Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel.

You're arriving in a beautiful boutique small airport in Kathmandu. After you finished your visa procedure grab you baggage walk to the Arrival where our staff stand by with display board with your name. Drive to the hotel in the main city of Kathmandu Valley, depending on your arrival time and travel duration we'll plan accordingly to have small briefing at your hotel and give you free time to relax and refresh.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Full day sightseeing in the UNESCO heritage sights in the Kathmandu guided tour after your breakfast till late afternoon. At the same time we finished our last minute permit issue and government procedure for our trip. We'll provide a duffel bag to pack your expedition's gear including your personal clothing at our pre departure meeting at your hotel lobby. The area you are staying its really convenient and easy access to stock some personal items such as sweets, chocolate and nuts as well as trekking gear.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj and stay.

We've whole morning to organize our baggage and other personal needs. We take afternoon flight to Nepalgunj which is just 45 minutes short flight to the regional airport in Nepalgunj, and transfer to hotel, refresh and have a small cultural experience in the evening Rickshaw tour to the local market interact with local, test some local tea and back to hotel. We'll be accommodating with our guide and our guide will arrange your dinner and evening tea etc.

Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj- Juphal to Dunai 3hrs.

Make an early start to the airport for the 40-minute flight to the unpaved dirt airstrip Juphal (2475m). There isn't much to see, we start downhill on trial, which descends between terrace fields. The trail turns into a shallow gully before once again heading out to terrace fields and descending a bit more steeply. You will a small village besides the Thuli Bheri Khola (2080m), which is takes about 45 to one hour. At the river, follow the broad dirt track that was built as a service road between the airstrip and sprawling district headquarters at Dunai (2140m) total 2 an half hour to 3 hours trek. Where're going spent overnight  in the local guesthouse/ simple teahouse.

Day 05: Trek Dunai to Chhepka 5-6 hours alt 2678.

Dunai is the administrative center for whole Dolpo, as well the main trading center. Cross suspension bridge of Thuli Bheri Khola of the right bank and trail turn to left that heads upstream along a denuded hillside to the confluence of the Suli Khola.At the Sulighat we need to register the national park permit an the park office. The trail follow the Suli Khola ups and downs better  than old route via Rahagaon which 600m above. Reach Raktang (2421m) where there is a teashop and trail cross the left bank of the Suli Khola. We'll be crossing suspension bridge few times before reaching Ringmo village. Trail begins to climb for an hour to Chhekpa (2720m), there some teahouse and campsite. We can continue about 20 minutes for excellent campsite pass Chhekpa if we have time.

Day 07: Trek Chhepka to Amchi Hospital alt 30130m.

Today we take the trail on both sides of the valley with the crossing on brigdes. In some places we walk near the river and at other times on a narrow path high up in the gorge. We see forest of horse chestnut, larch and birch with bamboo further up in valley. After lunch the valley widens out and we pass river confluence. Pugma Khola flows from Jumla and we follow the Phoksundo Khola. Heading north we reach a bridge that leads to Amchi hospital. Amchi is the name for traditional Tibetan medicine. The total trek is about 6-7 hours.

Day 08: Trek Amchi Hospital to Phoksundo Lake camp alt 3700m 4 - 5 hour.

After leaving camp we pass a place called Palam and this is another winter settlement. We continue ascending for another hour to ridge at about 3800meters. From here we see the highest waterfall in Nepal following out from Phoksundo Lake. The trail descends through a birch forest and we reach Ringmo village. There are chortens and mani walls at the entrance of the village. It is a short walk to the camp on the shores of beautiful Alpine Phoksundo Lake. We cover around 6 KM.

Day 09: Rest day explore around.

We have two nights at Phoksundo Lake an altitude 3,700m for essential acclimatization. During the day we explore Ringmo village and Bonpo Buddhist monastery. Bonpos circulate chortens anticlockwise rather than clockwise as done by Buddhist and Hindus.

Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Khola Camp alt 3750m 4hours.

Beyond Ringmo we enter Upper Dolpo where it is necessary to have the restriction area permit. We follow the western side of Phoksundo Lake along a narrow cliff trail. This is the Devils trail the one of the dangerous cliff trail followed by Thinle in Valli's film Himalaya. The path ascends to a ridge with views over the turquoise lake. From here you can see the peaks of Kanjiroba (6612m). Norbung Kang (6085m) and,Jhyarko Dingla (5892m). We descend through stands of birch trees to our campsite on the northen shore of Phoksundo Lake; we cover around 6km takes about 4-5hours.

Day 11: Trek to Mandala Camp alt 4,570m 4 hour and camping.

Leaving camp we follow a wide valley with braided tributaries of Phoksundo Khola after two  hours of walking through pine and birch forest we pass a place called Chunemba. We lunch a beautiful river confluence. Afterwards we follow a trail over a grassy ridge to avoid the narrow gorge. This area produces a lot of Cordyceps siensis this also known as Yarchagomba. The fungus is a medician used by practitioners of Tibetan and Chinese medicine. In May and June people travel here to collect Yachagomba. There is a spectacular view of Kanjiroba (6612m) from the camp site. The longest day 16km and takes around 8-9 hours long day with beautiful trek.

