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Jumla Kangmara La Phoksundo Lake - 18 days
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Dolpo is also called “Ba Yul” or the Hidden
valley is a land of mystery, scenery and peace.
Surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south
and north, The Dolpo region is the natural
embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna
and sweeping vistas. The medicinal plant,
Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of
wild mushroom is found in abundance in this
region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to
significantly improve health and fitness. This
trekking is for combination of natural and
cultural phenomena which is enriched by the
traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. It is a
rain shadow area and was opened in 1991 for
trekking. The whole trekking areas in this
region stretches through and around Arun River
whose origin dates back to prehistoric period.
The Arun valley is one of the most beautiful
regions to trek in Nepal.
Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National
Park. It lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri
Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one
can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants
and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the
elusive snow leopard. The view of Kanjiroba
peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif
is one of the most rewarding moments of this
trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated
to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo
and Tibet, is a memorable experience.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 18 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 3460 m.
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Minimum Pax: 2 +
Mode of travel: Flight
Grade: Moderate
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj which takes
about 40 minutes.
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Day 02 : |
Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla and it takes
approximately 30 minutes.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Jumla (2370m.) to Dochal Ghara
(25340m.) and it takes seven hours.
To reach Jumla, confluence of Tila Khola and
Chaudhabise Khola (2330m.), you have to follow
quite flat route until Gariakot. This is a small
village with apple orchard, terraces, beautiful
green hills and it lies at the bank of Tila
Khola (stream). Now you go uphill all the way to
Dochal Ghara passing forests covered with pine,
oak, juniper and other local vegetation.
Moreover, you are quite charmed by the beauty of
green hills, local birds and sheds on the way.
Dochar Ghara is camping spot and you can see
sheds and beauty of nature.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Dochal Ghara (25340m.) to
Gothi Chaur (3080m.) via Pattyata Lagna Pass
(2830m.) which takes about six hours.
The trails you follow is steep ascent up to
Pattyata Lagna Pass. En route, you come across
forests covered with pine, oak, rhododendron and
green hills. Crossing Lagna Pass, you begin to
follow gentle descent path passing through grass
land all the way to Gothi Chaur. There is a
sheep farm and you realize that you are
completely surrounded by pine forests.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Gothi Chaur to Naphukana
(3080m.) via Chotra (3010m.) and it takes about
six hours.
This day you trek through completely flat land
until you reach Naphukana along the bank of
Julitar Khola. En route you see terraces, pass
forests and villages situated at the bank of
river. Chotra is a typical village of West Nepal
which you come across while trekking. On the
other hand, Naphukana is a village where you
find monastery, chorten, mani walls and prayer
flags fluttering in the bridge. Mostly this is
inhabited by Gurung and Chhetri community.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Napukhana to Balasa (2900m.)
via Mauri Lagna Pass (3820m.) and Chaurkot
(3060m.) which takes seven hours.
While trekking you move through flat land up to
Rulpatra passing through oak and rhododendron
forests with views of green hill, terraces and
villages. Rulpatra, situated at the bank of
Churta Khola (stream) is a small village with
monastery, chortens, mani walls and prayer
flags. This is mainly occupied by Gurung.
Leaving this village, you walk steep up to cross
Mauri Lagna Pass passing evergreen forests and
wooden bridge. After walking for couple of hours
through steep uphill you reach Chaurkot. En
route, you pass oak, pine, rhododendron forests.
Chaurkot is a village with hotels, tea houses,
lodges, camping sites and typical houses. To
reach Balasa, you trek mostly downhill and
through flat land for some distance. You walk
along the grass land. Balasa is a village with
lot of terraces, monastery, chorten, mani walls
and prayer flags.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Balasa to Kai Gaon via Rimi
(2890m.) which takes about six hours.
Trekking downhill you reach Kai Gaon, a big
village with Police check point. En route, you
pass Rimi village and see terraces. Now you walk
through forests along flat path all the way to
Forest Camp. This is a camping spot surrounded
by green hills. This is adorned by alpine grass.
You can see some animals grazing here during
monsoon.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Kai Gaon to Toijem (2920m.)
and it takes about five hours.
You trek through gentle ascent path experiencing
forests mostly covered by rhododendron and pine.
Toijem is a beautiful camp site. It lies at the
bank of Panipalta Khola (stream). To reach your
campsite you have to cross a suspension bridge
over this stream. From Toijem you can enjoy
splendid views of hills lying near Kagmara La.
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Toijem to Kagmara Phedi
(4000m.) via Garpung Khola (3650m.) which takes
about six hours.
Before you reach Garpung Khola you follow quite
ascent path passing through grassland, hills and
forests dominant in juniper and rhododendron.
There is a campsite at Garpung Khola surrounded
by charming hills. Though you can find yak
pasture and temporary houses in and around this
camp site. Crossing a suspension bridge over
Garpung Khola you begin to trek through steep
ascent path all the way to Kagmara Phedi. The
path you follow is covered by grassland on both
sides.
