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DOLPO REGION
Nepal straddles the Nepali – Tibetan border and is reached via international flights into the Kathmandu International Airport. Internally there are many flights to remote local airstrip. But in the far west on Nepal lies the region of Dolpo situated in the Shey–Phoksumdo National Park separated from the rest of Nepal by the Dhaulagiri massif this is truly an isolated corner of Nepal. To get there requires linking bus and air flights together as well as strenuous trekking in very remote areas and at altitude.
The people of Dolpo are mainly of Tibetan origin whose lives revolve around Buddhism, barley, and yaks. The majority on settlements are over 4,260 meters and are among the highest settlements on earth. The park shelters blue sheep, Himalayan black bear, leopards, wolves and the elusive snow leopard. During your trek you may be lucky enough to see some of these endangered species.
The Oscar nominated film 'Caravan' is set in Dolpo and once you have visited the area you'll never forgot
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TREK FEATURES
Total duration: 29 days
Trek duration: 21 days
Max elevation: 5,490m/18,007ft
Trek grading: Moderate to strenuous
Best season: April-June, Sept-Oct
Trek starts/ends: Juphal/Jomsom
Accommodation: 7 nights in hotel on bed and breakfast and 20 nights in tented camp with breakfast, lunch and dinner
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Glimpses of Nepalese & Tibetan culture
Most challenging and rewarding trek into the wild western Nepal
Spectaculars view of Kanjiroba peak with Sisne Himalayan range
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Itinerary
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Program |
| 01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
| 02 |
Explore the best of Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) |
| 03 |
Trek briefing and preparations |
| 04 |
Fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel |
| 05 |
Fly to Juphal Airport (2,475m/8,118ft) and commence trek to Dunai (2,140m/7,019ft) |
| 06 |
Trek to Shyanta (2,520m/8,266ft) |
| 07 |
Trek to Rechi (2,940m/9,643ft) |
| 08 |
Trek to Phoksundo (3,733m/12,244ft) |
| 09 |
Exploration and rest day at Phoksundo Lake (3,733m/12,244ft) |
| 10 |
Trek along the west side of Lake to Point (3,756m/12,320ft) |
| 11 |
Trek to Mandala (4,570m/14,990ft) |
| 12 |
Trek to Shey Gompa (4,160m/13,645ft) via crossing the hardest Nangdalo Pass (5,110m/16,761ft) |
| 13 |
Trek to Namgung (4,380m/14,366ft) via crossing the Saldang Pass (5,010m/16,433ft) |
| 14 |
Trek to Rapa Gompa, Chagaon (3,890m/12,759ft) |
| 15 |
Trek to the Lake Camp Site (4,020m/13,186ft) |
| 16 |
Trek to Shimen Gaon (3,850m/12,628ft) via crossing Shimen Pass (4,260m/13,973ft) |
| 17 |
Trek to Tinjegaon (4,150m/13,612ft) |
| 18 |
Trek to Camp Site (4,210m/13,809ft) |
| 19 |
Trek to Charka Bhot (4,110m/13,481ft) via the Mola Bhanjyang Pass (5,027m/16,489ft) |
| 20 |
Trek via the Niwal Pass (5,120m/16,794ft) to Sangdok (4,790m/15,711ft) |
| 21 |
Trek to Santo (3,700m/12,136ft) |
| 22 |
Trek to Kagbeni (2,800m/8,194ft) |
| 23 |
Trek to Mukinath (3,800m/12,464ft) |
| 24 |
Trek to Elko Bhati (2,800m/8,194ft) |
| 25 |
Trek to Jomsom (2,710m/8,889ft) |
| 26 |
Fly to Pokhara/explore around |
| 27 |
Drive to Kathmandu |
| 28 |
Rest day/farewell dinner |
| 29 |
Trip conclude |
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