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The whole experience was a positive one which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
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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

To view photos of this trek: 

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: 6 people
  • Cost: 2011 - £3,350 (US$4,895) 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

  • May 1st to 28th 2011
  • April 29th to May 26th 2012

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