Upper Dolpo Trek
| Maximum altitude : | 5075m. |
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| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
| Group size : | 2-15 people |
| Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
The northern part of dolpo is usually called inner dolpo and has long had an aura of mysticism about it. The goal of most trekkers to inner Dolpo is Shey Gompa, largely because of the metaphysical discussion of the region in Peter Matthiessen’s book the snow Leopard. Shey was closed to foreigners until 1992. One story cities the reason for closure as the large – scale theft of statues from monasteries. Despite the mysticism surrounding shey and the ‘Crystal mountain’ this is not a popular trek by any mean . The harsh terrain, the tough Physical challenge and high fees have deterred most people.
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Nepalgunja/ Jumla.
- Flight from Jumla/Nepalgunja/Kathmandu
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Upper Dolpo trekking permit ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)