We Himalaya Trekking Team will pick up you from Kathmandu airport and drop to your Hotel.

Today, you have free morning at the hotel. This would be your final preparation for trek such as if you missed to buy anything for trekking, you can buy. In the afternoon, you’ll transfer to Kathmandu Domestic Airport and will fly to Nepalgunj. An hour flight to Nepalgunj takes you the south-west part of Nepal. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you’ll be picked by hotel. Check-in at hotel and rest at the hotel.

Today early morning, you’ll be transfered to Nepalgunj airport and then will fly to Juphal (2475m). A pleasant 45 minute’s flight to Juphal by small 17-seater aircraft will provide you views of Himalayan foothills with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. Upon arrival at Juphal, you’ll meet your trekking crew (guide, cook, kitchen team etc). From Juphal, your first day trek to Dunai will take about 2-3 hours walk. The trekking trail follows terraced fields to the Bheri River and the narrow canyon which after in 3 hours will lead you to a relatively larger village called Dunai. Tented Camp at Dunai (2140m).

After breakfast at first tented camp night, you’ll trek to Tarakot today. As the trek begins today, you follow the upstream trail that banks Bheri River. First part of today’s trek is very pleasant as you’ll trek along the leveled path occupied by beautiful landscapes in the neighborhood. Almost a couple of hours of trek bring you to the settlement of Byasghar (2430 m). Exiting out of Byasghar, you’ll continue trekking along the riverside trail that heads towards northeast direction. During this part of the trek, the trail most of the times flanks the river closely and at other time it climbs over the hill or around the ridge. The trek continues along open trails before it arrives to Baijibara. This small settlement holds a Bon Monastery. After a short uphill trek further, dry stone walls and cultivating fields indicate the arrival of famous mid-hill settlement of western Nepal, Tarakot, a small settlement that nestles high above Thuli Bheri River was once a famous trading point as it was the capital of ancient independent kingdom Tichorung. Most of the natives of the village belong to Magar tribe and the most of them practice Tibetan Buddhism as their religion. In some clusters of ‘Kaike’ a local dialect is spoken, which is not spoken anywhere else.

After breakfast at camp, the trek begins today by hiking along the trail that lies on the southern bank of Bheri River. An hour-long trek brings you to the open valley created by Bharbung Khola. Then the trail heads east along the bank of Bharbung Khola. This part of trek brings you closer to PuthaHuinchuli and Churen Himal. The trail beyond Bharbang Khola chases the easy steps that eventually bring us to Laisicap (277 m). Now you cross the main river and begin to trek along the west bank of Tarap Khola. You’ll head north until we arrive to Khanigaon (2950m). Khanigaon is the winter residence of the Dho-Tarap people. Then you can see the wonderful view of Sandul Gompa across the valley from Khanigaon. The final push on the steep uphill trail finally brings you to Laina Odar, which is a wonderful camping site with a beautiful waterfall nearby.

After breakfast at camp, today’s trek begins along the spectacular trail. As you head further from Laina Odar, the trail goes through the deep gorges with scary cliffs above them. After couple of hours of trek to the north from LainaOdar, the trail begins to become relatively open. A little bit of effort put to make the trail easier can be seen. You now trek on the easy trail paved with wooden planks and flat stones that leads us to Chhyugar (3440m). Chhyugar lies at the bank of small stream which we cross and begin to trek along its western bank to Pibke or Nawarpani (3475m).

After breakfast at camp, from today one of the most interesting days of the trek is about to begin. The trek most of the times run along the bank of Tarap Khola switching sides frequently. On the first part of the trek your hike along the northwest bank of Tarap Khola to Ghyamghar, a small settlement with a monastery. At Ghyamghar, you’ll cross the river and begin to trek along the eastern bank to Sisaul. At Sisaul once again you’ll cross the river to its western bank and begin to trek along the lonely valley. As you arrive to Langa, you’ll once again cross the river and follow its eastern bank that climbs to a small arid hill. The last part of today’s Inner Dolpo Trek slides down from this small hill to Dho Tarap (3944m). Dho Tarap is a fascinating settlement that manifests the real attributes of Dolpo. This famous settlement of Dolpo nestles high above a wide valley and was a famous trading point to the traders of Tibet and Mustang in the ancient days. You will settle down our camps at DhoTarap for the overnight stay. There are plenty of places to see around Dho Tarap. In fact, Dho Tarap is a highland settlement dotted with monasteries. If you time enough for trek, you can spend one more night at Dho Tarap to explore around.

