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‘enjoy dynamic experience with an adventure around Nepal Far Wild-West’

“Adventurous trekking on remote and isolated corners of Nepal Wild Far Western Himalaya range.
Enjoy trekking around nice lovely villages interwoven with Buddhist and ancient Bon religions
Far and away within complete wilderness of high mountains and deep scenic valleys.
Crossing high passes to reach from one end of Dolpo to other exciting and exotic areas.
Explore remote villages and monasteries of great interesting cultures and colorful custom
breathtaking scenery on walks and above high scenic pass overlooking dramatic landscapes in during upper and lower Dolpo trekking.”

Highlights:

“Adventure in the heart of world fifth highest Mt. Makalu within scenic and beautiful Barun Valley. On less trekked areas of Far North Eastern Nepal Himalaya seldom ventured by few groups of visitors. Enjoy fabulous walks to Mt. Makalu base camp facing grand mountain views within great wilderness. Scenic flight both ways overlooking uninterrupted panorama of Himalayan wide range of mountains. Trekking into rural farm villages of interesting mix cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.”

Best time and season for Upper and Lower Dolpo Trekking:

The best time from April and May as well during autumn in September till early November months, April and May days are warm with enough day lights cold in the morning and late afternoon till night time, can expect snow sometimes on high hills and over the pass.

An enjoyable time in spring when wild flowers are in full bloom of various species from tall trees to bush another best months from September to early November where days clear and fine for views and pleasant walks but short sun-light hours due to autumn season, much colder morning till night times can expect snow sometimes during walks on higher altitude areas.

Upper and Lower Dolpo can be visited during June to August months of the year during monsoon wet rainy times, where Dolpo area falls within rain-shadow area where dark heavy rain clouds are blocked by high Himalayan mountains, as you can notice the landscapes of Upper and Lower Dolpo with dry and arid terrains, with less rain falls but heavy snow during winter months from mid November to March.

Introduction:

Upper and Lower Dolpo Trekking with Jugal Holidays a great wonderful adventure around Nepal Far Western Himalaya and close on route to Tibet border, where you can notice the native of Dolpo with similar culture and custom of Tibetan ancient heritage and religions of both Buddhism and old Bon sect (pre Buddhism).

Upper and Lower Dolpo Trekking probably the most remote Himalayan destinations within Nepal an enjoyable walk especially for travelers in search of isolated and hidden areas for peaceful adventure, as on this trek you can encounter few trekkers on this remote route very seldom.

Due to its remote location makes this adventure quite special and exclusive to venture where walk takes you around in the midst of glamorous scenery of high snow capped peaks with rolling hills and verdant valleys, walking around villages is equally interesting as few visitors hardly trek around Upper and Lower Dolpo.

Upper and Lower Dolpo trekking route falls within country’s largest National Park called as Shey-Phoksumdo National Park covers an area of 3,555 sq.kms where exotic vegetation and wild-life are found like elusive Snow-Leopard and herd of blue sheep often sighted on walks.

Adventure of great scenery and culture to witness during three weeks of exploration around its nice lovely villages and beautiful Lake of Phoksumdo with remote and mystical place of Shey of Gompa are the main highlights of the adventure including grand views from high passes.

Upper and Lower Dolpo trekking begins with exciting flights from Kathmandu to reach first at low warmer south in Nepalgunj city, then taking short flight to land at Dolpo in Jhupal, and then our adventure starts walking first to scenic Phoksumdo Lake, with time here to explore nice and beautiful surroundings visiting Ringmo village to witness fascinating cultures of local Dolpo villagers.

From Phoksumdo Lake walk continues to our next destination to remote and isolated Shey Gompa, also called Crystal Monastery as this holy spot located close to amazing Crystal Mountain, reaching at Shey Gompa crossing one of the highest pass of the adventure over Kang-La at above 5,350 m high facing tremendous views of Dolpo beautiful landscapes with high snow capped mountains.

Enjoying interesting time and visiting Shey Gompa enriched with ancient treasures of religious items and statue of Lord Buddha and other great Gurus that includes both Buddhist and Bon sects of ancient religion that is slowly fading.

From Shey Gompa adventure takes you around arid and barren country crossing few high passes to reach at interesting village of Saldang and visit Yangtse Gompa then over Jyanta-La and Jyang-La at 5,220 m to reach marvelous village of Tokyu-Gaon, a group of village scattered around.

A great place to explore and to catch local impressive colorful culture of age-old heritage as walk continues on return journey heading through great Dho-Tarap valley one of the longest of Dolpo area then slowly reaching at historical village of Tarakot, in old days during Malla regime around 7th to 16th century an important place guarding the area of Dolpo from outside invaders hence known as Tarakot means fort, from here on gradual road to Dunai a large headquarter town of Dolpo district then ending our fabulous adventurous walks at Jhupal.

Next early morning where sweeping scenic flights brings you back at hustle bustle city life in Kathmandu after a short interval at Nepalgunj to connect the flight for Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotel with great grand memories and experience on Upper and Lower Dolpo Trekking.

Trip Outlook:

• Trek Mode: Hotel in Kathmandu / Nepalgunj with local lodge and camping on treks.
• Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks.
• Trekking Region: Nepal Far North West within Dolpo district of Karnali zone
• Highest Elevation: Crossing Kang-La 5,350 m high.
• Trek Duration: 20 Nights and 21 Days (with flights and drives both ways)
• Total Trip: 24 Nights and 25 Days (from arrival to main departure)

Short outline Itinerary:

Day 01: On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,340 m meet our staff and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: At Kathmandu with options for tour with time for trek preparations.

Day 03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal 2,475 m drive to Dunai 2,140 m -02 hrs.

Day 04:  Trek to Chhekpa 2,678m -05 hrs.

Day 05:  Trek to Samduwa 3,038 m-06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3,600m -05 hrs.

Day 07: Rest day for local excursion at Phoksundo Lake.

Day 08: Trek to Phoksundo Khola Camp 3,750 m- 05 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Low Camp 4,500 m-05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Shey Gompa 4,343m/14245 ft crossing Kang-La pass 5,350m/17,548 ft -06 hrs.

Day 11:  Rest day at Shey Gompa for local exploration.

Day 12:  Trek to Namgung 4,360 m via Sela-la pass 5,094 m-06 hrs.

Day 13: Trek to Saldang 3,770 m-06 hrs.

Day 14: Trek to Yangtshe Gompa 4,960m -05 hrs.

Day 15: Trek to Sibu 4,560 m-05 hrs.

Day 16: Trek to Jeng La Phedi 4,900 m-05 hrs.

Day 17: Trek to Tokyu Gaon 4,240 m -06 hrs.

Day 18: Trek to Dho-Tarap village 3,944 m -05 hrs.

Day 19: Trek to Tarap Khola 3,800m-06 hrs.

Day 20: Trek to Khani Gaun 3,150m -06 hrs.

Day 21: Trek to Tarakot 2,540 m-05 hrs.

Day 22: Trek to Dunai 2,140m -05 hrs and drive to Jhupal -02 hrs.

Day 23: Fly from Jhupal to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

Day 24: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.

Day 25: International departure for home ward bound.