Friday, April 17, 2009

gorkha trek 10 days

Gorkha lower manaslu trekking

Lower manaslu trekking lies in the lower part of the Gorkha while upper manaslu  situated the bordering to the Tibet and neighboring to the Annapurna trekking. Lower manaslu or lower gorkha trekking itinerary can modified and extended up to 10 days. Nareshwor home stay near the Gorkha palace and Barpak home stay will be the main popular destination for  the lower manaslu trekking in Nepal. Ancient Gorkha palace which was the kingdom of Nepal before Prithi Narayan shah conquered the Kathmandu valley. 


Gorkha - Pokhara Trek : 10 Days
This trek is to be specially done during the month of late September and early October due to harvesting time. This area looks beautiful as it is adorned by the rice plants. This route has the attraction of lower altitudes and avoids the extreme elevation gains/losses common to other treks in Nepal 
.Fact of the lower manaslu trekking:
Ex army Gurkha soldiers house, Ancient kingdom of Nepal, Manaslu region, No permit and timms card needed. Sample itinerary of the Gorkha manslu  trekking. 
1. Kathmandu to Gorkha by bus then trek 1 hours to Nareshwor home stay
2. Nareshwor home stay  rest day to visit the Gorkha palace, Gorkha Bindhayabasinee temple, sunrise views. 
3. Nareshwor home stay to the Barpak home stay trekking
4. Bark park home stay to the Laprak
5. Laprak to the Machhikhola
6. Machhikhola to Arughat Bazzar
7. Arughat Bazzar to Kathmandu

Facts of the Gorkha pokhara Trek
Duration: 10 DaysTrek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 1221 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land Grade: Moderate

 Optional Itinerary Gorkha to Pokhara tour
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Zero kilo via Abukhaireni which takes approximately five hours. Trek from Zerokilo to Simalghari (1050m.) and it takes about three hours. You depart early morning for the five hours drive to Zerokilo west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields. After you reach Abukhairent, you head towards North. After following zig zag road you reach Zerokilo. After refreshment you begin your trek for Simalghari passing through flat land with views of beautiful sceneries. Simalghari is village at the bank of Daraundi river. There is a government school and old market. Next day you cross Daraundi river over suspension to begin your journey for Palungtaar.

Day 02: Trek from Simalghari to Palungtaar (1050m.) which takes about five hours. The path you follow is quite flat all the way to Palungtaar. En route you cross terrace fields and can enjoy magnificent sceneries of villages at distance. The peaks covered with snow appear at some distance. Palungtaar is a pretty big village inhabited by Brahmins, Chhetri and Newar. Here you feel exhilarated to see the terraces, mango garden and oranges at some places.

Day 03: Trek from Paalungtaar to Tarkughat (1000m.) and it takes almost six hours. This day you begin your trek following flat land crossing a stream and few villages. On the way you come across few grazing fields where local people bring their domestic animals. As you enter Tarkughat , a village, you are welcome Newar, Chhetri and Brahmins. This village lies at the bank of Marshyangdi river. You can enjoy swimming in Marshyangdi river. Now and often you trek through motor able road in order to reach Tarkughat.

Day 04: Trek from Tarkughat to Kunchha (1221m.) which takes about six hours. Leaving Tarkughat you start to head quite uphill until you reach Sundarbazaar. There is an old market and you can see some villages at some distance. Now you move through terraces and get an opportunity to enjoy at the view of splendid snow peaks. After some time you arrive at Tuhure Pasaal. Here you find few typical tea shops. Walking gentle uphill, you reach Kunchha. This is a popular village of this area. The mountain visible from here is truly excellent. As you can enjoy the views of Manaslu, Lamjung and Annapurna range. You would not deny observing sunset from this point. People living in harmony here belong to different communities and are farmers, government employees and few of them have joined army.

Day 05: Trek from Kunchha to Sisaghat (870m.) and it takes approximately seven hours. To reach Sisaghat, you climb down passing through terraces with millet and maize growing in and around. Sisaghat is another human settlement of this area. The main inhabitants belong to mixed community. It lies at the bank of Madi river. You can have swum here and the scenery is superb to see.
Day 06: Trek from Sisaghat to Karputaar (490 m.) which takes almost seven hours. You walk along the bank of Madi river passing through terraces. After trekking gentle uphill you reach Karputaar. En route you come across several villages rich in their distinct culture. Karputaar is a small village with mixed community.

