Upper Dolpo Trekking - 27 days

Trip Overview

Duration: 27 days Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 5,360m/17,587ft. Walking Per Day: 5-6 hrs
Accommodation: N/A grade Grade: Fair Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn and Spring Group Size: 1-10
Mode: Tea-House, Tent-Camp Culture: Gurung Culture, Tibetan Influenced Culture, Mixed Culture

A camping experience in the isolated part of Nepal, Upper Dolpo Trek is a recently established trekking. It was restricted for foreign tourists until the late eighties and still, tourists are only allowed to visit the region with a special permit. Located in western Nepal, Upper Dolpo is also linked with the Tibetan border and hence, the lifestyle and culture are somehow similar to the Tibetans. The largest district of Nepal on the basis of land, Upper Dolpo is comprised of terrestrial structures pretty alike Tibetan plateaus.

A Little Bit of Introduction

Upper Dolpo is one of the least exposed places on Earth which is rarely traversed by the trekkers. We can hardly notice other trekkers along the trail. Due to its remoteness and difficult high passes along with the narrow off-the-beaten-track, only the brave-hearted and daring ones attempts the Upper Dolpo Trek.  But those who dare, they are really fortunate to explore this hidden valley of Nepal. There are countless treasures in the Upper Dolpo which are yet to be exposed.

The Snow Leopard, Caravan and The Crystal Mountain

Revealed by the great American author, Peter Matthiessen in his book “The Snow Leopard” and being the shooting spot of the first Nepali movie with English subtitles, “Himalaya” or “Caravan” by Éric Valli nominated for Best Foreign Film category at the 72nd Academy Awards, Upper Dolpo has been a dream place for many. Most of them include artists, naturalists, researchers, photographers, and obviously natural lovers and explorers. Apart from that, the existence of the holy mountain viz. the Crystal Mountain pursues pilgrims to Upper Dolpo every year.

World's Deepest Lake, Panoramas and Buddhist Monuments

One of the major attractions of Upper Dolpo Trek includes the world’s deepest lake, Shey Phoksundo Lake. Trekkers can achieve the authentic experience of exposing the rare and endangered flora and fauna, the rural and isolated lifestyle and culture of the people, as well as the jaw-dropping panoramas of the Himalayas. Besides, the holy and spiritual Buddhist monuments including Monasteries, Chortens, Prayer flags, Mani walls, and so on along the trail convey positive and peaceful vibes.

Communicating with Locals

Communicating with the locals is somehow difficult in Upper Dolpo. Most of the people speak Tibetan and rarely do some people understand Nepali so there is an extremely lower probability of finding people who could speak English. However, we do have guides who belong to Upper Dolpo so it won’t be a matter of trouble. Whereas, we hire local people as porters in order to provide earning opportunities to the unemployed and enhance trekking experience further with natives.

More about Upper Dolpo Trek

Upper Dolpo Trek, a trek that takes you into the wild and makes you step at the high passes and rural settlements. The trek takes place in the rain shadow area so time-frame is not a big deal to organize the trekking. Nevertheless, it is a long and challenging adventurous trekking activity that is literally demanding. So, one should be physically sound and prepared along with some previous experience in order to embark on this trek. For more information about Upper Dolpo Trek, please do not hesitate to contact Nepal Mountain Trekkers and clarify your curiosity.


Upper Dolpo Trekking Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
    • Meals :Lunch / Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland

      » Group Photo

      » Introduction with group members and trekking crew

      » Evening Walk at Thamel

     

  • Day 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
    • Duration :Half Day
    • Meals :Lunch , Dinner , Breakfast
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Kathmandu Durbar Square

      » Boudhanath

      » Pashupatinath

    • Highlights :

      » Sightseeing at Kathmandu

      » UNESCO World Heritage Sites

      » Introduction with group members and trekking crew

      » Equipment checking and briefing about the trek

     

  • Day 3 Kathmandu – Nepalgunj(150m/490ft)
    • Duration :1hr Flight
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Domestic Flight(Kathmandu – Nepalgunj)

      » Nepalgunj

    • Highlights :

