DOLPO "TARAP VALLEY TREK"
The region offers opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated monasteries and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard. The people follow an amalgam of Buddhist, Bon, Shaman and Hindu traditions and behind many houses throughout Dolpo you will find carved wooden faces, dok-pa, which offer protection against evil spirits.
Itinerary
Day |
|
Altitude |
Time |
1 |
Fly KTM-Nepalgunj |
600m |
1 hr |
2 |
Fly Nepalgung-Juphal |
2400m |
35 mins |
3 |
Dunai |
2200m |
3 hrs |
4 |
Tarakot |
2800m |
6 hrs |
5 |
Khanigaon |
2900m |
6 hrs |
6 |
Lahini |
3500m |
5 hrs |
7 |
Serkham |
3950m |
6 hrs |
8 |
Do Tarap |
4050m |
6½ hrs |
9 |
Do Tarap |
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|
10 |
Num-La Phedi |
4200m |
5 hrs |
11 |
South Num La |
5150m |
|
12 |
Baga La Phedi |
4500m |
8 hrs |
13 |
Baga La |
5190m |
|
|
Yak kharka |
4600m |
7 hrs |
14 |
Phoksumdo Tal |
3600m |
|
15 |
Phoksumdo Tal |
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|
16 |
Ryajik |
2800m |
5 hrs |
17 |
Juphal |
2400m |
4½ hrs |
18 |
Fly Juphal-Nepalgunj-KTM |
1300m |
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What is Included
- Accommodation Kathmandu - Twin share including breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Nepali Welcome Dinner
- Half day Kathmandu city tour with English speaking guide
- All domestic transport as listed in itinerary
- Domestic flights and departure taxes as per itinerary
- All meals whilst trekking
- All National Park entrance fees
- Applicable trekking permits and fees
- Porters and/or pack animals to carry personal gear and group equipment
- 15kg luggage allowance while on trek
- Duffle Bag for your gear
- All camping equipment including 2-man tents, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag
- Full trek staff including guides, sherpas, cook and kitchen staff
- All group camping, cooking, eating and porterage equipment
- Comprehensive medical kit
What is not Included
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- International flights and departure taxes
- Visa and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mt. Trekking
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Duration
18 Days
Trek Style
Fully supported camping trek
Maximum Altitude
5190m.
Season
April - November |
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