Day 07: Trek from Karputaar to Syaklung (1100m.) and it takes about six hours. This day’s is comparatively difficult as you trek gradual uphill in the beginning and later go steep up for some hours. En route you cross through forests covered with local vegetation. While walking, you cross few streams. At some distance, you can see snow peaks. Syaklung is a village dominated by Gurung, Magar and other communities of Nepal. There is an excellent camping spot here. Moreover, you will find recently opened tea shops and small lodges. This place grants you an opportunity to enjoy the views of Annapurna South, Fish tail, Annapurna II, Lamjung, Mardi peak, Manaslu and several unnamed peaks.

Day 08: Trek from Syaklung to Kalikasthan (1300m.) which takes almost five hours. To reach Kalikasthan you trek downhill at first and then follow ascent and descent path. The trails follow along the forested ridge top through rough motor able road passing through Thulokot and Majhthana (1220m.). You are accompanied by views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal and Manasalu. Kalikasthan is a village inhabited by Hindu people. This village is named after goddess Kali as there is a temple with idol of Kali at the top of the ridge. There is a well managed camping spot. Moreover, you find small local shop with minimal supplies, typical tea shops and very small lodges. From here you can have fun of observing sunset.
Day 09: Trek from Kalikasthan to Bijayapur khola (900m.) and drive to Pokhara. This day you gently climb downhill to get Bijayapur Khola passing through villages and motor able road. After lunch, you drive back to Pokhara.

Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours.While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.
Services Included:
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Services Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

Please contact us for the detailed itineraries for the short treks:

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Your short trek can be organized with combination of different trek routes as well.
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makalu trekking with sherapani col-27 days

Makalu trekking with Sherpani col 27 days







Makalu Trek with Sherpani Col : 27 days
 Facts of the Trek 
Duration: 27 Days
Trek type: Camping Max Altitude: 5817 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land 
Grade: Strenuous

ITINERARY

Day 01-02: Drive from Kathmandu to Hille via Dharan and Dhankuta by overnight bus. It takes about 16 hours.
Day 03: Trek from Hille to Mangmaya which takes about six and half hours. The trek starts with gentle ascend and moves along flat trail through the jungle of pine trees, rhododendron trees.
Day 04: Trek from Mangmaya to Surtibari which takes about six hours. The trail passes by the side of a river which is gently a flat trail with some small descends.
Day 05: Trek from Surtibari to Tumlingtar which takes about six and half hours. The trail starts with an adventurous action of hanging ropeways over the river. The trail then will ascend about 2 hours. This is a small town with an airstrip. There is a market and you find some government administrative offices and some tea houses. 
Day 06: Trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang which takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees. En route, you pass few villages. Maney Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited by some people. It is quite surrounded by forest and this is grazing filed for local people.
Day 07: Trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830m) which takes about five hours. The trail ascends through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees for about three hours and you will ultimately walk over a flat trail and you approach Chilchile. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals send their children. You will find some good tea houses.
Day 08: Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m) which takes about four and half hours. The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village which is enriched with many tea houses and telephone facilities.
Day 09: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m) which takes about four and half hours. The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area.
Day 10: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m) which takes about four hours. The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, you can villages at far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big sherpa village. You find prayer flags fluttering in sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is really praiseworthy.
Day 11: Rest day at Tashigaon for acclimatization.Day 12: Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560 m) which takes about six hours. The trail ascends throughout the day and you will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees until you reach destination. Kongma la is a ridge and there is only one tea house here. This is also perfect place for camping. There falls snow during March and April. 
Day 13: Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550 m) which takes about six and half hours. The trail ascends and then following a trail you reach a beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, you go downhill until you reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests. 
Day 14: Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600 m) which takes about four and half hours. The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape which is very prone to landslides. The Barun river through the trail adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m). 
Day 15: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810 m) which takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. You can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field and you camp overnight here.

Day 16: Trek from Yak Kharka to Hillary Base Camp (Makalu Base Camp) and it takes about six and half hours. Early part of the trek is flat and then it turns ascent till Hillary Base Camp. En route, you pass through glacier rocky path. You will be enchanted by the panoramic views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Kali Himal, Mt. Makalu II etc.

17: Rest at Makalu Base Camp. You will enjoy the whole day in the base camp. You will have a spectacular views of different mountains and peaks like Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. You can also hike to Baruntse Base Camp. 

