Upper Dolpo to Jomsom Trek 27 Days

• Today its trip preparation time until afternoon. You can check  your packing list and buy the things that you don't have. After completing all the paperwork of the trek, we take flight to Nepalgunj, one of the biggest city in western Nepal.  Its an hour pleasant flight with superb aeril view of mountain. Spend the night at hotel in Nepalgunj.  

• After breakfast, we will head to the airport early in the morning and fly to Juphal. It’s a 45-minute flight to reach Juphal and here we already have cooler weather as compared to Nepalgunj. At 2475 meters, you can have wonderful views of mountains in the north on a clear day. Meeting our trekking staffs at Jhupal, we start our trek from Juphal descending to Sulighat. Taking you through vegetation and farms along the Suligadh River, we arrive in Chhepka for the overnight stay.

• Star early from Chhepka as we will be walk for around six to seven hours today. First trek along the descending trail to arrive at a river. Cross it, and enter the forest that comes out into a pasture. Trek along to the village of Rechi (or Ryajik), take a break along the way and arrive at our overnight stop Samduwa. Samduwa is a village at an altitude of 3,110 meters and houses a traditional Tibetan medical center. Stay overnight at Samduwa.

• We begin from the village of Chunuwar by first ascending a steep hill for a couple of hours. The vegetation gets thinner along the route but the views of the surrounding valleys are great. As we climb higher, we will take a rest, take some photographs, and trek on to view Lake Phoksundo. From there, descend to the shores of the lake where we will spend the night at 3,641 meters.

• Spend a leisurely morning on the shores of Lake Phoksundo. The lake is iconic with its deep blue waters and the panoramic views are simply stunning! We will camp at the shores of the the lake and enjoy the environment. If you’ve watched Eric Valley’s Caravan, you will immediately identify the landscape and the lake itself!

• Pack your bags and leave after breakfast. Although you might want to take some more photographs and stay further, you will be excited to know that today you’ll be camping on the bank of Phoksundo River at 3,640 meters. First, trek to a meadow past a rocky ledge. Next, walk through a grassland where yaks come to live in the summer. Further along the route, you will arrive at open spaces at the bank of Phoksundo River.

• After breakfast, start from the bank of the river and walk along the gradually ascending trail. At the top, take a break to enjoy the view of the surrounding landscapes. The wide valleys and open green spaces are a sight behold! The nine-hour trek today is both tought and spectacular  before you arrive at Kang-La high Camp where you will set up camp for the overnight stay.

• After breakfast, we begin the trek fro Kang-La camp. First we climb along a rocky trail and then come to Kang-La Pass at 5,360 meters. From the pass you can have magnificent views of several peaks as well as the valley below. After a brief stop here, descend along the trail, cross the river, trek past some chortens and arrive at Shey Gompa. It’s an old pilgrimage site with signs ageing.

• Today you will spend the day in the quiet. In this scenic locale, you will hear nothing but the sound of the winds passing across the large mountain range sweeping across the valley. Monks will chant at this Gompa, and the combined ambient feeling is something that you will remember for days to come. Take a short hike around before returning to the Gompa for the night.

• After a quick breakfast, begin your trek from the Gompa. The trek today is around seven hours taking you to the village of Namgung at an altitude of 4,600 meters. At first the trek is easy but later it descends to the grassland. If you like you can take pictures here; but an hour or so of trek will bring you to the hamlet of Namgung where you’ll spend overnight.

• Leaving Namgung after a leisurely morning. Trek through a trail lined by canyon and later emerge out into the open. The views of Dhaulagiri and other peaks will mesmerize you and make you forget the tiredness of trekking. In total you will be walking around five hours today before arriving at the big and busy village of Saldang.

• After breakfast in Saldang, pack your bags and leave for Yangze Gompa located at an altitude of 3890 meters. The trekking duration today is under five hours. Begin a gentle ascent and descent to Nagon (or Nang Chu) river that flows through a barren landscape. Past a couple of villages in the area, cross a tributary of the Panzang river before arriving at Yangze Gompa, an ancient-looking time-worn gompa that appears to be in the middle of nowhere. Stop at this isolated place and let the peace permeate you through and through.

• Tinjegaun, at 4,110 meters, is on the banks of a river where we are headed today. Its easy but long walking today. Start by walking along the river and terraced landscapes. As we pass along settlements, we see mini stupas, mani walls and chortens today. Crossing the big village of Shimengaun, we trek for around 9-10 hours to  reach Tinjegaun where we camp for the night.

