Upper Dolpo Trek is an adventure trekking destination with an isolated corner of the Himalaya, The spectacular corners of the Himalayas region of Nepal, ancient Buddhist sites, nomadic camps and fortified villages. Upper Dolpo Trekking is situated at largest park of Shey Phoksundo National Park in the Karnali providence at Dolpa district.
The remote area of Dolpo trail traverses a variety of landscapes ranging from fertile rice terraces and eye-catching mountains as well as Buddhist culture. The Dolpo are generally adherent of Bon a religion whose origins predate Buddhism but whose modern form is officially accepted as a fifth school of Tibetan Buddhism. The distant region has preserved its Tibetan culture in relatively pure form, making it attractive to Westerners recently for the German documentary Dolpo Tulku. In 1999 French-Nepalese film Himalaya, which gives insight into the local customs, was the first Nepalese film to be nominated for an Oscar award and also a huge success in Nepal
Dolpo Trekking access to higher part of Numla - Bagla and Kagmara passes, pristine far western region of Nepal. Upper Dolpo trekking trail had been successfully explored by some anthropologists and geographers since 10th century Dolpo has been the homeland for Tibetan stock still leading the primitive life and Tibetan inhabitants. When this area was part of the western Tibetan region of Ngari but time has been changed now people live, cultivate their land, trade livestock, salt and follow traditions, heard their flocks that have been held since time immemorial. The praise movie “Himalaya” is the poignant portrayal of striking land. The Upper Dolpo Trek offers us centuries some of the old Buddhist monastery, Gaze over the turquoise waters of Lake Phoksundo, Bonpo tradition culture, knit with shaman influences are still part of Dolpo region has still conserve Eco- system encircling a wild and glorious variety of plants, wildlife, containing the blue sheep and Snow Leopard.
Visits world heritage sights Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa, Durbar square, Garden of Dreams, Royal Museum, Kumari temple, Monkey Temple (Swoyambhunath), Narayanthan temple are absolutely interesting once to visits in your life time.
We will suggest to our guests for the souvenirs of Nepal to bring in your home such as Pasmina, Thangka, Himalayan salt, Nepali Carpet, Gorkha knife, Buddhist prayer flags etc
Before doing activities in local area ask your guide to take permission and support local peoples and respect them properly. Use local Foods and drinks to support economy for the mountain peoples of the area. Protect wildlife and interesting Himalayan creatures
- Carry out what you carry in
- -Buy only what won’t pollute or carry it out
- Use Safe drinking water (Ozonated) or purify water yourself
- Return batteries to your home country for proper disposal
- Minimize the use of plastic materials
- Use the toilets in certain place, in the wild to avoid water source pollution
- We need sustainable Tourism in Nepal, Never Trek alone, hire a guide
- Choose reliable trekking agency with eco friendly concepts
- Carry a good medicine kit
- Take compulsory entry permit into conservation Area as per government rule & regulations from authorized company
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1310 m, Welcome program by Himalayan Magic Treks then direct transfer Hotel. Your first night you will spend in Kathmandu. Overnight at 3 star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or same category Hotel with Breakfast)
Day 02: Dolpo Permit preparation at Kathmandu then Flight to Nepalgunj (1 hour fly)
We will preparation permit today and After Noon you will take flight to Nepalgunj (Overnight at hotel with Breakfast)
Day 03: Nepalgunj to Juphal (35 minutes fly). O/N at Juphal.
Nepalgunj to Juphal (35 minutes fly). O/N at Juphal at tea house lodge
Day 4: Juphal to Dunai (2150m)
The trail descends to the large village of Dangi Bhara and to Kala Gaura. The trail now remains close to the river on its south bank and reach to Roop Ghar with the water mill and simple lodges and finally reach to Dunai, large village with school, police check post and government office. O/N at Dunai.
Day 5: Dunai to Tarakot (2550m)
Following the trail eastward along the south bank of the Thulo Bheri and crossing north bank beyond Dunai and then south bank reach to Lawan finally reach to Tarakot. O/N at Tarakot.
Day 6: Tarakot to Khanigaon (2550m)
After a few ups and downs, you will cross the high suspension bridge at 2560m. Just above the bridge you will see Tarap Chu joins the Barbung Khola and then reach to Khanigaon, the village complete with Gompa. O/N at Khanigaon.
Day 7: Khanigaon to Chukore (about 3550m)
From Khanigaon the trail leads to Lihini. Now the trail forwards sometimes on stone stairways and sometimes on a twisting bare-earth and reaches to the high point about 3650m. From here the trail slops down to Chukore. O/N at Chukore.