After breakfast at camp, you’ll begin the trek along a gentle uphill trail from Dho Tarap. Nearly an hour-long uphill climb brings us to Crystal Mountain School and Health Post. Schools and health posts are very rarely seen in Dolpo. En-route to Jyanta La Base Camp you’ll trek along the easy trail that reaches to Tokyu (4209m). Authentically traditional looking village Tokyu is a widespread village with graceful and old-fashioned houses. Tokyu is also a delightful place for a photographer on a bright sunlight. From Tokyu, you’ll take another route to Jyanta La instead of route of Numa La Base Camp as it is straight forward. After couple of hours of walking you’ll reach Jyanta La Base Camp, a camping site below Jyanta La.

After breakfast at camp, today you’ll hike up to Jyanta La (5220m) by ascending from Jyanta Bhanjyang. It takes 7 to 8 hours of extensive time in order to accomplish the trek and arrive in the camp.

Yak Kharka to Cha Gaon (3840m) 5-6 hours

Cha Gaon to Saldang (3770m) 3-4 hours

After breakfast at camp, you’ll trek to Namgung. Today you’ll descend steep slopes from Saldang village situated on a plateau high above the Nam Khong nala and the biggest villages of lower Dolpo area.

After breakfast at camp, today you’ll cross Saldang La (5200m) over forest leading to a rocky canyon. You walk through a meandering trail to reach the top of Saldang-La Pass.

Today is the opening ceremony of Shey Festival. Buddhist believers from different villages will gather in Shey Gompa and start Shey Festival. Different types of dances, poojas (worship) will be performed there. You can attend in the festival and rest at Shey Gompa.

In second day, food festival, local handicraft exhibition with demonstration and ritual performances will be done today.

On third day, Shey Ribo drugta circumambulation will happen.

On fourth day, mask dance in the morning and Dolpo cultural show in the evening will be shown.

After breakfast at camp, today you’ll ascend gradually up for about 2 hours to reach High Camp of Kang La Pass following rock valley. From there, you’ll ascent to the Kang La Pass (5350m) which will take about 3 further hours. From the Kang La Pass, you’ll view Crystal Mountain, range of Mount Dhaulagiri and Kanjirowa Himal etc. From the pass, now you’ll descent about 1.5 hours to reach our today’s camp.

Base Camp to Phoksundo North Camp (3610m) 5-6 hours

Today After breakfast we start our trek to Phoksundo Lake When we reach therer we have a Lunch after that we spend time exploring the lake, the major attraction of this package. Along with the exploration of the Ringmo village, we will also pay a visit to Tshowa (the lake-shore Bon Monastery) which is situated on the top of a ridge above the turquoise lake.

This monastery is more than 900 years old and is quite remarkable. Then we drop down to Phoksundo Lake along steep-sided cliffs.

The lake is famous for its magnificent turquoise color and spectacular scenery. Besides that, we will also explore some settlements with Bon-Po culture and local traditions involving the Dolpo people.

After breakfast at camp, today you’ll descent to Chhekpa all the way down through forest and villages.

After breakfast at camp, today you’ll finish off your trekking. The trail starts with about 3 hours descent till Sulighat and then you’ll trek about 3 hours ascent to reach Juphal.

uphal-Kathmandu (alt. 1300m) After early breakfast at Juphal, you’ll take a short 30 minutes’ flight to Nepalgunj from Juphal. And then you’ll catch another flight to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj. Depending the flight time to Kathmandu, you can spend some time in Nepalgunj to wait connecting flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, you’ll be transfer to hotel.

Free Day in Kathmandu

Our Company representative from Himalaya Trekking Team will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport before your 3 hrs departure time. Hope you enjoy your time in Nepal.