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Upper Dolpo Trek…

best seasons for this trek: Spring/fall

ITINERARY/Price estimate 

All Inclusive Package* ($3650.00US)

Day 1- Fly to Nepalgunj

Day 2- Fly to Juphal then trek to Dunai

Day 3- Dunai to Chhekpa

Day 4- Trek to Jharana Hotel

Day 5- Trek to Phoksundo Lake

Day 6- Acclimatization day!

Day 7- Trek to River Bed Camp

Day 8- Trek to Nando – La High Camp

Day 9- Trek to Shey Gompa via Kang – La Pass (5360)

Day 10- Rest & explore Crystal Mountain

Day 11- Trek to Numagung via Shey – La (5000)

Day 12- Trek to Saldang

Day 13- Trek to Yangtser Gompa

Day 14- Trek to Rapa Gaon

Day 15- Trek to Jeng – La Phedi

Day 16- Trek to Tokyu via Jeng – La Pass (5170 m)

Day 17- Trek to Dho Tarap

Day 18- Rest & explore Tarap valley

Day 19- Trek to Serkam

Day 20- Trek to Shahar Tara

Day 21- Trek to Dunai

Day 22- Trek to Juphal

Day 23- Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 24- Free day and visit Kathmandu City

Day 25- Airport drop for return to home country

Necessary Gear

Personal Gear

  • Passport

  • 3 photocopies of Passport

  • 35-45 Liter duffel bag

  • Sleeping bag (light weight)

  • Rain jacket

  • Tennishoe/boot for trekking

  • Bio degradable soap

  • Backpacking towel

  • Slipper or sandal

  • Headlamp and 2 sets of extra batteries

  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)

  • 2-4 Pants, synthetic (nylon etc)

  • 1-2 Shorts

  • 2-4 trekking or dry weave t-shirts

  • Light jacket

  • Fleece

  • Down Jacket

  • 1 Synthetic under shirt and pant

  • 4-7 wool socks (trekking weight)

  • Backpack 30 Liters

  • Sunglasses

  • Bandana

  • Camera

  • Sunscreen

  • Snacks

  • Extra money for trinkets and shopping