Day 8: Chukore to Kamokharka (4000m)
Beyond Chukore the trail slopes down to Naurpani. Crossing several streams and bridges, passing the series of low caves the trail slopes down into the large yak pasture of Kamokharka. O/N at Kamokharka.
Day 9: Kamokharka to Dho (4130m)
From Kamokharka the trail set off across the meadow crossing several little streams and wooden bridge. Along line of Mani walls leads to the village. Finally you will reach to Dho. O/N at Dho.
Day 10: Dho to Numa La Camp (4350m)
Head west out of Dho passing stone houses then you will reach the Crystal Mountain School. Beyond the school the trail leads uphill to the Tok-Khyu village (4180m). Then the trail crosses the Tarap Khola and finally reaches to Numa La Camp. O.N at Numa La Camp.
Day 11: Numa La Camp to Bang La Camp (4500m)
The route crosses a small stream and makes a long climb along a moraine to Numa La (5318m).From the pass on a clear day you will see the Shey Shikar (6139m), Kenjeralwa and Dhaulagiri I (8169m). Descend from the pass into the U-shaped rocky valley and reach to Bang La Camp. O/N at Bang La Camp.
Day 12: Bang La Camp to Sanu Bheri Valley
The trail crosses the stream then climbs a slope and reach to Poyun Chu Valley and to Banga La (5190m). Dewscend from the pass and cross the stream and slant down the right-hand mountainside, finally reach to Sanu Bheri Valley. O/N at Sanu Bheri Valley
Day 13: Sanu Bheri valley to Phoksundo Lake (3730m)
The trail downs to the meadow then descend into a forest reach to the yak pasture. Trek through more meadows, forest, and yak pasture then climb on a high Cliffside trail to a ridge at 3780m. There are the good views across the valley to the huge waterfall formed by the Phoksundo Lake. Then the trail descends gently through a blue pine forest and reaches to Ringmo (3730m) and near to the shores of Phoksundo Lake. O/N at Phoksundo Lake.
Day 14: Phoksundo Lake to Pungmo Valley (3304m)
From Phoksundo Lake the trail you will take the down valley trail through meadows and reaches a high p [point about 377om and descends very steeply to Palam (3230m) and then to Sumduwa where you will see the National park head quarters. The trail continues on the right bank of Pungmo Khola, finally reach to Pungmo Valley. O/N at Pungmo Valley.
Day 15: Pungmo Valley to Lasa Meadow (about 4300m)
The trail slopes down through trees to the riverside and comes to a chorten at the confluence of two streams. At around 400m you will see the band of rhododendrons. In the way the wedge peak is no longer seen but the mass of Kanjelaruwa can bee seen clearly. The trail climbs and reaches to Lasa Meadow. O/N at Lasa Meadow.
Day 16: Lasa Meadow to Garpung khola Valey (4000m)
From Lasa Meadow the trail climbs up with magnificent views and finally reaches to Kagmara La. From Karmara La the trail descends quite steep and came to the head of Garpung Khola valley and finally reach to the camping area of Garpung Khola Valley. O/N at Garpung Khola Valley.
Day 17: Garpung Khola Valley to Hurikot (2600m)
The trail forward following down the Garpung Khola Valley and descending quite steeply you come to a bridge and to Toljem (2920m) where you can see the army check-post. Just below the check-post cross the Jagdula Khola and walking sometimes you will reach to Hurikot, a collection of somber grey, flat-roofed. O/N at Hurikot.
Day 18: Hurikot to Forest Camp (3250m)
Passing Kaigaon, Majgaon, and Rimi you will pass through the dense forest of holly oak, bamboo and tree juniper. After then you will reach to Chaurikot, a medium sized Khamoa village. Crossing several minor streams in the forest you will reach to Forest Camp. O/N at Forest Camp.
Day 19: Forest Camp to Churta (3010m)
Leaving Mauria Bhanjyang descends among the rhododendrons and into the forest of birch, pine and oak you will reach the settlement of Naphukana. About 20-25 minutes later crossing side stream you will reach to Churta, a Tibetan village. O/N at Churta.
Day 20: Churta to Jumla (2370m)
Leaving Mani Sangu you will reach to Gothi Chaur. From here the trail climbs to Pattyata Lagna (2830m) and to Dochal Ghara. The trail descends gently in a fertile valley and crosses the river and finally reaches to Jumla. O/N at Jumla.
Day 21: Jumla to Kathmandu
Jumla to Kathmandu You have a scenic fly from Jumla to Kathmandu. Overnight at 3 star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The address Kathmandu Hotel)
Day 22: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
After breakfast, rest or shopping until your departure time, we will drop you at the airport by private transport as per group size.
