Upper Dolpo Trek, dunai to Jumla

Dolpo is an ancient Tibetan kingdom located in the north east part of Nepal. It was only opened to trekkers in 1990. The Himalayan range can be seen in all its splendor and Phoksondo lake with the Ringmo village provide some of the most beautiful Nepalese scenery. We follow the ancient Tibetan salt caravan route, across two high passes and through the wilderness in one of Nepal’s most remote areas.

In the Dolpo region the monsoon, created by the sea winds blowing from the Gulf of Bengal, is tempered by the Dhaulaghiri range and trekking is therefore also possible during the summer, a period during which flora explodes in all its splendor: orchids, edelweiss, campanulas, forget-me-nots.

» Trip Outline

Trekking Days	20
Total days in Nepal	25
Trekking grade	04
Maximum Altitude	5360m

Best time	Spring : March to May /June - Sept
Best time	Autumn : September to November
Trekking Type	Camping Basis
walking per Day	5-6 Hours in average

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Days	Programmes
Day 01	Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02	Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03	Fly to Nepaljung. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04	Morning fly to Juphal (2550m) and Nepalganj - Juphal (2250m) by plane - Dunai (2150m). 3-hour walk During the flight, we can enjoy a superb panorama of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. Overnight at camp.
Day 05	Dunai - Tharakot (2700m) in 5h. The trail goes along the Thulo Bheri river towards Tharakot. This village was an ancient fortress and a caravan stop. Overnight at camp.
Day 06	Tharakot - Lahini (3200m) in 5h. Steady ascent by steep trails through fir and juniper forests. Overnight at camp.
Day 07	Lahini - Naure Odar (3100m) in 6h. The narrow trail goes through the Tarap Khola gorges. Overnight at camp.
Day 08	Naure Odar - Dho (4000m) in 6h. We come out onto the Tibetan plateau. A tough walk gradually-disappearing vegetation, towards Dho, the main village of the valley. Overnight at camp.
Day 09	Dho. Acclimatization day. We will visit the three main villages of the Tarap valley and the Ri Bhumpa Gompa and Bon-Po Gompa monasteries. Overnight at camp.
Day 10	Dho - Camp at 4100m (before the pass) in 5h. In this region, men trim their hair with red threads and wear them in a chignon like the Khampas from Tibet. Women wear heavy silver headgear. Overnight at camp.
Day 11	Camp at 4100m - Nun La Pass (5360m) - Camp at 4200m in 6h. From the Nun La, literraly " salt pass ", the views of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri are superb. We then descend the other side of the mountain and establish the campsite at 4200m. Overnight at camp.
Day 12	Camp at 4200m - Bagla La Pass (5090m) - Roman (3800m) in 5h. The emerald waters of the Phoksondo lake and the picturesque village of Ringmo form one of the most beautiful Himalayan landscapes. Overnight at camp.
Day 13	Roman - Ringmo (3510m) in 2h. Gentle walk around the lake and visit the Tesu monastery. The monastery rules life in Ringmo, a town inhabited by "Bothias ", a tribe originally from Tibet. Overnight at camp.
Day 14	Ringmo - Pungmo (3500m) in 5h. The trail follows the Phoksondo banks and later the Pungmo Khola river. Overnight at camp.
Day 15	Pungmo - Lasa (4100m) in 5h. A pleasant path that goesthrough blue fir tree forests and later through birche and juniper forests. Overnight at camp.
Day 16	Lasa - Kagmara La (5115m) - Kagmara Phedi (4000m) in 6h. Overnight at camp.
Day 17	Kagmara Phedi - Toijem (2920m) in 4h Descent over a moraine and then along the banks of the Garpung Khola river. Overnight at camp.
Day 18	Toijem - Kaigaon (2650m) in 5h. Overnight at camp.
Day 19	Kaigaon - Chaurikot (3060m). Overnight at camp.
Day 20	Chaurikot - Mauri Lagna Pass (3820m) - Chatra (3380m) in 6h Mauri Lagna means "Honey Pass ". During spring, the trail is lined with blue lilies, azaleas and blossoming rhododendrons. Magnificent panorama of snowy summits: Gutumba (5608m), Mata Tumba (5767m), Bhahul Himal (5460m). Overnight at camp.
Day 21	Chatra - Gotichaur (2650m) in 5h. Corn, potatoes, barley and buckwheat fields alternate with meadows and forests. Overnight at camp.
Day 22	Gotichaur - Jumla (2300m) in 5h Peaceful verdant areas strewn with shining irrigation canals and rivers. In summer, the flora blossoms brightly: orchids, forget-me-nots, geraniums, mint, buttercups, and gentians. Overnight at camp.
Day 23	Fly to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 24	Shopping day at Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 25	Drop to the international airport for final departure.

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Package includes:
Pick up and drop from international airport. Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request) All land transfer as per given itinerary Sightseeing tour with experience local guide National Park Conservation entry permit fees Upper Dolpa (Restricated area entry fees: US$700 for the first days and US$ 70 per day there after) Lower Dolpa (Restricated area entry fees: US$10 per week for the first four weeks and US$20 per week there after) Accommodation: Teahouse (twin sharing basis room) Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers All program according to itineraries on full board Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only Travel insurance Medical evacuation in case of emergency Domestic airfare Personal expenses All bar bill Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc International airport tax US$24 per person only
Note:	Given itinerary is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 4-5 hours in a day, As you are traveling in a remote mountain region, we can not guarantee the weather condition, it could be change unexpected. There will be experience Nepali leader or guide and helpers. The guides and their helpers’ assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. For further information and price details please write us: info@clubmountain.com