Upper
Dolpo Trek and Shey Gompa
The region of western Nepal has only been open since 1988,
and has been widely acclaimed as one of Nepal's best trekking
regions. We have previously organized many different treks
in the area and in 1997 we retraced the core elements of Peter
Matthiessen's journey, made famous in his book “The
Snow Leopard”.
It is one of the more challenging treks which allows you to
explore the remote and sparsely populated areas of Nepal.
Dolpo is where the movie 'Himalaya' wa shot by Eric Valli.
First we fly to Juphal, west of Dhaulagiri, Trekking north
we enter Phoksundo National Park and after a rest continuous
on Matthiessen's original trail, crossing the Khang La 17320ft/5279m,
to reach the very remote monastery of Shey Gompa. On the way
we pass the mystical crystal mountain. In Matthiessen's world's
… “high to the west a white pyramid sails on the
sky”. Shey Gompa was established in the eleventh century
and little has changed here since then.
This is a special trek in one of Nepal's restricted areas
and as such we have to pay the same levels of permit fees
as for Mustang. However it is ideal for the keen walker who
would like a wild experience away from the main trekking routs.
Day to Day Itinerary (25 days)
| Day
1: |
Arrive Kathmandu and
transfer to hotel. |
| Day
2: |
Free Day. |
| Day
3: |
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
- check into Hotel |
| Day
4: |
Fly Nepalgunj to Juphal
- trek to Dunai |
| Day
5: |
Hanke |
| Day
6: |
Regi |
| Day
7: |
Phoksundo Lake |
| Day
8: |
Pins |
| Day
9: |
Gang la Phedi |
| Day
10: |
Cross Gang la and
reach Shey Gompa |
| Day
11: |
Rest day and exploration
in Shey |
| Day
12: |
Namgaon |
| Day
13: |
Saldang |
| Day
14: |
Shimen |
| Day
15: |
Tinkay |
| Day
16: |
Kencheu
River |
| Day
17: |
Do |
| Day
18: |
Cross
Numala - Pelungtang |
| Day
19: |
Cross
Baga la - Baga la Phedi |
| Day
20: |
Ringmo
Bazaar |
| Day
21: |
Ryajik
|
| Day
22: |
Juphal
|
| Day
23: |
Fly Juphal
to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. |
| Day
24: |
Free
day in Kathmandu |
| Day
25: |
International
Departure. |
Fact Finder
| Duration: |
25
days with 20 days camping |
| Trip
Details: |
- All camping Equipments
- All meals on trek
- Responsible leader, Sherpa Guides, Cook, Cooks assistants
to prepare meals
- Porters/yaks to carry equipments and ration
- Portable altitude chamber
|
| Activities: |
Cultural, Touring,
Walking |
| Grade: |
 |
| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 4, Max
12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
|
| Accommodation: |
4 nights
Hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis, 1 night
Hotel in Nepalgunj on MAP basis, 20 days camping |
| Trip
Dates: |
To Your request. |
Land
Costs:
Local Payment: |
USD $3000
USD $500 |
|
|
(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 4 clients ) |
Inclusions
Included:
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis, all
airport hotel/airport transfer, staff insurance, Dolpo permit,
Phoksundo National Park fee, One night Hotel in Nepalgunj
on half board with airport transfers. KTM/NPJ/DOLPO/NPJ/KTM scheduled
flight, all meals, two men tents, mattresses, all porters
and Sherpa Guide and Cook, special high altitude clothing
for Porters etc.
Not Included:
Arrival transfer, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals,
all optional additional tours or activities during free time,
transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips
and items of a personal nature.
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