“Dolpo Yak Caravan Trek travels with the traders of Dolpo and a big herd of yaks to the elevated Nepal-Tibet border catering a perfect opportunity to sight authentic trading culture of Dolpo, its landscapes, amazing yak caravans and every other highlight remote Dolpo has.”
Since yak is one of the most popular domestic animals in Upper Dolpo- it has many essential roles in the daily life of the natives. Yak are used for different purposes like transportation, plowing fields, riding and sometimes they are used to open the trail when it is covered with snow. It is also a good source of nutrients in the highlands. Its milk and meat are lifesaving diets. In the Himalayas a life without yaks is close to impossible.
Dolpo, which is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region, China in the North has had a business relationship for a long. Once a year, there will be a traditional exchange market on the borderline. Previously the people of Upper Dolpo used to take foodstuff such as maize, wheat, buckwheat, millet, etc.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ (1400 m)
Day 02: Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150m)/ flight 15min
Day 04: Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2475m and trek to Dunai 5hrs
Day 05: Trek from Dunai to Chhepka (2670m) 7hrs
Day 06: Trek from Chhepka to Chunuwar (Jharana Hotel) (3110m) 6hrs
Day 07: Trek from Chunuwar to Phoksundo (3460m) 6hrs
Day 08: Rest day and explore around Phoksundo Lake
Day 09: Trek from Phoksundo to Sallaghari (3630m) 6hrs
Day 10: Trek from Sallaghari to Nangdalo Base Camp (Kang La BC 4100m) 6hrs
Day 11: Trek from KangLa BC to SheyGompa (4280m) via Kang La Pass (5240m) 6hrs
Day 12: Rest day in SheyGompa
Day 13: Trek from SheyGompa to NamgungGompa via Shey La Pass (5100m) 7hrs
Day 14: Trek from NamgungGompa to Saldang (3770m) 5hrs
Day 15: Rest day at Explore around Saldang
Day 16: Trek from Saldang to Sumdowa 6hrs
Day 17: Rest day at Sumdowa for exploring the Sumdowa
Day 18: Trek from Sumdodwa to Saldang 6hrs
Day 19: Trek from Saldang to NamgungGompa 5hrs
Day 20: Trek from NamgangGompa to SheyGompa 5hrs
Day 21: Trek from SheyGompa to Kang La BC 6hrs
Day 22: Trek from Nangdalo Base Camp to Sallaghari 6hrs
Day 23: Trek from Sallaghari to Phoksundo 7hrs
Day 24: Trek from Phoksundo to Chhepka 7hrs
Day 25: Trek from Chhepka to Juphal 7hrs
Day 26: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu (same day flight)
Day 27: Leisure day in Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 28: Departure day
Inclusion
- Airport pickups and drops in a Van/Car/Bus as per group size
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Nepalgunj -Jhupal round trip)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by Van/Car/Bus as per group size
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusions
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