Day 18: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Baruntse East Col. 

Day 19: Trek from Baruntse East Col to Sherbani Col. Day 20: Trek from Sherbani Col to Baruntse West Col. Day 21: Trek from Baruntse West Col to Hinku Pokhari
Day 22: Trek from Hinku Pokhari to Mingbola Base camp( Glacier Camp)
Day 23: Trek from Mingbola Base camp to Mingbola Pass(5817m.)- Next Base Camp of Mingbo La.
Day 24: Trek from Mingbo La Base Camp to Pangboche

Day 25: Trek from Pangboche to Namche bazaar which takes about five and half hours. You start downhill trek for one hour and then crossing a suspension bridge you continue your trek over flat and ascent path through forest till Tyangboche. It is an excellent view points as you can see the panoramic views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Tawache peak, Lhotse and as Tyangboche lies near Thamserku so some parts of this majestic peaks are also seen.
Following through rhododendron forest, you trek over descent path and reach Phunki Tanga. There are some tea houses here. There is a possibility of seeing mask deer in and around this year. Leaving this, you trek uphill for two hours till Sanasa. There are three diversified paths here, one moving Gokyo, another to Khumjung and the third one goes to Namche in one hour.

Day 26: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) and it takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Day 27: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes 30 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Services Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.
Services Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc
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Alternative way for the lifestyle when travelling in Nepal will be possible by Booking  a home stay in Nepal. Mountains  home  is running by the home stay family in Nepal kathmandu. Home stay in Nepal give you the best ideas of the explore the Nepalese culture by giving face to face and eyewitness experience.  lets book  home stay in Nepal for  grab  the opportunity  to study the Nepalese life style. After home stay again you can come back hotel with helps to clear picture of the Nepal living ideas. 

lower Dolpa trekking -16 days

Welcome to lower Dolpa trekking -16 days


Facts of the Trek

Duration: 16 DaysTrek 

type: Camping 
Max Altitude: 5238 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land Grade: Strenuous

Lower Dolpo Extensive trek (16days)

Dolpo is also called “Ba Yul” or the Hidden valley is a land of mystery, scenery and peace. Surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north, The Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna and sweeping vistas. The medicinal plant, Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of wild mushroom is found in abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to significantly improve health and fitness. This trekking is for combination of natural and cultural phenomena which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. It is a rain shadow area and was opened in 1991 for trekking. The whole trekking areas in this region stretches through and around Arun River whose origin dates back to prehistoric period. The Arun valley is one of the most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal.
Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience.
The Upper Dolpo region is another remote hidden destination in far west where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored. The home of herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist monuments, and unique human civilization at high altitude is worth a visit. Trekking around the Dolpo region is an unforgettable journey in every visitor's life. Observing different rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain views, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and huge birds Himalayan griffon. The Upper Dolpo is the home of the Bhotiya and Sherpa people. It's difficult to grow crops there, which makes life difficult for the local people. They depend on barley as sole crop. The stalwart yak is a vital source of food, transport and dung fuel. They also trade salt for grain with those from far away Hurikot and Jumla to compensate their dwindling winter supply of food.


 16 Itinerary for Lower Dolpo trek:



Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj(260m.), stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal(2475m.), trek from Juphal to Dunai(2140m.)
Day 03: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot(2537m.)
Day 04: Trek from Tarakot to Laina Odar(3370m)
Day 05: Trek from Laina Odar to Nawarpani(3475m.)
Day 06: Trek from Nawarpani to Dho Tarap(3944m.)
Day 07: Trek from Dho Tarap to Numa Phedi(4440m.)
Day 08: Rest at Dho Tarap and explore in around the area
Day 09: Trek from Numa Phedi to Danigar(4631m.) via Numa Pass(5238m.)
Day 10: Trek from Danigar to Phoksunko lake(Ringmo Gaon – 3733m.) via Baga Pass(5214m.)
Day 11: Rest at Ringmo Gaon and explore Phoksundo lake
Day 12: Trek from Ringmo Gaon to Roha Gaum(3100m.)
Day 13: Trek from Roha Gaum to Dunai
Day 14: Trek from Dunai to Juphal
Day 15: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj, stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 16: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Services Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.

Services Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.