      » Scenic Flight

      » Marvellous View of Mountain Ranges from Plane

      » Lowland

      » Cultivation Fields

      » Unique Lifestyle and Culture

      » Unity in Diversity

     

  • Day 4 Nepalgunj – Dovan(2,282m/7,486ft) via Juphal Airport(2,475m/8,120ft)
    • Duration :35Mins Flight and 3-4hrs Walk(8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Descend :405m/1,329ft
    • Ascend :212m/696ft
    • Location :

      » Domestic Flight(Nepalgunj – Juphal)

      » Juphal

      » Motipur

      » Rupgad

      » Sulighat

      » Dovan

    • Highlights :

      » Scenic Flight

      » Marvellous View of Mountain Ranges from Plane

      » Juphal Airport – Junction Point

      » Introduction with Caravan Team

      » Change in Climate Zone

      » Rupgad – Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit Entrance Point

      » Lower Dolpo Special Permit Start Point

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Grassy Slope High Above the River

      » Sulighat is the places where two rivers adjoin namely Trishuli and Thuli Bheri, Ghat refers to place beside a river for cremation

     

  • Day 5 Dovan – Camp Site(2,900m/9,515ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(11-12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :618m/2,027ft
    • Location :

      » Dovan

      » Raktang

      » Shyanta

      » Chhepka

      » Camp Site

    • Highlights :

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Forested Land

      » Mountainous Area

      » Blissful Nature

      » Prayer Flags

      » River Bank

     

  • Day 6 Camp Site – Phoksundo Tal/Polam(3,733m/12,248ft)
    • Duration :5-6hrs Walk(10-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :833m/2,733ft
    • Location :

      » Camp Site

      » Rechi

      » Sanduwa

      » Polam

      » Phoksundo Tal

    • Highlights :

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Forested Land

      » Mountainous Area

      » Blissful Nature

      » Prayer Flags

      » Tsova(Bon) Gumba

      » Amchi Hospital

     

  • Day 7 Explore Phoksundo Lake
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Location :

      » Phoksundo Tal

    • Highlights :

      » Blissful Nature

      » Fresh Air and Cool Breeze

      » Shey Phoksundo – Deepest Lake of Nepal is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Shey Phoksundo National Park

      » Shey Phoksundo National Park – Largest and only trans-Himalayan national park in Nepal

      » Shooting Spot of famous movie CARAVAN of Eric Valli

      » Yaks

      » Monasteries

      » Unity in Diversity

      » Tibetan alike Culture and Tradition

      » Colourful Monasteries

      » Ancient Gompas

     

  • Day 8 Polam – Thulodhunga(4,100m/13,451ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(13-14Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :855m/2,805ft
    • Descend :488m/1,601ft
    • Location :

      » Polam

      » Phoksundo River Bank

      » Forest Camp Site

      » Phoksundo Khola

      » Thulodhunga

    • Highlights :

      » Blissful Nature

      » Marvellous Landscapes

      » Prayer Flags

      » Dense Forest

      » Bushes Walk

      » Steep Ascent

      » River Bank

      » Rocky Ledge

      » Crevasses in the Rock

      » Phoksundo Khola

      » Wooden Bridges

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Sheep Meadow

      » Steep Ravine

      » Greenery

      » The mix of Alpine with Tropical Vegetations

     

  • Day 9 Thulodhunga – High Camp(5,120m/16,797ft) via Ngangda La Pass(5,360m/17,587ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(11-12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :1,260m/4,134ft
    • Descend :240m/788ft
    • Location :

      » Thulodhunga

      » Lar Tso

      » Tuk Kyaksa Khola

      » Ngangda Pass

      » High Camp

    • Highlights :

      » View of Crystal Mountain – one of the strangest mountains

      » Massive Mountain View

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Mud Caves

      » Desert Like Landscape

      » Tuk Kyaksa Khola River Bank

      » Blissful Nature

      » Herbs and Vegetations including Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

      » Wildlife

      » Meadows

      » Hairy Yaks

      » Sheep and Chyangra – the Domestic Mountain Goats

      » Prayer Flags

     

