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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. Though part Of Nepal today, Dolpo remains culturally and economically a sub-course that connects major Courses of the north and the south and crosses over a pass commanding a close look at the imposing Jannu.
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. 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. Though part Of Nepal today, Dolpo remains culturally and economically a sub-course that connects major Courses of the north and the south and crosses over a pass commanding a close look at the imposing Jannu. 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.
All theway from the trekking starting point the area gets increasingly arid. There are different ways to reach Dolpo. If you walk from Jumla to Phoksundo Lake , you pass some Khampa villages in this Thakuri-dominated region. The Khampa came from East Tibet , and you still see signs of their old religion and their local gods. You reach the Bheri River after crossing Mauri Lagna (3.820 m). From Kaigan the trail diverges, one way leading Over low Balangra La (3.760 m), the other over Kagmara La (5.115 m).
Then you follow the Bheri up to Dunai. There is also an airport close to it. The trail from here to Phoksundo is steep (up and down) and narrow. At Phoksundo Lake you can see the highest waterfall of Nepal (330 m) descending in several cascades. There are temples and shrines around the lake, and you have a good view on Mt. Kanjiroba . From Ringmo near Phoksundo Lake there is also a trail leading to the region of Tarap in the East. If you take this route, you have to cross two passes higher than 5000 m. From Phoksundo Lake you can go north to Shey Gompa, and enter Upper Dolpo . This is open For Trekkers now, but as for Mustang, the special permit is very expensive. Upper Dolpo is the home of the Blue Sheep and the Snow Leopard. |
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Day to day Itinerary :
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Day 01 |
Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, fly 1 hr |
Day 02 |
Nepalgunj - Jumla (2370m), fly 40 mins |
Day 03 |
Jumla - Gothi Chaur (2780m), 6 hrs |
Day 04 |
Gothi Chaur - Naphukana (2990m), 6 hrs |
Day 05 |
Naphukana - Chaurikot (3070m), 6 hrs |
Day 06 |
Chaurikot - Hurikot (3760m), 6 hrs |
Day 07 |
Hurikot - Gorphug (3950m), 5 hrs |
Day 08 |
Gorphug - Kagmara Phedi (4240m), 4 hrs |
Day 09 |
Kagmara Phedi - Kagmara pass (5120m) - Yudon (4400m), 7hrs |
Day 10 |
Yudon - Rigmo (3540m), 6 hrs |
Day 11 |
Rest day at Rigmo, explore the "Shey Phokshundo lake" |
Day 12 |
Rigmo - Bagala phedi (4450m), 5 hrs |
Day 13 |
Bagala phedi - Bagala Pass (5190m) - Numla B.C. (4500m), 6 hrs |
Day 14 |
Numla B.C. - Numla Pass (5149m) - Dhotarap (4030m), 6 hrs |
Day 15 |
Dhotarap - Rigo Phucave (3490m), 7 hrs |
Day 16 |
Rigo Phucave - Lahini (3200m), 6 hrs |
Day 17 |
Lahini - Khani gaon (2950m), 6.5 hrs |
Day 18 |
Khani gaon - Dunai ( 2150m), 7 hrs |
Day 19 |
Dunai - Juphal (2440m), 5 hrs |
Day 20 |
Juphal - Nepalgunj, fly 30 mins, Nepalgunj - Kathmandu , fly 1 hr |
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Trek Price as per above programme Note: This Prices valid until December 2006. |
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Group Size |
2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
1950.00 |
1684.00 |
1585.00 |
1490.00 |
1390.00 |
1299.00 |
Price in Pound £ |
1077.00 |
930.00 |
875.00 |
822.00 |
768.00 |
718.00 |
Price in Euro € |
1604.00 |
1385.00 |
1303.00 |
1225.00 |
1142.00 |
1068.00 |
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Above prices Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by car / Van / Bus.
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard Hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trek (in Kathmandu we generally use hotel Marshyangdi , Manang & Moonlight ), which are 3 star Standard hotels.
- Full board meal (veg./non veg.) prepared by our expert cook.
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Table with chairs, kitchen utensils, Down sleeping bag / Jackets, walking sticks, and other necessary equipments during the trek).
- Government licensed holder guide.
- Required numbers of porters.
- Meal / accommodation / salary / insurance / equipments for guide / cook and porters.
- Special Trekking permits & Conservation permits
- Domestic air fare as above itinerary.
- All Government tax, and Local tax.
- All ground transportation.
Above prices doesn't Includes:
- Meal whilst in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day, travel insurance, International air fare to Nepal, Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu, Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$24, Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc..
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