Upper Dolpo Trek -18 Days

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Upper Dolpo Trek crosses three relatively high passes, good paths are followed throughout and there is no trekking on glaciers.it is ideally suited to both beginners and those who have “been everywhere”.

Trip Duration 18 Days
Max Altitude TUDE 5190m
Group Size 2 - 15
Activity full board
DIFFICULTY Moderate
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlights for Upper Dolpo:

  • Picturesque Journey: The trek to Upper Dolpo is a fascinating combination of rough terrain, old monasteries and breathtaking vistas of himalayan peaks such as Crystal Mountain, Dhaulagiri Range, Kanjiroba and many more. Untouched and remote, these beautiful places showcase desertic scenery, clear lakes and interactions with warm hearted local communities. Upper Dolpo is a true haven for adventurers who are seeking peaceful, cultural and raw beauty of Nepal's landscapes.
  • Diverse Terrain: The diverse landscape of the Upper Dolpo is a combination of desert valleys, deep gorges and majestic mountains. As you walk past the valley, the terrain changes from lush green highlands to desert in high-altitudes. Crystal-clear rivers flow through the cliffs, and at the same time, the hidden lakes and century old villages compliment the untouched, spiritual beauty of this region.
  •  Rich Culture and Village Life: Upper Dolpo is the reflection of Tibetan traditions, with age old culture, old monasteries, and prayer flags. People in this remote paradise practice Bon and Buddhisim. In this remote haven, people's daily life is defined by animal husbandry, farming, welcoming travellers with warm
    hospitality, and preserving the centuries-old-way of living.
  •  Shey Phoksundo Lake: Shey Phoksundo Lake, Nepal's deepest lake, attracts you with its blue waters and mesmerizing vista of snow-capped mountains, dense forests and rocky cliffs.It is a sacred lake for Buddhist and Bon communities. The lake is a mesmerizing gem of this remote region because of its peaceful nature, flora and fauna, and surrounded by ancient villages.
  • Shey Gompa: Shey Gompa is an 11th-century monastery in Upper Dolpo which sits beneath the sacred Crystal Mountain. It is a Tibetan Buddhist hub, and hosts Shey festival every 12 years. Encircled by an awe-spiring landscape, it reflects the deep-rooted culture, tradition and tranquility of Dolpo.
  • Cross Kang La Pass: Kang La Pass is located at (5,350 m) high-altitude in Upper Dolpo, offers mesmerizing vista of snow covered mountains and hidden valleys. Crossing this pass is challenging for trekkers with steep hills and rough terrain. As you hike the Kang La Pass, you are unveiled with Upper Doplo's untouched natural beauty, old monasteries and local communities.
  •  Cross Shey La Pass: Shey La Pass (5,010 m), lies at the east of Shey Gompa, is a strenuous pass in the Upper Dolpo offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Nepalese and Tibetan mountains. An high- altitude remote village Namgung is connected with Shey as you hike this pass and offers a magnificent vista of Northern Tibet and hidden villages. Shey La Pass connects two beautiful ancient kingdoms of Dolpo and Mustang, during this trek.

Trip Overview

Upper Dolpo Trek crosses three relatively high passes, good paths are followed throughout and there is no trekking on glaciers. At the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalayan rain shadow lies Dolpo – the legendary hidden land closed for years to trekkers.

The lack of other tourists, the warm welcome given by the hardy Dolpo-Pa, and the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life make this an extremely varied and special trek. A unique trek in Nepal, it is ideally suited to both beginners and those who have “been everywhere”. You haven’t until you’ve been to Dolpo.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast at 3 to 4 stars level.
  • Meals 3 times a day( Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with hot drinks tea and coffee in trekking for you.
  • Tented camp.
  • All necessary camping gears like two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Toilet tent, kitchen equipment, mattress.
  • Trip Map.
  • Domestic flight tickets with airport tax.
  • Cargo charge for trekking gears and flight tickets for Nepali staffs.
  • An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide, cook, kitchen helper and porters.
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for trekking staffs.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • All necessary paper works/permits and national park / conservation entry fee.
  • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Cold drinks and alcoholic beverages and mineral water in trekking.
  • Personal equipment.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

Trip Info

The Upper Dolpo Trek starts from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Then after a flight from Nepaljung to Juphal then trek to Dunai. And, then trek to Hanke, Sumdo, Shey Phoksundo Lake. Then at the lake one can rest to admire the beauty of this great lake. Also, visit nearby villages inhabited by Bon and Buddhist Settlers. Similarly, after that trek to Numla Phedi, Numla Bagala Pass, Tokyu, to Do, Guru Gompa, Charka La Phedi, Charka La Pass, and camp at Sachen Gumba. Again Trek to Thajang Chu Phedi, Sangda Phedi, Sangda, Phalayak, Jomsom then to Kathmandu for the final departure.

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

  • Sun hat
  • Scarf
  • Light balaclava
  • Warm wool hat
  • UV protection one Sunglasses
  • Head torch with extra batteries.

  • Tshirts
  • Shirts
  • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Thermal Vest
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Pullover
  • Sports bras (women)
  • Waterproof outer jacket
  • Rain Coat
  • Hand wear
  • Fleece gloves.
  • Warms mittens or gloves.

  • Long Under Wear
  • Short Under Wear
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Warm Trousers
  • Tracksuit pants
  • Lightweight thermal trouser
  • Fleece pants
  • Cotton paints

  • Thin inner socks
  • Thick warm wool hiking socks
  • Walking boots with ankle support
  • Trainers or trail shoes
  • Gaiters
  • Micro spikes

  • Camera and Accessories
  • Phone
  • Power Bank
  • Solar Panel
  • Travel Adapter

  • Book
  • Playing Cards/Games
  • Journal and Pen
  • Snacks and Specialist Food

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes
  • Pocket Hand Warmers
  • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
  • Toiletries
  • Water purifier
  • First Aid

  • Passport and Copy
  • Travel Insurance Details
  • Trekking Permit(s)
  • Waterproof Document Wallet
  • Cash

  • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
  • Any personal medications
  • Malaria prophylactic tablets
  • Blister treatment
  • Rehydration powder
  • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
  • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
  • Throat lozenges
  • Diamox

  • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water bottle
  • Trekking poles
  • Towel

Good to Know

Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
Q. How much weight does porter carries?
A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
Q. When Should I pack my gears?
A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

 TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

  •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
  • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
  • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
  • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
  • India: ICICI Lombard

 ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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