Trip Overview

Lower 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

Lower 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.

Lower 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 and 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.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: A Juphal-Jomsom

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport(1,350m.), meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free and trekking briefing at evening.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150m.) by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Nepalgunj – Juphal (2,475m.) by flight and trek to Dunai (2,140m.).
Day 05: Dunai – Renji.
Day 06: Renji – Hanke.
Day 07: Hanke – Phoksundo Lake (3,568m.).
Day 08: Phoksundo – Rest at Phoksundo Lake for acclimatization.
Day 09: Phosundo – Baga-La Base Camp (5,070m.).
Day 10: Baga-La – Numa-La base camp after crossing Baga-La Pass (5,169m.).
Day 11: Baga-La Pass – Do Tarap after crossing Numa-La pass (5,316m.).
Day 12: Numa-La Pass – Chharka-La Base Camp (4,500m.).
Day 13: Chharka-La BC – Chharka Bhot (4,302m.) after crossing Chharka-La Pass.
Day 14: Chharka-La Pass – Toje-La Base Camp.
Day 15: Toje-La Base Camp – Sanda (3,777m.) after crossing Toje-La Pass.
Day 16: Sangda Village - Yak Kharka (3,478m.).
Day 17: Sangda – Jomsom (2,713m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Jomsom – Pokhara (915m.) by flight/Jeep or Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: B Jomsom-Juphal

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free and trekking briefing at evening.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokahra to Jomsom (2,713m.) by flight and start walking to Dangar Jong.
Day 05: Dangor Jong – Sangda Village (4,000m.).
Day 06: Sangda Village rest for Acclimatization.
Day 07: Sanda – Lungpa Khola valley (4,251m.).
Day 08: Traverse Sangda - La (5,080m.).
Day 09: Traverse Sangda-La (5,513m.).
Day 10: Sanda-La – Cross the last pass (5,183m.) to Chharka Bhot (5,035m.).
Day 11: Chharka Bhot – Cross Chharka pass (5,035m.).
Day 12: Chharka Pass – Descend to Do Tarap (4,040m.).
Day 13: Do Tarap – Cross Numa La (5,190m.).
Day 14: Cross Numa-La – Cross Baga- La (5,090m.).
Day 15: Cross Baga-La – Phoksundo Lake (3,568m.).
Day 16: Phoksundo Lake – Roha Gaon (2,970m.).
Day 17: Rohagaon – Juphal airport (2,400m.).
Day 18: Juphal to Nepalgunj (150m.) by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost Includes

  • All land transportation by Car, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
  • 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Pokhara and 1 night Nepalgunj at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary A & B
  • All 3 major meals a day; Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and 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 and Kitchen utensil etc.).
  • One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
  • Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
  • Per member 10 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
  • Special Trekking Permit, Shey-Phoksundo National Park and Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP) permits fees.
  • Air Ticket/Jeep or Bus drive: Nepalgunj/Juphal/Jomsom/Pokhara with airport tax and cargo. Itinerary - A
  • Air Ticket/Jeep/Bus drive: Pokhara/Jomsom/Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu with airport tax and cargo. Itinerary - B
  • 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, Nepalgunj and Pokhara.
  • Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bag.
  • Personal Nature expenses.
  • Emergency evacuation (If incase).
  • Drinks except tea and coffee.
  • Airfare: To & from your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fees and airport departure taxes.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Tips for trekking crews.

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