Dolpo Salt Trade Route Trek
GRADE
Very Tough
TRIP DURATION
28 days
BEST SEASON
April till November
GROUP SIZE
From two persons
TRIP Altitude
5460 meters
CUSTOMIZE TRIP
On Request
Trip Highlights
Bone & Buddhist culture & monasteries, high passes, Beautiful Charkha and Dho Tarap village, Shey Phoksundo Lake, Excellent dry and desert landscape, superb Mountain View, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, visit cultural places at Sangdang, Chharka, Do Tarap,Tokkyu, Saldang, Samling Gompa, Shey Gompa, friendly people and many more ......
Trip Overview
Dolpo Salt Trade Route Trek - Jomsom To Juphal is a long trek and show us the most beautiful and remote areas of the country. Jomsom-Juphal trek is recommended to expert trekkers who are used to trek in to great heights. This trek crosses many mountain passes, seven of them higher than 4500 m. Thus Dolpo Salt Trade Route Trek is a difficult route compensated however by the beauty of the country-side and kindness of the people. This trekking tour is undoubtly one of the best that can be carried out in the whole of the Himalayas. The shining Ringmo Lake, with its unearthly turquoise blue water, makes a trip to this region an unforgettable experience.
We start our trek from Jomsom, after 15 minute excellent mountain flight from Pokhara. The route goes through high and remote alpine area & passes and finally come to Do Tarap, the beautiful village of this region. Trek towards to Charkha, probably the most beautiful village of high altitude. Then we will trek towards She Ghompa and beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake (3600m). From here we will trek to Juphal where we catch our flight back to Kathmandu. Clients carry only daypack and walk on their own pace.
Average hiking per day is 7-8 hrs.
- Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
- Day 02 Day at Leisure /Hotel. (B)
- Day 03 Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus/ Hotel (B, L, D)
- Day 04 Fly to Jomsom (2710m) trek to Dangarjong (3290m)(B, L, D)
- Day 05 Trek to Yak Kharka (3540m) (B, L, D)
- Day 06 Trek to Sangdang Phedi (4215m) (B, L, D)
- Day 07 Trek to Milung Kharka (4735m) via Sangda La (5460m) (B, L, D)
- Day 08 Trek to Chharka phedi (4530m) (B, L, D)
- Day 09 Trek to Ramanan Kharka (4627m) via Chharka La (4920m) (B, L, D)
- Day 10 Trek to Do Tarap (4040m) via 4800m pass (B, L, D)
- Day 11 Trek to Tokkyu Village (4060m) (B, L, D)
- Day 12 Trek to Chutung Dang (3967m) via Jeng La ( 5110m) (B, L, D)
- Day 13 Trek to Chibu Kharka (3915m) (B, L, D)
- Day 14 Trek to Saldang (4100m) (B, L, D)
- Day 15 Trek to Yang Tsser village (4300m) (B, L, D)
- Day 16 Trek to Karang ( 4100m) (B, L, D)
- Day 17 Trek to Samling Gompa (3800m) (B, L, D)
- Day 18 Trek to Shey Gompa (4500m) via Shey La (5010m) (B, L, D)
- Day 19 Day at Leisure (B, L, D)
- Day 20 Trek to Yak Kharka (4500m) (B, L, D)
- Day 21 Trek to Ringmu/Phoksundo Lake (3730m) (B, L, D)
- Day 22 Phoksundo Lake to Sepka (B, L, D)
- Day 23 Trek to Rahagaon (B, L, D)
- Day 24 Trek to Dunai (2050m) (B, L, D)
- Day 25 Dunai to Juphal (2345m) (B, L, D)
- Day 26 Fly to KTM via Nepalgunj /Hotel (B)
- Day 27 Dat at leisure/ farewell dinner/Hotel (B, D)
- Day 28 Drive to airport for return flight. (B)
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday, and trip can be arranged with stay in lodge and tent. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.
- International airport pickup and drop
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Hotel accommodation at 3 star catagory in double occupancy
- Trekking Transportation by plane as per mention in the itinerary
- Special trekking permit
- Conservation permit.
- TRC permit
- Meals as per mention (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
- English speaking guide with his insurance and equipment.
- Porter with his insurance and equipment (one porter in between two person)
- Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
- Beverage (drinks)
- Tips
- Helicopter evacuation incase of immergency.
- Personal insurance
- Sleeping bag (this can be rent at Thamel; cost Rs 75-150 a day a sleeping bag)