Upper Dolpo & Shey Gompa

In the far reaches of Northwestern Nepal lies the extreme landscape of Upper Dolpo. The route begins by meandering through pine and cedar forest with views of the massive Dhaualgiri range in the background. The entrance to Dolpo lies beyond the Jangla Bhanjyang Pass, (4500m). At the head of the valley lay snow-capped peaks and the desolate Tibetan plateau beyond. Protected from rain, this region is dry where the Dolpo inhabitants have carved out a niche of survival in the harsh surroundings by trading with nearby Tibet. A vision of beauty, the Phokshindo (Ringmo) and the legendary monastery of the pre-Buddhist Bonpo sect is our momentous destination. As the most remote and least developed district in Nepal, this trek is reserved for those with a true sense of adventure.

Grade: Moderate / Adventurous / Adventurous

Departures: 06 May to 02 June / 09 Sep to 06 Oct

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: ½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu / Nepalgunj. O/N Hotel.
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj / Dolpo. Trek to Dunai. O/N Camp.
Day 05: Trek to Ankhe. O/N Camp.
Day 06: Trek to Ra Gaon. O/N Camp.
Day 07: Trek to Phoksundo Lake. O/N Camp.
Day 08: Rest day at Phoksundo for local excursion. O/N Camp.
Day 09: Trek to Phoksundo Khola. O/N Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang. O/N Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa. O/N Camp.
Day 12: Rest day at Shey for local excursion. O/N Camp.
Day 13: Trek to Namduna Gaon. O/N Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Saldang. O/N Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Yangze Gomba. O/N Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Sibu. O/N Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Jengla Phedi. O/N Camp.
Day 18: Trek to Tokyu Gaon. O/N Camp.
Day 19: Trek to Dho Tarap. O/N Camp.
Day 20: Rest day for local excursion. O/N Camp.
Day 21: Trek to Tarap Khola. O/N Camp.
Day 22: Trek to Khari Gaon. O/N Camp.
Day 23: Trek to Tarakot. O/N Camp.
Day 24: Trek to Dunai. O/N Camp.
Day 25: Trek to Juphal. O/N Camp.
Day 26: Fly Juphal / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 27: At leisure in Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 28: Transfer to airport for departure.