Trip Overview

Isolated till 1989, the Dolpo space is difficult to match for its surreal beauty and gorgeous charm. Situated at the rain-shadowed facet of the Himalaya, the rugged scenery shows dramatic views, compared to similar altitude elsewhere within the country. There are not any lush inexperienced hills fed by monsoon however an exhilarating hardcore landscape, guarded by spectacular peaks, striving for heaven. The Dolpo region offers visits to ancient and isolated villages that are immortal to time. It provides you with sites of spectacular lakes, authentic Buddhist monasteries and plentiful wildlife (including Blue sheep, mountain goat, jackal, wolf and snow leopard). In case you're seeking for a few overwhelming and spectacular panorama, Dolpo trek won’t disappoint you.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day
Day 2
Kathmandu
Day 3
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj
Day 4
Nepalgunj – Juphal - Dunai
Day 5
Dunai - Shyanta
Day 6
Shyanta - Rechi
Day 7
Rechi – Phoksundo Lake
Day 8
Phoksundo Lake
Day 9
Phoksundo lake - Point
Day 10
Point – Mandala
Day 11
Mandala – Shey Gompa
Day 12
Shey Gompa - Namgung
Day 13
Namgung - Chagaon
Day 14
Chagaon – Lake Camp Site
Day 15
Site du lac Lake - Shimen Gaon
Day 16
Shimen Gaon - Tinjegaon
Day 17
Tinjegaom – Camp Site
Day 18
Camp Site – Charka Bhot
Day 19
Charka Bhot - Sangdok
Day 20
Sangdok – Santo
Day 21
Santo - Kagbeni
Day 22
Santo - Muktinath
Day 23
Muktinath – Elko Bhati
Day 24
Elko Bhati - Jomsom
Day 25
Jomsom - Pokhara
Day 26
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 27
Kathmandu
Day 28
Departure Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day

Our office staff will be waiting at the airport to greet you. A short drive from the airport to the Hotel
Day 2
Kathmandu

Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. In the evening a brief discussion and preparation of our trekking
Day 3
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj

We take a flight to Nepalgunj. With the assist of our guide and staff, you will be transfer to the hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 4
Nepalgunj – Juphal - Dunai

Today is the first day of our trek. Early we take a first flight to Juphal Airport (2,475m/8,118ft). Then we start out trek to Dunai (2,140m/7,019ft)
Day 5
Dunai - Shyanta

The second day of our trekking, we trek from Dunai to Shyanta (2,520m/8,266ft)
Day 6
Shyanta - Rechi

We trek from Shyanta to Rechi (2,940m/9,643ft)
Day 7
Rechi – Phoksundo Lake

We trek from Rechi to Phoksundo (3,733m/12,244ft)
Day 8
Phoksundo Lake

Since we are increasing the altitude we stay a day today in Phoksundo Lake for a acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness. In the mean day we explore around Phoksundo Lake (3,733m/12,244ft), lake at the highest altitude
Day 9
Phoksundo lake - Point

Today we trek along the west side of Phoksundo Lake to the Point at the altitude of 3,756m/12,320ft
Day 10
Point – Mandala

We trek from the Point to Mandala (4,570m/14,990ft)
Day 11
Mandala – Shey Gompa

oday we will get to experience one of the adventurous Pass in Dolpo Region. We trek from Mandala to Shey Gompa (4,160m/13,645ft). On the way we cross the hardest Nangdalo Pass 5,110m/16,761ft)
Day 12
Shey Gompa - Namgung

We trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung (4,380m/14,366ft).On the way we cross another adventurous Pass, the Saldang Pass (5,010m/16,433ft)
Day 13
Namgung - Chagaon

We trek from Namgung to Rapa Gompa and stop at Chagaon (3,890m/12,759ft)
Day 14
Chagaon – Lake Camp Site

We trek from Chagaon to the Lake Camp Site (4,020m/13,186ft)
Day 15
Site du lac Lake - Shimen Gaon

We trek from Lake Camp Site to Shimen Gaon (3,850m/12,628ft). Today we cross the third Pass of our trekking route, the Shimen Pass (4,260m/13,973ft)
Day 16
Shimen Gaon - Tinjegaon

