Upper Dolpo-Meditation Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu and meet with AET representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about Meditation Trek, relax.Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Alpine Excursion Treks and expedition's representative welcome you warmly at the Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Welcome drink and a short briefing about Meditation Trek You take rest and enjoy your meal in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley with tour guide by private car. Overnight in Hotel. After the breakfast, you set out for the sightseeing trip in the Kathmandu valley. Our expert tour guide shows you the UNESCO world heritage sites, which include Pashupatinath (the Hindu temple), Boudhanath (Buddhist stupa), Swayambhunath (Buddhist stupa and temple). Then, return back to the hotel. If you have to shopping, you have time to do. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel. After the breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport of Kathmandu to fly Nepalgunj. It is located in the border region of Nepal and India. Flying there, we can take a walk around the local market place and come back to the hotel, where we wait for the flight to Juphal tomorrow. Overnight at lodge.

Day 04Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal 2475m and trek to Dunai 2140m, This morning, we fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal, Dolpo. The remote part of the Dolpo region and the desert looking countryside can be explored from the flight along with the Himalayas little bit far away. Reaching our crew at Juphal, we begin to trek to Dunai, which is the district center of the Dolpo region, which is a short walk. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05Trek from Dunai to Chepka 2838m, Crossing the bridge over the Sulighad River, we commence our trek through the western ridge. The cultivating farm lands can be seen along the trail that include the millet, barley and buckwheat field. First, we reach to Hanke and we continually walk to Chepka and take a rest along the stream. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 06Trek from Chepka to Renje 2940m, As the altitude is increasing, it gets colder. Crossing a bridge, we walk gradually through the narrow path and the slope is thrilling. Descending to the River bank, again we walk over the hill ridge enjoying the incredible view of the Dolpo valley. Reaching Renje, we find the suitable place for the camp and take a rest. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 07Trek from Renje to Phoksundo Lake 3733m, From Renje, the trail is comparatively easier to the Phoksundo Lake. Taking the right bank of the River, we begin to walk, enjoying the cascading waterfalls on the way. The enchanting scenery of the Phoksundo Lake can be enjoyed from the trail along with the scenery of the Ringo village and its beautiful surroundings. Walking gradually, we reach to the Phoksundo Lake. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 08Exploring the Phoksundo Lake The Phoksundo Lake is a central attraction of the Dolpo region, which is a huge blue Lake, covering the area of 1.907 mi², Width: 2,625′, Length: 3.2 mi, Max. Depth: 145 m (476 ft). The Lake was enlisted in the world heritage site in 1992. It is surrounded by the barren hillside and the rocky cliff. If you stay the lake, you can get tranquility. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Phosundo Khola 4000m, After the breakfast, we begin to walk, following the Phoksundo stream, which is now isolated from the main region. First, we climb to the hill ridge that range around 4000 meters and then trek down to the Phoksundo Khola through the forest dominated trail. Finding the best location on the meadow, we set a camp. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang 4420m, After the breakfast, we begin to walk crossing the stream. We are already in the high altitude level and we can get the enchanting sceneries of the alpine valleys. Once we climb to uphill, the breathtaking view of the valley downwards can be seen awesome. Phoksundo Bhanjyang is our destination today, which is a base camp of the Kang La Pass. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11Trek from Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa 4160m via Nangda-La Pass 5360m. From the Phoksundo Bhanjyang, we begin to climb the Kang La top that crosses over 5000 meters. We walk gradually as we also need acclimatization to the high altitude. Nagda la Pass (5360m) is a challenge for us equal. Descending to the stream, we walk continually along the bank and we reach to the Shey Gompa, which is a major highlight in Upper Dolpo region, popular for the meditation. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12Exploring the ancient Bon Monastery. We have the whole day to explore the ancient Bon Monastery. Shey Gompa is a popular monastery in Dolpo, where Lamas come to meditate and get new insights. Tibetan Lamas also come to meditate. Shey Gompa was built in the 11th century, dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava. Enjoy your whole day with Buddhist exploration. Overnight at lodge.

Day 13Trek from Shey Gompa to Phoksundo Bhanjyang 4420m, Walking along the stream, we begin to climb up to the Nagda La Pass. Due to the acclimatization, the journey becomes easier. After we reach the top, we climb down to the Phoksundo Bhanjyang, enjoying the sceneries around. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14Trek from Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Phoksundo Lake 3733m, It is all the way downhill trail from Phoksundo bhanjyang to the Phoksundo Lake. However, the rocky path and the jaw dropping slopes can be a bit thrilling on the trip. Arriving to the Phoksundo Khola, we take a rest and enjoy on the water. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 15Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka 2838m, In the morning, we enjoy meditating beside the lake. The huge blue lake offers positive vibes. After the breakfast, we commence our excursion to Chepka and take a rest. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16Trek from Chepka to Dunai 2140m, The descending walk from Chepka to Dunai is easy. With A continual walking down, we arrive Dunai early and enjoy the rest time with exploring the local market place and people's bustling for their shopping. Due to the rare transportation, lifestyle is relatively tough. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 17Trek from Dunai to Juphal 2475m, From the district center of Dolpo, we begin to trek further to Juphal, where our trek concludes. It is a short walk and arriving earlier, we can do some washings and take a rest at Juphal, waiting for the upcoming flight. Overnight at lodge. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 18Fly from Nepalgunj and afternoon fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Today, we fly back from Juphal to Nepalgunj and in the afternoon fly back to Kathmandu enjoying the snow covered peaks and stunning landscape. From the airport, you will be transferred to hotel. Then you have a whole day to shower and rest. Overnight at lodge.

Day 19Full day Sightseeing Tour to Pharping with our Tour Guide by private car, Lunch at private house. To relief the tiredness of our Upper Dolpo meditation trek, we organize a day tour. After the breakfast, we drive to Pharping and Dakshinkali and see the surroundings. Pharping is the place where the first hydroelectricity project was launched. In the afternoon, drive back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20Final Departure Day The last day of the trip, the representative of the Alpine Excursion Treks and Expedition drops you to the airport. Thank you for joining us for your memorable trip. See you again.