Dolpo is located inside the Shey Phoksumdo National Park of mid-western Nepal, behind the Northside of the Dhaulagiri massif towards the Tibetan plateau. Cut off by a series of very high passes, closed by snow most of the year, Dolpo remains truly an isolated corner of Nepal. Time had stood still here for centuries, so has the inhabitants' way, since time immoral. The finely preserved ecosystem encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and snow leopards. A trek through Dolpo to Mustang is an experience not easily forgotten. We travel in the restricted area of this region from Shey to Lo Monthang. We will need to have a special permit to do this route, and a government representative to accompany the party as per rule.

Dolpo is divided into two parts :

1) Lower Dolpo Trek and 2) Upper Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo Trek:
Trekking into this region gives an exposure to the High & Isolated Himalayan valleys, resembling the Tibetan highlands. The major highlight of this trek includes “Shey Phoksundo National Park” which is the largest National Parks of Nepal. “Shey Phoksundo Lake” is another prominent factor of this region. The lake is totally free of aqua life, which the crystal waters clearly explain. Surrounded by rock, forests, and snow- capped peaks, the area has been described as one of the World's “Natural Hidden Wonders”.

The trek begins at “Juphal” and follows the trail to “Dunai”, then proceeds to “Tarakot”, way up to “Bang la” Camp, the highest point of this trek, after passing through the “Sanu Bheri” village, we then descend to the beautiful “Phoksundo” Lake, which is a part of the “Shey Phoksundo National Park”.

Facts of the Trek
Grade: Very Strenuous
Best season: Feb - May, Sep - Nov
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek: Camping
Duration: 22 days
Maximum Elevation: 5318m

Trekking Highlights
Observe the remoteness of Nepal,
Snowy peaks,
Ancient and isolated villages,
Buddhist monasteries,
Enthralling culture and tradition,
Kathmandu Sightseeing

Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and taken to the Hotel. Your first night you will spend in Kathmandu. Bed and breakfast.

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After having breakfast we will take you sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temple which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon we will return you to the hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1 hour fly) to Juphal (35 minutes fly). O/N at Juphal.

Day 04: 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 05: 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 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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 09: 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
You have a scenic fly from Jumla to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/n at Kathmandu.

Day 22: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

(Note: B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

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Cost Information:
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote.)

Cost Includes:
Transportation to and from Kathmandu by air or road as per itinerary.
3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
Accommodation in tea house or provided tents during the trek as mentioned in the trek type.
Accommodation including breakfast at 3-4 star hotels in Kathmandu.
Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.
Kathmandu City Tour with an Experienced Tour Guide ( Kathmandu , Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur) depends on your time frame.
Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC).
Airport transfers

Cost Exclude:
International airfares
International Airport Departure Tax
Trekking Equipment
Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your departure 1760 rupees
entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu .
Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
Tips & Gratuities

Upper Dolpo Trek

Trip Profile: 28 Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
24 Days Trekking

Upper dolpo - Dolpa Trekking
Dolpo is a most remote and least developed district in Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explored the region, the entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989 when the southern part of Dolpo was opened to organised trekking groups, Shey is still closed to foreigners. One story cites the reason for closure as the large-scale theft of statues from monasteries several years ago. It is possible to visit Tibetan-style “inner Dolpo” villages Tarap and at Phoksundo Lake, but most of the southern part of Dolpo is a region of Hindu influence.

