Dolpo Short Trek

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Duration
12 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
4500/14,760Ft
Group Size
Minimum Two Person
Activities
Home Stay

Dolpo Short Trek is a natural splendor and a first choice to the trekkers who seek unspoiled and unexploited lands that gives a pure vibe of trekking. If you have been a serious trekking enthusiast and prefer routes that have not been rearranged by the influx of crowd, then Dolpo Short trek is just for you.

Dolpo Short Trek

Located in the Northwest region of Nepal, and nearby the Tibetan border, the Dolpo region has its own rustic charm because of its remoteness. Opened for travelers after the late eighties, this region got its fame after Peter Mathesons narrated his journey of the Dolpo Region in his book “The Snow Leopard”.

Dolpo Region has so much to offer despite its wilderness and remoteness. The hidden valleys, the Shey Gumpa; an ancient Buddhist monastery, breathtaking view of turquoise Phoksundo lake, the high Himalayas, The largest National park: shey Phoksundo National Park, live in Buddhism Bon Po Culture, witness Yak Caravan walk-in desert, pie forests, high passes trails and rare wild animals such as musk deer, thar, blue sheep, ghoral, snow leopard and the unique and astonishing culture of the local people. The Dolpo region trek is filled with Buddhist lifestyle, culture, tradition and history. It has also been a shooting hub for many movies such as “Himalayas” which was nominated for an Oscar.

Children in Dolpo

Dolpo region is very vast in size and covers about 6% of the total area of the country Nepal. Split into two regions; Upper dolpo region and lower Dolpo region, the areas have been explored frequently in the recent years to understand the depth of beauty Dolpo region has to offer. However, the treks to the Upper Region and the lower region are usually done separately and are comparatively very long treks.

With years of experiences in the Dolpo region and by understanding the need of a shorter dolpo trek that covers both the region in a shoter time frame, the team of Orbit Alpine Adventure has designed a short itinerary for fellow travelers. This short Dolpo Trek can be experienced by any trekkers who want to explore both the regions but are short of time.

Highlights

1. Polyandry:

Polyandry is a ancient tradition in the Dolpo region in which the brothers of a family share the same wife. The wife usually has more than 2 husbands numbering upto 6-8. The wife has a major role to maintain equal relation, affection and love among all the husbands. She has to read the psychology of the husbands and provide sexual satisfaction to them. Sometimes she has to provide the sexual services to three of four husbands in a night. This tradition is has a history of development to prevent from splitting the property of the house.

2. Sky Burial :

Sky burial is considred to be a practice of Buddhism in the Upper Dolpo region. This ritual was developed to imitate the act of compassion shown by Buddha who saved a starving tigress by offering his own body. This belief has shaped a foundation that even after death, the human body is useful and can be used to satisfy the hunger of the starving vultures. The rital is so famous that Buddhist people from all over the world bring dead bodies to the Dolpo region to perform this ritual. In this ritual, the lama separates the hair from the skull, separates flesh from the bone and chops down all the bones into small pieces. At first he gives the bones and organs to the wild vultures and later serves the flesh. The tradition is held three days after the death of the person. This tradition is said to clean all the sins done by the person and get a place in heaven.

Dolpo Short Trek Itinerary
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When you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport in the Kathmandu Valley, you will be picked by one of our team mates already waiting for you at the airport. Our team member will take you to your hotel and you refresh there from the jetlag. With sufficient rest, you can roam around the outskirts of the city alone or with a team member. You will spend the night in Kathmandu

Our team will introduce you to your guides and fellow travelers over breakfast. We explain you about the trek and plan a perfect itinerary for you. The guides and the team are very friendly and always willing to help you. They will answer all your queries and make you comfortable for your expedition for the next day. You can also visit different UNESCO World Heritages in the Kathmandu Valley and also go shopping for necessary gears if you aren’t prepared. You will spend the night in Kathmandu.

On 3rd day, we march towards our destination with full energy. First we fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. The flight to Nepalgunj is just an hour and the aerial view is very rewarding as you will be witnessing the various beautiful landscapes of the country. Nepalgunj and its vibrant city welcome you with their unique local bazaar, horse carts and temples in every corner. You stay in a hotel for the night in Nepalgunj.