  • Day 10 High Camp – Sheygaon(4,160m/13,648ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(10-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :140m/460ft
    • Descend :1,099m/3,605ft
    • Location :

      » High Camp

      » Shel Sumdo Gumba

      » Sheygaon 

    • Highlights :

      » Lower Dolpo Special Permit Exit Point

      » Very Close View of Crystal Mountain

      » Massive Mountain View

      » Desert Like Landscape

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Sephu Khola River Bank

      » Pilgrim Area

      » Exotic Arts

      » Holy and Spiritual Place

      » Remote Settlement

     

  • Day 11 Explore Day at Sheygaon
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Location :

      » Sheygaon

    • Highlights :

      » Shey Gompa – Ancient Monastery built in 1655 AD which is noted for it’s Giant Copper with Gilded Gold Statue of a Seated Shakyamuni Buddha

      » Shey(Crystal) Monastery is often known as Crystal Mountain which is also mentioned in Peter Matheson classic novel Snow Leopard and casted in Eric Valli’s Caravan as Thinley's son's gompa

      » Shey village which is famous for the Bon Po – the Ancient Pre-Buddhist Culture

      » Upper Dolpo Special Permit Start Point

      » Tibetan Alike Culture

      » Teaching of Buddha

      » Monasteries

      » Prayer Flags

      » Prayer Wheels

      » Small Settlements

      » Shey Festival  - Special festival during Summer

      » Grand Festival in every 12 Dragon Year according to Tibetan Calendar

     

  • Day 12 Sheygaon – Namgung(4,430m/14,5348ft) via Sela/Shey Pass(5,010m/16,438ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(12-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :850m/2,788ft
    • Descend :580m/1,902ft
    • Location :

      » Sheygaon

      » Sele/Shey Bhanjyang

      » Namgung

    • Highlights :

      » Pleasant Track Amidst Juniper

      » Ascend to a Grey Stony Canyon

      » Zigzag Over Bare Rocks and Coarse Eroded Soil

      » Beautiful View of Northern Part of Tibetan Plateau – the Highest Plateau in the World

      » Blissful Nature

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Massive Mountain View

      » Nomadic Tents made from Yak Hair

      » Tibetan alike Culture

      » Buddhist Settlements

      » Prayer Flags

      » Prayer Wheels

      » Chortens

      » Monasteries

      » Mani Stones and Mani Walls

      » View of Yak Caravans

     

  • Day 13 Namgung – Saldang(3,770m/12,368ft)
    • Duration :4-5hrs Walk(9-10Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :176m/577ft
    • Descend :660m/2,165ft
    • Location :

      » Namgung

      » Sara Goth

      » Kirathang

      » Tangkhor

      » Saldang

    • Highlights :

      » Climb a Tree Slope

      » Steep Slope Downwards

      » Ancient Tibetan Trade Route

      » Views of Yak Caravans

      » Gompas/Monasteries with Unique Meanings

      » Nagma Khola

      » Every Monastery in Dolpo has some Special Attributes like Hosting Terracotta Images of Shakyamuni Buddha

      » Guru Rinpoche and Dorje Chang

      » Dry Land Surrounding Hills

     

  • Day 14 Explore Day at Saldang
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Location :

      » Saldang Village

    • Highlights :

      » Saldang Village – Ancient Kingdom, the largest village of Upper Dolpo

      » Hidden Villages

      » Unique Settlements with their Own Traditions and Culture

      » Riverbanks

      » Yangjer Gompa – the Richest Monastery of this Area

      » Various Myths and Legends

      » Local Houses

      » Salt Butter Tea

      » Chhyang – Tibetan Barley Beer

     

  • Day 15 Saldang – Khomagaon(4,060m/13,320ft) via Khom La Pass(4,565m/14,977ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(12-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :795m/2,608ft
    • Descend :505m/1,656ft
    • Location :

      » Saldang

      » Khom La Pass

      » Khomagaon

    • Highlights :

