Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, one of our representatives welcome you and assists you to transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
The trekkers will have the opportunity to meet their team and interact with each other. In the morning, we process for necessary permits and send office staff to collect them from the authorized office. We arrange and finalize the list of our trekking gear before lunch. In the afternoon, the trekkers will embark on a half-day city tour of Kathmandu, visiting some of the city's historical and cultural landmarks such as Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath.
We can stroll around Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the morning to explore traditional shops and temples. Or we can take a morning flight to Nepalgunj and explore Nepalgunj city. We can explore the traditional alleys of Nepalgunj city and can taste local foods in the street. We will stay in the hotel tonight.
In the early morning. We will have breakfast, and transfer to the airport. We will fly for 45 minutes to Juphal airport in Dolpa District. Juphal airport is at an elevation of 2499m. We start trekking to Dunai, the headquarters of the Dolpa district. We take lunch on the way to Dunai. Overnight, stay in Guesthouse/lodge.
We start our trekking following small mountain villages on the way from Dunai to Tarakot village which lie on the banks of the Barbung Khola River. We walk for 5-6 hours to reach Tarakot village. While walking, we encounter small beautiful villages, terraced fields, and several waterfalls. We can observe a historic fort Tarakot Dzong on the way to Tarakot.
We trek to Laina Odar, a small village on the bank of the Tarap Chu River. We pass through dense forests, waterfalls, and beautiful valleys. As elevation increases, we will see barren valleys with a wonderfully picturesque landscape. Stay tonight in Laina Odar.
We trek to Nawarpani today from Laina Odar village. You will notice splendid vistas of the surrounding mountains. Overnight stay at Nawarpani.
Today, we trek to Dho Tarap from Nawarpani, which is in the upper Dolpo region. It takes 6-7 hours of walking to reach Dho Tarap. We will enjoy viewing magnificent views of Dhaulagiri and other peaks. We spend a night at Dho Tarap.
Today, we explore Dho Tarap. You can visit traditional villages and temples. Later we can rest in the guest house.
From Dho Tarap, we will trek toward Numala Base Camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,440m. The trek takes around 6-7 hours and passes through several high-altitude pastures and beautiful valleys. We will also get stunning views of the Numala Pass and the surrounding peaks. We will spend the night in Numala Base Camp.
It will be the most demanding day today and one of the longest days of our trek. After breakfast, we begin crossing the Numa La Pass on a steep trail up the top ridge of the pass. From the ridge, we get an unbelievable view of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). After getting to the top of Numa La, we descend to camp at Pelung Tang. 8 Hours walk today.
After breakfast, we begin our steep climb up to the top of Baga La Pass. From here, we get fantastic views of the dry landscape and the distant snow-capped mountains including Mt. Kanjirowa. We spend some time at the top of the pass taking pictures and generally enjoying the mesmerizing views. Next, we descend to Dajok Tang for an overnight stay 7 hour's walk today
We spend most of today’s trek on trails alongside beautiful pine forests and alpine vegetation. After trekking for a short while on an easy trail with only gradual highs and lows, we arrive at Ringmo Village. The village is a traditional Tibetan village of the Dolpo region. 5-6 hours walk today. Overnight in Ringmo
Today discover the grand Phoksundo Lake and its shores. We see yak caravans moving in and out of Ringmo mostly towards Tibetan borders on remote mountain trails. The scene is even depicted in a Hollywood movie ‘Caravan’ shot mostly in this location. On our way to the lake, we also tour a nearby monastery. Upon reaching Phoksundo Lake, we can enjoy a relaxing walk on the serene lake’s shores. Overnight at Phoksundo.
We trek downhill to Chepka. From Chepka the trail follows a massive overhanging rock. During our trek, we find many important medicinal minerals which are believed to cure almost anything in this area. The route then passes through villages, before climbing to Shyanta. 6-7 hours walk today. Overnight in Shyanta.
We march towards Jhupal via Sulighat on a trail surrounded by birch trees. From atop a ridge, we get the most spectacular views of the mountain above us and Jhupal Village below. We fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. We transfer to the hotel.
Explore Kathmandu city. Thamel is a popular tourist hub. Take rest and stay relaxed. Tonight join the farewell dinner.
Transfer to the international airport before 3 hours your scheduled flight.