
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 and farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.