| TRIP FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 27 days |
| Region: | Remote area trek |
| Max. elevation: | 5190 m at Numa La Pass |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Best month: | September – November // March – May |
| Accommodation | Hotel / Tent camp |
| Transportation: | Flight / Touristic bus / Car / Van |
Upper Dolpo is a high-altitude culturally Tibetan region in the western Himalaya of Nepal. The inhabitants of Dolpo region are mainly Tibetans, therefore, the region is rich in ethnic Tibetan culture and arts. The Upper Dolpo trekking initiates at the north-west region behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau.
It offers rare opportunities to explore many unseen parts of the region. Referred as “The Forbidden Kingdom” in its own term, it happened to be closed for foreigners. It is now only possible to enter Dolpo through an expensive and restricted area permit.
Upper Dolpo trekking begins from Juphal (2,285m/7496ft). The trail passes though numerous gigantic mountain ranges, over the Numa La pass (5,190m/17,028ft), till you reach Phoksundo lake at Ringmo village inside the Phoksundo National Park. After a day rest, one can continue on the trail crossing different passes to Jumla -where the trek concedes.
On our trek to Dolpa the trek descends to the Jhupal airstrip to end our historical trip of lifetime to Dolpa, the land of mystery, scenery and peace.
| OUTLINE ITINERARY: | |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Orientation about the trip |
| Day 02: | Kathamandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation |
| Day 03: | Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj |
| Day 04: | Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (Dolpo), trek to Dunai 2850 m |
| Day 05: | Trek to Tarakot, 2850 m, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 06: | Trek to Khani Gaon, 2543 m, 3-4 hours walk |
| Day 07: | Trek to Tarap Khola, 3450 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 08: | Trek to Yak Kharka, 3800 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 09: | Trek to Dho Tarap 4090 m, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 10: | Rest day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization |
| Day 11: | Trek to Tokyu Gaun 4200 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 12: | Trek to Numa La pass 4665 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 13: | Cross Numa la Pass 5190 m and camp at Phedi, 6-7 hours walk |
| Day 14: | Trek and cross Bala La Pass 5070 m, 6-7 hours walk |
| Day 15: | Trek to Ringmo 3600 m, 6-7 hours walk |
| Day 16: | Rest day at Ringmo and for a hike to Phoksundo Lake 3730 |
| Day 17: | Trek to Pungmo village 3170 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 18: | Trek below Kagmara La Pass, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 19: | Cross the Kagmara La Pass 5115 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 20: | Trek to Hurikot village 3600m, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 21: | Trek to Chauyrikot 3060 m, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 22: | Trek to Chorte Gompa 3200 m, 5-6 hours walk |
| Day 23: | Trek to Gothi Chaur 2700 m, 4-5 hours walk |
| Day 24: | Trek to Jumla 2370 m, 6-7 hours walk |
| Day 25: | Fly from Jumla to Kathmandu with brief stop at Nepalgunj |
| Day 26: | Leisure day at Kathamandu |
| Day 27: | Transfer to the airport for final departure |
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