Upon your arrival at the airport our representatives person with a Himalayan Magic Treks (LOGO) sign board, to show you on your arrival exit gate. Who taking care of you with reception then safely drive to the hotel, Briefing about program details before going to Mountains. At the airport we cannot enter the interior of the airport because a person who doesn’t have a plane ticket is not allowed to enter.
We give our first priority to serve the customers with the most standard level. As for the accommodation, we have been providing star hotels in Kathmandu and even Mountain guest houses during the trek according to their need and requirement. We provide convenient Guest House with sound environment and hygienic foods for the guest to make healthy their trip. Everest region is popular and has wonderful accommodation facility compared to the condition of elderly times.
We get a paradise of delicious food in Kathmandu valley. We have a lot of restaurants with different cuisine in city but during the Lodge trek we get to eat Continental, Indian and Nepali menu choices like Pasta, Pizza, Mo: Mo, Soup, Dal Bhat, Hot drinks Tea & Coffee etc. Our Guides (Leader) will manage and advice the Food for beloved Guests to be satisfy
Being homeland of Himalayas, it’s obvious to have challenging routes, dangerous weather, health issues; any of these situations is enough to ruin your trip. Leading around the steeply hills and rocky routes is not a job of common climbers and trekkers. Himalayan Magic Treks have been providing native leaders and staffs working in this field perfectly since many years to overcome tough challenges and make your trip a golden memory. Our Guides are trained and well certified by the Government of Nepal. Our staffs have received proper emergency guidance and evacuation education in the Himalayas. They are also entirely aware of correct knowledge of first aid to the victims. We have never and will never compromise on the safety to our clients; therefore, we provide insurance and medical services during the trek and compensation when they needs.
To pass through challenging routes and to ensure your safety and comfort, we need adequate number of staffs. It includes guide, porter, driver, assistant guide and so on. We provide guide in every trip while one assistant guide to every 4-9 group of guests and two with every 10 crew. As for the porters, we send 1 porter for every 2 guest. The number of porter also varies to the load of the clients; a porter’s maximum load is 25kg. Our staffs are professional and expert guides (leader) who can speak languages like English, French, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other as required. We can also manage any other staffs as per your demands.
Equipment does matter to make your trip comfortable and better so you must be serious about check list before going to trek. We advice to take general equipment for the trek click here on link about equipment lists
Security is our primary concern from your first day you will be under our service and protection. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and will assist you to your hotel. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs and services like first aid, and we will help to arrange oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue. We also focus on acclimatization days to get rid of altitude sickness. We will take care of you on arrival to till on in your final departure date airport drop services.
Autumn (September - November) and spring (March - May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. Weather is mostly clear and temperature is moderate in these seasons which offer beautiful views without any obstruction. Spring grants you beautiful flowers, plants and rare animals. Walking is favorable during these seasons.Summer (June - August) and winter (December - February). Though summer has heavy monsoon rainfall, it is very much clearer to trek around Upper Mustang Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek and Nar Phu Valley Trek since they are rain shadow areas. Everest Base Camp Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, Rara Lake Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Everest View Trek, Lower Mustang Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek as well as Nepal Tour Packages are always better to trek in winter season.
Trekking can be challenging and exhausting. So you might need some fitness training and experience for some tough trial. Nepal Trekking in Everest Base Camp does not require past experience or extreme fitness even though we have more challenging routes in different region compared to that of Everest. Trekking in Himalayas always takes us to challenging altitudes and rocky routes. You could ask for proper rest time and acclimatization to sustain your strength. Mountains can never be achieved in a day. We always provide the detail in our itinerary. However certain training like running, skipping and other workouts will definitely be beneficial in such challenging routes.
Altitude sickness is a major risk when trekking. You might experience it on any trails above 2,500 m however; good health, proper care and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent from altitude sickness. Every trekkers needs to be familiar with the heights and altitude so, for this we have life saving appropriate acclimatization days during the trek, We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever the situation gets worse.
Our only goal in the Himalayas is to leave the memories and foot prints Himalayan Magic Treks is concerned on environment pollution issue and global warming. We are always serious and genuine about our garbage during the trek especially during camping. We collect the rubbish and dump it to the proper place to protect our environment and also appeal our clients to do the same. We partake in every program conducted in KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) and other environmental conservation programs. We want to promote Safe environment act and stand against pollution & global warming.
Sometimes trekking in the Himalayan region passes through unexpected complication like natural calamity, health challenges and many other problems that might result to the changes of the itinerary. So, we kindly request you to cooperate with your guide and the team in such situation.
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