Dolpo Trek

Trip Grade : Moderate to Difficult
Duration : 14 Nights/15 Days
Max. Altitude : 5180
Destination : Nepal
Region : Everest
Activity : Trekking & Hiking
Theme : Lodge Trekking
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Price Per PersonUS$3350All-inclusive services

Overview

Dolpo is the largest district in Nepal, covering about 5.36% of the country’s total land mass. Bordered by Tibet to the north, the district is surrounded by other Nepalese regions, with much of it protected by the Shey Phoksundo National Park. Dolpo’s elevation ranges from 5,003 to 25,016 ft above sea level, making it one of the world’s highest inhabited regions.
Shey Phoksundo National Park, within Dolpo, encompasses Nepal’s deepest lake, Phoksundo Lake, and protects endangered species like the snow leopard, musk deer, and Tibetan wolf. Despite being part of Nepal, Dolpo is significantly influenced by Tibet, both culturally and economically. When visiting Dolpo, one encounters scattered fortress-like villages and monasteries set amidst mountains of stark, ascetic beauty. The region’s isolation results from heavy snow covering its southernmost parts for most of the year, making it a challenging yet fascinating area to explore.
Dolpo remained closed to foreigners until 1989, with limited exploration by anthropologists and geographers. Renowned writers such as Peter Matthiessen and David Snellgrove, captivated by Dolpo’s sights, contributed to its mystique through works like “The Snow Leopard” and “Himalayan Pilgrimage.” While Shey Gompa, north of Phoksumdo Lake, attracts most trekkers, this Dolpo trek ventures even further into this mysterious land. Dolpo is a stronghold of Bon-po, a shamanistic religion predating Tibetan Buddhism, with symbolism contrasting Buddhist practices. The trek unveils ancient mud curtains inscribed with swastikas, opposite to the Buddhist chant of “om mani padme hum,” reflecting the Bon-po chant “om me try mu ye SA le duo,” meaning “in clarity unite” in Tibetan.

Trips Itinerary

Day 1

We meet at the domestic airport in Kathmandu to connect the flight to Nepalgunj and upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport you will be received by the trekking crew and be transferred to Hotel Batika in Nepalgunj. The overnight stay will be at hotel Batika in Nepalgunj.

Day 2

Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2150m) where our overnight stay will be at tented camp.

Day 3

Dunai to Tarakot (2550m) where our overnight stay will be at tented camp.

Day 4

Tarakot to Lahini Kharka (3450m) and our overnight stay will be at tented camp.

Day 5

Lahini Kharka to Thulo Odar (3550m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 6

Thulo Odar to Dho Tarap (4050m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 7

Acclimatization at Dho Tarap and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 8

Dho Tarap to Numa La Camp (4350m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 9

Numa La Phedi to Yak Kharka (4550m) via Numa La Pass (5180m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 10

Yak Kharka to Roman Kharka (4000m) via Bag La Pass (5070m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 11

Roman Kharka to Phoksundo Lake (3730m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 12

Rest day at the Phoksundo Lake to explore the lake surroundings and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 13

Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka (2700m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 14

Chhepaka to Juphal (2500m) and our overnight at tented camp.

Day 15

Fly Juphal to Nepalgunj and connection flight to Kathmandu.

What's Included

PRICE INCLUDES

• Two way airfare to Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
• One night accommodation at Hotel Batika in Nepalgunj on half board basis (includes breakfast and dinner).
• 14 days trek to Dolpo, as specified in the above itinerary on full board with accommodation at A shaped tents on the trekking trail.
• All the trekking gears such as kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents, cooking utensils mattresses etc.
• A team of the Sherpa crew members such as Sirdar, Sherpa guide, cook, kitchen boys, porters.
• All the airport transfers as specified in the above itinerary by private vehicle.
• Two way airfares for Nepalgunj/ Juphal / Nepalgunj sectors with domestic airport tax.
• Equipments, lodging, feeding and clothing for porters and the staffs.
• Prevailing government taxes, restricted area fee, National Park fee, Tims card fee.

 

PRICE EXCLUDES

• Any international airfares, Airport tax, Visa fees etc.
• Expenses of personal nature such as alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages, telephone & laundry bills, camera fees etc.
• Insurances of any kind and any extra cost arise during the trip due to the natural calamities, political disorder or due to any reason which is beyond the control of Venture Travel.
• Any other services which are not specified in the COST INCLUDES section above.

What's Included

PRICE INCLUDES

• Two way airfare to Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
• One night accommodation at Hotel Batika in Nepalgunj on half board basis (includes breakfast and dinner).
• 14 days trek to Dolpo, as specified in the above itinerary on full board with accommodation at A shaped tents on the trekking trail.
• All the trekking gears such as kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents, cooking utensils mattresses etc.
• A team of the Sherpa crew members such as Sirdar, Sherpa guide, cook, kitchen boys, porters.
• All the airport transfers as specified in the above itinerary by private vehicle.
• Two way airfares for Nepalgunj/ Juphal / Nepalgunj sectors with domestic airport tax.
• Equipments, lodging, feeding and clothing for porters and the staffs.
• Prevailing government taxes, restricted area fee, National Park fee, Tims card fee.

 

PRICE EXCLUDES

• Any international airfares, Airport tax, Visa fees etc.
• Expenses of personal nature such as alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages, telephone & laundry bills, camera fees etc.
• Insurances of any kind and any extra cost arise during the trip due to the natural calamities, political disorder or due to any reason which is beyond the control of Venture Travel.
• Any other services which are not specified in the COST INCLUDES section above.

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