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         Dolpo is a Tibetan-like region lying to the north, and in the rain-shadow of the main Himalayan
peaks. Like nearby Mustang, it has a unique culture. It's people wear traditional Tibetan-style
clothes and jewellery and practise the pre-Buddhist animistic religion of Bon Po. It's remoteness and
the fact that only until recently it was strictly off-limits, has meant that the traditions and way of life
have remained intact. Most villages in Dolpo are removed from the rest of the world to the south by one or more difficult passes. The people that live here number only a few hundred and are among the world's highest dwellers. The villages in Upper Dolpo are 14,300m and above. It is here specifically that
people still practise the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion. This early sect was almost entirely replaced
after Buddhist doctrine began to spread across Tibet in the 9th century. Dolpo remained unknown
to the rest of the world until David Snelgrove discovered the region in 1956. His account of his
seven-month journey in the inner mountain areas of west and central Nepal, titled 'Himalayan
Pilgrimage' is the most authoritative work describing this region. The best known book though, is
the evocative and romantic novel by Peter Matthiessen - 'The Snow Leopard'.

       The permit to visit Shey Gompa costs considerably more than most other 'restricted' areas of Nepal, but the journey to Shey is one of the special ones of the Himalaya. Trekking here offers a real adventure, in a remote, unspoiled. part of Nepal that has remained largely untracked and unexplored.
Our trek begins with a flight to Jumla via Nepalgunj. The first part of trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the 3875meters of pass. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and gray. Eventually you can hear prayer flag fluttering at the top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the kanjiroba Himal and the five peaks of Dhaulagiri. We soon walk through the pleasant green pastures to the beautiful  Phoksundo (Rigmo) lake. The scenery is outstanding with the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting with the weathered red and brown hills.
We cross over high pass, the Kang La pass 5151m and to Shey Gompa then crossing Saldang La pass and Jenje La pass. From the Jenje La descend into the Tarap valley to the village of Dho Tarap. Our adventurous journey finally comes to and end at Juphal with an easy two days walk following the Bheri River to the small airstrip at Juphal and we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Fact Of The Trek

Day to Day Itinerary of Upper Dolpo Trek.

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The above prices are includes:

• Airport pick up and drop by car / Van / Bus.
• Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per above program.
• Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of tour guide, car / van.
• 1 Sirdar, necessary Sherpa, Cook,  Kitchen Boy and helpers.
• Full board Camping with 3 times meals a day and Hot drinks cooked in our private kitchen, 2 men tent, Foam mattress, Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables, chairs & All necessary kitchen utensils and camping equipment.
• All necessary porters, their equipment, sleeping tent and Insurance.
• All the ground transportation in Kathmandu
• Upper Dolpo Special Permit and T.R.C fees.
• Government taxes.
• Welcome and farewell dinner.
• Domestic flight from Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Juphal and back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and all the tax in domestic Air.

The above prices are excludes:

• Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). but it won't be that reliable as in your country.
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
• Personal Trekking Equipments for detail please Click here, High risk medical insurance and Emergency rescue evacuation if needed and flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• Tips for trekking staffs.
• Entry fees of Temples and other sites while sightseeing around Kathmandu.

Note: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

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Question: Besides the above program I / we still have some days left before we are return to home, so that I / we would like to spend in Nepal by exploring some of tourist destinations, what other tour options would you recommend me / us?

Answer : If you have some extra days left after the above trip completion or before returning to home we would highly recommend the following optional tour programs:

2 nights / 3 days in Chitwan Jungle Safari to explore the Tharu lifestyle and encounter one horn Rhino
2 night / 3 days or more in Safari in Royal Bardia National Park for encountering Bengal tiger and more
2 night / 3 days or more in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve to explore bird life
1 full day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, and Nagarkot over night