Dolpo Mustang Trekking

“So close yet the cultural difference so huge. The people of high Dolpo still practices the nomadic lifestyle whereas, the people of Mustang practiced and enjoyed luxury even in the past because of living in the village that situated in the famous silk route.”

Legend has it that the revered Buddhist saint, Guru Rimpoche, who spread Tibetan Buddhism throughout the Himalayas, discovered this hidden land over 1700 years ago. This land, also called “beyul” or refuge has been inhabited by Tibetan nomads, called Drokpas, for over a thousand years. It has remained isolated, due to its remote location and has only been open for trekking and tourism since 1989. One of the highest inhabited places on earth, Dolpo is also still a stronghold of the pre-Buddhist, Bon Po religion. It is a high, mountainous region of fortified villages, ‘dzongs’ and many high passes.

We pass through many ancient monasteries and highland villages and wonderful natural scenery as we make our way to Phoksundo Lake and the fabled Shey Gompa. We explore alpine meadows and exotic villages in Upper Dolpo which has kept Bhoriya culture alive. We also get to experience Thakkali culture in Mustang.

The most interesting factor of this trek is that we get to witness the cultural difference of the people of different regions, had centuries ago. Dolpo the high mountainous settlement holds the nomads that migrated to the region ages ago. Similarly the people of Mustang also called Lopas also migrated from Tibet almost during the same time. Still the contrast between the people of these two regions in the past and in the recent times is so huge in terms of civilization; it is an interesting discovery.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full Day KTM city tour, hotel
Day 03: Flight : KTM - Nepalgunj, hotel
Day 04: Flight : Nepalgunj - Juphal, Trek 1 - Dunai, camp
Day 05: Trek to - Hanke, camp
Day 06: Trek to - Regi, camp
Day 07: Trek to - Ringmo, camp
Day 08: Trek to - Pine Trees, camp
Day 09: Trek to - Ganda La B. C., camp
Day 10: Trek to - Ganda La crossing - Shey, camp
Day 11: Trek to - Namgaon, camp
Day 12: Trek to - Saldang, camp
Day 13: Trek to - Confluence camp
Day 14: Trek to - Cha, camp
Day 15: Trek to - Jengla Phedi, camp
Day 16: Trek to - Tokkyu, camp
Day 17: Trek to - Pang La B. C.
Day 18: Trek to - Pang La crossing - Yak Kharka, camp
Day 19: Trek to - Chharka, camp
Day 20: Trek to - Sangda La B. C.
Day 21: Trek to - Sangda La Crossing - Kok La camp
Day 22: Trek to - Sangda, camp
Day 23: Trek to - Phalegaon, camp
Day 24: Trek to - Jomosom, camp or guest house
Day 25: Flight : Jomosom - Pokhara - KTM, hotel
Day 26: Kathmandu free Day, hotel
Day 27: Final departure, transfer to airport.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full Day KTM city tour, hotel
Day 03: Flight : KTM - Nepalgunj, hotel
Day 04: Flight : Nepalgunj - Juphal, Trek 1 - Dunai, camp
Day 05: Trek to - Hanke, camp
Day 06: Trek to - Regi, camp
Day 07: Trek to - Ringmo, camp
Day 08: Trek to - Pine Trees, camp
Day 09: Trek to - Ganda La B. C., camp
Day 10: Trek to - Ganda La crossing - Shey, camp
Day 11: Trek to - Namgaon, camp
Day 12: Trek to - Saldang, camp
Day 13: Trek to - Confluence camp
Day 14: Trek to - Cha, camp
Day 15: Trek to - Jengla Phedi, camp
Day 16: Trek to - Tokkyu, camp
Day 17: Trek to - Pang La B. C.
Day 18: Trek to - Pang La crossing - Yak Kharka, camp
Day 19: Trek to - Chharka, camp
Day 20: Trek to - Sangda La B. C.
Day 21: Trek to - Sangda La Crossing - Kok La camp
Day 22: Trek to - Sangda, camp
Day 23: Trek to - Phalegaon, camp
Day 24: Trek to - Jomosom, camp or guest house
Day 25: Flight : Jomosom - Pokhara - KTM, hotel
Day 26: Kathmandu free Day, hotel
Day 27: Final departure, transfer to airport.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.