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Upper Dolpo Trek via Saldang-Shey Monastery

The Hidden Valley (100)
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  • Upper Dolpo Trek via Saldang-Shey Monastery
  • Kangla pass (5300m)
  • Trekking
  • 28 Days
  • Hard
  • Dumai
  • 2-12 pax
  • MAY-SEPT

Description

Upper Dolpo “The Hidden Valley” Lies west of the Kali Gandaki Valley. It was opened in 1989 for the trekkers. The main objective of the park is to preserve the unique Trans- Himalayan ecosystem, its typical Tibetan type of flora and fauna. Trek in this section is quite different from treks in other parts of Nepal. The region is less developed and has fewer facilities available for the visitors. This makes trekking here much more of an exploration type and also exciting. This area is a bit harder to trek due to the lack of transport and nice accommodation so trekking in this remote area would be more expensive compare to other region. Ethnic group of people seen in the area, are of Tibetan origin. Other groups found here are Magar, Gurung and the people of Hindu caste origin. Commonly seen animals are leopard, Himalayan Thar and Blue sheep. Popular trekking areas in this region are Dolpa, Simikot and Lake Rara. The best time to visit is the traditional trekking seasons of spring and autumn. The northern parts particularly Upper Dolpo  is suitable for summer treks. The region has still not sufficient accommodation for independent trekkers so organized trekking is highly suggested.

HIGHLIGHTS

What's included?

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Nepalgunj - Jhupal round trip)
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 2 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (1 trekker: 4 porters)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion) Singachuli’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS) Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

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Itinerary for Upper Dolpo Trek via Saldang-Shey Monastery

  • Leader:

    Kathmandu (4,600’)

    To Hotel

  • Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant. A.M. Guided sightseeing tour to Darbar Square and Thamel Lunch at local restaurant (Pax pay own). P.M. Guided sightseeing tour of baudhanath and Pashupatinath.

  • At Hotel (included with room) To airport Kathmandu to Nepalgunj then transfer to Hotel. Remainder of Day leasure – visit to local market and rickshaw ride can be arranged. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant

  • At Hotel (included with the room). Airport Nepalgunj to Juphal trailhead meet with crew. Juphal (7,872’) to Dunai (6,920’), 3 – 4 hours. Camp near Dunai On trek

  • Dunai to Sahartara ( Yelakot Phedi) (8,003’), 8 hours. Camp at Yelakot Phedi On trek

  • Yelakot phedi to Lahini (10,332’), 6-7 hours. Camp near Lahini On trek

  • Lahini to Tarap Chu (Naur-Pani) (11,975’). 7-8 hours. Camp near Naur-Pani. On trek

  • Naur-Pani to Dho (13,251’), 8-9 hours Near Dho village. On trek

  • Exploration Day Dho and/or nearby monasteries (Kakar,Guru and Shibchog monasteries hiking time would be 3-6 hours. Camp near Dho village. On trek

  • Dho village to Thso La Cigh camp (14,415’), 6-7 hours Thso La High Camp. On trek

  • Cross Thso La (16,580’), to Sulun Khola (15,300’), 6-7 hours. Sulun Khola Valley. On trek

  • Sulun Khola to Panzang Valley and Tinkyu (14,700’), 5-6 hours. Panzang Valley Camp near Tinkyu village. On trek

  • Exploration Day Explore Tinkyu, close to Tibetan border, visiting the village’s ancient lookout tours, covered bridge, local school, Amchi Hospital and Tralung Gompa. Panzang Valley Camp near Tinkyu village. On trek

  • Tinkyu to Shimen (12,600’), 5-6 hours. Panzang Valley Camp. On trek

  • Shimen to Komas La (14,947’), 5-6 hours. Camp before Pass. On trek.

  • Cross the Komas La (15,200’) to Saldang (14,947’), 5-6 hours. Camp at Saldang On trek

  • Sanldang to Namdung Gompa (16,240’), 3-4 hours. Camp above Namdung Gompa. On trek

  • Cross Shey La (16,600’) to Shey Gompa (13,450’), 7-8 hours Camp at Shey Gompa On trek.

  • Exploration Day Explore She Gompa ( can make kora around the Gompa, 2-4 hours Camp at Shey Gompa On trek

  • Shey Gompa to Kangl La High Camp (14,744’), 4-5 hours Kang La High Camp On trek

  • Cross Kang La (18,040’), to Phokusundo Khola/Sallaghari (14,218’), 7-10 hours Camp Phoksundo Khola/Sallaghari On trek

  • Exploration Day Hike to Ringmo Gompa very old Bonpo monastery and village, 2 hours Ringmo Village Camp On trek

  • Buffer day for adjustment, 6-7 hours. Near Bridge On trek

  • Trek to Rupgad (4,120’), 5-6 hours. Camp at Rupgad. On trek

  • Trek to Juphal (7,872’), 4-5 hours. Camp at Juphal On trek

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