Grading:
5360m, Nangdalo (Kangla ) Pass
Activities
2 Days flights
20 Days Trekking
Best Season
March - Novem
Meals
24 Breakfast
22 Lunch
21 Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge and Tent Camp
Transportation
Flight
Overview
Upper Dolpo Trek is well known trek with less touristic and remote trek in Nepal. You will explore Biggest Phoksundo lake, many Historical and ancient Shey Gumba , Namgung Gumba, Yangjer Gumba during the trek. The Adventure Nangdalo (Kangla ) Pass 5360m, Sela (Shey) Bhanjang 5010m, Jyanta Bhanjyang 5221m are another attraction of this trek. You will explore many beautiful villages, Bon and Buddhist Gumbas, mane walls, Stupas, land scape etc.
Trip Highlights
- Unique landscape and rain shadow area
- Beautiful Phoksundo Lake
- Historical and ancient Shey Gumba , Namgung Gumba, Yangjer Gumba
- The Adventure Nangdalo (Kangla ) Pass 5360m, Sela (Shey) Bhanjang 5010m, Jyanta Bhanjyang 5221m
- Unique culture, life style
- Bon and Buddhist mane walls, stupas, chhorten and Gumbas.
- Less touristic and remote area
- Himalayas view Kanjirowa Himal 6612m, She-Shikhar 6139m, Yala 5900m, Norbung 6085m, Jhyarko Dingla 5892m, etc.
- Explore beautiful Ringmogaon, Nisalgaon, Sugugaon, Khomagaon, Shimengaon, Tinjegaon, Dho Tarap, Tarakot and Juphal
Upper Dolpo Trek
Upper Dolpo Trek will start from Kathmandu – Nepalganj – Juphal flight. Trek will start from Juphal which is the gateway to Upper Dolpo Trek, . You will trek to Phoksundo lake. This lake is biggest lake in Nepal. The trek will continue to Shey Gumba via highest Nangdalo pass 5360m. Shey Gumba is Bon Po ancient Gumba found in 11th Century. After this, you continue visit Namgung and Yangjer Gumbas. These Gumbas other attractions of this trek. We explore Nisalgaon, Khomagaon, Shimengaon and Tinjegaon and we have another pass Jyanta Bhanjyang to connect Dho Tarap. From, Dho tarap , the trek continue down to Tarakot, Dunai and finally at Juphal.
Alternative route: From Tinje, you have a option to finish the trek in Jomsom and Pokhara.
Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Upper Dolpo and Lower Dolpo restricted area permit preparation day
Day 03: Kathmandu – Nepalganj
Day 04: Nepalganja – Juphal – Dunai
Day 05: Dunai – Shyanta
Day 06: Shyanta - Rechi
Day 07: Rechi - Phoksundo
Day 08: Rest Day
Day 09: Phoksundo - Forest Camp
Day 10: Forest Camp - Nangdala or Kangla Base Camp
Day 11: Nangdala Base Camp – Nangdala Pass – Shey Gumba
Day 12: Rest Day
Day 13: Shey Gumba - Namgung Gumba
Day 14: Namgung - Saldang
Day 15: Saldang – Yangjer Gumba
Day 16: Yangjer Gumba – Sugugaon
Day 17: Sugugaon – Jyanta Bhanjyang Phedi
Day 18: Phedi– Jyanta Bhanjyang Pass - Tokyu
Day 19: Tokyu – Dhotarap
Day 20: Dhotarap – Nawalpani
Day 21: Nawalpani – Laina Odar
Day 22: Laina Odar – Tarakot
Day 23: Tarakot – Juphal
Day 24: Juphal – Nepalganj – Kathmandu
Day 25: Departure home
Daily Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
1342m, Kathmandu Hotel
On your arrival in Tribhuwan International airport. Our representative hold board of Himalaya Trip . After your arrival transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu.
Upper and Lower Dolpo Permit preparation
1342m, Kathmandu B Hotel
Today, we prepare your Upper and Lower Dolpo permit , trekking gears preparation and briefing with guide and other staffs.
Kathmandu - Nepalganj by flight
150m, Nepalganj 1 hour flight B,L,D Guest House
Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj ( 1 hour flight), overnight at Guest House.
Nepalganj - Juphal - Dunai
2140m, Dunai 30 minutes flight , 3 hours trek B,L,D Tent Camp
Early flight from Kathmandu to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2282m, 3 hours walking),overnight at tent camp.
Dunai -Shyanta
2520m, Shyanta 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Dunai to Shyanta (5-6 hours walking ), overnight at Tent Camp.
Shyanta - Rechi
2940m, Rechi 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Shyanta - Rechi (5-6 hours walk), overnight at tent camp.
Rechi - Phoksundo
3733m, Phoksundo 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Rechi - Phoksundo (3733m, 5-6 hours walk), overnight at Tent Camp
Rest day
3733m, Phoksundo B,L,D Tent Camp
Today is rest day. You will visit Phoksundo lake and Gumba overnight at same place.
Phoksundo - Forest Camp
Forest Camp 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Phoksundo - Forest Camp (5-6 hours walk), overnight at Tent camp.
Forest Camp - Nangdalo Base Camp
Nangdalo Base Camp 5 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Forest Camp - Nangdalo Base Camp, overnight at tent camp
Nangdalo Base Camp - Nangdalo Pass - Shey Gumba
5360m, Nangdalo Pass 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Nangdalo Base Camp - Nangdalo Pass - Shey Gumba (4160m, 7-8 hours walk) , overnight at Tent camp.
