Flying from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, it lies in the Terai region of Nepal, where you can experience the change in topography and temperature. Also known as the gateway to Bardiya is an incredible experience that offers stunning aerial views of the rugged terrain, snow-capped mountains, and lush green valleys of Nepal. Upon arrival, feel free to enjoy and explore the place.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Airfare, an English-speaking guide, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Nepalgunj.

An early morning flight from Nepalgunj takes us to Juphal in about 40 minutes. In Juphal, we meet other members of our team and make final preparations for the trek ahead by assigning the baggage to our porters. We then descend alongside the Thuli Bheri River and make our way to Sulighat.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Airfare, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Sulighat.

The Suli River descends from Phoksundo Lake through a sheer and highly vegetated gorge. The trail goes through disseminated villages and abandoned crude stone houses of Jyalhasa. Many of these villages are only full during the winter months when the groups of Upper Dolpo bring their animals down from the high meadows. After lunch, we pass Anke Khola and ascend alongside the Suli River to reach our lodge in Chhepka.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Chhepka.

We cross and ascend the narrow valley through forests of bamboo and conifers. At one point, the trail ascends to the jungle and into flower-strewn fields. Finally, the gorge opens up and the trail becomes easier until we cross a bridge to Rechi. Beyond here, the valley contracts once again, and the trail ascends and descends till the union of the Phoksundo River and the Pungmo River. Samduwa is situated right above the confluence. Then a short walk takes you to the Jharana Hotel.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Jharana Hotel.

Today’s destination is the village of Ringmo, situated by the side of the attractive Phoksundo Lake. Keeping to the left side of the Phoksundo River, incline for some time to reach a large waterfall. Then follow a pleasant trail along the Phoksundo River to a green clearing spot for lunch. The afternoon’s walk up to Ringmo is very satisfying as enormous rock walls guard the upper valley, and as we arrive in Ringmo village, the lake can be seen.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Phoksundo Lake.

Today will be a hard-earned rest day for acclimatization at Phoksundo Lake. We have the whole day to relish the beauty and calmness of the turquoise lake. During the day, we can take a short hike to the village of Ringmo and its monastery. Our short walk also allows us an opportunity to become aware of the local culture. The Dolpo people wear simple clothing that is sometimes dyed with a maroon tint, and they prefer Tibetan-style samba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for footwear. Both men and women often wear religious charms and cords of coral, amber, and turquoise.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Phoksundo Lake.

Today we start to walk to Phoksundo Khola Camp with a remarkable track around the western end of the lake. The trail goes mostly through the riverbed of Phoksundo Khola and features a remarkable view of Kanjirowa Himal (6612m). As we reach the camp, we notice the sparkling, pure turquoise water of Phoksundo Lake lying right below.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available lodge in Phoksundo Khola Camp.

We exit Phoksundo Valley on a narrow path with high rock walls on both edges. It is a short ascent from Phoksundo Khola Camp to Snowfields Camp, but due to the steep paths, we need to maintain a gradual pace so that we don’t tire ourselves. We move along in Peter Matthiessen’s footsteps here, and we camp at Snowfields Camp (4650m), which was given its name in his book. The camp is at the base of Kang La Pass (5350m), which will take us to Inner Dolpo.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Pass/Snowfields Camp.

Ascend for a few hours to reach the summit of Kang La (5350m). This high pass that leads us into Inner Dolpo is also known as the Nagadalo La. Descend to the valley floor and move along the river to reach Shey Gompa. The monastery is situated under the peculiar Crystal Peak on a small green plain created by the convergence of two rivers. We set up our camp just underneath the gompa in a field containing a few herders’ huts.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Shey Gompa.

We rest and explore the Shey Gompa vicinity today. Shey Gompa was built in 1655 and the monastery is renowned for its giant copper with the gold-plated gold statue of a seated Sakyamuni Buddha. To the east of the Gompa is Crystal Mountain with its twisted cliffs that are mixed with quartz and embedded with a rich variety of aquatic fossils. We also explore Shey village and familiarize ourselves with its old pre-Buddhist culture, the Bon Po.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Shey Gompa.

