Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1337m)

You are welcomed to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal renowned for historical monuments, Hindu Temples, and Buddhist Stupas/Monasteries. We meet our guests at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative will be waiting with a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition placard with our guests’ names displayed. After dropping luggage at the hotel, guests are taken for a short sightseeing tour. In the evening, guests are invited to a Welcome Dinner at a Nepali restaurant.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu(1337m)

A local guide will be available. According to your wishes, the guide will escort you for sightseeing. Sightseeing may include the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupati,  Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and the Swoyambhunath areas.  Starting after breakfast, usually at 9.00am, the exploration of Kathmandu Valley can continue until 5.00pm. Lunch and dinner, you will be responsible for.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (165m) – 1 hour stay

Today, we take an hour-long flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, located in Western Nepal. Nepalgunj, a town near the Nepal-India border, is also the gateway to Simikot, Humla. The town itself is an interesting Terai town with many of the regional ethnic cultures living together. In Nepalgunj, we can visit the local market, the mini-zoo, and nearby villages. We sleep in a hotel in Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhuphal (Dolpo) (2475m)and walk  to Dunai (2140m) 45 minutes  flight, 2-3 hours walk
After breakfast we fly to Jhupal by a small aircraft. The town is magnificently located upon a ridge top amid foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to its north. Here, we meet our trekking staff and begin the adventure. We walk through terraced fields to the Bheri River and its narrow gorge. We continue walking to Dunai, which is the administrative headquarter of the Dolpo region. We camp for the night.

Day 05:  Dunai to Ankhe (2750m) 5-6 hours

After Dunai, we cross a suspension bridge over Phoksundo River and head west. The trail goes up the side of the Thulo Bheri Valley across barren lands before entering Phoksundo River Valley. Here are spectacular views of Kagmara Peak above the Valley. We walk to Ankhe, through walnut orchards, the Dhera and Rahagaun Villages, and down through jungle. We camp in Ankhe.

Day 06: Ankhe to Ringmo Phoksundo Lake (3641m) 5-6 hours

Today our trail goes along a forested riverbank and then climbs steeply. The ups and downs can be a bit wearing, but there are streams along the way that offer a chance to cool off. The trail finally leaves the forests and passes through a green slope high above the river. We trek downhill encircled by green forests until we reach a cliff from where we descend the drop on a stone staircase to the river bank. We continue until we reach Sulighat.
Day 07: Acclimatization and resting at Phoksundo Lake (3641m)
Today is a rest and acclimatization day at Phoksundo Lake. During the day Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition leader will arrange a short walk to the village of Ringmo and its Tibetan Gumpa (Buddhist Monastery).  Ringmo is inhabited by the Dolpoli people. They usually wear homespun clothing, religious lucky charm and strings of coral, and they favor the Tibetan-style somba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes).

Day 08: Phoksundo to Campsite camp (3750 m) 7-8 hours hours

From Phoksundo, we go to Campside. The way to Campside is thrilling and difficult as the trail winds up around the lake on a narrow trail. It takes around 30 minutes. From there, we climb crossing small forest streams. The views along the way are of Mount Kanjirowa (6612m). At Campside we camp in the middle of the forest by the Phoksundo River.

Day 09: Campside camp to Nangdalo La Base Camp (4717m) 6-7 hours

Through a landscape of shrub, we follow the small stream of Tuk khyagsa khola which lies in a deep valley. The climb up the valley is steep but then it opens out into the Nangdalo La Base camp. We spend the night there at an altitude of 4717 meters.  It will be cold…

Day 10: Nangdalo La  Base Camp – Nangdalo La pass (5350 m) to Shey Gumpa ( 4160 m) 6-7 hours

Today is a big day. The trek goes over the Nangdalo La Pass. There, there may be snow on the trail, and if so, we may have to forge our own path.  Though the climb over the Pass is tiring, there are fantastic views of  Kanjirowa  (6092m) and Shi- Shikhar  Karo Himal (5900m).  Descending, we follow the river Hubaiun khola and reach Shey Gompa, which is the meeting point of Hubaiun Khola and Sephu khola. Shey Gupa is a traditional village of Tibetian culture and language. It is a picturesque collection of small houses made of local stone and mud, decorated with Buddhist prayer flags, with a Tibetan Goemp (Buddhist Monastery). We camp two nights here.

Day 11: Shey Gompa Resting  Day (4160m)

We rest today at Shey Gompa for acclimatization. A trip to the Tsakang Shey Monastery (4575 meters) situated high upon a red-rock cliff will be organized by the Himalaya Vacation Treks and Expedition guide.  With luck, we will see herds of wild blue sheep, Naur.  Named locally as “the Gods of the Mountains”, hunting Naur is banned. About are lots of wildlife, including the Himalayan vulture and even snow leopards.

Day 12: Shey Gompa – Sela (Gelu) La (5094 m) –  Namgung (4606 m) 5 to 6

It is a 5 to 6 hour walk today to Namgung. We follow the Sephu Khola and climb the Sela Gela Pass. At the top, the awesome sight of Mount Kanjirowa and Kang Nyun than are before us. We descend towards Namgung. The village lies in a cleft that is intersected by deep ravines. We camp near Namgung. Fun is to visit the village before evening falls.

