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Dolpo and Phoksundo Trek

Dolpo is an ancient Tibetan kingdom located in the north east part of Nepal. It was only opened to trekkers in 1990. The Himalayan range can be seen in all its splendor and Phoksundo Lake with the Ringmo village provide some of the most beautiful Nepalese scenery. We follow the ancient Tibetan salt caravan route, across two high passes, and wilderness in one of Nepal's most remote areas. In the Dolpo region the monsoon, created by the sea winds blowing from the Gulf of Bengal, is tempered by the Dhaulagiri range and trekking is therefore also possible during the summer, a period during which flora explodes in all its splendor: orchids, edelweiss, campanulas, forget-me-nots.

Dolpo & Phoksundo lake Camping trek details itinerary.
26 Days Trek

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, meet and transfer to hotel and evening well come dinner.
The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green  Mountain wall above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. It consists of  Three main towns of great historic, artistic and culture interest: Kathmandu,  Patan and Bhaktapur. The Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. It is  situated 4223 ft. above sea-level.

Day 02 Sightseeing in Swoyambhu, Pashupati Boudhanath. And ktm Durbar square
Swoyambhu.
The history of the Valley, according to the legends, begins withSwoyambhu, or the “the self-existent”. In times uncharted by history, Bodhisattva
Manjusri came across a beautiful lake during his travel. He saw a lotus that emitted brilliant light at the lake’s center, so he cut a gorge in a southern hill and drained the waters to worship the lotus. Men called it the Kathmandu Valley. From then on, the hilltop of the Self-existent Lord has been a holy place.

Pashupati:
One-day lord Shiva got tired of this glittering palace on Mt. Kailash, his armies of Ghosts and spirits, and even Parbati – his beautiful wife. Through his cosmic Powers, he searched for a perfect place where he could holiday. Without telling Anyone, he ran away from his palace and came to live in Slesmantak forest in the Kathmandu valley. He gained great fame here as Pashupati – Lord of the animals  Before other gods discovered his hiding place and came to fetch him. The  Pashupati where he stayed has received the attention of worshippers for at Least fifteen hundred years; it is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal

Boudhanath
Boudhanath is among the largest stupa in south Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Boudhanath. They established many gompas, and the “Lit the Tibet” of Nepal was born. This “Little Tibet” is still the best place in the valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Monks walk about in maroon robes. Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their lord.

Kathmandu Durbar Square 
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly uncountable monuments in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The house of the Living goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the square! The building here is the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty, and they resulted from the great rivalry between the three palaces of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The valley was divided among the children of Yaksya Malla. For visitors today, and for the Nepalese, it was serendipitous that they, and later their off springs, began artistic warfare trying to outdo each other in splendid constructions. Kings copied every thing their neighbors built in an even grander style. A visitor who wanders around the Square will see a round temple in the Pagoda architectural style, the temple of goddess Taleju (who played dice with King Jaya Prakash Malla), and an image of Shiva and Parbati sitting together among the many monuments.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj by plane.

Day 04: Nepalgunj - Juphal (2250 m) by plane. During the flight, we can enjoy a superb  Panorama on the Annapurna, the Dhaulagiri and the Manaslu. We start our trek  With a 3-hour walk towards Dunai (2150 m).

Day 05: Dunai - Tharakot (2700 m) in 5 h. The trail goes along the Thulo Bheri River Towards Tharakot. This village was an ancient fortress and a caravan stop.

Day 06: Tharakot - Lahini (3200 m) in 5 h. Steady ascent by steep trails through fir and  Juniper forests.

Day 07: Lahini - Naure Odar (3100 m) in 6 h. The narrow trail goes through the Tarap  Khola gorges.

Day 08: Naure Odar - Dho (4000 m) in 6 h. We come out onto the Tibetan plateau. A  Tough walk through vegetation thinning out, towards Dho, the main village of the
 Valley.

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Dho. We will visit the three main villages of the Tarap  valley and the Ri Bhumpa Gompa and Bon-Po Gompa monasteries.

Day 10: Dho - Camp at 4100 m (before the pass) in 5 h. In this region, men trim their  Hair with red threads and wear them in a chignon as the Khampas from Tibet.
 Women wear heavy silver headgears.

Day 11: Camp at 4100 m - Nun La Pass (5360 m) - Camp at 4200 m in 6 h. From the  Nun La, literraly "salt pass ", views of the Annapurnas, the Dhaulagiri and the  Nilgiri are superb. We then descend the other side of the mountain and establish  The campsite at 4200 m.

Day 12: Bivouac - Bagla La Pass (5090 m) - Roman (3800 m) in 5 h.. The emerald  Waters of the Phoksundo Lake and the picturesque village of Ringmo form one of  The most beautiful Himalayan landscape.

Day 13: Roman - Ringmo (3510 m) in 2 h. Gentle walk around the lake and visit of the  Tesu monastery. The monastery leads the whole life of Ringmo, inhabited by" Bothias ", an ethnic originally from Tibet.

Day 14: Ringmo - Pungmo (3500 m) in 5 h. The trail follows the Phoksundo banks and  Later the Pungmo Khola River.

Day 15: Pungmo - Lasa (4100 m) in 5 h. The path pleasantly goes through blue fir tree forests and later through birches and junipers.

Day 16: Lasa - Kagmara La (5115 m) - Kagmara Phedi (4000 m) in 6 h.

Day 17: Kagmara Phedi - Toijem (2920 m) in 4 h. Descent on a moraine and then along  The Garpung Khola River.