Day 12: Rest day

It's very important rest and acclimatization at the base camp of Kang La (5380m) pass nest day. This also allows our guide a chance to check the condition of the pass and break trail through the snow if required.

Day 13: Trek to Nangdalo La pass alt 5350m & trek to Shey Gompa alt 4280m.

From Camp we cross the river then walk up grassy slopes to join the valley approach Kang La (Nangda La). There are several palces to cross the pass and the one to the right is often snowy. Most years we cross the pass further to the left. This trail is on loose scree so it is good idea to bring your hiking poles. We start a bit earlier than normal day we want to cross the pass before the noon Kang La pass at an altitude 5,380m, takes around 3 hours. The descent from the pass is on scree making for a rapid descent down to Hubajung Khola where we have lunch. The valley narrows to a gorge made of stratified orange rock. After an hour we pass a long mani wall and shortly after She gompa is visible down the valley. Shy is at a river confluence under crystal Mountain. This peak is so called because of the veins of quartz.. It is the holies mountain in inner Dolpo and known as the younger brother to Mt. Kailash in Tibet. Pilgrims make a kora (circuit) of Crystal Mountain, and according to the lama this takes them 12 hours. We camp just below the monastery in a grassy area with several herders' huts nearby. We trek 10kmtakes about 6-7 hours.

Day 14: Trek to – Sela La pass alt 5094m & trek to Namgung alt 4,3860m 7 hours.

From Shey we head East following Sephu Khola. We pass many Mani walls and isolated fields. there are also several seasonal settlements for Yak herders known as doksas. One reaching the summit of Saldang La we enjoy panoramic views. You can see east into Mustang and west to Crystal Mountain and Kanjiroba. The landscape is like the arid Tibetan plateau with folded strata visible in the rocks. We descend from the pass keeping to the left. The dusty trail has little vegetation apart from a few isolated pin cushion mosses. After a descend to a stream we contour further until you see the red and white gomba on cliffs above Namgung. There are stone houses in the village as well as the monastery. Our camp is little outside the village below the entrance chortens and mani wall. Today we cover about 11km and takes 6-7hours.

Day 15: Trek Namgung to Namdo Gompa alt 3840m 6 hours.

Trail traverses high above the village there are good views back Saldang La crossed yesterday. After a few hours of contouring we reach a crest.  From here we see Saldang village below and mountains in Tibet to the North. Inhabitants of Dolpo lead a precarious life in this harsh environment. They grow what they can from this dry land as well grazing large numbers of Yaks and goats. To make up their shortfall in food supply they trade with Tibet using large caravans of Yaks. In the past they traded salt for grain. This is supplimanted by manufactured Chinese goods and Yarchagompa collect in Dolpa area. We have lunch in Saldang village. Afterwards we take the high level trail to Karang village. In June time the villagers will be busy ploughing and planting their fields. We continue our trek to Namdo Sugugaon where camp.  we cover around 15 to 16km and takes 7-8 hours.

Day 16: Trek Namdo Gumpa to Khoma La alt 4460m and to Khomagaon alt 4210m 6hrs and camping.

Today is one of the highlights of the trek following one of the most culturally interesting regions on the trek visiting a valley closed to Tibet rarely seen by other trekkers. This valley is very rich in wildlife, look out for herds of blue sheep. musk deer, Himalayan fox and snow leopard. Shortly after Camp we cross the new bridge over Panazang Khola to the north bank. At Yangur village we will visit Dolpo's oldest gompa surrounded by mani walls and nine chortens, after the village the valley narrows to a beautiful gorge with orange and yellow rock. Tonight we Camp in a field on the outskirts of Mischangaon village also known as Mugaoan to Khomagaon. We hike around 11km takes about 6-7 hours

Day 17: Trek Khomagaon to Shimengaon 3885m 5 hours.

After looking around the local village we start ascending the slopes behind on a good trail up to Muri La. From the top of the pass there are fantastic views over to Dhaulagiri. You can see the peaks Tshu Kalpo Kang Serku Dholam and Tripura Thumba. Our staffs prepares lunch and choose the best place where you can rest and have lunch relax at least 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the schedule and our pace. The beautiful landscape and geography makes your day always curious and interesting, keep your camera handy you might encounter with wildlife or something really rare animals, birds.

Day 18: Trek Pu Gompa to Tinjegaon alt 4110m 8 hour.

After leaving camp it takes about an hour to walk down the valley to Shimen in the Panzang valley. This is one of the four main valleys in Upper Dolpo. The others being Tarap, Nangkhong and Tsharka. This village has groves of willow and a mani wall over 600m in length. Nearly there are fields of buckwheat, barley and potatoes. After lunch the valley widens out. After several hours we pass through the hamlet of Phalwa. Tibetans live in this place where the men have red sashes in their hair. Soon after we arrived in Tinje. This is one of the larger villages in Upper Dolpo located in a wide valley. There are extensive fields with two gompas and an old fort. Today we trek about 18 km in 8 hours.

Day 19: Trek Tinjegaon to Kharka alt 4500m. 6 -7 hours.

