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Trek Report for Upper Dolpo to Jomson (GHT)

 

To read the trip report please click on the link below to our blog:

Upper Dolpo to Jomsom in May 2010 led by Roland Hunter

 

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Part 1: Upper Dolpo to Jomsom photos

Part 2: Upper Dolpo to Jomsom photos

 

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 28 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Gary Pfisterer
  • Minimum Group Size: 3 people with Sherpa leader and 6 people with Western leader
  • Cost: 2012 - with western leader: £3,095 (US$4,895)/ with Sherpa leader: £2,795 (US$4,595) includes Upper Dolpo permit costing US$760
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to Nepalganj & Juphal and at the end of the trek from Jomsom to Pokhara & Kathmandu
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
  • Restricted area permit for Upper Dolpo costing US$760
  • Complimentary Upper Dolpo trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel and trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • April 29th to May 27th 2012
  • April 28th to May 26th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Sighteeing in Kathmandu 
  • Day 3Fly to Nepalganj 
  • Day 4Fly to Juphal, trek to Chhepka (2,840m) 
  • Day 5Buffer day in case of any delays flying to Juphal 
  • Day 6Trek to Amchi Hospital (3,110m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Ringmo and Phoksumdo Lake (3,700m) 
  • Day 8Rest and acclimatisation day at Phoksumdo Lake 
  • Day 9Trek to Phoksumdo Lake North Camp (3,630m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Lar Tsa Camp (4,200m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Snowfields Camp (4,650m) 
  • Day 12Cross Kang La (5,380m), trek to Shey Gompa (4,400m) 
  • Day 13Exploration day at Shey Gompa (4,400m) 
  • Day 14Cross Saldang La (5,060m), trek to Namgung (4,430m) 
  • Day 15Trek to Dora Sumda (3,770m) 
  • Day 16Trek to Mischagaon village (4,200m) 
  • Day 17Trek to Chanpola Goth near Shimen village (4,250m) 
  • Day 18Trek to Tinje village (4,180m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Rapka (4,550m) 
  • Day 20Cross Chharka La (5,015m), trek to Chharka village (4,300m) 
  • Day 21Exploration day at Chharka village 
  • Day 22Trek to Norbulung (4,750m) or Molum Sumna (4,860m) 
  • Day 23Cross higher Sangda La (5,515m), trek to Sangda Phedi (5,100m) 
  • Day 24Cross lower Sangda La (5,035m), trek to Sangda village (3,800m) 
  • Day 25Trek to Dhagarjun village (3,280m) 
  • Day 26Trek to Jomsom 
  • Day 27Fly to Pokhara & Kathmandu 
  • Day 28Spare day in Kathmandu 
  • Day 29Fly back home 
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