Upper Dolpo trekking

Upper Dolpo trek 

Upper dolpo trekking -Juphal to Jomsom upper dolpo trekking guide, Upper dolpo trekking permit, Upper dolpo trekking itinerary



The UPPER DOLPO REGION
No. Of days:        24--_   27 Days
Starting point:        Kathmandu
Max. Elevation:       4095m
Grade:                   Medium
Mode of trek:         Camping
Ending point:          Kathmandu
Season:                 Apr/May and Sept/Oct
Max. Walking:         6-7 hrs
Mode of travel:       fly in/fly out

This is indeed a remote and hidden destination in far western Nepal whose tranquility and natural beauty is still largely unexplored. This home of unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist monuments, a unique human civilization at the limits of high altitude living is more than worth a visit. Trekking here will be an unforgettable journey in any visitor's life. Observing ever-changing rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain views, wildflowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, wolves, and huge Himalayan Griffons are but a few of the treats.
It's difficult to grow crops there, which makes life difficult for the local people, so most of them are involved in the salt trade from Tibet, this traditional culture still continues unchanged here generation after generation. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif are some of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience. The enchanting beauty and unique culture of this place will demonstrate why Eric Valli, the author of the famous book Honey Hunter of Nepal, created the Oscar-nominated film "Caravan".
To trek here, you must do so through a registered company. We will obtain the necessary permits.No tea houses here. A well-organized camping trek is required and traveling in a group is highly recommended. This trek is most suitable for those who are exceptionally fit and prepared to face the full challenge of the Himalayan wilderness. Groups generally fly from Nepalgunj to the Juphal airstrip, then walk few hours to the district headquarters of Dunai (2,100 meters). The trail follows the Suli Gad River, passing through thick conifer forests and a few Thakuri Hindu villages. The National Park check-post is one day from Dunai; two rugged days later, you reach Phoksumdo Lake.

Itinerary 
Day 01:       Arrive  in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02:       Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03:       Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal and trek to Dunai(2150m)
Day 04:       Trek to Ankhe(2660m)
Day 05:       Trek to Sumdo(3100m)
Day 06:       Trek to Ringmo Phoksundo(3728m)
Day 07:       Rest day at Ringmo Phokshindo for acclimatization
Day 08:       Trek to North camp(400m)
Day 09:       Trek to Gandla Là(5250m)
Day 10:       Trek to Shey(4750m)
Day 11:       Trek to Namdung(4950m)
Day 12:       Trek to Saldang(4650m)
Day 13:       Trek to Yangjir(3965m)
Day 14:       Trek to Shimen(4250m)
Day 15:       Trek to Tingkyu-Kehengchu Rivar side camp(4694m)
Day 16:       Trek to Charkhala Phedi(4290m)
Day 17:       Trek to Charkhala passes 5035m
Day 18:       Rest day at Charkha village
Day 19:       Trek to Yak Kharka(4250m)
Day 20:       Trek to Bhery Kharka(4670m)
Day 21:       Trek to Thula 5400m & 6 1/2 hours/after Sangdala pass(4295m)
Day 22:       Trek to Dangar Jung village(3560m)
Day 23:       Trek to Jomsom
Day 24:       Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 25:       Drive/ Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 26:       Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 27:       Final Departure
Upper dolpo trekking scenario 
Upper dolpo categorized the restriction trekking in western northern side of Nepal bordering with tibetan plateau. Very pristine and virgin culture , territory you meet while you are upper dolpo trekking. Because of the expensive permit of the dolpo even rain shadow  areas  there are not enough tourist. How is in india in Ladkah there are very famous for summer trekking but dolpo even nice and worthwhile places, cannot pickup the good trekking market. trekking specialist said  and demand the government of the Nepal decrease the fee of the upper mustang for the summer trekking popularity and more visitors and trekkers invitation for the upper dolpo  trekking. Only for the trekking permit  cost of the upper mustang  $ 500 usd for 10 days. so, trekking agent association of Nepal try to give attention ministry of  the tourism, deduct the high costing upper dolpo trekking fee.Like a upper dolpo trekking in Nepal to trek another restriction trekking areas of Nepal, it need a at least 2 people in the group. for the single trekkers make a problem for the trekking in the upper dolpo. Trekking agency of Nepal, try to manage the permit even there are single trekkers for the dolpo trekking.

