Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trek

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Upper Dolpo to Jomsom Trek

There is a mysterious Tibetan region in western Nepal. It's called Dolpo. Tibetans live in it trudniacy for centuries by the Himalayan hearse carrying the yaks with salt from Tibet and grain from the south of Nepal. Region was completely inaccessible to foreigners until 1996 and is virtually closed to outsiders today.

Dolpo region is called the last enclave of Tibetan culture, where religion and customs resemble those of Tibet before the Chinese invasion. By 1996, foreigners were banned from traveling to the Upper Dolpo, which helped preserve the cultural uniqueness of the region. To this day, the condition for getting to Upper Dolpo is organized, almost self-sufficient expedition, having a costly permit the Nepalese authorities. Cost to permit the entrance to Upper Dolpo is U.S. $ 500 per person for the first 10 days and a further U.S. $ 50 per person for each additional day.

Dolpo is a region of Tibetan Buddhism, the 700 year old monastery of Shey at the helm. Twice a year, the Pilgrims held a religious pilgrimage "bark" around Crystal Mountain - also known as the younger brother of Mount Kailash in Tibet. Dolpo is also one of the few places in the world where pre-Buddhist Bon shamanic religion is still alive. Region Dolpo was first described in 1961 by David Snelgrove in the book "Himalayan Pilgrimmage". In 1978 he was re-estimated in a book by Peter Matthiessen, "The Snow Leopard" to get publicity recently Eric Vallis film "Himalaya" 1999.

The region is a natural wildlife refuge: the blue sheep, deer, Himalayan foxes, marmots, eagles, vultures, the rarest big cats - snow leopards. Trail from Lower Dolpo, Upper Dolpo through to Jomsom is a part of "The Great Himalaya Trail" (GHT) - routes running through the highest Himalayas of Nepal, from the border with Sikkim in the east to the border with China and India to the west.

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Day to day Itinerary

  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu / free afternoon and evening.

  • DAY 02: Day Organizing / sightseeing / shopping before trekking.

  • DAY 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj / leisure.

  • DAY 04: Fly to landing in Juphal (2475m), trek to the Danube (2140m).

  • DAY 05: Chepka (2838m).

  • DAY 06: Chepka - Renje (3100m).

  • DAY 07: Renje - Lake Phoksundo (3600m).

  • DAY 08: Day at Lake Phoksundo / acclimatization / day reserve.

  • DAY 09: Lake Phoksundo - Phoksundo Khola (3507m).

  • DAY 10: Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4402m).

  • DAY 11: Phoksundo Bhanjyang - Kang La (5360m) - Shey Gompa (4200m).

  • DAY 12: Shey Gompa - Saldang La (4785m) - Namgung (4430m).

  • DAY 13: Namgung - Saldang (3770m).

  • DAY 14: Saldang - Yangze Gompa (3750m).

  • DAY 15: Sibu (3940m).

  • DAY 16: Sibu - Jeng La Phedi (4390m).

  • DAY 17: Jeng La Phedi - Jeng La (5090m) - Tokyo (4240m) or Dho Tarap (4040m).

  • DAY 18: Rest day at Dho Tarap / day reserve.

  • DAY 19: Dho Tarap - Charkha Phedi (4900M).

  • DAY 20: Phedi Charkha - Charkha La (5093) - Charkha (4110m).

  • DAY 21: Charkha (4110m) - Yak KHARK (4750m).

  • DAY 22: Yak KHARK (4750m) - Sangda La (5185m) - Sangda Phedi (4190m).

  • DAY 23: Sangda (3710m).

  • DAY 24: Sangda - Dhagarjun (3290m).

  • DAY 25: Jomsom (2720m).

  • DAY 26: Morning fly to Pokhara.

  • DAY 27: Travel back to Kathmandu.

  • DAY 28: Departure from Nepal.

Package Cost

Package cost always depends on the number of people travelling in your group, standard of the hotels you like to take, the mode of transportations you choose as (by private vehicle, tourist bus, plane, 4WD) and the period you are travelling (High season, Low season) etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.


Cost Include(s)

  • All necessary ground transfers including arrival and departure.
  • Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the itinerary.
  • Guided cultural city tour in Kathmandu with entrance to the monuments.
  • Tea House accommodations while Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trekking period.
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trekking.
  • All domestic flights as listed in the itinerary with airport tax.
  • All necessary paper works, National park entry permit and TIMS Card for Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trek.
  • Experienced and First Aid trained trekking guide licensed by NATHM.
  • Strong, helpful porters (one porter for two people).
  • Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trekking map.
  • Insurance of all local staff including porters.
  • Warm clothing and trekking gear for staff including porters.
  • Complementary Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trekking T-shirts and trip duffle bag.
  • Upper Dolpo To Jomsom Trekking certificate issued by us.
  • Travel and Rescue arrangements (paid by your Travel insurance company).
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Exclude(s)

  • Air travel to and from Nepal.
  • Purchases of bottled water while on the trek, gifts or alcohol.
  • Entry visas for Nepal (suggest getting 30 day tourist visa for Nepal on arrival into KTM).
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Personal expenses whilst trekking such as laundry, showers, internet use.
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (transport, extra hotel nights, etc).
  • Personal travel / trip cancellation insurance.
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
  • Any rescue costs.
  • Gratuities.
   

Associated With:

  • Government of Nepal
  • Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
  • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)
  • Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
  • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP)

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