To get to Namgung, we have to move through the pass Sela La (5094m), which is also known as Gela La. From the top of the pass, we can get an amazing view of Inner Dolpo as well as the Tibetan plateau. Afterward, descend along the meadows to reach Namgung village, where we can visit the ancient Namgung Gompa.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Namgung.

The trek to Saldang goes through a quiet path on a rocky trail. We descend, relishing the unique landscape made up of tall sand hills. The soothing trails take us to the beautiful village of Saldang, which in ancient times used to be an independent kingdom of Dolpo. We can stroll around the village later in the evening.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Saldang.

After leaving Saldang, we move along Nagon Khola through the attached fields of barley, the main crop of Dolpo. We cross the dispersed village of Namdo, which has two monasteries, one beside the stream and another high on a hilltop. Our waterside camp tonight is near the smaller village of Sibu.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide,  Porter, and an overnight stay at a tented camp in Sibu.

From Sibu, we follow Nagon Khola for a while and pass by many yak caravans as we head towards Jeng La. The bare rocky hills and the dunes keep us company as we ascend alongside Dachun Khola to finally reach a yak grazing area where Jeng La Phedi is situated.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Jeng La Phedi/Pass Camp.

From Jeng La Phedi, it is a sheer ascent to Jeng La (5220m), which is reached after a few hours. From the top, we get a distant view of several peaks of the Dhaulagiri massif. Beyond the pass, we go downhill to reach Jyanla Khola and follow it until reaching Tokyu village.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Tokyu.

The Tarap valley is our destination today as we descend along various Gompas situated on the bank of Thakchiu Khola. A gentle walk alongside the river takes us to Dho Tarap, the first village in the Tarap valley. After resting for a while, we explore the village and visit the monastery there.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Dho Tarap.

Moving downhill beside the river, we continue trekking below striking cliffs, before the ridge, which is noticeable with its two ancient Chortens. Moving down to the meadows of the Sisaul Khola, we cross Tarap Chu on different bridges to reach the grazing area of Shim Ora (3647m). Then continue walking to reach Toltol.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Toltol.

Today, we walk through the valley of Tarap Chu on a well-engineered track, including some stone ladders. The trail then goes down to Khanigaon. We make camp just outside the settlement, below the check post, in a stand of juniper beside the stream. We are now at a lower elevation, and it is pleasantly warm.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Khanigaon.

As we leave Kanigaon, we come to a union of Tarap Chu and Bharbung Khola, and shortly after, we move along the high suspension bridge. The trail ascends above the river until a final descent to Tarakot alongside the Thuli Bheri River. This is a short day of trekking, so after lunch, we ascend to the impressive Lam Gompa.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Tarakot.

We have almost completed our journey as we move alongside the Thuli Bheri River to reach Dunai. The trail is dotted with many scattered settlements along with their farms. An easy and short walk through the picturesque trail brings us to Dunai, which is the district headquarters of Dolpo, with a few lodges and restaurants where we can celebrate the completion of our trek together.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Dunai.

Today is the last day of the trek, which goes mostly along the banks of the Thuli Bheri River to take us to the airstrip in Juphal from the headquarters. We can explore the town in our free time, as we only trek for a few hours today.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at a tented camp in Juphal.

We take the first flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj, enjoying the scenic view. We then take another flight from Nepalgunj to reach Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. Feel free to enjoy the nightlife of Kathmandu.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Airfare, an English-speaking guide, and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites & Spa or a Similar hotel in Kathmandu.

As your journey nears its end, you have the flexibility to choose how to spend this day. This day is a free day for you to explore Kathmandu at your leisure. You can have an option to revisit favourite spots, or venture into Kathmandu to explore areas you may have missed earlier. Perhaps you can explore the vibrant streets of Thamel for some shopping and local cuisine or visit one of the many art galleries or museums in the city.
Optional Activities you can do on your free day:

• Everest Mountain flight (40 -60 Minutes).

• Nepali food cooking workshop (Approximately 3 hours)

• Momo cooking workshop (Approximately 3 hours)

• Handicraft tour (Approximately 6 hours)

(Note: Extra cost applies for optional activities)

Includes: Breakfast and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu. 

Your trip will come to an end today. You will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private transportation around 3 hours before your flight schedule, and fly back to your home/other travel destination.

Have a safe journey onwards.

Includes: Breakfast and Private transport.