Itinerary detailed of the 24 days  upper dolpo trek

Upper Dolpo Extensive trek (24 days) Dolpo is also called “Ba Yul” or the Hidden valley is a land of mystery, scenery and peace. Surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north, The Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna and sweeping vistas. The medicinal plant, Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of wild mushroom is found in abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to significantly improve health and fitness. This trekking is for combination of natural and cultural phenomena which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. It is a rain shadow area and was opened in 1991 for trekking. The whole trekking areas in this region stretches through and around Arun River whose origin dates back to prehistoric period. The Arun valley is one of the most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal. Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one can find a well-preserved ecosystem of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience. The Upper Dolpo region is another remote hidden destination in far west where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored. The home of herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist monuments, and unique human civilization at high altitude is worth a visit. Trekking around the Dolpo region is an unforgettable journey in every visitor's life. Observing different rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain views, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and huge birds Himalayan griffon. The Upper Dolpo is the home of the Bhotiya and Sherpa people. It's difficult to grow crops there, which makes life difficult for the local people. They depend on barley as sole crop. The stalwart yak is a vital source of food, transport and dung fuel. They also trade salt for grain with those from far away Hurikot and Jumla to compensate their dwindling winter supply of food.







Facts of the Upper dolpo Trek
 Duration: 24 Days
Trek type: Camping 
Max Altitude: 5160 m
.Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land 
Grade: Strenuous





ITINERARY

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj. You fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj in the southwest part of the Terai, right on the border to India. After checking into your hotel you might go and have a look at the Bageshwari Mandir, a temple to honour Kali. But what Nepalganj is all about is just wandering around in the bazaar, which has everything on sale that one could imagine. You will see people here from every part of Nepal, people from Tibet and India; they all come here to trade. 





Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek from Juphal to Dunai. You go to the airport very early in order to get on the flight to Juphal. Dolpo flights are always early in the morning. This is because high winds in the Thulo Bheri Valley begin around 10 am, making later flights impossible. Once you have gotten all your equipment of the Twin otter in Juphal (2500m), you start out on the short walk from Juphal to Dunai. You walk downhill through meadows and past a few houses to the small hotels at Kala Gaura (2090m). From here you follow the river trail upstream to Dunai. You camp near Dunai and explore this bustling little hill town for the rest of the afternoon. 





Day 03: Trek from Dunai to Chepka which takes about seven hours. You start trekking from Dunai, cross the big steel suspension bridge and turn west, following the trail past the hospital, and then it's a level walk along the bank of the Thulo Bheri to its confluence with the Suli Gaad at 2070m. You follow the new trail north up the east bank of the Suli Gaad to a collection of tea shops run by the wives of army personnel in Dunai. Another hour of walking takes us to Kal Rupi and then on to Raktang (2260m). You cross to the west bank and trek past numerous goths and horses pastures over a ridge to the rough stone houses of Jyalhasa, a wintering spot for the people of Ringmo. You keep walking upstream to another bridge, cross it to the east bank, and make your way past some crude teashops and a bridge over a side stream, the Ankhe Khola, at 2460m. The trail makes some ups and downs through grass and ferns to a trail junction. The fork is the old trail leading to the army and national park post at Ankhe, and on to the old trail that passes the villages of Rahagoan and Parela, high on the ridge above. 

Day 04: Trek from Chepka to Renje and it takes about six hours. You continue on the new trail, which stays near the river, climbing over a small ridge ,then crossing to the west side to avoid a large ridge and returning to the east side an hour later near a national park camping ground. Alongside the river at 2900m, the trail becomes a collection of rocks and sticks forming a dyke along the river bank. The trail makes several more ups and downs through forests of firs and larches as it continues upstream to a bridge that leads to nine houses comprising the village of Renje on the opposite side of the river at 3010m. You camp at a good camp site here or another about five minutes further on.





Day 05: Trek from Renje to Ringmo which takes about seven hours. You follow the Suli Gaad valley, which turns eastward and becomes even steeper and narrower. You then climb over a ridge and descends to a wooden bridge then continue along the ups and downs along the valley floor to the confluence of the Suli Gaad with the Pungmo Khola. From here the trail to Phoiksumdo Lake and Shey gompa follows the west bank of the river. You climb through a forest of big cedar to a good camp site and then on to Palam (3710m), a winter settlement used by the people of Ringmo village. The houses are almost burried in the sandy soil. The entrance station for Shey Phoksumdo National Park is at the south end of the village. After your park entrance ticket is examined, you may be subjected to a baggage inspection-ostensibly for drugs and stolen art objects. It's very peculiar formality in this remote locale. You continue on the route, which switchbacks steeply on a sandy trail through open country to an elevation of 3300m, then you start up another steep set of dusty switchbacks to a ridge at 3780m. From the ridge there are distant views of a spectacular 200m -high waterfall, the highest in Nepal. The trail makes a steep descent in birch forests to the upper reaches of the brilliantly clear,rushing waters of the Phoksumdo Khola, then you climb gently to Ringmo village, a picturesque settlement of flat-roofed stone houses with lots of mud -plastered chortens and maniwalls. Just below Ringmo, you cross a bridge and follow a trail north to the ranger station at Phoksumdo Lake (3730). You continue to the shores of the lake near the point where the Phoksumdo Khola flows out of the lake. There are national park camping grounds on both sides of the river on the south-east shore of the lake. Park rules prohibit us from camping in other places






