Upper Dolpo Shey Gompa Trek - 27 Days
Dolpo region, popularly called “Shangri La of Nepal”, lies in the north- west of Karnali region behind the Dhaulagiri massif. Naturally isolated by the difficult topography, it offers the high snowy mountain ranges in the north, canyons, river basins of the Bheri, Suligad, Rupgad, large and small cascades, varieties of plants and herbs, about 197 species of birds, 32 types of mammals, local communities with unique cultures/ tradition and ancient temples, Buddhist monasteries. The people of Tibetan origin have still adopted primitive lifestyle with their own dialect and culture.
Itineraries
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Permits preparation day
Day 03: Fly/ Drive Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Dolpo & trek to Dunai
Day 05: Trek to Ankhe.
Day 06: Trek to Ra Gaon.
Day 07: Trek to Phoksundo Lake..
Day 08: Rest day at Phoksundo for local excursion.
Day 09: Trek to Phoksundo Khola.
Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang.
Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa.
Day 12: Rest day at Shey for local excursion.
Day 13: Trek to Namduna Gaon.
Day 14: Trek to Saldang.
Day 15: Trek to Yangze Gomba.
Day 16: Trek to Sibu.
Day 17: Trek to Jengla Phedi.
Day 18: Trek to Tokyu Gaon.
Day 19: Trek to Dho Tarap.
Day 20: Rest day for local excursion.
Day 21: Trek to Tarap Khola.
Day 22: Trek to Khari Gaon.
Day 23: Trek to Tarakot.
Day 24: Trek to Dunai.
Day 25: Trek to Juphal.
Day 26: Fly Juphal / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu.
Day 27: Final departure
Other Details
Service Includes:
- Airport pickup & transfer to hotel
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Transportation to and from Kathmandu by land or by air as per itinerary
- 3 meals a day during the trek
- Accommodation in tea house or tents during the trek as per the itinerary
- Government licensed trekking guide and necessary porters during the trek
- Special Area Permit
- TIMS card
- Guide & Porter(s) accommodation, transportation, food, salary, insurance
Service Excludes:
- Trekking Equipment
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Any sort of personal expenses that include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, phone & laundry
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Tips & Gratuities
Package Duration: 27 days
Grade: Challenging