Day 13: Namgung to Saldang  (3770m) 3-4 hours

On the way to Saldang, we walk through a landscape of Buddhist Mani (rocks, boulders, walls carved and painted with sacred Buddhist scripture) and numerous prayer flags.  Different from most other Dolpo valleys, Saldang is composed of fortress-like houses at the bottom of the slope of a plateau above the Nagung Khola River. Saldang is known for the Saldang tree, which grows well here.  The village is surrounded by much agricultural land which has been domesticated from the harsh environment. At this altitude, farmers grow only barley, potatoes, and sometimes wheat. Their staple foods are potatoes and livestock products. In June and July, we may find cabbage as well. It is very beautiful village. Horses are the main transportation.  The people are semi-nomadic and in the summer months live in the highlands shepherding their herds of yaks and sheep. They speak Tibetan, are Tibetan Buddhist, and the village houses Stupa and Goempa (monasteries).  There is a healthpost/clinic here.  We camp by the river close by Saldang.

Day 14: Saldang to Khomagaon (4060m) 4- 5 hours

On the way down to the Nagon Khola River, we first go over Khoma Pass.(4460m). We arrive at Khomagaon, a bustling, white-washed village. There are schools, gompa monasteries, and stupas. Perched high upon the mountainsides, there are long mani walls, painted chortens and old gompas.  Tonight, we sleep in a tented camp.

Day 15: Khomagaon- Shimengaon (3850m) 3-4 hours

We start with an easy to walk to Simengaon, We pass among small trees and shrubs to Garchu Khola River. We climb Shimen Pass (4260m) to descend to Panjyan Khola. Reaching Shimengaon, there is time to relaxed and visit the beautiful Simen Gompa Monastery and Stupas. We camp by the Panjyan Khola River.

Day 16: Shimengaon – Tinjegaon (4110m) 5-6 hours

Today, we follow the Panjyan Khola . The trail is easy and accommodates motorbikes.  Local people go between Simegaon and Tinje on motorbikes.  The walk is enjoyable with green hills, rivers, and stupas.  We pass through Sonmagaon, cross the small river Mukdem Khola, and reach Tinje. Tinje is a big village and the people are predominately Tibetan Buddhist. The village has clinics, shops, and monasteries. Again, our camp is on a riverside amid a natural setting.

Day 17: Tinjegaon  Resting  Day (4110m)

It is a day to rest and explore the village.  It is a day the Himalayan Vacations Trek and Expedition team works to wash and clean.  It is a day to bath in the river. The guide may organize a visit to a school where we can interact with local children, and/or to a Gompa monastery.

Day 18:) Tinjegaon –Rapka Khola (4600m)   6-7 hours

Crossing the Polte Khola, we follow the Panjyan Khola River. The path is more or less level and lies in a shallow ravine. We may see birds, vultures  and animals such as Blue Sheep ,Yak, and the Mountain Rat if the days are sunny and humid. We stay overnight at Rakpa Khola.

Day 19: Rakpa Khola  – Mo La Pass ( 5027m)- Chharka Bhot ( 4302m) 7-8 hours

The day begins by trekking along the bank of the river Khein Khola.  Where the Lakkyam Khola River meets the Pandi Ladum Khola River, we follow the Lakkyam Khola. From the Lakkyam, we climb at first a gradual ascent to the Mo-La  Pass. Approaching the Pass, there is a steep ascent for 20 minutes. From Mo–La Pass we see the Himalaya  series of Jyanche Bhanjyang (5534m, Pindu Bhanjyang  (5600m), and Kankun Bhanjyang (5564m).  It is a long day of trekking and we do not eat hot lunches, but instead eat packed lunches. We camp at Charka Bhot.

Day 20: Charka Bhot Rest Day ( 4302m)

Rest day.  Charka Bhot is a typical, good-sized Tibetan Village. There is much to enjoy. Small shops and tea houses are available. Local people are very friendly. The village abuts fertile farm land and horses may be seen assisting in the harvest of crops. Chyanjun Khola River is the source of water for the village. The famous Sarchhen Gumpa is here. Here the Buddhists perform Sky Burials.  According to the deceased’s birth date and life, a Buddhist lama will determine if the corpse will be given either to vultures, fire, water (the river), or to earth (with burial).

Day 21: Chharka Bhot – Nulungsumade Kharka  (4987m)  8-9 hours

We follow the river Chharka Tulsi Khola. The path is rocky and snow may be seen. Blue sheep, Himalayan Rat, Yak, and donkeys are about. Horses and donkeys are along the route, being used for transportation. We stay overnight at Nulungsumade Kharka, at the meeting point of the two rivers.