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Kagmara Phedi to Lasa (4200m.)
via Kagmara La (5115m.) and it takes about seven
hours.
Before you cross Kagmara La you have to trek
through steep ascent path. En route you pass
through grassland and can enjoy panoramic
mountain views of Lhashamma (5698m.), Kagmara I
(5960m.), Shey Shikhar (6139m.), Sisne Himal
(5548m.) and few other unnamed mountains. Once
you step on Kagmara La you are quite mesmerized
by the panoramic views of Lhashamma (5698m.),
Kagmara I (5960m.), Shey Shikhar (6139m.), Sisne
Himal (5548m.), Kanjiroba North (6883m.),
Hanjing Glacier Peak (6500m.) and few others. To
reach Lasa you will have to trek steep down
passing through grass land, Kangchunne Himal
(6443m.) and hills at far distance. Lasa is a
village mainly inhabited by Gurung who are
closte to Tibetan life style. You can find
monasteries, chortens, mani walls and prayer
flags fluterring in the breeze. The local
farmers toiling in terraces are seen here.
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Day 11 : |
Trek from Lasa to Sumduwa (3500m.) which
takes about five hours.
Crossing several forests, villages, terraces you
reach Sumduwa. The trail moves through quite
flat land. You path is surrounded by beautiful
hills. Sumduwa is yet another village where you
can experience local culture of Gurung, Chhetri
and few others. This is also rich in
monasteries, chortens, mani walls, prayer flags
and houses of Tibetan style. Buck wheat, barley,
wheat, potato and green vegetables are their
staple food.
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Day 12 : |
Trek from Sumduwa to Phoksondo Lake
(3728m.) and it takes about four hours.
The early part of your trails move along steep
ascent path crossing villages, terraces,
captivating waterfalls, forests mostly covered
by pine, views of Phoksondo Lake and snow peaks
with green hills.
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Day 13 : |
Rest day at Phoksondo Lake for
excursion.
This day you can visit monastery and go in and
around the village to experience the typical
life style of people residing in this area. From
here you can enjoy the panoramic views of
Kanjelaruwa Peak (6612m.), Tso Peak (4716m.) and
many other unnamed peaks and mountains.
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Day 14 : |
Trek from Phoksondo Lake to Renje
(3010m.) via Palam (3340m.) which takes about
seven hours.
The early part of your trails till Palam move
through steep descent path passing beautiful
waterfall, hills, pine forests and mountain
views of Kanta Gaton (5916m.). Palam is a
village surrounded by green hills on two sides
and pine forest rest of the sides. You find
magnificent views of terraces, caves and typical
houses. To reach Renje you head towards gentle
descent path along the bank of Suli Khola. En
route you come across forests covered by
juniper, pine, rhododendron, oaks and other
natural vegetation.
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Day 15 : |
Trek from Renje to Chhepka (2670m.) via
Shirak (3010m.) and it takes about three hours.
To reach Shirak you follow down hill passing
through forests covered by pine, oak, juniper,
rhododendron and other natural vegetation. There
are chances to see deer and various species of
birds. Shirak is another village which is also
influenced by Tibetan lifestyle and culture.
Here you find terraces, monastery, chorten, mani
walls, prayer flags and Hindu and Buddhist
temples. Leaving this beautiful, you head your
trekking again towards downward all the way to
Chhepka. En route you see terraces, villages,
suspension bridge and forests covered by pine,
oak, juniper, rhododendron and other vegetation.
These forests are the home of various species of
birds and animals as well.
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Day 16 : |
Trek from Chhepka to Dunai (2150m.) via
Raktang (2260m.) which takes about five hours.
You trek along the gentle ascent path until you
reach Raktang. On the way you come across
forests covered by pine, oak, juniper,
rhododendron, bamboo and other natural
vegetation. There are chances to see animals
like deer and so on. These forests are rich in
various species of birds too. Leaving Raktang,
you go steep down for few hours and then your
trail moves along the flat land. En route you
cross several terraces; villages rich in typical
culture, check post and grass land. Your path is
quite surrounded by beautiful hills. Dunai is
the headquarters of Dolpa. There are
administrative offices, lodges, hotels, tea
houses, market and many other places to be
visited.
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Day 17 : |
Trek from Dunai to Juphal and it takes
about three hours.
This day you trek through flat land and steep up
as well. You come across several villages,
grassland and terraces. On the way you can enjoy
the magnificent views of surrounded hills.
Juphal is a village where there is an airport.
Moreover, you find shops, guest houses and
lodges (tea houses). The houses here are made in
Tibetan style.
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Day 18 : |
Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj which takes
about 35 minutes.
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Services
Included
A Guide, A cook, Necessary Porters, Kitchen helper, Sherpa,
All surface transportation to the starting point and from
the ending point of the trek, All meals three times a day
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee etc.), Necessary
Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent,
toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets,
cooking utensils, fuel etc. Camping charges, Necessary
insurance for trekking staff, Rescue help, Insurance and
equipment for guide and porter
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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