The word conjures up visions of mysterious monasteries of snow leopards and blue sheep. A land beyond the Himalaya. Laying in western Nepal, Dolpo is one of the most remote of Nepal’s regions. By special permit, we are able to offer these-days trek through upper and lower Dolpo .Our route follows much of the route taken by Peter Mathiessen and George Shaller as described in ( The snow Leopard” . We trek 200 miles , averaging 10 miles a day. We spend 6-8 hours a day trekking . Several layover days are planned . Porters carry a day pack with the things you need for the day. Participants should be in good shape. We are at high elevation much of the time on this trip. Five passes, over 16,500 feet, are crossed . Steep climbs and descents are made.
Upper Dolpo Trek
Trip Detail
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Destination: Nepal
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Trip Difficulty: Moderate
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Trip Style: Trekking
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Transport: Private Vehicle / Bus / Aeroplane
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Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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Accommodation: Lodge + Camping
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Group Size: 2/15/20
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Max Elevation: 5420m
About Upper Dolpo Trek
Outline Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu, pick up at Airport and Transfer to hotel.
Day 2Fly to Nepalganj, overnight at hotel.
Day 3Fly to Juphal and start trek to Dunai, overnight at tented camp.
Day 4Trek to Hanke Check Post,overnight at tented camp.
Day 5Trek to Sumdo,overnight at tented camp.
Day 6Trek to Ringmo (Shey - Phoksundo Lake),overnight at tented camp.
Day 7Rest and explore around Shey - Phoksundo Lake and villages inhabited by Bon and Buddhist settlers,overnight at tented camp.
Day 8Trek to Silver Forest,overnight at tented camp.
Day 9Trek to Ngondala (Seula Bhanjyang Base Camp),overnight at tented camp.
Day 10Trek to Shey Gompa,overnight at tented camp.
Day 11Rest at Shey Gompa,overnight at tented camp.
Day 12Trek to Saldang, overnight at tented camp.
Day 13Rest at Sandang,overnight at tented camp.
Day 14Trek to Sibu,overnight at tented camp.
Day 15Trek to Jenjala Base Camp,overnight at tented camp.
Day 16Trek to Se La Base Camp,overnight at tented camp.
Day 17Trek to Dho Tarap,overnight at tented camp.
Day 18Rest at Dho Tarap,overnight at tented camp.
Day 19Trek to Big Cave,overnight at tented camp.
Day 20Trek to Lahini,overnight at tented camp.
Day 21Trek to Tarakot,overnight at tented camp.
Day 22Trek to Heute Ghar,overnight at tented camp.
Day 23Trek to Dunai,overnight at tented camp.
Day 24Trek to Juphal,overnight at tented camp.
Day 25Fly to Nepalganj & continuous to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Day 26Sightseeing in Kathmandu visiting historic places.
Day 27Departure to International Airport fly to home with nice journey.
