GHT - Section 6

GHT - Upper & Lower Dolpo - Section 6

30 days

22 days (joining Day 107 to Day 128 of GHT)

Challenging Trekking

Jungben La (5550m), Charka La (5378m), Numala La (5309m)

Overview

Experience the medieval fortified village of Chharka Bhot, the nomad camps around Dho Tarap, and perhaps the most beautiful place in the entire Himalayas, the deep aquamarine Phoksundo Lake. We will journey through upper Dolpo's awe inspiring high, arid plateaus and deep canyons, past mountains that glow in breathtaking colours.
We will cross 6 windswept passes above 5000m, meet herds of yaks, see the biggest Himalayan birds of pray soaring in the sky, and visit Buddhist and ancient Bon monasteries.
As we descend towards Jumla we enter lower Dolpo where our trail will leads us through endless mountain slopes of wild flowers, green forests and many remote villages. This trek explores the best of the vastly different worlds of upper and lower Dolpo. A unique gem of the Himalayas only few ever get the opportunity to see.

Trip Highlights

A unique trek in both upper & lower Dolpo, tracing the sixth stage of the Great Himalaya Trail
Phoksundo Lake
Cross 6 passes above 5000 meters from Jungben La (5550m) to Kagmara La (5115m)
The medieval fortified village of Chharka Bhot & ancient DhoTharap
Several old Buddhist & Bon monasteries & countless mani walls
Pristine indigenous flora & fauna in different low land & alpine zones
Fully supported camping trek including 3 delicious meals per day prepared by our awesome kitchen team
Experience the spirit of the Nireka Adventures' family of guides, climbing sherpas, cook & kitchen crew & porters
Sightseeing in Kathmandu -Swayambhunath (the famous monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square and/or the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath

Itinerary

DAYS	ITINERARY
1	Arrive Kathmandu
2	In Kathmandu (1330m)
3	Fly Kathmandu To Pokhara
4	Fly Pokhara To Jomsom (2760m)
5-6	To Muktinath (3760m), Walk Approx. 6hrs. Rest Day..
7	To Goat Kharka (3478m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
8	To Santa (3778m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
9	To Ghalden Ghuldun Khola (4247m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
10-13	To Lalinawar Khola (4800m/ 4hrs). Cross Jungben La (5550m) & Niwas La (5120m) To Nulungsumda Kharka (4987m/ 7hrs) & Chharka Bhot (4302m/6hrs). Rest Day.
14-16	To Chap Chu (4320m/ 7hrs), Maran (4350m/ 8hrs), & Nungmala Base Camp (4440m/ 6hrs).
17-20	To Bagala Base Camp (4500m/ 6hrs), Temche (3900m/ 7hrs) & Ringmo (3641m/ 4hrs). Rest Day.
21	To Kharka (4060m 6hrs).
22	Kagmara High Camp(4190m 4/5hrs),.
23	To Kagmara Pass (Otherside Of Bc)(4200m 6/7hrs)
24	To Hurikot (2900m 7/8hrs).
25	To Nauli Goat(3400m 8hrs).
26	To Kudigaon(3000m 8hrs).
27	To Jumla(2810m 6/7hrs).
28	Fly To Nepalgunj & Kathmandu(1375m 45min).
29	Day in Kathmandu.
30	Trip Concludes Kathmandu.

Flexible Additions

All our trekking options are completely flexible. We cater to your needs. Below are a list of service we offer and items that are generally not included in our prices.

Services Available

Meals while trekking
Bilingual mountain guide
All mountain first aid equipment including altitude chamber & satellite phone
Entrance Fees
Porters
Insurance
Trekking Gear
Airport Transfers

Price Excludes

Tips for guides and porters
Bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
Personal services like phones calls, laundry etc.
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items

Contact Us

FAQs

What do we need for trekking in Nepal?

Good boots, warm clothes (we provide a packing list for each trek) and your own day pack. We provide a lot of the gear that you will need up in the mountains. Please be in touch for more info.

What size are the groups?

For our upcoming treks the groups vary between 4 to 12 people. Private trekking parties group sizes are not limited.

I'm not fit, can I still trek?

Treks can be customised to suit your trekking capabilities.

I'm travelling on my own, can you assist?

Most definitely. You are welcome to join our pre-planned treks, or if you wish to trek on your own, we can arrange a porter and guide to accompany you.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

You could use this free carbon calculator https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffset.html and calculate your carbon footprint for your journey to Nepal (KTM: Tribhuvan Intl, Nepal) -and then choose one of the projects offered on the website to offset your carbon footprint. You could certainly find other worthwhile initiatives to make sure that you holiday in Nepal leaves as little trace of destruction of the environment and wild places that we so love, and also as little negative imprint on societies and people whom we are so privileged to meet while on our journey. We understand the world to be a completely interdependent system of human relationships and understand the responsibilities that we all have for each other – one of which is to be aware of how we travel and our externalities… despite all our good intentions. We also believe that travel is essential and hugely important in creating an inclusive, sustainable and equitable world.

What are the costs for your treks?

Each trek or expedition will be priced individually depending on group size, duration of trek, whether it is a tent or tea house trek, whether domestic flights or jeep transport is included.

How do I choose which trek is for me?

When choosing a trek consider if you wish to stay in a tea house or tent, what altitude you feel comfortable with, do you wish to participate in mountaineering or climb a peak? Use the filters on our listings pages to filter the available treks.

How do I prepare for altitude?

The secret to altitude is time. The golden rule for acclimatization at high altitude states that one should start acclimatizing at +/-10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the sea level. Once you reach that altitude, it is recommended that you increase the elevation of your stay at no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per night before you continue to ascend. Resting overnight at 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation increase each day will help your body to acclimatize naturally.