Day 22: Nulungsmade Kharka -Jungben La (5550m)-Phedi (4247m)  7-8 hours

The trek crosses Niwar Pass. The ascent is not particularly steep .The land here is in a rain shadow and is a desert, so there are no plants, but flocks of wild Blue Sheep, and sometimes a snow leopard may be seen. After Niwari Pass (5120m), there is a steep and narrow trail.  Reaching Jungben La (5550m) we are treated to grand views.  Trekking down, we cross Lsannimar Khola and we take lunch. We camp at Phedi Camp. From our camp, a beautiful village, Santa Jhyanse, is seen.

Day 23  Phedi – Santa Village (4247m) 4-5 hours

Today, we start to climb down from Phedi and we reach to Kyalunpa Khola. We cross Kyalunpa Khola and we start to climb up. We can see shrubs trees and vultures etc.Later, we follow up and down trails  and somewhere plain.We cross Jharche Khola and again we follow the plain route and reach beautiful Santa Village. Santa village is medium size village where there is schools local shops.The occupation of people is agriculture, so wheat , barly ,cauli flower , potatoes and cabbage are produced.Yak and sheeps are the domesticate animals there  There is  offroad upto Santa village so , jeeps and four wheel vehicles are available there for transport .However horse riding service is available there..People follow Buddhism there and there are some stupas too. We stay overnight here.

Day 24:Santa Village – Kagbeni ( 2818m) 4-5 hours

We start walking from Santa Village today. We climb up about 2 hours and reach the offroad . We follow off road walking alongside the of road to Bhima Lojun La pass (4460m). We cross Bhima Lojun La pass and   we start climb down with narrow trail with shrubs and trees . We cross Kaligandaki  reach Kagbeni which is also famous by it’s name Coca Cola trekking route.Kagbeni is a famous town situated at the boarder of Upper mustang . Kagbeni is in Annapurna Conservation area where  ACAP check point is also set and there is stupas , monasteries, health post tea houses and shops.People produce potatoes , barley wheat , cabbage , cauliflower etc. Yak , sheeps are domesticate animals there. It is famous for apples too which is also the main agriculture production of Kagbeni.The religion of people is Buddhism. Previously, there were amazing culture of having common wife of  two or more than two brothers in a famile however it is vanished nowadays. We stay  overnight here.

Day 25 Kagbeni  – Jomsom ( (2,720m)) 3-4 hours

Today , we start our journey from Kagbeni. We have two options from Kagbeni, either we walk from Kagbeni to Jomsom about 3 hours and catch the flight for next day .On the way we can find Saligram. On this day, we follow some part of offroad too and reach Jomsom  and have visit of beautiful  city Jomsom.Jomsom is a natural city which lies at the lap of beautiful himalays like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna south and Tukuche peak etc. We cannot catch flight on the same day form Jomsom to Pokhara because there are no  afternoon flights  from  Jomsom as there is high speed wind blows . On this day ,we stay overnight at lodge at Jomsom and we fly to Pokhara the next day.

Or we have another option that we take vehicle and travel to Pokhara. The part of road contains offroad and  travelling is exhausting too. We can see popular villages  Tukuche, Marpha,Ghasa ,Dana  , Tatopani  and Beni of old trekking  trials  By road transport we need 9 to 10 hours to reach Pokhara and we stay overnight at Pokhara. with flat roofs. It’s raining here so much we camp in a field above the village and we can meet with several villagers, as they are still present in the village.

Day 26: Jomosom – Pokhara (827m) 19 minutes flight or 1 night 2days  by off-road by jeep.

From here we can either fly or travel by jeep/bus. Honestly saying the road is not so good. If we choose the road transportation, we stop at Tatopani for a night to have hot spring bath which gives us complete relax to our body which is almost fully exhausted due to the long and hard trek. So, it takes 2 days to reach Pokhara from Jomsom. But if we choose the air transportation then we reach Pokhara within 20 minutes.

Day 27: Pokhara (827m) Sightseeing

Pokhara, full of natural beauty, is a great little town to relax from the exhaustion of the hard journey that you completed right now. The climate over here is extremely pleasant, the views round the valley is splendid.  We can also enjoy swimming in the lake enjoy all kinds of tasty dishes in the restaurants in the lake side.

Day 28 Pokhara-Kathmand 6-7 hours  by tourist bus

We take a bus that runs smoothly for seven hours back to Kathmandu. It is afternoon so we can go for looking around, shopping or prepare ourselves for the flight back to home country.

Day 29: Rest/Shopping in Kathmandu or  Bhaktapur (1401m) Sightseeing 3-4 hours

This day is free too. If you wish, a sightseeing trip to the ancient temple/king’s seat of the world heritage site of incredible Bhaktapur can be arranged.  The tour lasts 4 hours, and will cost an additional upcharge. In the evening, a Farewell Dinner is given by Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition.

Day 30: Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)

Today, we check the list of  all necessary documents and goods of our guest. We  confirm the flight tickets before 72 hours of departure flight. We advise our guest to put passport and tickets at their handbag for convenience. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff representative will take our valuable guests to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight) and bid goodbye. It will be not only goodbye, but also the welcome for next visit to Nepal.