 Day 06: Rest and exploration. A trail leads from the lakeside through juniper trees to the white Pal Sentan Thasoon Chholing gompa, a ramshackle Bon-po gompa overlooking the lake that is said have been built 60 generations ago. There are five other private gompas in various houses of small monastic community near the lake. The insides of the temples contain dusty Buddhist paintings and statues, but the trappings also reflect the animistic elements of the Bon-po religion, so some of the chapels are reminiscent of an ancient witch's cavern. A donation to the ragtag collection of dirty monks will gain us entrance to the gompas; your sherpas will be equally fascinated by the strange iconography and practice of the Bon-po religion.




 Day 07: Trek from Ringmo to Chunemba it takes approximately six hours. From your camp site near Ringmo on the southern end of Phoksumdo Lake, the trail contours on a rocky ledge as it skirts the western lip of the lake. In places it's precariously suspended on a gangway of wood supported on pegs driven into crevices in the rocks. As you cross a stream, look up at the glacier descending from the upper slopes of Kanjeralwa (6612m). You then climb to a crest at 4060m for a spectacular view of the lake with the snowy peaks of Sonam Kang in the background. The trail makes a step and dusty descent through birches and blue pines to the westernmost edge of the lake at 3630m where the Phoksumdo Khola enters. The route now heads west up a long a wide valley. You follow an indistinct trail through thorn bushes and scrub trees, crisscrossing boggy marshes and tributaries of Phoksumdo Khola. You camp in a forest of blue pines at Chunemba, an undeveloped national park camping ground at 3630m. 





Day 08: Trek from Chunembe to Lar Tsa which takes almost five and half hours. You begin the day along the level path that now heads north through a glacial valley. You then cross to the east bank of Phoksumdo Khola. You follow the main valley for another hour to kang Gompa. You climb steeply from Kang Gompa and stay on the grassy ridge. It's a long climb up the ridge past a few groves of birch trees. There are spectacular mountain views with Shey Shikar (6139m) and Kang Chunne (6443m) dominating the skyline to the west. You continue on a crest at 4200m then the route descends gently on a rocky trail to Lar Tsa, a camp site besides the river at 4120m. It's possible to continue walking, but you have now ascended more than 500m in a day and should spend the night at Lar tsa for acclimatisation. 







Day 09: Trek from Lar Tsa to Mendok Din and it takes about three hours. You cross a new bridge and climb to the top of a scree slope at 4490m, then make your way up a grassy ridge to a crest at 4640m. You contour and then drop gently into Mendok Ding (flower valley). You again climb alongside a stream to a campsite at 4610m. You are almost certain to spot herds of blue sheep on the slopes above the camp. 





Day 10: Trek from Mendok Din to Shey Gompa which takes approximately eight and half hours. You continue on the route that follows the upper reaches of the Phoksumdo Khola, and then you turn north towards the peak of Riwo Drugdra (Crystal Mountain). There is a choice of trails here; you follow the more scenic pilgrim route across the Sehu La to the west of Crystal Mountain, making a kora (circumambullation) of this sacred peak. The Dolma trail turns north soon after camp while the pilgrim trail starts up a steep scree slope on the opposite side of a stream that flows from the north. After a long pull to Sehu La (also known as Mendok Ding La) at 5160m the trail descends a scree slope to a grassy meadow besides a stream valley and begins a series of long ascents and descends across ridges in and out of side valleys as it traverses around Crystal Mountain. After a steep, rough climb to a crest at 5010m and another at 4860m, you begin the descent to the Tar valley. Soon after the route reaches grassy slopes a side trail leads to Tsakang, a gompa said to be 800years that is perched dramatically on the side of a cliff. The final descent is on a wide trail to a campsite in a large meadow near a few nomads huts at 4310, just below Shey gompa. 