ITINERARY

Dolpo DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
Dolpo DAY 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu. O/N in KTM.
Dolpo Day 03 Kathmandu -Nepalgunj
Fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. O/N in Nepalgunj.
Dolpo Day 04 Nepalgunj - Jhupal
Fly to Jhupal. O/N in Jhupal.
Dolpo Day 05 Jhupal - Dunai
Treks to Dunai. O/N in Dunai.
Dolpo Day 06 Dunai - Roha
Treks to Roha. O/N in Roha.
Dolpo Day 07 Roha - Sepka
Treks to Sepka. O/N in Sepka.
Dolpo Day 08 Sepka - Regi
Treks to Regi. O/N in Regi.
Dolpo Day 09 Regi - Pungmi
Treks to Pungmi. O/N in Pungmi
Dolpo Day 10 Pungmi - Ringmo
Treks to Ringmo. O/N in Ringmo.
Dolpo Day 11 Walk around Ringmo O/N in Ringmo.
Dolpo Day 12 Ringmo - Silver forest
Treks to Silver forest. O/N in Silver-forest.
Dolpo Day 13 Silver forest - Gondla
Trek to Gondla. O/N in Gondla.
Dolpo Day 14 Gondla - Shey Gompa
Trek to Shey Gompa. O/ N in Shey Gompa
Dolpo Day 15 Shey Gompa - Langma Sisa Bhanjyang
Trek to langma Sisa Bhahjyang. O/N in Langma Sisa Bhanjyang.
Dolpo Day 16 Langma Sisa Bhanjyang - Numla Nhanjyang
Trek to Numla Nhanjyang. O/N in Nhanjayang.
Dolpo Day 17 Numla Bhanjyang - Do Tarap
Trek to Do Tarap. O/N in Do Tarap.
Dolpo Day 18 Do Tarap - Chakra Pass Base Camp.
Trek to Chakra Pass Base Camp.
Dolpo Day 19 Chakra Base Camp - Thajang Khola
Trek to Thajang khola. O/N in Thajang Khola.
Dolpo Day 20 Thajang Khola - Sangda Village
Treks to Sangda Village. O/N in Village
Dolpo Day 21 Sangda Village - Phale
Treks to Phale. O/N in Phale.
Dolpo Day 22 Phale - Jomsom
Treks to Jomsom. O/N in Jomsom.
Dolpo Day 23 Rest at Jomsom. O/N in Jomosm.
Dolpo Day 24 Jomsom - Muktinath
Trek to Muktinath. O/N in Muktinath.
Dolpo Day 25 Muktinath - Jomsom
Trek back to Jomsom. O/N in jomosm.
Dolpo Day 26 Jomsom - Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu vai Pokhara.
Dolpo DAY 27: Fee day in Kathmandu
Ater breakfast you’re free in Kathmandu as your own in Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu.
Dolpo DAY 28: Departure
After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport for your final destination.

Trekking Type Camping Trek
Trekking Grade Moderate
Demanding Best Season Feb-May, Aug
Cost per person US$ 2850

Extras:

Special trekking permit required US$ 900 for first week per person 
US$ 100 per additional days per person 
US$ 800 liaison officer accompany with the group.

Cost Includes:
24 days trekking, 4 nights accomodation in Kathmandu in a 3 Star hotel on bed & breakfast basis, full trekking crew, trekking gears, guide, cook, porters, 3 meals a day i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner, insurance for the Nepalese staff, National Park Permit Fee, necessary transportation and staffs, equipments, fuel, meals, walk in / walk out to put point.

Cost Excludes:
Expenses of personal nature, personal gears, hard/soft drinks; flight, personal medication, rescue in case of emergency, flight, Dolpo Trek Permit & tips..

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Upper Mustang
Once inaccessible, The forbidden land of Mustang is now open to trekkers, and offers an unforgettable experience beyond the Annapurna massif. Mustang is north of the Annapurna circuit, beyond Jomsom, Kagbani and past the sacred shrine of Muktinath and the Manang valley. Mustang is the one of the most unspoiled and least traveled places in Nepal. Being under the rain shadow of the Himalayas, the area receives scanty rainfall. This makes Mustang dry and arid...very similar to the adjoining Tibetan plateau. To preserve the natural & social environment, His majesty's Government has fixed the quota at 1000 heads per season. This trip begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Jomsom via Pokhara. People wishing to include the Annapurna region with their trek in to Mustang can start their trek from Pokhara to Jomsom, passing along the bank of the Kaligandaki river towards Kagbani. On the route, the trail passes the village of Tangbe, Samar, geling and Tsarang which is considered to be one of the most interesting places of the trek. In ancient Tsarang (about 800 years old ), a set of human hands, said to belong to the site's master builder, remain according to legend the king cut the builder's hands off to prevent him from constructing another place to rival it.We then arrive at the walled capital, "Lo-Manthang", dominated by old Buddhist monasteries. on the return journey, we visit Muktinath, one of the holiest of Hindu temples. Then we follow the route to Jomsom from where we fly to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu.

An Itinerary for 13 days Upper Mustang Trek:-

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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS

Can I do trek?
Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath Trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience is useful. And It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack.

Do I need 14 days holiday for Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath Trek?
It would be good, if can allow 14 days holiday for Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath trek. We do require 12 days for trekking and we need two more days an extra for arrival in Nepal and departure from Nepal so altogether it requires minimum 14 days time for Nepal.

However, if you would not allow 14 days time, we can design an itinerary according to your desire and duration of your holiday. Please, let us know.

When is the best season?
The best season for this trek is half of February to June and September to early December.

Half of February to First week of June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan" in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much greater than other seasons.

September to half of December: September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views. The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite cold.

Should I join with group?
It is not necessary; you have to join with group and follow our fixed departure date. Private trip is departure everyday upon your request.

As these routes in the hills provide special meeting place for the trekkers from throughout the world, traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can move at your own pace and set your own schedule by not being in group. You can freely alter the routes with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and your guide will reschedule your itinerary accordingly.

But if you are interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure dates as per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.