Trip Overview
Dolpo region is the region of Shey Phoksundo Lake and National Park. It is a newly permitted area for trekking so most of the areas are unexplored. These trekking trails are full of adventures and less crowded by the tourists. The region has so many hidden mysteries of the nature including ancient monasteries and Gompas. Trekking in this region is quite long and difficult but it has full of adventures while trekking.
Trekking in Dolpo region provides experiences of Nepalese high land settlements. The blessings of nature can be experienced while trekking there. A unique but extremely exciting feeling while observing the surrounding helps the visitors to increase the insight about Nepal. The life and culture of these mountain-habitants may melt the heart of the visitors as you see the unpredictably difficult life style. The exploration of the natural life, rare wild animals, picturesque view of the green fields and forests attached with the hospitability of the local people is the main purpose of the trek of these unexplored areas.
Dolpo Trek is one of the hidden area trekking. The region is difficult to explore because of geographical structure. Most of the area is remote and uncultivated. The marks of modern technology are not seen there. The natural vegetation and wildlife make the region center of attraction for adventure seekers. The trek is long and difficult therefore trekkers need to have the spirit of exploring the surrounding with healthy and fitness. Trekkers should be self helped because most of the things of city life are not available there in this region. Apart from these things, the trekking provides superb scenarios of nature and a deep insight about the people of that region.
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Arrive at Kathmandu
When your flight will be landed at the international airport of Nepal, you will be received by the representative of Destination Unlimited Treks and Expeditions. He will guide you towards one of the best hotel of Kathmandu to take rest for the leisure time. Later on, we will enjoy the delicious breakfast at the local hotels.
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Kathmandu to Aarughat bazaar
From Kathmandu, early morning, we will have the breakfast and will move towards the Aarughat catching the bus. The bus drive goes for about 8 to 9 hours through the main trail. The splendid view of the surrounding will be mesmerizing and enchanting in many ways.
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Aarughat to Soti Khola
From Aarughat, we will move towards the Soti Khola. The beautiful en route beauty will encourage us in each and every steps of our trekking. Trekking for about 6 to 7 hours through the main trail will be enough for us to reach at the Soti Khola. Soti Khola is situated at the altitude of 710m.
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Soti Khola to Machha Khola
From Soti Khola, after having the breakfast, we will move towards the beautiful region of Machha Khola. The beautiful scenery of the surrounding along with the fast flowing rivers is the main attraction of this place. Trekking for about 6 to 7 hours will be enough for trekkers to reach at the altitude of 890m above sea level at the Machha Khola.
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Machha Khola to Dovan
Early morning, we will be served with the delicious and refreshing breakfast. Then we will move towards the Dovan. Trekking goes for nearly 7 hours through the beautiful trekking route. After having the long but enjoyable trekking at the main trekking route, we will spend the night at the altitude of 1000m at Dovan.
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Dovan to Philim
From Dovan, we will begin our journey early in the morning with the breakfast. We will move towards the Philim following the main trekking route. The splendid beauty of the route will be encouraging us in each and every step. Walking for about 6 to 7ghours will take us to the beautiful region of Philim at the altitude of 1590m.
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Philim to Chumling
From Philim, our steps will be forwarded towards the Chumling. Chumling is also called Lower Tsum. Chumling is situated at the altitude of 2360m above sea level. Thus, we have to trek for about 6 to 7 hours through the main trail to reach at the Chumling.
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Chumling to Chhokangparo
From the Lower Tsum, we will move towards the Upper Tsum valley. The beautiful scenery of the surrounding will be mesmerizing in many ways. The beautiful trail will led us towards the stunning land of upper Tsum after the trekking of about 5 to 6 hours.
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Trek to Nile
From Chhokangparo, we will move towards the Nile. Here we can visit around the Milarepa Piren Phu cave which will come on the way during the trekking. The trekking goes for about 5 to 6 hour through the main trail which will lead us towards the magnificent place of Nile or Chhule.
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Nile to Mu Gompa
From Nile, our foot will be heading towards the Mu Gompa viewing the beautiful view of the surrounding. During the trek, we can visit around the Dhephyudonma Gompa situating at the altitude of 4060m. The trekking will continue for about only 4 hours today.
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trek to Rachen Gompa
From the Mu Gompa, we will move towards the beautiful portion of landscapes following the main trekking route towards the Rachen Gompa. The en route beauty is something that will distract us to our destination. But continuing our journey for about 5 to 6 hours will guide us to the beautiful and traditional place of Rachen Gompa.
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Rachen Gompa to Dumje
From Rachen Gompa, viewing the good scene of the surrounding, our trekking legs will move towards the region of Dumje. The trekking may lasts for about 6 to 7 hours through the main trail. The en route beauty of the surrounding will be watch able.
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Trek to Philim
From Dumje, we will make the retracing way back to Philim. The route will offer us varieties of beautiful things including the beautiful landscapes. The trekking will be done for about 6 to 7 hours crossing the Ripchet.
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Trek to Tatopani
Form Philim, we will wake up early in the morning to move towards the Tatopani. Tatopani is famous for the natural hot spring water. The trekking trail is very interesting as we will move towards the beautiful pales of Tatopani. The trekking goes for about 6 to 7 hours crossing several landscapes and forests of the route.
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Tatopani to Soti Khola
At Tatopani, we will wake up early in the morning to have the hot bath at the natural spring water of the place. It is believed that the bath will helps to cure several diseases also. After having the breakfast, we will move towards the Soti Khola. The night will be spectacular at Soti Khola.
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Soti Khola to Aarughat Bazaar
From the beautiful places of Soti Khola, our foot will move towards the beautiful region of Aarughat bazaar. We will have our breakfast at Soti Khola and ill move towards the Arughat bazaar. This day trekking will be our last trekking of the whole trip. Thus the trekking route goes for about 6 to 7 hours through the main trail.
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Back to Kathmandu
Early morning at Aarughat Bazaar, we will enjoy the local breakfast prepared at the local hotel of the bazaar. After having the breakfast, we will be eager to return back to Kathmandu. We will catch the local vehicle to return back to Kathmandu. The drive continues for about 8 to 9 hours through the scenic route.
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Farewell
This is the day of farewell. We will wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding. After having the refreshing breakfast, we will walk towards the airport. We will be entertained by the small farewell program organized at the airport by the Destination Unlimited Treks and Expeditions. Then you will catch the respective flight to return back to your own country.