      » Walk through River Bank

      » Barren Hillside

      » Khoma La Pass – Elevated Ridge

      » Steep Descent

      » Tibetan Alive Villages and Culture

      » View of Mountains around Tibetan Border

      » Chortens

      » Prayer Flags

      » Prayer Wheels

      » Mani Walls

      » Mani Stones

      » Monasteries

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 16 Khomagaon – Shimengaon(3,870m/12,696ft) via Shimen La Pass(4,270m/14,010ft)
    • Duration :4-5hrs Walk(9-10Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge
    • Ascend :210m/688ft
    • Descend :400m/1,312ft
    • Location :

      » Khomagaon

      » Dung Goth

      » Lake Camp Side

      » Shimen La Pass

      » Shimengaon

    • Highlights :

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Wildlife and Vegetations including Endangered Animals like Snow Leopard or Blue Sheep

      » Small Settlements

      » Highland Desert with Shrub-like Vegetations

      » Shimen La Pass

      » Lakes

      » Yak Shelters’

      » Monasteries

      » Prayer Flags

      » Prayer Wheels

      » Mani Walls and Mani Stones

      » Massive Mountain View

      » Gateway to Tibetan Border

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 17 Shimengaon – Tinjegaon(4,150m/13,615ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs Walk(13-14Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :340m/1,115ft
    • Descend :60m/196ft
    • Location :

      » Shimengaon

      » Mendu

      » Pu Gumba

      » Namyal

      » Phalwa

      » Tinjegaon

    • Highlights :

      » Panjyang Khola

      » Several Settlements and Gompas along the way

      » A Natural Air Strip when Once a British Aircraft had Landed and Taken Off

      » Great Himalaya Trail Route

      » Chortens

      » Prayer Flags and Prayer Wheels

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 18 Tinjegaon – Rapka(4,535m/14,878ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(13-14Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :749m/2,457ft
    • Descend :364m/1,194ft
    • Location :

      » Tinjegaon

      » Taraka Sumdo

      » Camp Side

      » Kehein Khola

      » Rapka

    • Highlights :

      » Open Grazing Ground for Yaks and Sheep

      » Grassy Meadows

      » Remote Settlements

      » Virgin Trail

      » Off-the-beaten Trail

      » River Banks

      » Pure Water

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 19 Rapka – Chharka Bhot(4,110m/13,485ft) via Mola(Chharka) Pass(5,027/16,493)
    • Duration :6-7hrs Walk(12-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :492m/1,614ft
    • Descend :917m/3,008ft
    • Location :

      » Rapka

      » Ghajym Sumna

      » Lakkiyan Khola

      » Lagar Sunna

      » Mola/Chharka Pass

      » Chharka Bhot

    • Highlights :

      » Marvellous View of Mountain Ranges Around Tibetan Border

      » Bon Monastery

      » Exotic Arts

      » Blissful Nature

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

      » River Banks

     

  • Day 20 Chharka Bhot – Norbulung(4,750m/15,584ft)
    • Duration :5-6hrs Walk(9-10Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :640m/2,100ft
    • Location :

      » Chharka Bhot

      » Lapcha

      » Naljyang Sumna

      » Norbulung

    • Highlights :

      » Arid High Land

      » Several Uphill

      » Remote Settlement

      » Virgin Trail

      » Marvellous View Of Mountain Range

      » River Banks

      » Prayer Flags

      » Whitewashed Scenery

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 21 Norbulung – Sangda Phedi(4,200m/13,780ft) via Niwala Pass(5,120m/16,797ft) and Tuchela/Sangda Pass(5,185m/17,011ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs Walk(11-12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :435m/1,427ft
    • Descend :985m/3,231ft
    • Location :

      » Norbulung

      » Molum Summa

      » Niwala Pass

      » Tuchela/Sangda Pass

      » Bheri Khola

      » Sangda Phedi

    • Highlights :

      » High Altitude Walk

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Achievement of a Lifetime

      » Chortens

      » Prayer Flags

      » Mani Walls and Mani Stones

      » Unique Lifestyle and Culture

      » Virgin Trail

      » Blissful Nature

      » River Bank of Bheri Khola

      » Famous for Yarchagumba(Caterpillar)

     

