26-Day Upper Dolpo Trek from Kathmandu with Phoksundo Lake

26 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Enjoy an amazing 26-day Upper Dolpo trek and one of the most unbelievable trekking experiences in Nepal. Explore the Upper Dolpa area, one of the most remote re...

Duration: 26 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Nepalganj, Kathmandu, Phoksundo Lake, Shey Phoksundo National Park · Languages: English

About Nepalganj

Nepal

Nepalganj

One of Nepal’s few lowland cities, Nepalganj is a lively town of Indian undercurrents that’s home to the Bengal tiger populations of Bardia National Park. Discover it all with help from a local guide.

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What's Included

All airport pick-up and drop-off by private car, van, or bus (depending on group size)
All domestic airfare (Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu), including airport tax
All necessary paperwork, such as national park entry fees, special trekking permit, and TIMS card fees
Very high-quality North Face, Mountain Hardwear, or the same category of camping equipment (sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mattress, and kitchen utensils)
All trekking crew insurance as per Nepal government regulations
Full-board meals (B.L.D.) during the trekking period, with hot tea and coffee
All trekking crew salaries, accommodation, and food (guide, sherpa, porter, helper, and cook)
Rain-protection duffel bag for client luggage and a first-aid medical kit bag
3-star category hotel in Kathmandu on a B/B plan and guesthouse in Nepalgunj
Support staff and camping सामान transfer by bus from/to Nepalgunj and by plane from/to Nepalgunj to Juphal
One full day of Kathmandu sightseeing at cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Sleeping bag, trekking map, and Glorious Himalaya printed T-shirt for trekking (sleeping bag is to be returned after trip completion)
All government taxes and company service charges

Not Included

Nepal visa, which is obtained at the airport on arrival {bring 4 copies passport-size picture too}
International airfare - from and to Kathmandu
Alcoholic beverages, bottled mineral water, soft drinks, and snack foods
Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incurred, and international travel insurance including rescue is strongly recommended
Extra porter for the personal day backpack
Riding horse along the trek
Restaurant food bills, if the client decides to go to other restaurants during the trek
Extra night hotel in Nepalgunj due to bad weather and earlier return to Kathmandu
Tips to trekking crews

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu (1400m).
2

Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Go sightseeing in Kathmandu. Return to the hotel and prepare for the trek.
3

Day 03

Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (495m). Time taken - 1 hr.
4

Day 04

Fly to Juphal and Trek to Dunai

Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2156m). Time taken - 3 hr.
5

Day 05

Trek from Dunai to Ankhe

Trek from Dunai to Ankhe (2660m). Time taken - 6 hr.
6

Day 06

Trek from Ankhe to Sulighat

Trek from Ankhe to Sulighat (3520m). Time taken - 6 hr.
7

Day 07

Trek from Shulighat to Phoksundo Lake

Trek from Shulighat to Phoksundo Lake (3679m). Time taken - 5 hr.
8

Day 08

Acclimatization Rest Day

Rest and relax on this day; it will help you get acclimatized to the climate.
9

Day 09

Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola

Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola (3525m). Time taken - 5 hr.
10

Day 10

Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang

Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4415m).
11

Day 11

Cross Kang-La Pass to Shey Gompa

Trek from Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4126m) via Kang-La Pass.
12

Day 12

Rest Day at Shey Gompa

Take another rest day and explore Shey Gompa.
13

Day 13

Trek to Namgung Gonpa via Saldang La

Trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung Gonpa (4400m) via Saldang La (4785m).
14

Day 14

Trek from Namgung Gonpa to Saldang

Trek from Namgung Gonpa to Saldang (3903m).
15

Day 15

Trek from Saldang to Sibu

Trek from Saldang to Sibu (3942m).
16

Day 16

Trek from Sibu to Jeng-la Phedi

Trek from Sibu to Jeng-la Phedi (4369m).
17

Day 17

Cross Jeng Pass to Tokyu Gaun

Trek from Jeng-la Phedi to Tokyu Gaun via Jeng Pass (4369m).
18

Day 18

Trek from Tokyu Gaun to Dho Tarap

Trek from Tokyu Gaun to Dho Tarap (4090m).
19

Day 19

Rest and Exploration in Dho Tarap

Explore Dho Tarap and take a rest.
20

Day 20

Trek from Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola

Trek from Dho Tarap to Tarap Khola (Kamakharka) (3800m).
21

Day 21

Trek from Tarap Khola to Khanigaon

Trek from Tarap Khola to Khanigaon (2550m).
22

Day 22

Trek from Khanigaon to Tarakot

Trek from Khanigaon to Tarakot (2282m).
23

Day 23

Trek from Tarakot to Dunai

Trek from Tarakot to Dunai (2145m).
24

Day 24

Trek from Dunai to Juphal

Trek from Dunai to Juphal (2502m).
25

Day 25

Return to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

Transfer from Juphal to Nepalgunj. Head to Kathmandu by flight (2 hr).
26

Day 26

Final Departure

Arrive at the international airport for your flight back home.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Overland Trek Nepal, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.