You will be met and greeted with a traditional welcome by our Travhill Representatives and be transferred to your hotel.A brief orientation along with the necessary documentation will be carried out by your guide. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

 

After breakfast your tour around Kathmandu will commence where you will be accompanied by a guide of your lingual preference. The tour will include a visit to the following places:

• Boudhanath: A major Buddhist stupa located at the north eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
• Pashupatinath: The most revered temple by Hindus in Nepal, the temple carries a significance of mystical proportions and is a site to many important life events of Hindus.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Durbar Square or the Palace  Square is ancient courtyard the then Malla Kings of Kathmandu Valley which is abundant is breathtaking architecture.

Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Includes: Breakfast

We will take an early morning flight to Neplagunj lying in the western part of Nepal. Nepalgunj, a town near the Nepal-India border, is also the gateway to Simikot, Humla. The town itself is an interesting Terai town that showcases the diverse culture of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, we visit the local market, mini-zoo and nearby villages.

Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We fly to Jhupal(45min) after the breakfast. The town is beautifully located over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to its north. Here, we meet our trekking staff and begin the adventure. We will walk through terraced fields to the Bheri River and its narrow gorge. We continue walking to Dunai, which is the administrative headquarter of the Dolpo region. We explore the small town in the evening.

Overnight stay at Dunai.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We leave Dunai and cross a suspension bridge and turn to the west following a trail past a hospital. On our way, we will pass through  Thulo Bheri Valley and Phoksundo river valley and will also get delightful view of the Kangmara mountain.

Overnight stay at Chhepka.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our trail ascends and descends along a wooded riverbank and climbs on a steep trail (5-6 hrs trek). The ups and downs can be a bit monotonous, but there are several streams along the way that offer a chance to cool off. The trail eventually leaves the forests and passes through a grassy slope high above the river. We trek downhill on a trail surrounded by lush forests before reaching a cliff followed by a dizzying drop on a wobbly stone staircase to the river bank. We continue trekking until we reach chunuwar where we spend the night.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will make a trek of about 5-6 hours towards the picturesque Phoksundo Lake passing through the Ringmo village. There you will also be able to marvel at the beautiful Suligad waterfall, one of the highest in the world.

Overnight stay at Phoksundo.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today will be a well deserved rest day for acclimatization at Phoksundo Lake. During the day we can embark on a short hike to the village of Ringmo and it’s Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. During our short walks, we also get a chance to get acquainted with the local culture. The Dolpo people wear homespun clothing that is sometimes dyed a maroon color and they favor Tibetan-style somba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for foot wear. Both men and women often wear religious amulets and strings of coral, amber and turquoise.

Overnight stay at Phoksundo.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our trail moves around the top western end of the Phoksundo Lake as it contours on a rocky ledge along the lake’s western bank. This unsteady trail suspended on a gangway of wood supported on pegs driven into crevasse in the rocks, signals the remoteness of the area we are about to enter. At the westernmost edge of the lake the path leads through a lush meadow that opens up into the flood plain of the Phoksundo Khola. Then we walk through the valley, crossing the river and avoiding the occasional boggy marsh underfoot and then coming on the bank of the river to the overnight camp.

Overnight stay at Phoksundo Khola.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

For an hour or so we walk on a trail that leads us along the level path through a glacial valley which heads due north. At the confluence of the Phoksundo Khola and another mountain stream, there is an old wooden bridge. From here, we walk towards the north-east. A long climb brings us to a sheep meadow where our trail veers up a steep ravine. A hard climb to the top brings us to yet another valley where we can see the Kang-La pass. We set up our camp near the pass in a place that Peter Matthiessen christened ‘Snowfields Camp’. During our trek today we also get to admire the views of Chhamlang peak 6 (6739m) and peak 7 (6105m).

Overnight at Phoksundo Bhanjyang.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will make an initial arduous ascent to the Kang La Pass from where you will be able to witness the panoramic view of the valley below. Then on we will descend towards Shey Gompa, the total length of the trek being 5-6 hours.