Day 11: Rest and Exploration day. Cross the river on a log bridge and climb past a big chorten and a huge field of manistones to the Shey gompa compound at 4390m. The gompa itself is not large, and there are no artifacts or paintings of note inside. Although the building is said to be 800years old, the wall paintings are relatively recent, probably done in 1970s. The statues on the altar are of Guru Rimpoche, Sakyamuni and Milarepa. The gompa also houses an ancient Tibetan scroll that describes the myth of Crystal Mountain and Shey gompa. According to the inscription, there is a holy lake in a crater among the mountains that surrounds Shey. When a pilgrim makes nine circumambulations of this lake the water turns milk. A sip of this milk and the pilgrim can se Mt Kailash in the distance. 







Day 12: Trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung which takes almost seven and half hours. You trek east from Shey gompa and across the 5010m Shey La. Here you turn north and descend before climbing again to Namgung (4430m).







Day 13: Trek from Namgung to Karang which takes almost six hours. You traverse high above the Namgung Kola to Karang (4050m). It's also possible to descend to Saldang on the banks of the river, but this village holds little of interest.





Day 14: Trek from Karang to Mugaon and it takes approximately seven and half hours. You descend to Torak Sumdo (3670m), the confluence of the Namgung and Polang kholas, and cross to the northern bank. You then climb to Yanger gompa at 3750m and trek along the river side valley. You camp at one of the camp sites alongside the stream at about 4100m before Mugaon. 

Day 15: Trek from Mugaon to Shimen which takes almost eight and half hours. You continue up the valley to Mugaon and climb towards the Mushi La at 5030m. Then you descend towards Shimen village, you end the day at a good camp site in pastures above the village at 4010m. 

Day 16: Trek from Shiment to Tinje and it takes about eight hours. You drop down to Shimen village at 3870m and make a long trek upriver through Pha (4090m) to Tinje (4150m).
Day 17: Trek from Tinje to Rakpa which takes approximately eight hours. You trek past the runway of mysterious Tinje airport to a trail junction at 4130m, where a high route leads to Tarap. You continue southward to a camp site on the banks of the river at Rakpa (4530m).







Day 18: Trek from Rakpa to Chharka and it takes almost eight hours. You begin your day with a long climb to the Chharka La (4920m). You continue on the trail descending along the side of the valley, then make a big drop into a side valley at 4290m. You then make a long traverse down to the picturesque village of Chharka on the banks of Barbung Kola at 4120m. 







Day 19: Trek from Chharka to Norbulung and it takes about seven hours. You descend again to a river. You follow the right fork southward, climbing in and out of side valleys on a rough trail. The valley narrows, you then emerge into a big meadow and climb to your campsite at Norbulung (4750m).





Day 20: Trek from Norbulung to Sangda Phedi and it takes approximately eight hours. You begin the day climbing to a yak pasture at Molum Sumna (4860m) and on to a crest at 5130m. You then make a long traverse across meadows to the foot of the Sangda La, then a long, steep final climb to the pass at 5460m. 







Day 21: Trek from Sangda Phedi to Sangda which takes about eight hours. You climb to a lower Sangda La at 4990m, and then descend through loose shale towards the village of Sangda Ghunsa (4190m). You drop to the Chalung Khola, crossing it at 3750m, and then climb steeply up the opposite bank. A long high traverse leads to a cairn at 4090m, you then come to a set of steep switchbacks descends to a stream at 3580m. You do another climb to the compact settlement of Sangda, were you end a long day at 3700m.




 Day 22: Trek from Sangdo to Dhagarjun and it takes about eight hours. You climb the hill behind Sangda and spent most of the day making a high traverse, crossing nine ridges to a final crest at 4280m. You then descend into the Kali Gandaki valley, traversing under high cliffs and descending to the large village of Dhagarjun (3290m).




Day 23:Trek from Dhagarjun to Jomson and fly to Pokhara. You climb to a ridge at 3360m and make a final descent on a challenging trail of loose rocks to Jomsom at 2670m. You take an early flight from Jomsom to Pokhara - a fantastic way to round off the trek, flying right along the Kali Gandaki Gorge between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. In Pokhara you check into the Hotel, get the dust of the last three weeks washed off and head out for a nice dinner..! 




Day 24: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.
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National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.


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Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

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