Upper Dolpo-Jomsom-Juphal Trek
Upper Dolpo-Jomsom-Juphal Trek
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Trip Overview Trip Overview
Nepal
Country Nepal
max-elevation
Max. Elevation 5,250m
duration
Duration 26 Days
difficulty
Difficulty Moderate
best-season
Best Season Mar - May(Spring) and Sep - Oct (Autumn)
walking-per-day
Walking Per Day 5 - 7 Hours
accomodation
Accommodation Full board Camping
group-size
Group Size 2 - 17 PAX

Upper Dolpo till today stands as one of the most isolated and remote regions of this Himalayan country. But, the magnificence of this region is second to none. Snuggled between the Tibetan plateau and Dhaulagiri Himalaya Chain, it is your Shangri-La. The Upper Dolpo area was open to foreigners only from 1989. Dolpo is a culturally Tibetan region in western Nepal Valleys (south), and the Phoksundo and Mugu Karnali Valleys (west and northwest). To the southwest lies Dhaulagiri, the sixth highes...

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Upper Dolpo till today stands as one of the most isolated and remote regions of this Himalayan country. But, the magnificence of this region is second to none. Snuggled between the Tibetan plateau and Dhaulagiri Himalaya Chain, it is your Shangri-La. The Upper Dolpo area was open to foreigners only from 1989. Dolpo is a culturally Tibetan region in western Nepal Valleys (south), and the Phoksundo and Mugu Karnali Valleys (west and northwest). To the southwest lies Dhaulagiri, the sixth highest mountain in the world (8172 meters). This massif and its outliers create a rainshadow that determines much of Dolpo's climate. Though no meteorological records have been kept in Dolpo, its valleys probably receive less than five hundred millimeters of precipitation yearly. 

The Upper Dolpo-Jomsom to Juphal and back to Kathmandu trek will take you to the most isolated and unscathed parts of the Midwest region of Nepal. Dolpo, the land past Himalayans summons the beautiful and up-close view of regal mounts, oldest monasteries and frosty turquoise lakes  The Upper Dolpo Trekking Jomsom to Juphal  passes by  some of the world’s lordliest mounts as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba, and an ancient medieval kingdom of Lower Dolpo.Dolpo is home to some of the highest villages on earth; almost ninety percent of the region lies above 3,500 meters. The population of Dolpo is less than five thousand people, making it one of the least densely populated areas of Nepal. Its inhabitants wrest survival from this inhospitable landscape by synergizing agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade. Dolpo's agro-pastoral livelihood is characterized by migrations between permanent villages and pastures at higher altitudes. More than ninety percent of the population lives under the poverty line, literacy is low, and life expectancy is a mere fifty years. Administratively, the valleys of Dolpo are located in the northern reaches of Nepal's largest district, Dolpa. This region is also referred to as 'Upper' Dolpo by His Majesty's Government of Nepal, a designation which has restricted foreigners from traveling extensively in this area. Originally, the Dolpo region was located in the kingdom of Zhangzhung. Located in western Tibet, this kingdom was strongly connected with the Bön religion. The first Tibetan dynasty (Yarlung) conquered much of the territory that encompasses the Tibetan-speaking world, including Zhangzhung, between the sixth and eighth centuries. Populations migrated from Zhangzhung to areas east and south, including Dolpo; the name for this region first appears in written sources at this time. The dominion of the western Tibetan dynasties over Dolpo was eclipsed during the fourteenth century by the principality of Lo (in present-day Mustang District, Nepal). Thereafter, Dolpo villagers paid tributes to the Kingdom of Lo in the form of grains, labor, and religious service. One manner in which Dolpo's villagers paid their annual taxes was by painting Thangka and carving Mani walls. Tenzin Norbu counts among his ancestor’s painters who traveled to Manthang, the capital of Lo, to participate in the creation of the renowned paintings at Thubchen and Jampa monasteries.

The trek passes north of the major mountain chain, through thrilling mountain passes as high as 5,250m. Niwar-La as well several others over 5000m.  towards the Tibetan Plateau. We will come across monasteries, both Buddhist and Pre-Buddhist (Shamanistic) laden with colorful prayer flags. Shey Gompa is an anthropologically and religiously very important monastery of the region

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Trip Overview Trip Facts
  • Activity: Trekking, camping, Lake safari, High pass climbing 
  • Trip Duration: 26 Days KTM to KTM only
  • Starting and Ending Point: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu.
  • Trip Grade: 2 B
  • Accommodation: Full-board Camping 
  • Transportation: Domestic Flight, Ground Transportation by Private car or van as per group size.
  • Max Altitude:  Niwar-La 5,250m.
  • Group size: 2 minimum up to 17.
  • Best Season: March to May(Spring) and September to October (Autumn) are the best months to do this rip. Since the Dolpo region lies in the rain shadow area formed by the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, you can also take this trip during the Monsoon season June to August.
Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek

Today your trip comes to an end. After breakfast at your hotel, you now have free time . If it is the day that you fly back home/ onward to your destination, we will transfer you to the airport on time. Or you could extend your stay or you may get our assistance for additional activities that you are interested in.
 Route Map Route Map
Chart Altitude Chart

Cost include Cost includes
  • Transportation: Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van and Necessary Transport during a Trekking .
  • Kathmandu Hotel: 3 nights 3*** Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
    • Pokhara Hotel: 1 nights 3*** Hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
    • Nepalgunj Hotel: 1 nights 3*** Hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj Hotel
  • Kathmandu City Sightseeing and entrance Fee: Sightseeing tour with English speaking professional tour guide around kathmandu and entire necessary entry fees during the sightseeing
  • Domestic Flight or Overland Tourist / Private transportation: Flight or Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsome  and on the way back Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu as per scheduled programmed itinerary.
  • Accommodation & Meal during Trekking / Camping: Local Hotel / Tea House accommodation and meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) including Local seasonal fresh fruits as far available during trekking and Camping
  • Trekking map.
  • Trekking Permit: All necessary Government paperwork and ACAP, TIMS and Upper Mustang ($ 500) and Upper Dolpo ($ 500) Special permits per person up to 10.days) and necessary national park entree fee.
  • Support Camping Crew: 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and porters and their food & accommodation, salary, equipment and insurance.
  • Camping Equipment: Required necessary Trekking camping equipment (VE-25 The North Face Tent, Mattress, Dining, Kitchen, Toilet Tents and entire necessary kitchen utensils etc).
  • Camping Gears and Local staff transportation: Entire necessary camping Gears and Local staff ground / flight transportation as per scheduled programmed itinerary.
  • Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags  and Sun Hat: Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags for each Trekker 90.L / Climbers 120.L to put your Trekking/Expedition gears and stuff during Trekking / Expedition.
  • Guide / Wages /Meals / Insurance: An experienced Government licensed guide and porter to carry your luggage, Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter for the trek.
  • SAT Phone: Thuraya SAT Phone (Emergency use only) carried by Guide. For members additional charge ($ 5 per minute).
  • Radio Walkie Talkie: Radio Walkie Talkie will be sent if required.
  • First AID Kit Box: Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement: Travel & Rescue arrangement just in case of any emergency during a trip. 
  • Government Tax / VAT: All government taxes and Vat.
cost_exclude Cost Excludes
  • AirFare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
  • Sightseeing: Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
  • Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. 
  • Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
  • Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
  • Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
  • Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
  • Extra Horse: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
  • Tips:  Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
  • Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.

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