Day 18: Toijem - Kaigaon (2650 m) in 5 h.

Day 19: Kaigaon - Chaurikot (3060 m)

Day 20: Chaurikot - Mauri Lagna Pass (3820 m) - Chatra (3380 m) in 6 h. Mauri Lagna  Means "Honey Pass ". During spring, the trail lined with blue lilies, azaleas and  Blossoming rhododendrons. Magnificent panorama of snowy summits: Gutumba  (5608 m), Mata Tumba (5767 m), Bhahul Himal (5460 m).

Day 21: Chatra - Gotichaur (2650 m). Corn, potatoes, barley and buckwheat fields  Alternate with meadows and forests.

Day 22: Gotichaur - Jumla (2300 m) in 5 h. Peaceful verdant areas strewn with shining  Irrigation canals and rivers. In summer, the flora brightly blossom: orchids,  forget-me-nots, geraniums, mints, buttercups, gentians…

Day 23: Jumla - Nepalgunj by plane.

Day 24: Nepalgunj - Kathmandu by plane.

Day 25: Kathmandu. Day at leisure. Safety day for your international flight.

Day 26: Kathmandu. Hotel - airport transfer.

Or stay longer or for short tours such as game drive at National parks safari, do some wild-water rafting, a Tibet tour or even mountain biking, etc- please ask us).

Cost per person

US$1973.00
Pound £1256.00
EURO €1380.00
Australian $1973.00
Canadian $1973.00

Fixed group departure 2011:

25th February 2011
8th and 25th March 2011.
22nd April 2011.
12th May 2011
18th June 2011.
12th and 26th September 2011.
9th and 27th October 2011.
5th  November 2011
9th December 2011.

Fixed group departure 2012:

10th February 2012
16th March 20011
6th April 2012
1st and 18th May 2012
15th June 2012
19th, and 27th September 2012.
15th and 29th October 2012
25th November 2012
11th December 2012

For the convenience of our travelers to Nepal and fallow up the fixed departure itinerary of Explore Alpine adventure guarantees all fixed group departures dates.

Group Departures are for an adventurous individual person willing to join a small group of other travelers. We can arrange group trekking tours or individual trekking tours, to suit your requirements. Please you can choose any dates which will be suitable for you and please match your arrival in Kathmandu and departure from Kathmandu. 

PRICE INCLUDES:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation in Camping  during the trek period. 
English speaking local expert guide, porters, Accommodation at 2 star hotels in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast as per itinerary, all guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees as per itinerary, Airport transfers and escort, Insurance of the guide and porters as per itinerary. All necessary paper works and national park entry permits, Travel & Rescue arrangement if necessary, TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) and all government taxes.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

International flight & departure tax and, Necessary Domestic air tickets and airport tax as per itinerary, Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and, Personal Necessary royalty and permits, Trekking gears (available on hire in Nepal), Tips, any expenses of personal nature and client's insurance.

Equipment List for trekking:

 FOOT WEAR

• Trekking boots: (one pairs), Thick socks (4 pairs)
• Light socks (3 pairs)
• Camp shoes (1 pair)
• Sandals (1 pair)

 CLOTHING

• Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
• Fleece jacket or pullover ( 1)
• Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
• Shirts and T-shirts ( 4 pieces)
• Lightweight cotton long pants ( 3 pairs)
  
• Long under wear (2 pieces)
• Short under wear (4 pieces)
• Sun hat or scarf ( 1) Woolen hat (1)
• Sunglasses (1)
• Lightweight gloves (1)
• Rain coat(1)
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)

OPTIONAL      
Insect repellent, toilet articles, note book & pen, toilet roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Sleeping bag (4 seasons) 1
• Down jacket -1
• Day pack – 1
• Water bottle – 1
• Sun cream
• Sunglasses
• Flash light with spare bulbs, batteries, lip salve,  gaiters.

Booking & Payment Conditions

Explore Alpine Adventure and Alpine Explore Nepal tour and trek is a well-known government licensed trekking and touring company in Nepal. We accept your bookings under the following terms and conditions.

1. When you confirmed trip, we need photo copy of your passport and 30% down payment of the total price for advance flight tickets, hotel booking and permit process.

2. Payments can be wired by bank transfer to our company bank account or Master Card and Visa Card. but we give preference bank transfer to our company account.

Please inquiry for bank accounts for your convenience.

3. Bank service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit.

4. In addition, payments can be made by Cash, Travels Cheque, Master Card or Visa Card as well. If you would like to make the payment by Master Card or Visa Card, the cards payment handling bank service charge 3.5% will charge to the card holder. 

5. After receiving photo copy of your passport, and 30% advance form you, we send you final confirmation receipt.

6. Remaining balance can be made after your arrival in Nepal. Full payment should be made before trip departure. Be mindful, we also reserve the right to cancel your trip provided full amount is not paid in time.

7. Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour or Trek to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

8. If you wish to arrange your travel insurance from our Company, we will arrange travel insurance for you.

9 Cancellation by the Client: Cancellation of a confirmed booking must be made by the Client in writing either in written documents or on an email. Cancellation shall valid with approval from the company after receiving document. Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and as a cancellation charge, 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.

10 Risk & Liabilities:

We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey in this connection, we perform our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & pleasant. However, the entire programs in Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of theirs’ own policies.
There for Explore Alpine Adventure and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots.

Thank you for choosing Explore Alpine Adventure. We look forward to meet you In Nepal and serve you better.

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SteveAnyon-Smith
18 April 2000

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