Upper Mustang to Upper Dolpo Camping Trek via Ghami-La Pass (Bhanjyang) 32 Days
The Hidden Land of Dolpo was first settled by Rokpa farmers and Erokpa nomads from Tibet in the 10th century. It is one of the highest inhabited places on earth, with scattered fortress-Like villages and monasteries nestling among mountains of stark ascetic beauty. Initially very steep and exposed, the way into the valley is quite sensational, affording a breathtaking view of the waterfall where the Phoksundo Khola plunges into the valley south of Ringmo, and back to the west of Kagmara Himal. Upper Dolpo being one of the remotest, poorest and backward regions in whole of Nepal with its difficult terrains and extreme cold weather has been overlooked despite being a land of tourist potential and other opportunities. There are no motor able roads or airport in Upper Dolpo, except the airport near district headquarter, Dunai which is several days journey from Upper Dolpo. The people of Upper Dolpo are deprived of fundamental rights of good education, basic medical facilities, and others such as postal and electricity services. The death toll cause by lack of basic medical facilities is quite alarming. The existing schools in Upper Dolpo have only primary levels and health posts are functional only for a brief summer season. Recently some western NGOs have supported in opening up schools and health posts but due to the insurgency going on in Nepal, these NGOs are being apprehensive of fully implementing further programs. Therefore, some of the NGOs are being inconsistent in supporting their programs in Upper Dolpo. Dolpo Society continues to seek help from the government and INGOs, NGOs for the development of Upper Dolpo as a whole. As envision in Dolpo Society’s aims and objectives significant contribution has been made for the restoration and renovation of religious monuments, preservation of its valuable religious scriptures, artifacts and its unique monastery at Namdho Monastery, Shalri Monastery, Karang Gompa, Charkha Gompa, Dho-Tarap Gompa, Vijer Gompa, Kupa Gompa, Komang Gompa, Shimong Gompa, Nyishal Gompa, and Tichurong Gompa with cash or kind. Further, Dolpo Society has donated Buddhist canons text (Kangyur & Tengyur) to some monasteries. In an effort to improve village infrastructures, Dolpo Society has built and repaired 10 bridges at Phosumdho, Saldang and Dho-Tarap villages. Besides, 55 old and new Stupas were renovated and built at Shilri Gompa, Saldang Gompa, Karang Gompa, Yashir Gompa and Margum Gompa. Though modern schools are relatively new in Upper Dolpo, in the early nineties, NGOs like “Friends of Nepal” opened up one school in Saldang village, and another NGO “Dolpohilphe”, Germany, started schools in Namdho and Karang villages, Dolpo Society have lent all the support needed to establish these three schools according to the wishes of donors such as donating land for the schools and by providing free labors for building construction of the schools. The centre also helps provide water supply and other help that is needed for the smooth running of the school locally. The altitude ranges from 2500m to 5070m.The best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valleys across northern Nepal, Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan Culture. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo is close to Tibet, where people emigrated from perhaps 1,000 years ago. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Time has stood still here for centuries as the inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done since time immemorial.Shey-Phoksundo National Park in the core of Dolpo Region is famous for snow leopard. A great Naturalist Rodney Jackson conducted his research on snow leopards in Shey Phoksundo area. The finally preserved Eco–system encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and leopard. A trek through Dolpo is an experience not easily forgotten.
Trekking Highlights:
- Explore the ancient Himalayan Kingdom.
- Interesting and picturesque places.
- World Deepest gorge.
- Buddhist monasteries.
- Ancient and isolated villages.
- Unique culture and Tradition.
- Bon region and people of Dolpo and their culture.
- Beautiful Landscapes.
- Stunning views of Mountains.
- Typical lifestyle and Languages.
- Picturesque Lake.
Itinerary in details:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Equipment Check and relax.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara with A/C Tourist bus (6/7 hours) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m (35 Min.) and trek to Kagbeni 2800m (3/4 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 4: Trek from Kagbeni to Tsaile 3100m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 5: Trek from Tsaile to Ghiling 3570m (6/7 hours) via Ranchung Cave Monastery, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 6: Trek from Ghiling to Drakmar 3820m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 7: Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Manthang 3840m (7/8 hours) via Ghar Gompa & Marang-La Pass 4230m, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 8: Exploring The Medieval Walled City, King’s Palace and Buddhist Monasteries, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 9: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Tsarang 3560m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Ghami 3510m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Trek from Ghami to Yak Kharka 4200m (6/7 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Trek from Yak Kharka to Ghami-La Base Camp 5100m (6/7 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Trek from Ghami-La Base Camp to Chharka Bhot 4110m (9/10 hours) via Ghami-La Pass (Bhanjyang) 5933m, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 14: Trek from Chharka Bhot to Rapka 4535m (6/7 hours) via Chharka Bhanjyang 5027m, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 15: Trek from Rapka to Tinje Gaon 4150m (7/8 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 16: Trek from Tinje Gaon to Shimen Gaon 3870m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 17: Trek from Shimen Gaon to Nisal Gaon 3750m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 18: Trek from Nisal Gaon to Saldang 3770m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 19: Trek from Saldang to Namgung 4430m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 20: Trek from Namgung to Shey Gompa 4160m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 21: Trek from Shey Gompa to Nangda-La Phedi 4600m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 22: Trek from Nangda-La Phedi to Phoksundo Khola 4316m (5/6 hours) via Nangda-La Pass 5360m, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 23: Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Lake 3733m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 24: Exploring to Phoksundo Lake and surrounding hills, Overnight at tented camp.
Day 25: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Rechi 2940m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 26: Trek from Rechi to Chhepka 2838m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 27: Trek from Chhepka to Dunai 2140m (5/6 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 28: Trek from Dunai to Juphal 2475m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 29: Fly from Juphal to Nepalganj and transfer to Hotel.
Day 30: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 31: Free Day for Sightseeing.
Day 32: Departure to International Airport.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa (tents), porters (1 porter for 2person), their food & accommodation, bus ticket, salary, equipments and insurance.
* All transportation.
* Restricted Area Permit for Upper Mustang (500 USD/10 Days Per Person.)
* Annapurna Consevation Area Permit.
* Upper and Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit (800 USD per Person)
* All neccessary permits
* Domestic flight ticket Pokhara/Jomsom/Juphal/Nepalganj/KTM and Domestic airport tax.
* All Camping Equipments (Tents) and Kitchen equeipments.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Guide & support staffs insurance and salary.
Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
* Items and expenses of personal nature
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments.
* 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
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USD
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7,295.00
5,836.00
6,631.82
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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.