In the morning, the office staff will be processing the permit, and it’s a time for you to do the final check on your trekking gear and ensure you have everything before you check out from the hotel.

Be mindful for a afternoon flight to Nepalgunj. Our representative and guide will drop you to the international airport at the domestic departure terminal.

You will be fully helped by the guide or our representative for the security check-in and obtain the boarding pass for the mesmerising flight to Nepalgunj. It will be 1 hour long flight, and you will be landing at Nepalgunj at an elevation of 150m.

On your arrival, the cab from the hotel will be waiting for you with the company name on the placard in case you are there without the guide. He will transfer you to the hotel and help with the check-in procedure.

Overnight at the hotel in Nepalgunj.

You will receive a wake-up call from the reception for the early check-out from the hotel. As the remote or mountain flights in the west are scheduled for the early morning, especially in the Dolpo region, the flight will normally depart early morning at 6 AM, whereas they will plan to fly upto the 10 AM. Due to the landscape and the safety, the flight might be cancelled or delayed, and you can reschedule the flight.

This doesn’t mean that it’s regular, but it’s an informaiton which aware of the situation. The flight will be 35 minutes, amazingly routed following the Thuli Bheri river. On your arrival, our local team will be there to help you with your baggage. Whereas the guide will process the necessary paperwork before you leave the airport.

Be mindful of a short day hike towards the headquarters of Dolpo, so-called Dunai. Today is the day when you are getting familiar with your trekking gear.

The trail followed with the amazing experience of entering the biggest settlement of Juphal, called Dangibhada village. The walk will lead to a more descending path towards the Dunai.

Be aware that the trail will be more on the road to Dunai. Arrive at the Dunai and settle down at the camp, where you will meet the entire supporting crew.

Afternoon, walk around the Dunai Bazzar and then explore by yourself. Overnight at Dunai

Enter Shey Phoksundo National Park (checkpoint at Dunai). Follow the Suli Gad River upstream through pine and cedar forests, passing small settlements and terraced fields. Gradual ascent with river crossings to the pleasant village of Chhepka.

Continue along the narrowing Suli Gad gorge with impressive waterfalls and dense conifer forests. Steeper sections and suspension bridges lead to the Amchi (traditional Tibetan medicine) hospital area near Chunuwar.

Challenging day with a steep climb out of the gorge, followed by spectacular views as you approach Ringmo village. Dramatic first sighting of Phoksundo Lake’s turquoise waters. Explore the traditional Tibetan-style Ringmo village and Bon-po monastery.

Full rest and acclimatisation day at Phoksundo Lake. Optional short hikes along the lakeshore, to higher viewpoints overlooking the lake and waterfalls, or visits to local homes and the nearby monastery. Essential for altitude adaptation.

Trek along the famous cliff-hanging trail high above the western shore of Phoksundo Lake (one of the most scenic sections). Descend through birch and pine forests to a forested campsite at Sallaghari (also known as forest camp).

Steep and sustained ascent on rocky trails toward the Nangdala La base. High alpine vegetation thins out. Camp at Nangdala High Camp to shorten the next day’s pass crossing.

Early start to cross Nangdala La 5,350m. Long, steep ascent to the prayer-flag-draped pass with panoramic views of snow peaks and barren valleys. Long descent into the sacred valley leading to Shey Gompa, the legendary “Crystal Monastery”

Full rest day and explore around the gompa. Start the day with a late hearty breakfast, followed by some laundry if you have to.

After breakfast, the guide will take you for a short hike to the historic Taskang Gompa, from where you will witness the Holy Crystal Mountain. Explore the gompa & return to the camp.

If you are lucky, then you will spot a snow leopard along the way.

Afterlunch, free time, and you can do some book reading or explore the Shey Gompa with the guide. Generally, this exploration is done on the day you reach or on the rest day in the evening after the tea.

Overnight at Shey Gompa

Another high-pass day,  ascend to Sela La 5,095m with excellent views of the surrounding ranges. Descend into a red-rock valley to the dramatic cliff-perched Namgung Gompa, a striking red-and-white monastery with strong Buddhist influences.

Short and relatively hike accedning and descending till you arrive at the Saldang village. This village is considered the largest settlement in the entire Upper Dolpo.

The village reflects the Tibetan style of architecture and the great influence of Buddhism.

Afternoon, detour to the village and monastery with the guide, return to the camp and immerse yourself in the view of the valleys from the camp.

Upon your desire, walk through the village to get closer to the local lifestyle and connected deeper to the people. But assure to inform the guide.

Overnight at Saldang

Leave Saldang and trek southeast through arid side valleys and small settlements to Komas village, a quieter traditional settlement.

Continue through the barren, windswept plateau landscape typical of inner Dolpo to Shimen village, passing occasional chortens and mani walls.