• It’s a seven-hour walk today. Initially, the road is nearly flat, however, after a couple of hours it goes along a sharp ascent. As you pass through hamlets, you will experience the quietness of the area. Take a brief stop and later trek on to Jeng-La Phedi. Set up camp for the night in Jeng-La Phedi, the bottom of the Jeng-La Pass.

• Start early with a sharp climb to Jeng-La Pass. The pass is located at 5,220 meters with magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. After a brief stop at the pass, we begin the descent towards the Valley of Tarap. It is a densely inhabited region with vibrant isolated communities. The valley is beautiful and unspoiled, with the village of Tokyu housing a monastery of the Chiba-sect tradition.

• It’s an easy trek today with under three hours of trekking. We will have plenty of stops along the way giving us many chances of photography along the way. Leaving behind Tokyu after breakfast, we head towards Do Tarap. The views are exemplary today. We recommend you to interact with the locals too. At Do Tarap, a chiefly Dolpo village, you will find many signs of Tibetan heritage. Overnight stay at a camp.

• Yak Kharka is a place where yaks are kept, or where yaks live and breed. Literally speaking, a “kharka” is usually an isolated place in the remote landscapes of Nepal. This Yak Kharka where we are headed today is no exception. Starting off from Dho Tarap after a leisurely breakfast, we trek along plains with little vegetation over the rough and rocky landscape. On the way we cross another high pass called Jhyarkoi La pass and finally arrive we arrive at Yak Kharka where we camp for the night.

• The trail today is mostly along a ridge that emerges out into fields dotted with tiny lakes and ponds. These glacial lakes of Dolpo are a vital source of freshwater in the area. We will trek further on an ascending trail to arrive at Mo-La Pass where we will take a break. From there will will descend to the scenic village of Chharka. Sleep overnight in a camp here.

• It takes more than six hours today to reach a place called Norbulung. Starting off in the morning, we will first pass through the barren high-altitude landscape. The windswept desert at the rain shadow of the peaks are what you will trek through today. We will take some breaks, climb up and down the hills and later arrive at Norbulung. Set up camp here for the night.

• It’s a challenging day of trek today. Start early after a quick breakfast, and prepare for a rough rocky trail. First you will climb uphill to the pass of Niwas-La at an altitude of 5,120 meters. Take a short stop here and replenish your energy. Next, descend along the trail and trek to the pass of Jungben-La. As the weather gets windier, you might want to take short steps for some time. At this pass, you will have marvelous views of Dhaulagiri Range on one side, and mountains of the Annapurna Range on the other side. Officially, at this point, you have left Dolpo and entered the Annapurna region. Trek up to Ghaldang Ghuldung where we set up camp for the night.

• It’s an easy trek to Santa which is about 4 hours walk. Starting early, you will cross a glacial river called the Kyalun Khola and arrive at Jhyanse. From there the trail gets easier as you pass a waterfall. Relax a little, and move on crossing a grassland to arrive at the village of Sangta. It’s where you camp for the night.

• After a quick breakfast in the camp, pack your gears and climb up the closest hill. Follow the trail down the hill among ridges and bends, cross a high-altitude pass and then descend along a forest to arrive at the Kali-Gandaki Valley below. From there, trek a bit further until you reach the village of Phalyak. Sleep in early.

• As the program comes towards the end, you will cherish this last section of the trek. Leaving behind Phalyak, it is an easy trek to Jomsom. Along the way you will pass yak caravans and people heading in several directions. After all, Jomsom is a not-so-quiet mountain town with a sizable population. Stay at Jomsom at the shadow of the giant mountains.

• After breakfast, driving adventure start on reserved Jeep. It will take around 7-8 hours drive to reach Pokhara . On the way, we can experience stunning views of Deep Vallyes, waterfalls and Mountain. Spend the rest of the day in Pokhara visiting a spa, a massage center, or simple relax with the drink of your choice.

After breakfast, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Its another scenic flight in Nepalses Sky as one can witness endless Mountain range. After long adventure in remote Himalaya, enjoy your final day in Kathmandu doing shopping or just relax at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. 

If you have a morning flight, we leave for Tribhuwan Intl Airport early morning in a car arranged by the office.

If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, only your WILL shall dictate your involvement or indulgence as you may please before leaving for Tribhuwan Intl Airport in the vehicle.