  • Day 22 Sangda Phedi – Sangda(3,710m/12,171ft)
    • Duration :5hrs Walk(8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Descend :500m/1,640ft
    • Location :

      » Sangda Phedi

      » Sangda

    • Highlights :

      » Chortens

      » Prayer

      » Blissful Nature

      » Charismatic Landscape

      » Annapurna Conservation Area Start Point

      » Wildlife and Vegetations

     

  • Day 23 Sangda – Phalyak (3,175m/10,416ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs Walk(12-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Tent-Camp
    • Ascend :912m/2,992ft
    • Descend :1,447m/4,747ft
    • Location :

      » Sangda

      » Bhima

      » Lojung

      » Jeula Danda

      » Phalyak

    • Highlights :

      » Cross Nine Ridges to a Final Crest

      » High Cliffs

      » Phalyak Village

      » Prayer Flags

      » Blissful Nature

      » Jaw-Dropping Sceneries

      » Unique Lifestyle and Culture of Different Ethnic Group

      » Apple Farms

      » Cattles

      » Yaks and Chhyangras

     

  • Day 24 Phalyak – Jomsom(2,700m/8,856ft)
    • Duration :4hrs(9-10Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :475m/1,558ft
    • Location :

      » Phalyak

      » Ekle Bhatti

      » Jomsom

    • Highlights :

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Mark the end of the Upper Mustang Trail and Join Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail

      » Historical Essence

      » Pony Ride

      » Kaligandaki River Bank

      » Jomsom Village – Capital City of Mustang

     

  • Day 25 Fly back to Pokhara and Explore
    • Duration :25mins Flight
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Descend :1,877m/6,157ft
    • Location :

      » Jomsom

      » Pokhara

    • Highlights :

      » Scenic Flight

      » Lake City

      » Hotspot for Adventurous Activities and Gateway for Several Trekking Expeditions in and around Annapurna region

     

  • Day 26 Pokhara to Kathmandu
    • Duration :200Km (5-6hrs)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Descend :710m/2,329ft
    • Location :

      » Pokhara

      » Malekhu

      » Dhading

      » Kathmandu

    • Highlights :

      » Scenic Drive

      » Farewell Dinner in the evening

     

  • Day 27 Departure Day
    • Meals :Breakfast
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

    • Highlights :

      » Souvenir Shopping

      » Airport Drop with Khata/Khatag as a Symbol of Wishing Safe Journey

      » Group Photo

     

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Cost Includes

  • Airport Pick up and drop
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
  • 1-night Hotel in Nepalgunj
  • 1-night Hotel in Pokhara
  • All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
    • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
    • Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
  • All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
    • We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
    • We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
    • You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
  • Domestic flights
  • All camping equipment(Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Two men Dom Tent, Chairs, Toilet Pan, Tables)
  • Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
    • Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations which might occur during the trek.
    • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • TIMS Card and Shey Phoksundo National Parks, Upper Dolpo Special Permit.
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charges
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Airport Pick up and drop
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
  • 1-night Hotel in Nepalgunj
  • 1-night Hotel in Pokhara
  • All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
    • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
    • Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
  • Breakfast during the trek
  • Domestic flights
  • All camping equipment(Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Two men Dom Tent, Chairs, Toilet Pan, Tables)
  • Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
    • Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations which might occur during the trek.
    • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • TIMS Card and Shey Phoksundo National Parks, Upper Dolpo Special Permit.
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charges

Cost Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee (Visa Information)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation(s)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Nepalese visa fee (Visa Information)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Lunch and evening meals during the trek
  • Extra night accommodation(s)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and porters

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 27 days Upper Dolpo Trekking

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to -10°C +
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits 

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer

Upper Dolpo Trekking Review

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Ed Kinney
Ed Kinney
Source:Trip Advisor

 

Took a trip to Inner Dolpo with these guys and it was great! Everything they promised I got and they promised a lot. Ramesh is very knowledgable and easy to work with and his guide Krishna his porter Baljit were great travel companions. You could go with a big name company but why would you? Get personalized and trustworthy service with these guys. Plus, their hotel is in a perfect location: close enough to Thamel for convenience but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful.

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