Trek across open high plains to Tinje village, a former trading hub on the old Tibet caravan route. Tinje has a small airstrip and distinctive stone houses

This pilgrimage site was opened by the noble master Dar Chöje Sakya Singey.
It is a place where practitioners purify karmic obscurations through physical hardships, circumambulation, and venerating the sacred terrain.

This site, opened by the great adept Drupchen Singey Yeshi, is revered as the mandala of Avalokiteśvara. It is said that the sound of the snow lion resounds naturally here, symbolising the unceasing compassion of the Bodhisattva.

This site, opened by the great adept Drupchen Singey Yeshi, is revered as the mandala of Avalokiteśvara. It is said that the sound of the snow lion resounds naturally here, symbolising the unceasing compassion of the Bodhisattva.

The trek will be immensely enjoyable, though it’sa long day for the entire group. Stunning and picturesque wide open valleys will not bore the hikers. The trail is more of gradully and has a minor gain in elevation.

The crew member will stop at the stunningly attractive and mindful spot for lunch. Take a break with immerseing with the nature. You will also spot sevearal nomadics at different pasture lands.

After resuming the trek toward the final destinaton so called yak kharka. Overnight at the amazing Kharka, where you will witness the mesmorizing the landscap and blues sky.

Hearty breakfast in the early morning, then prepare for a long day. Today will be an amazing day as you will be approaching the end of the adventure in the Dolpo.

As the hike continues, you will cross the Mola Pass at an elevation of 5030m, from where you will spot the stunningly gorgeous view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and the hidden valley called Chharka Bhote. Take a moment to enjoy the view from the pass.

Resume the hike towards the Chharka Bhote, which is also known as the world’s highest human settlement in the earth. Arrive at Chharka village and then settle in the camp.

Make the sightseeing in the evening. Walk around the village and if the time permits, visit the gompa with the guide.

Overnight at Chharka.

Today will be a stunningly fruitful and enjoyable day as you will spot a lot of yaks along the way and might spot nomadic people with the animals at the pasture.

Be mindful of several river crossings, where in some places you might be required to cross without the bridge. Today will be a long day, but it will be gradual uphill and then hiking through the memorable and plan pasutre.

Arrive at the Nulungsumda and settle down at the camp.  Overnight at the Nulungsumda. Mindful of a cold night

In the past, you would be required to cross the 2 high passes known as Jungben La at the elevation of 5550m, Niwas Lsa at the elevation of 5120m and Ghaldu, but in the current scenario, you can follow the river bank, which leads downhill toward the destioantion so called Barol. This will shorten and make it easier for the hikers time-wise.

Arrive at the Barol, and this place is the border to the Dolpo Mustang. On this day, you will be officially entering the Mustang region with the Annapurna Conservation Area Project Entry Permit.

Overnight at the Barol

The hike towards the Santa will lead you through more of a gradual uphill and slightly downhill, with the enjoyable view of the old village of Santa, along with the picturesque view of Upper Mustang’s rock cliffs.

Santa is known as the last discovered village in the Mustang region. The least developed village in the Mustang is holding an important point that connects the Mustang to the Dolpo region with the easiest and shortest distance, and a challenging perspective.

Arrive in Santa and overnight there.

Today will be a long day that leads more of uphill and gradual and steep downhill.  You will witness the desert view of Upper Mustang from a distance. Along with amazing downhill towards the Phalyak.

While descending down, you will find a prayer flag where normally every hikkers stop for a sightseeing break. From there, you will spot Mt. Dhaulagiri from the Tha Khola side and Mt. Nilgiri.

Continue the trek to Phalyak with more downhill. It is one of the most develop village in the Mustang region as it is close to the headquarters of Mustang, so called Jomsom.

Arrive at the Phalyak and overnight there.

Start the hike from Phalyak toward Jomsom, which will lead you through the long suspension bridge and follow the road.

The hike will be on the bank of the Kaligandaki River. You will expeince closer to the civilisation feeling. Arrive in Jomsom and transfer to the hotel or camp. In the afternoon, free time, you can do sightseeing around the jomsom, and if you want, you can book a cab to drive you to Marpha to experience the architecture and the apple farm.

Overnight at Jomsom.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport, and this is the time to say bye to the supporting crew member for the last time till next time.

The guide and you can process the security and obtain the boarding pass for you. Remember to have your passport with you for the entire process.

The flight from Jomsom to Pokhara will be approximately 25 minutes, which gives you an amazing experience of mountain flight.

On arrival, collect the luggage or baggage and drive to the Pokhara International Airport for the second flight of the day, which means flying back to Kathmandu, and it is the same asa  20 to 25 minutes flight.

Arrive in Kathmandu, and our guide or representative will drop you off at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

This is a completely free day or full rest day for you to reenergise yourself before departing from Nepal. The idea of having this spare day is to ensure everything runs smoothly, as the weather could be a challenging factor in the remote mountain region of Nepal.

You can do the shopping or prepare yourself for the departure from Nepal.

Our representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport as per your flight schedule. Depart from Nepal till next time.