Upper Dolpo Trek

Overview

Dolpo is geologically part of the sedimentary Tibetan-Tethys zone. It is surrounded by Himalayan mountain chains including the Dhaulagiri (8,172 metres (26,811 ft)). These cloud barriers cause a semi-arid climate, with reported annual precipitations of less than 500 millimetres (20 in).^[1]: 20

 

Chorten with barley fields; Tarap Valley in the southern part of Dolpa.

The region is historically divided into four valleys: Tsharka ("good growing-place"), Tarap ("auspicious excellent"), Panzang ("abode of monks"), and Nangkhong ("innermost place").^[1]: 1 They constitute four of the seven village development committees (VDCs) that were created in 1975.^[1]: 114 The valleys south of the watershed drain into the Bheri River. The VDCs in this area are (roughly from east to west)

Details Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and Trip Preparation

Day 2:  Drive to Pokhara 

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Maximum Altitude :827m/2713ft
Travel Duration: 25 minutes flight /7-8 hrs. bus journey
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals :Breakfast

Day 3 : Trek to Ghandruk

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Maximum Altitude : 1940m/6365ft
Hiking :5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 10 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Ghandruk to Chhomrong

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Maximum Altitude :2170m/7120ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 12.5 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Chhomrong to Bamboo

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Maximum Altitude :2310m/7579ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 7.4 km
Accommodation :Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 : Bamboo to Deurali 

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Maximum Altitude :3230m/10598ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 8.3 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 :Deurali to Annapurna Basecamp via Machhapuchre Basecamp

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Maximum Altitude :4130m/1355ft
Hiking : 5-6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 8.2 km
Accommodation :Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 : Helicopter Flight from Annapurna Basecamp to Pokhara & Flight to Kathmandu

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Day 9: Final Departure

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Cost Details

Cost include on:
• 2 Night hotel in Pokhra including breakfast
• Kathmandu /Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist Bus.
• 3 times meal during the hiking. (2 breakfast,3 Lunch and 2 dinners.
• 2-night lodge accommodation in trekking.
• 1 Hiking Guide
• Necessary Trekking permit and necessary paper.

Cost does not include on:
• all food in Pokhara
• personal expenses, phone call, laundry service etc.
• all bar bill coke, beer, water etc.
• Tips for guide, porter and driver.

FAQs

• Trek Documentation
• Choosing a Provider
• Food, Accommodation & Facilities
• Travel

• Clothing & Equipment

• Acclimatisation & Oxygen

• Guides, Sherpas & Team Members

• Health & Fitness

• Communication & Electronic Devices

  Will there be any access to a satellite phone? If yes then what would be the charges for usage?
  Yes, most of our expedition guides take satellite phones and you are welcome to use these at wifi and local moble call Most often, your guide will post daily dispatches on the Nhh website in which your friends and family can follow your progress.

  I want to contact my friend or relative, who is on one of your trips, how can I reach them?
  Many of our treks and climbs send daily internet dispatches, and we receive updates from our guides while they are in the field. The best place to reach a loved one is through our office.

  Will there be any power source for charging batteries, etc. available throughout the trek?
  For lodge-bassed treks, many of the lodges have power available with typical Asian plugs (two nail like horizontal prongs) and offer to recharge for a fee. 

  We can cater for special power requirements at an extra cost or advise on the purchase of a suitable personal solar charging system - please enquire with our office.

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