On 4th day, after an early morning breakfast, a short flight of 35 minutes from Nepalgunj takes us to Jhupal. The flight takes you above the majestic mountain Ridges, Mountains and beautiful valleys that are enough to excite you already. After landing at the Jhupal airport, we walk a few hours to reach Dunai, which is the headquarters of the Dolpo District. We rest in a guesthouse in Dunai for the night.

On the 5th day, after an early morning breakfast, we reach ThuliBheri River after an exciting downhill through the green vegetable fields that the locals work on as their livelihood. After crossing a suspension bridge on the way, we enter the region of Shey Phoksundo National Park which is the Largest National Park of Nepal. Certain permits have to be arranged to enter the National park. After a trek through the wild and beautiful forests of fir and juniper, we reach Chhepka. This small village is shy of urbanization but rich in their unique local culture and hospitality. We rest for the night in Chhepka Village.

On the 6th day, after an early morning breakfast, we trek from Chhepka village to the Palam Village, which is a small village rich in local tradition and culture. We explore the village and walk to nearby village of Rechi. This village has an ancient monastery which has been practicing ayurbedic healing and spiritual healing since many years. This village is located at the bottom of Phoksundo Lake.  We stay in a tea house for the night.

On the 7th day, after an early morning breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful waterfall and trek towards our destination of the day Ringmo. The route to Ringmo has amazing pine forests and unique vegetations that are home to different floras and faunas. After a few uphills and downhills, we reach Ringmo village which is located at the bank of Phoksundo Lake. The Phoksundo Lake is very famous for its geographical location, aquamarine blue color and has a staggering depth of 145 meters. After exploring this pristine lake, we trek back to the Ringpo Village and discover its hidden beauty. The village is full of ancient history, tradition, culture and monasteries that carry religious significance of the locals. We camp in the village for the night.

This day we will take our whole day for enjoying the lake view with all snow-caped mountain around it. This will give you the felling of being at haven. 

On the 9th day, after an early morning breakfast, we start our journey back to the Chhepka village. From Chhepka village, our journey to the Dolpo region officially completes and we follow the same route back enjoying the nature and its beauty along the way. On the way back we explore the otherwise missed sites. On reaching Chhepka village, we rest there for the night.

On the 10th day, after an early morning breakfast, we head towards Jhupal. The trek is downhill and has simple terrains. On reaching Jhupal, we rest there for the night. This is our last night of the trek before we fly back to the capital city Kathmandu. Take your time to enjoy your accomplishments and rest.  

On 11th day, after an early morning breakfast, we explore the city of Nepalgunj and take a flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, our team van will take you back to the Hotel and you rest and enjoy rest of the day and night. Overnight in Kathmandu

On 12th day, we thank you for your visit and drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. You travel to your next destination and we wish you best regards. 

Cost Details
Includes
  • Free airport pick up upon your arrival and departure back to home
  • All local flight ticket and ground private transportation is included
  • Private ground transportation for Kathmandu valley sightseeing
  • Kathmandu city guide provided for kathmandu valley city tour
  • Experience English speaking special license holder trekking guide, potter, or donkey for carrying guest luggage, Tent and food items for trekking
  • Three night hotel in Kathmandu two night hotel in Nepaljung three star level with breakfast
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and tent accommodation during the trek is included
  • All kind of government permit for the restricted area of Dolpo trek is included, also national park fee
  • During the trek if needed we can provide a guest down jacket on hire that needs to be returned after finishing the trek.
  • Duffel bags and trekking sticks are provided from Orbit Alpine Adventure without any cost
  • Guide, potter, donkeys food, salary, tent accommodation along with insurance are provided
Excludes
  • Guest international flight ticket fair
  • Guest emergency evacuation insurance but we will assist you if need emergency evacuation with your insurance company and give all the details information to your family about the situation
  • All kinds of alcoholic drinks, chocolate and snacks
  • If you have to take any regular medicine that is not included and you need to be sure before leaving for trekking and take it with you from Kathmandu or bring it from home
  • In case of an early arrival in the city from your trek, an extra night of city hotel is not included and there will not be any refund because of your problem of early return back from trekking
  • Extra night at the hotel and if incase of changing flight tickets due to early return or late return to home we will not make any refund of money. All the cost has to be managed by the guest
  • Tips and donations to the hotel, restaurant and trekking area are not included. Guide and potter are expected tips at the end of trekking and it is not fixed but depends on your financial condition and their services during the trekking and tour
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