We trek from Shimen Gaon to Tinjegaon (4,150m/13,612ft)
Day 17
Tinjegaom – Camp Site

We trek from Tinjegaon to Camp Site (4,210m/13,809ft)
Day 18
Camp Site – Charka Bhot

We trek from Camp Site to Charka Bhot (4,110m/13,481ft). Today we cross the second last Pass of our trekking, the Mola Bhanjyang Pass (5,027m/16,489ft)
Day 19
Charka Bhot - Sangdok

We trek from Charka Bhot to Sangdok (4,790m/ 16,794ft) via the last pass of our trekking, the Niwal Pass (5,120m/16,794ft, which is the highest altitude of our trekking
Day 20
Sangdok – Santo

We trek from Sangdok to Santo (3,700m/12,136ft)
Day 21
Santo - Kagbeni

We trek from Santo to Kagbeni (2,800m/8,194ft)
Day 22
Santo - Muktinath

We trek from Santo to Mukinath (3,800m/12,464ft) , one of the famous holy Hindu temple in Nepal.
Day 23
Muktinath – Elko Bhati

We trek from Muktinath to Elko Bhati (2,800m/8,194ft)
Day 24
Elko Bhati - Jomsom

Today is the last day of our trekking. We trek from Elkdo bhati to Jomsom (2,710m/8,889ft)
Day 25
Jomsom - Pokhara

We take a first flight to Pokhara, the most beautiful valley in Nepal. Explore around Pokhara the whole day
Day 26
Pokhara - Kathmandu

Early morning after breakfast drive back to Kathmandu
Day 27
Kathmandu

You will have a free day in Kathmandu to relax and do some shopping
Day 28
Departure Day

Our guide and vehicle will drop you to the Airport few hours before yours scheduled flight time

Trip Info

Please bring 5 passport photos, 4 for the trek and allowed for a visa on arrival at the airport

"Current price of Nepalese visa: 15 days = $ 25 / $ 40 = 30 days / 90 days = $ 100"
Note: The video cameras are prohibited in Annapuranas, Langtang - Gosaikund, Dolpo and Everest.

* Suggested Season= April, May, June, September, October, November

* Please SEE TERMS OF CONTENTS PAGE TREKS *

NOTE: Be aware that flights Jomsom / Pokhara , can be delayed by 1 to 2 days because of bad weather and airlines. We can in no case be liable for any resulting problems. In this case if the urgent return to your departure date, we can arrange a jip for the return from jomson about 15 hrs.

All participants must provide proof of personal or collective insurance with the rescue helicopter accident in the mountains and our call to your country for this insurance. In the event that insurance would not cover the rescue helicopter, participants must commit in writing to cover the cost of rescue / repatriation helicopter.

Food during the trek: The trek mountain food is based on rice, pasta, and potatoes (and porridge for breakfast.). These are carbohydrates, which are the ideal food for well walking. Treks in lodges, Lunches, hot meals are taken in lodges. Meals are ordered which is available in each lodge, but according to the menu proposed by the lodges.

TREKS IN LODGE. The lodges are simple mountain shelters, with food (local food very correct) and rooms (Rooms very simple 2 or 4 beds, unless they are juggled or dormitories. In every room Lodge farm to wash or shower is tap). The treks in lodge are very user friendly, because they can approach closer to the lives of Nepali mountain and make every day meeting new people. They can also be warm inside during the cold season.

** hiking guide is allowed to change the itinerary depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stop his trek or make this trek faster than, can not claim a refund from us.

Price Includes

Treks in lodges with meals and the Standard Hotel: All the trek in full board. All the transports (go / back on the places of trek and during the trek). Accompanied by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons (maximum 20 kg for 2 persons). Reception at the airport, transfer hotel / airport, return flights reconfirmation. Hotel standard with breakfast included in Thamal and Pokhara near to fewa lake . All permits for trekking, domestic airport taxes. Insurance for porter and guide. All the expenses for porter and guide as lodging, footing and their salaries.

Prices do not include: meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek (except tea or coffee at breakfast). The Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), your insurance, all the entrance fee for the national park, monuments, museums and cities ... tips for guide and porter