North of Dhaulagiri & Tarap Valley - Jomsom, Camping Trek, 20 Days
Itinerary in detail
Day 1; Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers provided for all clients. Stay overnight at the group hotel.
Day 2; A Free day in Kathmandu and city sightseeing tour. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 3; Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj in the Terrai region of Nepal and transfer to group hotel.
Day 4; Morning flight to Jhupal in Lower Dolpo and a short trek to Dunai. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 5; We follow the Thulo Beri river to Tarakot(2520m). 5 hours walking - 430m ascent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 6; The trail stays high above the river and negotiates a series of ridges before crossing ta suspension bridge. We follow the Tarap Chu to a pleasant campsite at Kanigaon(2540m) 4 hours. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 7; Trek through the gorge of the Tarap Chu following a spectacular trail within the rocky gorge. We camp near Chheur(3600m). 7 hours, 1250m ascent, 190m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 8; Continuing along the Tarap Chu we reach Dho Tarap(4050m) with its distinctive white Ribo Bhumpa gompa. 7 - 8 hours walking, 680m ascent, 230m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 9; We have a day for acclimatisation either resting or to explore around Dho Tarap - a typically Dolpa villlage. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 10; Leaving Dho Tarap we head north through a typically Tibetan landscape and climb to a high camp below the Charkha La(ca. 4700m). 4 - 5 hours, 700m ascent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 11; We cross the Charkha La(5435m) and descend to the Keheing Khola. We then cross the Mallan La at 4830m and descend to village of Chharkhabhot (4120m). 7 - 8 hours, 850m ascent, 920m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 12; A day for rest or exploration at Chharkhabhot. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 13; We follow the Barbung Khola and the tributary Thakljing Khola to a meadow and campsite at the place known as Norbulung(4750m). 6 - 7 hours, 820m ascent, 190m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 14; Cross the Sangda La(5460m) with views of Dhaulagiri and descend to our camp beside a stream at 5100m. 7 - 8 hours, 790m ascent, 440m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 15; Today we cross a series of sub 5000 metres passes to avoid the deep river gorge and finally descend to the village of Sangda at 3700m. 7 - 8 hours, 460m ascent, 1860m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 16; A high traverse crossing several ridges leads to a final crest at 4300m. We descend to the village of Dharkarjung(3290m) beside the Panga Khola. 7 - 8 hours, 960m ascent, 1390m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 17; Crossing a high point at 3360m, we descend loose scree into the Kali Gandakhi Valley where we join the Annapurna Circuit trail for the short walk to Jomsom(2670m). 3 hours, 690m descent. Stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 18; We take the morning flight from the airstrip at Jomsom to Pokhara at the Phewa Lake, where we check into our hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the special ambience of this laid back city. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 19; Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Check into the group hotel.
Day 20; Depending on flight schedules the morning is free. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
* Kathmandu city tour and all entry fees as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* 15 nights camping accommodation during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa (tents), porters(1 porter for 2
peoples), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* All trekking equipment (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen utensils etc.)
* Flights to Nepalgunj, Jhupal and Jomsom-Kathmandu and airport tax.
* All transportation by private car/van.
* Dolpo Restricted Area permit and all necessary permits.
* Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
* Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
* First Aid Medical Kit box.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* All government taxes
Doesn't include:
* All meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Travel inscurance.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal trekking equipments.
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance,
and strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B : The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
USD
EUR
SFr
USD
EUR
SFr
3,248.00
2,598.40
2,952.73
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.