We follow Panzang Khola past ruins of an old settlement on the other side of the river. After two hours we arrive at the river confluence where we take the left tributary Kehen Khola. After lunch at the grassy meadow we continue hiking up the lefy bank of Kehen Khola. We pass through several small streams and arrive at the camp at Kharka. Day 19: Trek Kharka Mo La passes alt 5027m and trek to Charka Bhot alt 4300m. 7 - 8 hours camping. We leave camp after an early breakfast for the longest day of the trip. We hike up the valley and after half hour cross Kehen Khola. Usually in May we can use rocks hops in the river to keep our boots dry. If you are here in the autumn season you should bring sandals as the water level is likely to be higher at that of year. We start the climb to the pass by reaching a cairn at 4950m. The valley widens again with many yaks grazing on the extensive pastures. It takes another an hour to reach the summit of the Mo La (5027m) pass where we are rewarded with a beautiful amazing breathtaking views, we can see massif appears on the right. We start descend its quite long distance   takes about 3 hours to Chhakra Bhot where we camp. We trek total 11km in 8 hours.

Day 20: Rest day.

Today we have a rest day for the group and trek crew. Explore Chhakra Bhot and take some time to relax before the final section of the trek out to Jomsom. In the village we can visit the two gompas, both Buddhist and Bonpo, the main two religion of Dolpo region. Day 21: Trek to Charka Bhot to Yak Kharka alt 4780m. 5 hour. Shortly after leaving Chhakra Bhot village we cross Chhakra Tulsi Khola on a bridge. At the river confluence we cross another bridge to follow the left bank of Thasan Khola. After crossing a landslip zone we then descend to a grassy area for luch. After lunch we continue walking up the valley where the gorge narrows. Soon after you reach the Doksa at Noebulung Kharka. We trek about 6- 7 hours and cover 20 km.

Day 21: Trek Yak Kharka to Sangda Phedi alt 51140m.

We start early from Norbulung camp we pass through the high yak pastures of Molum Sumdo. We continue trek to Niwash La (5120m) pass and have lunch after we continue trek to Jungden La (5550m) and descends on loose screen to our camp at Sangda La to phedi. Today we trek about 8km takes about 7-8 hours with two passes.

Day 22: Trek Sangda Phedi to Sangda/Santa alt 3909m. 6-7 hours.

From camp follow Lhaonhimar Khola descend to Ghaldan Ghuldum Khola cross yama khola. The mountain vista is superb as we look towards Kali Gandaki valley and Thorong La. There are 6000m peaks including Tongu Himal and Mukot Himal. There is a steep descent from the pass on a loose, rocky trail. The longer trail to the left passes a waterfall then has a short climb to a saddle. We descend to a grassy plateau with pine trees. The trail turns to the right along a steep trail to the suspension bridge at 3900m. We have lunch by the bridge. After Lunch there is a steep climb then the trail traverses high above Kyalunpa Khola. After an hour we cross a crest with prayer flags at 4150m. We descend through a gully to cross the first tributary river at 3800m. We travers for ½ hour to the second river again crossing on rocks. Soon after you will see the entrance chorten to Sangda village/ Santa we camp. Today we trek about 10km takes about 6-7 hours.

Day 23: Trek Sangda to Phale/Phalyak Gaon alt 3175m 6-8 hours and camping.

From Santa we start climbing to the first ridge then traverse to the second ridge at 4120m. The trail descends into a U shaped beautiful valley full of grazing yaks. On the right up this valley there is the peak of Tasartse 6343m towering above. It is worth looking back up where you can now see both higher and lower Sangda La passes. It is further ½ hour to the fourth ridge where there is a good view of Kali Gandaki valley and Throng peak. At the 10^th ridge called Jeula  Danda you get a spectacular vista. You can Thorong Peak, Nilgiri and Annapurna mountain range. After long traverse and descend to a river gorge the continue to the 11^th ridge. We have views of the green fields of Phalyak where camp. We cover 20km in 7-8 hours including our lunch breaks.

Day 24: Trek to Jomsom alt 2670m 4 hour.

For our last day walking on this trek we follow the trail down through the main valley. we cross Kali Gandaki river and walk along the jeep road to Jomsom. After check in lodge you can explore the mountain town. Our cook will make a special last meal together. Later on we will hand over out tips/ gratitude to our crew as a thank you for all their hard work throughout the trek.

Day 25: Early morning fly to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu stay.

Early morning we take flight to Pokhara and connect flight to Kathmandu. Our leader will be accommodating in entire trip and fly together to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day26: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

This is a one day guided sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu valley. We visit four out of the seven World Heritage sites. Your tour start from Soyanbhunath, afterward drive to Boddhist Stupa Bouddhanath have lunch at the Bouddh. After visit Hindus main temple Pashupatinath and drive to Basantpur and after sightseeing at Basantpur we walk by local market to the hotel. At the evening we walk to one of traditional restaurant enjoy the last dinner with our crew and explore the Thamel if you are fancy.

Day 27: Transfer to international airport final departure.

Transfer to Kathmandu International airport to fly back to home. Thanks for your great support and understanding. www.navigateoutdoor.com