Opened to trekking in 1989, the Dolpo region is hard to match for its pristine beauty and rugged charm. Lying in the rain shadow area of the Himilaya, the landscape resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau instead of the lush green, monsoon watered hills, elsewhere in Nepal, at comparative altitudes. Pholksumdo Lake, Lower Dolpo Region Possibly the last sanctuary of Bon Po, a Shamanistic religion that pre-dates Buddhism, the home of rare Himalayan animals like the shy Snow Leopard, Tibetan Hare and the Himalayan Weasel it falls within the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park in western Nepal. Lake Phoksumdo, the Blue Lake, and the ancient monasteries in the villages around it are the focal point of a trip to this region.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu - Transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sightseeing
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and Walk to Dunai for overnight stop
Day 5: Dunai to Ankhe
Day 6: Ankhe to National Park (Palam)
Day 7: Palam to Phoksundo Lake
Day 8: Explore Phoksundo
Day 9: Phoksundo to Pugmo
Day 10: Pugmo to High Camp
Day 11: Acclimatisation at High Camp
Day 12: High Camp to (over Kagmara-La) Base Camp
Day 13: Base Camp to Hurikot
Day 14: Hurikot to Chaurikot
Day 15: Chaurikot to Sing-La
Day 16: Sing_La to Muni Kinara
Day 17: Muni Kinara to Nepal goan
Day 18: Nepal goan to Jumla
Day 19: Jumla (fly) to Nepalgunj
Day 20: Drive from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 21: free Day
Day 22: Trip concludes in Kathmandu.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost included: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), ground transport, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, Air fare Nepalgunj/Juphal-Jumla/Nepalgunj.Trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
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