Trip Facts
Duration
30 Days
Group size
2-10+
Best Time for Visit
Spring, Summer & Autumn
Activity
Trekking/Hiking
Meals
Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
DIFFICULTY
Strenuous at times
Trip Ends
Kathmandu,Nepal
This is a fascinating of beaten path trek in nepal in the traquit,pristine and mysterious regions of upper dolpo.in this trek we can see the majestic glacial lake,shey phoksundo lake and shey gumba monastry is very famous.one of famous monastry of nepal.there is one of the hard and several camps above 4500 meters and many passes.the aird trans himalaya landscape and daily hard life their people,leves the travlers in awe of dolpo.it is also a spritual trek as shamanistic bon religion and tibetan buddism dominates the entire region.
Upper dolpo is one of the remote region and through mountains region of fortifild village,’dzangs’ turquoise lakes,sacres mountains and high passes.susceptible to havy snows which have isolated it from the rest of nepal for much of the year.isolated and unprodutive lands has forced the local to rely mostly on trade with tibetans and the tradition still lives on today.this trek passes through these many villages that still serves as trade hub of ancient trade,routes.here is many old manasteries from many ceturies,inculding,the famous shey Gumba(referred as crystal manastery in the book snow Leopard by peter mathissen),unexpolored and hidden valley of dolpo makes the trek worth every minute of the hard trek in this wild part of himalaya country of nepal.
Always Himalaya trek provides you Hiring guides and porters cost for trekking depends on the region, the difficulty of the trek, the season, and other factors. However, we can provide a general idea for popular trekking regions like the Himalay’s Nepal which is a common trekking destination in Nepal.
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Guide daily cost: $25 to $40 per day
This may include their accommodation, food, and insurance. Some guides may charge a bit more for specialized services or if they have extensive experience.
Porter daily cost: $20 to $25 per day
A porter typically carries up to 20-25 kg of your gear, and this price usually includes their food, accommodation, and insurance.
Itinerary
Accommodation
at hotel
A representative from Always himalaya Treks trekking with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel.
Meal
Breakfast included
Accommodation
at hotel
A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided.
Meal
Breakfast included
Accommodation
at hotel
The mornings can be used to carry out some last-minute re-checks as we have an half an hour afternoon flight to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj is very hot and humid compared to Kathmandu and it is better to have some insect repellent creams nearby.
Accommodation
at Camp
An early morning 45 minutes flight lands us on Juphal and after a brief sorting and introduction of our crew, the trek finally starts. The trek heads toward Dunai, administrative headquarter of Dolpo, and then start to follow Phoksundo River towards North in the valley and stops at Chhepka for the first night in camps.
Accommodation
at Camp
The trek continues to head north of the valley and will keep doing so for most of the trek till Saldang. After passing many small settlements of lower Dolpo, the trek slowly enters Dolpo Valley and reaches Amchi Hospital. Amchi are the traditional doctors of the region.
Accommodation
at Camp
The trek still continues to move forward in the valley and also follows the Phoksundo River all the way to Ringmo. Ringo is the last big settlement before the trek enters the more wildly and remote aresas of Dolpo. The lake is only a few minute walk away from Ringmo.
Accommodation
at Camp
The day can be used to explore around the Phoksundo Lake.
Accommodation
at Camp
The trek moves to the other side of the Phoksundo Lake and then starts to follow Phoksundo Khola for the rest of the day. This day also marks the treks entry into the upper valley of Dolpo and provides a brief look into the wilderness and remoteness that awaits in the valley ahead. The campsite is also by the banks of the river.
Accommodation
at Camp
Slowly and gradually, the elevation increases throughout the day and reaches the bottom of Kang La, first of the many passes of the trek. The camp has been mentioned in the bestselling book of Peter Mathiesson, ‘The Snow Leopard’. The name Snowfield Camp to the campsite comes from the same book.
Accommodation
at Camp
An early start is followed by a long uphill to the top of Kang La. Equally tiring downhill leads to the bottom of the river and rest of the day is spent following the river. The day ends at Shey Gompa, also famous by the name Crystal Monastery.
Accommodation
at Camp
Altitude
3750 m
Altitude
3870 m
Altitude
4150 m
Altitude
4535 m
Altitude
4110 m
Altitude
4750 m
Altitude
4860 m
Altitude
4190 m
Altitude
3710
Altitude
3775m
Altitude
2720 m
Altitude
822 m
Altitude
1310 m
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service, by private vehicles.
- Three nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Transportation includes
- Three meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), along with one cup of tea or coffee per meal.you can choose only one items per meal.
- Seasonal fresh fruits will be provided every night after dinner
- Accommodation will be in tea houses during the trek, with basic twin-sharing rooms
- An experience English Speaking trained, Government license Holder Guide
- Porter, we assign one porter for every two trekkers, a porter typically carries 20 to 25 kg
- An extra assistant guide is provided for groups with more than 6 participants
- All applicable taxes as per government rules and regulations
- First Aid medical kit, Oxy-meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms)
- Guide and porter salary, food, accommodation and insurance during the trek
- If you need a duffel bag to pack your trekking gear, we provide one free of cost. However, it must be returned after the trip is completed.
- Farewell dinner with traditional Nepali music and cultural dance will be held at a local restaurant
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee $50 USD for 30 days visa on arrival.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu than itinerary as well as extra trekking days
- Travel insurance and Mountain rescue service (covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation)
- Personal nature expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, donations, shopping, extra porters, hot shower etc.)
- Entrance fees for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing that cost as well as monasteries and monuments during the trek
- If you are single, Porter cost is extra
- Tips to Trekking staff (Tips is expected)
- Any other expenses that aren’t mentioned in the section above
Equipment
General
- Puffy down jacket (We have rental jackets available for rent
- Four-season (zero degree) sleeping bag (We have rental sleeping bags available form an additional cost
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice Cleats /Micro Spikes (For trekking from November to March, it's recommended to include Ice Cleats/ Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces.)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (lightweight for dust or heavy for snow in colder months)
Undergarments
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
- Sports bras (women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
Optional
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
Peak climbing gear
- Climbing boot
- Crampons and harness
- Hiking boot,slippers
- Carabiners 4 pes (2 lock 2 onlock)
- Ascending device jumar
- Descending device ACT and figure of 8
- Helmet ,ice axe and sleeping bag
- Hiking sucks and warm wool sucks
- Warm expedition gloves and thin treking gloves
- Wind proof pant and jacket
- downsuit,expedition bag 50 ltrs for more then 7000 mt
- expedition down jacket for more then 7000 mt
Customer Reviews
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united kingdom
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Ireland
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