THE DOLPO TREK
Remote Trekking in Ancient Buddhist Lands
28 days - A journey into the kingdom of Guru Rinpoche

The high and isolated valleys of Dolpo in northern Nepal preserve some of the Himalayas last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. According to legend, the Guru Rinpoche created Dolpo as a sanctuary for devout Buddhists. Cut off from the world by high mountains and snow-covered passes, Dolpo is the permanant home to about 5000 people whose lives are centered around Buddhism and traditional agriculture. Our potential destination of Shey Gompa. But this is a wild land and we shall take this trip day by day, taking advantage of prevailing conditions. The distinctive people, architecture and unique light conditions make Dolpo a photographer's paradise.

The Dolpo Trek is part of our Epic Himalayan Journey Series! These trips represent the gourmet trekking offerings of the great Himalayan Range. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed trip itinerary.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
We are able to arrange this incredible trek based on the below itinerary on custom dates for private groups of 6 to 10 people. Given the unreliability of the commercial flights into and out from Juphal, our trip includes the charter of a private flight for our Dolpo groups. We recommend the months of April, May, September and October for this trek.

2008 AND 2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
6 People: $4580.00
7 to 9 People: $4390.00
10 People: $4170.00
Restricted Area Permit Fee: $770.00 per person (already included in the trip price)
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $510.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 6 nights hotels
Camping: 21 nights camping
Trek Grade: 21 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 5,151 meters / 16,895 feet at the Kang La pass

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met upon arrival. Transfer to group hotel.
Days 2 & 3: Free days in Kathmandu for sightseeing and finalizing the permit process. Hotel.
Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj. Hotel.
Day 5: Fly to Juphal (7,872ft/2,400m) and trek to Dunai (7,052ft/2,150m). 2-3 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Ankhe (8,724ft/2,660m). 6-7 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Renje (10,184ft/3,104m). 7 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Phoksumdo Lake (11,808ft/3,600m). 6-7 hours.
Day 9: Exploration day at Phoksumdo Lake.
Day 10: Trek to Phoksumdo Khola (11,575ft/3,507m). 5-6 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Phoksumdo Bhanjyang. (14,528ft/4,402m). 7-8 hours.
Day 12: Cross the Kang La pass (16,895ft/5,151m) and trek to Shey Gompa (13,619ft/4,126m). 6-7 hours.
Day 13: Exploration day at Shey Gompa.
Day 14: Cross the Saldang La pass (15,790ft/4,785m) and trek to Namduna Gaon (14,432ft/4,400m). 7 hours.
Day 15: Trek to Saldang (12,881ft/3,903m). 3 hours.
Day 16: Exploration day at Saldang.
Day 17: Trek to Sibu (13,009ft/3,942m). 6 hours.
Day 18: Trek to the foot of the Jeng La pass (14,420ft/4,369m). 4-5 hours.
Day 19: Cross the Jeng La (15,990ft/4,845m) and trek to Tokyu Gaon (13,907ft/4,240m). 6-7 hours.
Day 20: Trek to Dho Tarap (13,418ft/4,090m). 2 hours.
Day 21: Trek to Serkam (11,906ft/3,630m). 7 hours.
Day 22: Trek to Khanigaon (8,415ft/2,550m). 6-7 hours.
Day 23: Trek to Tarakot (7,530ft/2,281m). 4 hours.
Day 24: Trek to Dunai (6,772ft/2,052m). 5 hours.
Day 25: Trek to Juphal (7,936ft/2,404m). 3 hours.
Day 26: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalganj. Hotel.
Day 27: Free day in Kathmandu for sightseeing, exploring and shopping. Hotel.
Day 28: Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Country Information: About Nepal
Dolpo: About Dolpo

Please contact us to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

ONE WORLD TREKKING 1012 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-2601 Email: info@oneworldtrekking.com