Dolpo - Shey Gompa Trek
Hidden behind the high passes, inner Dolpo is one of the least accessible and yet most alluring corners of Nepal. Few travellers have penetrated to the heart of Dolpo, a region beautifully portrayed in Eric Valli's excellent film - 'Caravan'. This is very much the land that time forgot, with a mix of ancient Tibetan religions and a hardy people who make their living through farming and trade with both Tibet and Nepal. The best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valleys across the northern Nepal, Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend says it's a beyul, one of the "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times.
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Trip Facts
| Duration: 26 Days | Best Month: April - November | Trip Grade: Strenuous | Maximum Altitude: 5000 m | Trekking Hour Per Day: 6 - 7 hrs daily | Starting Point: Juphal | End Point: Nepalgunj | Mode of Travel: Flight In & Out | Number of Pax: Min. 4 | Style of Trek: Camping |
Trip Detail
Hidden behind the high passes, inner Dolpo is one of the least accessible and yet most alluring corners of Nepal. Few travellers have penetrated to the heart of Dolpo, a region beautifully portrayed in Eric Valli's excellent film - 'Caravan'. This is very much the land that time forgot, with a mix of ancient Tibetan religions and a hardy people who make their living through farming and trade with both Tibet and Nepal. The best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valleys across the northern Nepal, Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend says it's a beyul, one of the "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times.
Surrounded by Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast and other high passes in the other directions, Dolpo's easiest access is from Tibet, from where its people emigrated perhaps thousands of years ago. Upper Dolpo shelters about 5,000 people, and their villages over 4,260 meters are among the highest settlements on earth. A large portion of Dolpo has been set aside as "Shey-Phoksumdo National Park," covering an area of 3,555 sq. km. The park shelters different fauna like; blue sheep, Himalayan black bear, leopards, wolves and the elusive snow leopard.
At the base of the mountain sits the 11th century Shey Gompa, and it is said to have been constructed by a Tibetan Buddhist teacher who arrived here on the back of a flying snow lion. Whatever its origin is, Shey Gompa is widely revered and every year hundreds of pilgrims come here to visit the gompa and make a ‘kora' or circuit of the ‘Crystal Peak'. A visit to the Shey Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, will be a memorable experience. Phoksundo Lake situated at 3,627m is another most fascinating part of the whole trek in Dolpo. The lake is a basin of unearthly turquoise blue ringed by rocky crags and forest, framed by snow-capped peaks. The trek into the restricted inner Dolpo offers a variety of trail conditions from maintained trails well trodden by local people to lesser used routes over shale and scree with several high pass crossings though the views are highly rewarding. This trek is for those who would like to trek through a wild and rugged region, and immerse themselves in Tibetan-Buddhist culture. A good level of fitness is required for this trip.
•All airport transfers
•All land and air transportation as per itinerary including trekking crew
•Food, lodging, insurance and other expenses of trekking crew
•Special Permit fees
•Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj
•Two men tent accommodation while on trek
•Dining tent, toilet tent, Chairs, Tables etc.
•Camping crew including guide/leader, assistant guides, cook, kitchen helpers & porters
•Their wages, food, insurance & accommodation
•Complete camping equipment
•Food (3 meals a day with tea, coffee and hot juice )
•TIMS card
•Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
*International flight
*Nepal visa fee
•Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
•Any activities in Kathmandu
•Personal equipment and clothing
•Insurance
•Cold drinks and alcoholic beverages
•Personal expenses
•Tips to the crew
•Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary
•Emergency rescue by helicopter