Overnight stay at Shey Gompa.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Shey Gompa was built in 1655 and the monastery is noted for its giant copper with gilded gold statue of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha. To the east of the gompa is Crystal Mountain which is one of the strangest mountains, as its contorted cliffs are laced with quartz and embedded with a rich variety of marine fossils. Today is another well-earned rest day for acclimatization. We spend the day hiking around Shey village which is famous for its ancient pre-Buddhist culture, the Bon Po. In Dolpo the ancient Tibetan way of life combines animism with the teaching of Buddha. Overnight in Shey Gompa.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We begin the day by following a pleasant trail amidst juniper trees which descends into a grey, stony canyon. Then the path begins to zigzag over bare rocks and coarse eroded soil until it eventually brings us to the top of Saldang-la pass. The subsequent descent towards the north is long and tiring but grazing yaks and sheep, and nomadic tents made from yak hair is a comforting sight. In Namduna Gaun we visit Namgung monastery. The red stone monstery is built against the backdrop of a cliff on the north wall of a gorge.

Overnight stay at Namduna Gaun.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We leave the village and climb up a slope and begin a long walk along dusty barren mountains. After 4-5 hours of hard climb, we begin to see Saldang Village below us on a plateau high above the Namga Khola stream. It has a picturesque appearance. Saldang is the largest village of the inner Dolpo area. The village stretches for nearly two kilometers on an open slope and consists of five villages having about eighty well-built houses with nearly six hundred people. It is a prosperous village not only agriculturally but also for its strategic location on a trade route to Tibet.

Overnight stay at Saldang.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Saldang, we walk further north along the Nagon Khola (river) on a wild and barren terrain(4-5hrs) We begin our walk on a fairly gradual path with few ups and downs. On the way, we pass through Marang and Ki villages. Next, we cross a tributary of Panzang River and walk towards the east and cross the river again before reaching Yangze gompa which houses an old Bon-Po Monastery.

Overnight stay at Yangze Gompa.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On this day we will make a trek through a much shorter route to Sibu which should take around 6-7 hours. On our way we will pass through  terraced fields, stupas, chortens, heaps of mani stones and a Chaiba monastery which will make the trek that much more interesting.

Overnight stay at Sibu.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail today follows the Nam Khong Khola for a while on the morning walk coming across caravan of laden yaks that are on their way towards Tibet border. After days of following the same river, finally we part turning east till we arrive at the confluence of two small tributaries, from here our walk leads to a steep climb to the bottom of Jeng la for the overnight on a nice meadow.

Overnight stay at Jeng La Phedi.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will make an initial ascent of about two hours to reach the top of Jeng La which provides excellent views of the snow capped mountains. Then on we descend towards Tokyu Gaon via the Tarap valley.

Overnight stay at Tokyu Gaon.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On this day we head eastwards to the village of Dho Tarap along the downhill course of the Tarap Chu. We should reach Dho Tarap in about 4-5 hours.

Overnight stay at Dho Tarap.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will devote the day to mingling with the people of Dolpo and learning about their culture and lifestyle.

Overnight stay at Dho Tarap.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On this day we will trek for about 6-7 hours towards Tarap Khola. We will make camp on a lovely meadow called Kamakharka.

Overnight stay at Kamakharka.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will head towards KhaniGaon which should take around 4-5 hours. We will continue down the gorge of the Tarap river.

Overnight stay at Khani Gaon.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On this day we will trek towards Tarakot, which is an old fort known locally as Dzong. Some beautiful terraced fields will mark our entry to Tarakot.

Overnight stay at Tarakot.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The walk continues beside the Bheri River in a tremendous gorge with pine trees and an ingenious path built about seven meters above the river. On reaching Dunai after completing the circuit with time for celebration, particularly as bottled beers is available in Dunai or you may also try the local brew.

Overnight stay at Dunai.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will retrace our steps towards Jhuphal which will take around 2-3 hours.

Overnight stay at Jhuphal.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will take an early morning scenic flight to Nepalgunj. Then we will take another connecting flight to Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

You will have the day to yourself to indulge in activities of your preference; perhaps collecting some souvenirs to take a little part of Nepal back home might tempt you.

Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Includes: Breakfast

You will be taken by our TravHill Representative from your hotel to the airport as per your schedule. You will reach the airport 2 hours prior to your flight.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner