Dolpo — one of the highest inhabited plateaus in the world, was closed to trekkers until 1989. Those that did get to visit this area needed special permission from the Government. With the changes in the regulations governing visits, a remarkable part of Nepal, hitherto almost unknown, has suddenly become a major destination for trekkers and mountain lovers. It is an area of roughly 2100 square mi
les inside Nepal's northwestern frontier with Tibet, encompassing some thirty villages and monasteries at altitudes if eleven to fifteen thousand feet. Dolpo is in Nepal but, its people - in race, religion and culture, are Tibetan Buddhists descended from nomadic tribes who settled in this area around the tenth century. Being in Nepal, the Chinese occupation and subsequent "cultural revolution" of Tibet did not affect the Dolpo-pa (People of Dolpo), and their religion and culture has survived as one of the best preserved examples of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. In fact, people living in certain pockets of the religion practice Bon Po, an animistic religion that pre-dates Buddhism and which, some believe, is actually the precursor to Tibetan Buddhism as we know it. Lower Dolpo, the area opened to trekkers, is thickly forested with conifers and cut by gushing rivers. The upper portion of Dolpo, however, is an extension of the Tibetan Plateau and has the same wild, windswept, open spaces characteristic of Tibet. The region was declared a National Park in 1984, making it Nepal's largest National Park and the only one encompassing a Trans-Himalayan eco-system. The National Park status has helped preserve not only the culture but also the wildlife. The lower Dolpo is home to the endangered musk deer, which may be glimpsed along the trails and to a great variety of birds. Though rarely seen the blue sheep, the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard and the Himalayan Wolf are also found in Dolpo. The Upper Dolpo Trekking is one of the most sought-after regions of Nepal to experience the authentic taste of Tibet inspired Himalayan lifestyle in Nepal. The trail is best for leaving the hustle of the city behind and mingles with the enchanting nature in the Himalayas. Living the local life and exploring the hidden treasure that Dolpa has to offer, this trek has all those that are needed to make it memorable for a lifetime. This area is the biggest district of Nepal gives us many beautiful trails to experience nature from close. Starting from Kathmandu, we will get a taste of culture and busy lifestyle here before the trek. Completing our preparation, we will fly to the plains of Terai (Nepalgunj) and Juphal. The landscape and cool breeze welcome you here, and every step next encloses a new adventure in this wonderland. With some challenging high passes and steep and rocky sections in the trail, we can experience the best trekking in Upper Dolpo. The guide and support from Himalayan Pic Du Midi, make the most of this fantastic trek of upper Dolpo. Artists, Photographers, and writers mostly love to walk in these trails to find the inspiration, and you can write the next day of your travel journey here too. Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing tour, Trek preparation
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Fly to Jhuphal, Trek to Suligad (2280m)
Day 05: Suligad to Chhepka (2680m)
Day 06: Chhepka to Amchi Clinic near Sumdowa (3100m)
Day 07: Sumdowa to Phoksundo Lake (3640m)
Day 08: Acclimatization day and visit around lakes
Day 09: Phoksundo Lake to Forest Camp (3800m)
Day 10: Trek to Nagdala Base Camp (4450m)
Day 11: Nagdalo La pass (5350m) to Shey Gompa (4345m)
Day 12: Shey Gompa to Tata (4520m)
Day 13: Tata to Jejargaon (3850m)
Day 14: Jejargaon to Nengla La Base Camp (4060m)
Day 15: Nengla La Pass (5368m) to Saldang (3770m)
Day 16: Rest day in Saldang
Day 17: Saldang to Tinjegaon (4110m)
Day 18: Tinjegaon to PenjonKhola (4600m)
Day 19: PenjonKhola to Tarap Khola (3940m)
Day 20: Rest day visit around Dho Village
Day 21: Tarap Khola to Ghyamgar (3475m)
Day 22: Ghyamgar to Laina Odar (3370m)
Day 23: Laina Odar to Tarakot (2535m)
Day 24: Tarakot to Dunai (2140m)
Day 25: Dunai to Juphal (2475m)
Day 26: Fly to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu
Day 27: Bhaktapur City Tour
Day 28: Departure