Trip Overview
Dolpo is additionally referred to as, "Ba Yul", or the Hidden Valley, a land of mystery, majestic scenery and peace and tranquility. With Dhaulagiri to the south and Tibet to the north, Dolpo may be a region of high passes, rare flora and fauna and sweeping views of the high Himalaya. The famous medicinal plant, Yarchagumba (Cordyceps sinensis), a kind of untamed mushroom, is found in abundance during this region. This trek is for people who wish to expertise a mix of nature and culture, enriched by the standard Tibetan culture and heritage.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival Day
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Day 2
Katmandu
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Day 3
Katmandu - Nepalgunj
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Day 4
Nepalgunj – Juphal - Dunai
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Day 5
Dunai -Tarakot
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Day 6
Tarakot –Chanki
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Day 7
Chanki – Tarap Khola
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Day 8
Tarap Khola – Dho Tarap
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Day 9
Hidden Valley
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Day 10
Hidden Valley
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Day 11
Numa Phedi
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Day 12
Numa Phedi – Baga Phedi
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Day 13
Baga Phedi – Lac Phoksundo
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Day 14
Phoksundo Lake
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Day 15
Phokundo Lake - Chepka
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Day 16
Chepka – Suli Gaad
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Day 17
Suli Gaad - Juphal
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Day 18
Juphal – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
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Day 19
Kathmandou
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Day 20
Departure Day
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival Day
Our office staff will be waiting at the airport to greet you. A short drive from the airport to the Hotel -
Day 2
Katmandu
Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. In the evening a brief discussion and preparation of our trekking -
Day 3
Katmandu - Nepalgunj
We take a flight to Nepalgunj. With the assist of our guide and staff, you will be transfer to the hotel in Nepalgunj -
Day 4
Nepalgunj – Juphal - Dunai
Today is the first day of our trek. Early we take a first flight to Juphal Airport (2,475m/8,118ft). Then we start out trek to Dunai (2,140m/7,019ft) -
Day 5
Dunai -Tarakot
The second day of our trekking, we trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2,520m/8,265ft) -
Day 6
Tarakot –Chanki
We trek from Tarakot to Chanki -
Day 7
Chanki – Tarap Khola
We trek from Chanki to Tarap Khola -
Day 8
Tarap Khola – Dho Tarap
We trek from Tarap Khola to Dho Tarap (4,080m/13,382ft) -
Day 9
Hidden Valley
The 09th and 10th day of our trekking are the main days of the whole trekking. We explore the ultimate hidden valley of the Dolpo Region. Also, these 02 days are the main target of our trekking. -
Day 10
Hidden Valley
The 09th and 10th day of our trekking are the main days of the whole trekking. We explore the ultimate hidden valley of the Dolpo Region. Also, these 02 days are the main target of our trekking. -
Day 11
Numa Phedi
We farewell the beautiful hidden valley and trek to Numa Phedi -
Day 12
Numa Phedi – Baga Phedi
We trek from Numba Phedi to Baga Phedi crossing the Numa La pass (5,190m/17,023ft), the highest alitutude on the whole of our trekking -
Day 13
Baga Phedi – Lac Phoksundo
We trek from Baga Phedi to Phoskundo Lake (3,730m/12,234ft), the lake at the highest altitude. On the way we cross the Baga La pass, one of the amazing experience on this trekking -
Day 14
Phoksundo Lake
Since we are increasing the altitude we stay a day today in Phoksundo Lake for a acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness. In the mean day we explore around Phoksundo Lake (3,733m/12,244ft), lake at the highest altitude -
Day 15
Phokundo Lake - Chepka
We trek from Phoksumdo Lake to Chepka (2670m) -
Day 16
Chepka – Suli Gaad
We trek from Chepka trek Suli Gaad (2070m) -
Day 17
Suli Gaad - Juphal
Today is the end of our trekking. We trek from Suli Gaad to Juphal (2490m) -
Day 18
Juphal – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
We take the first flight to Nepalgunj from Juphal and then connect the same day flight to Kathmandu. Pick up from Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel -
Day 19
Kathmandou
You will have a free day in Kathmandu to relax and do some shopping -
Day 20
Departure Day
Our guide and vehicle will drop you to the Airport few hours before yours scheduled flight time
Trip Info
Treks in lodges with meals and the Standard Hotel: All the trek in full board. All the transports (go / back on the places of trek and during the trek). Accompanied by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons (maximum 20 kg for 2 persons). Reception at the airport, transfer hotel / airport, return flights reconfirmation. Hotel standard with breakfast included in Thamal and Pokhara near to fewa lake . All permits for trekking, domestic airport taxes. Insurance for porter and guide. All the expenses for porter and guide as lodging, footing and their salaries.
Prices do not include: meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek (except tea or coffee at breakfast). The Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), your insurance, all the entrance fee for the national park, monuments, museums and cities ... tips for guide and porter
Please bring 5 passport photos, 4 for the trek and allowed for a visa on arrival at the airport
Note: The video cameras are prohibited in Annapuranas, Langtang - Gosaikund, Dolpo and Everest.
* Suggested Season= April, May, June, September, October, November
* Please SEE TERMS OF CONTENTS PAGE TREKS *
NOTE: Be aware that flights Jomsom / Pokhara , can be delayed by 1 to 2 days because of bad weather and airlines. We can in no case be liable for any resulting problems. In this case if the urgent return to your departure date, we can arrange a jip for the return from jomson about 15 hrs.
All participants must provide proof of personal or collective insurance with the rescue helicopter accident in the mountains and our call to your country for this insurance. In the event that insurance would not cover the rescue helicopter, participants must commit in writing to cover the cost of rescue / repatriation helicopter.
Food during the trek: The trek mountain food is based on rice, pasta, and potatoes (and porridge for breakfast.). These are carbohydrates, which are the ideal food for well walking. Treks in lodges, Lunches, hot meals are taken in lodges. Meals are ordered which is available in each lodge, but according to the menu proposed by the lodges.
TREKS IN LODGE. The lodges are simple mountain shelters, with food (local food very correct) and rooms (Rooms very simple 2 or 4 beds, unless they are juggled or dormitories. In every room Lodge farm to wash or shower is tap). The treks in lodge are very user friendly, because they can approach closer to the lives of Nepali mountain and make every day meeting new people. They can also be warm inside during the cold season.
** hiking guide is allowed to change the itinerary depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stop his trek or make this trek faster than, can not claim a refund from us.
Price Includes
Treks in lodges with meals and the Standard Hotel: All the trek in full board. All the transports (go / back on the places of trek and during the trek). Accompanied by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons (maximum 20 kg for 2 persons). Reception at the airport, transfer hotel / airport, return flights reconfirmation. Hotel standard with breakfast included in Thamal and Pokhara near to fewa lake . All permits for trekking, domestic airport taxes. Insurance for porter and guide. All the expenses for porter and guide as lodging, footing and their salaries.
Prices do not include: meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek (except tea or coffee at breakfast). The Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), your insurance, all the entrance fee for the national park, monuments, museums and cities ... tips for guide and porter