Dolpo
Upper Dolpo Trek
- Duration
- 24 Days
- Max altitude
- 5,000 m
Overview
Dolpo region is situated between the Tibetan plateau and the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. It has country's largest national park and conservation known as Shey Phoksundo National Park, with abundance of wildlife, including Himalayan Blue Sheep, Musk Deer and the legendary elusive Snow Leopard. However, this region is very remote and least developed.
The villages in Upper Dolpo region are above 4300m with only a few hundred numbers of dwellers. People here, still practice the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion which was almost completely replaced after Buddhist doctrine began to flow across Tibet in the 9th century. People here, are basically traders who trade salts to Tibets via Yak caravans. This is a very mysterious land and the books by Peter Matthiessen's "The Snow Leopard" and David Snellgrove's "Himalayan Pilgrimage" have added to the attraction and mystique of this land. While passing through the trekking routes of the Upper Dolpo, you'll pass through gigantic mountain ranges of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba and passes through Lower Dolpo.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel
Day 2 · Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley, the 'City of Glory'. The sightseeing includes most popular places such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.
Hotel
Day 3 · Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
We will fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel (in Nepalgunj).
Day 4 · Trek to Sulighat
After breakfast at the Hotel, we'll fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal. The flight is about 45 minutes and during this time, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will then start trekking down hill through the small Gurung village before reaching Sulighat.
3 hours Camp
Day 5 · Trek to Raptang
Trek to Raptang is a combination of uphill and plain easy walk through the middle of the jungle. You can visualize the wildlife and birds around and cross Phoksundo river on the way.
6 hours Camp
Day 6 · Trek to Renchey
We will start the trek with an uphill walk followed by flat walking and river crossing till we reach Renchey village.
5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
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