Rest day
B,L,D Tent Camp
Visit Shey Gumba ,overnight at same place
Shey Gumba - Sela Bhanjyang - Namgung Gumba
5010m, Sela Bhanjyang 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Shey Gumba - Sela Bhanjyang - Namgung Gumba (4430m, 6-7 hours walk), overnight at Tent Camp
Namgung Gumba - Saldang
3770m, Saldang 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Namgung Gumba - Saldang(3770m, 4-5 hours walk) , overnight at Tent Camp.
Saldang - Yangjer Gumba
3750m, Yangjer Gumba 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Saldang. - Yangjer Gumba (3750m, 5-6 hours walk), overnight at Tent Camp.
Yangjer Gumba - Sugugaon
3840m, Sugugaon 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Yangjer Gumba - Sugugaon (3840m,6-7 hours walk) overnight at Tent Camp.
Sugugaon - Jyanta Bhanyang Phedi
4900 Jyanta Bhanjyang Phedi B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Sugugaon - Jyanta Bhanjyang Phedi (4900m,6 hours walk) , overnight at Tent Camp.
Phedi - Jyanta Bhanjyang Pass - Tokyu
5221m, Jyanta Bhanjyang Pass 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Phedi - Jyanta Bhanjyang pass - Tokyu (4209m, 7-8 hours walk) , overnight at Tent Camp.
Tokyu - Dho Tarap
3944m, Dho Tarap 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Tokyu to Dho Tarap (3944m,4-5 hours walk),overnight at tent camp.
Dho Tarap - Nawalpani
3475m, Nawalpani 6 hours walk B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Dho Tarap - Nawalpani (3475m, 6hours walk) , overnight at Tent Camp.
Nawalpani - Laina Odar
3370m, Laina Odar B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Nawalpani - Laina Odar (3370m, 5-6 hours walk), overnight at tent camp.
Laina Odar - Tarakot
2537m, Tarakot B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Laina Odar - Tarakot (2537m, 5-6 hours walk), overnight at tent camp.
Tarakot - Dunai - Juphal
2475, Juphal B,L,D Tent Camp
Trek from Tarakot -Juphal (2475m, 7 hours walk),overnight at tent camp.
Juphal - Nepalganj - Kathmandu
Kathmandu B,L Hotel
Flight from Juphal - Nepalganj - Kathmandu by flight, overnight at Hotel.
Departure home
B
Final departure to home
Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
- 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
- Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Juphal and Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu by flight ticket.
- 1 Night Guest House in Nepalgunj.
- All the meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) during trekking with Tea/ coffee .
- Lodge and Tented accommodation during the trek.
- A local government license holder Trekking Guide ,cook ,during the trek, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
- Upper Dolpo Trek and Lower Dolpo trekking permit and National Park Fee.
- Trekker\'s Information Management System (TIMS) Card.
- First Aids Kit.
- Duffel Bag.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to avoid high risk ).
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- 13% Government VAT and Official expense.
- Local seasonal fresh fruit like orange, apple etc.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fee (15 days for USD$25 and 30 days for USD$40).
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- All the drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
- Your Trekking gears.
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
- Tips for all staffs.
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Nepal Visa process and fees
You will get on arrival Visa in Kathmandu International Airport . If you fill up this form Department of Immigration Nepal and bring it with you from there. It will be much faster and avoid the long queue.
- US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days.
- US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days.
- US $ 125 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days.
Regardless of the provision stated in 1(a) and 1(b), tourists with the passport from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations aren’t required to pay visa fee for 30 days. However, Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
Packing List for Upper Dolpo Trek
- Trekking boots (If new boots are purchased, “break them in” to avoid blisters) and spare laces
- Hat (Warm),scarf and gloves
- Trousers (Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.
- Running shoes, sandals or thongs (To wear in the camp at night or when your boots are wet).
- Shorts and trousers
- Wool-blend socks, liner socks and under wear(three pairs)
- Thermal underwear
- Sunhat
- Fleece jacket
- T-shirts (two or three) and long sleeved shirt with collar (long sleeved – shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.)
- Laundry soap powder or bar
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen (SPF 20+) and lip guard
- Sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Iodine ,water-purification tablets or filter
- Insect repellent ( for lower elevation)
- Stuff sacks
- Earplugs
- Back pack
- Sleeping back and silk liner
- Water bottle
- Torch (flashlight),spare batteries and bulbs
- Duffle bag
- Crampon
- Down jacket
- Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries)
- Books and magazines
- Trekking poles
- Quick- drying camp towel
- Day pack (This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet items, cameras, towel, soap, chocolate bar etc.)
- 2-4 large plastic bags: to separate clean clothes from dirty ones
- Personal medical supplies
What kind of food do we expect ?
We organize Upper Dolpo Camping Trek. Our cook will prepare the foods. The foods are hygienic.
- Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item, Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
- Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When is the best time to do Upper Dolpo Trek ?
We organize this trek all the months. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.
- Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be difficult to trek because of there will be heavy snow. There is high chance to closed the trek during this time.
- Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on Upper Dolpo trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature.
- Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. But Upper Dolpo Trek is rain shadow area. This trek is still beautiful to do this trek.
- Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do Upper Dolpo trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.
