Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet & transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Day 03: Afternoon fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to hotel.
Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Masine Chaur. From Masine Chaur trek to Dunai [2,850m].
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot [2,543m]
Day 06: Trek to Laini [3,160 m]
Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani [3,545m]
Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap [4,090m]
Day 09: Rest Day at Do Tarap
Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp [4440m]
Day 11: Cross Numa La [5,190m], and camp at Pelung Tang [4465m]
Day 12: Cross Baga La [5,070m] and camp Dajok Tang [4,080m]
Day 13: Trek to Ringmo (3,600m]
Day 14: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 15: Trek to Shyanta/Dunai [2520m]
Day 16: Trek to Masine Chaur
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
Day 18: Drive from Kathmandu to coffee farm in Dhading.
Day 19: In coffee farm, Dhading.
Day 20: Drive from Dhading to Kathmandu.
Day 21: Final departure from Kathmandu.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet & transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel.
You'll be greeted at the airport by our representative from the company, so look out for our company sign written on a placard after you come out of the exit gate. From there you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Day 03: Afternoon fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to hotel.
Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Masine Chaur. From Masine Chaur trek to Dunai [2,850m].
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot [2,543m]
After breakfast we start our trek continues along the south bank of the river heading upstream on a good trail. Deep gorges, hanging bridges and isolated villages. A tremendous gorge with pine trees and an ingenious path built about seven meter above the river. The colorful terraced field of Tarakot greets us. Tarakot is an old fortress town built by the local people as Dzong or fort. The village stands on a hillock to the south of Bheri River at one time supervised collection of tolls for the trading caravans.
Day 06: Trek to Laini [3,160 m]
After breakfast, we continue our walking to follow the Tarap chu river upstream, crossing by bridge and crossing the same river twice. The famed Sandul Gompa lies farther east from Tarakot and at the junction of Barbung khola and Tarup chu Rriver. The path leads through the farm terraces and rural villages. After a few ups and downs, finally descend to reach our overnight camp at Laini.
Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani [3,545m]
After breakfast we continue walking up to the gorge of the Tarap River, rising high above on a trail built out from steep slopes. The walk is quite exciting as the valley becomes narrow gorge that in some places you can jump from one side to another. Descend to Chyugur Khola. Sometimes the path vanishes for a while, making our own path across stone slabs fitted on logs in between the walls which act as a bridge.
Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap [4,090m]
Our morning walk begins after breakfast with a gradual up leading us at Kamattarka at the confluence of the Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, a stream flowing from the east. After few hours of good morning walk leaving the narrow gorge, from here the path leads just above tree lines for juniper bush and wild rose, typical of dry inner Himlayan valleys. Another 3 hours or more walk brings us to the village of Dho Tarap surrounded by an irregular stone wall. In this Valley both Bon Po and Chaiba sects reside together. Tarap is also inhabited by a few Tibetans and mostly Magars who have lived here for many generations.
Day 09: Rest Day at Do Tarap
We spend a rest day in Do Tarap for gradually getting used to the altitude. Time to visit monasteries and enjoy the breathtaking views. Make friends with the locals who have hardly seen westerners. The Dolpo people wear home spun clothing that is sometimes dyed maroon and they favor Tibetan style somba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for foot wear. Both men and women often wear religious amulets and strings of coral, amber and turquoise. The people of the region are both Bon po and Nyingmapa of Buddhist sect. The Buddhist Gompa is nearby to the camp while the Bon Gompa (pre Buddhist) is about half an hour's walk.
Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp [4440m]
After a wonderful time at Do Tarap, our journey continues towards upper Tarap valley, the walk follows in this plain valley with patched of lush verdant grass on both sides of the river, which is completely different from other parts of inner Dolpo. The trek on this pleasant track leads by the Tarap chu upstream all the way. Tarap is certainly a dream valley with vast plains in high mountains. A few hours' good walk takes us to the village of Tokyu, it has a monastery belonging to the Chiba sect. After visit this village our walk continues further up this valley climbing up the rough track for almost another three hours to reach our overnight camp beneath the Numa-la.
Day 11: Cross Numa La [5,190m], and camp at Pelung Tang [4465m]
This is one of the long and difficult days during the trek. After breakfast our journey continues to crossing of Numa La pass at 5,190m, the track leads to steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Numa la with great views of the surrounding landscapes. An incredible panoramic view of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to the Dhaulagiri (8167m). After getting to the top of Numa La we will descend to camp at Pelung Tang.
Day 12: Cross Baga La [5,070m] and camp Dajok Tang [4,080m]
After breakfast our morning trek starts with a steep climb to reach the ridge top of Baga-la at 5,070m, which offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscapes and of the distant snowcapped peaks of Kanjirowa Himal range, after a glorious moment at the pass, almost three hours of downhill walk takes to the Dajok Tang for overnight.
Day 13: Trek to Ringmo (3,600m]
After breakfast our morning trek starts through the pine forest, on leaving the forest behind the country and the vegetation changes for pasture field and alpine shrubs most of the way to Ringmo on the gradual slopes with few ups and downs as we reach our final destination at Ringmo.
Day 14: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
A rest and exploration day. And of course we sit right on the shore of the spectacular Phoksumdo Lake; remember the harrowing scene in 'Himalaya' when Thinley's yak caravan attempted the 'Devil's Trail'. Yak caravans will be heading in and out of Ringmo on their way north towards the border of Tibet, and our most northerly destinations, Saldang and Thinje. This is the pleasant day free from the hassle of packing and chance to visit the nearby Tibetan Buddhist monastery is well worth a visit, as is the village of Ringmo. A walk part way round the lake is also very enjoyable and relaxing. This is a great day exploring the lake areas and the crystal serene Lake of Phoksundo with great views. Overnight at camp.
Day 15: Trek to Shyanta/Dunai [2520m]
From Ringmo trek towards Dunai downhill to Chepka. From Chepka the trail follows the massive overhanging rock. We found many important medicinal mineral which is believed to cure almost anything in this area. The route then passes through the villages, before climbing to Shyanta.
Day 16: Trek to Masine Chaur
Following the trail gently sloping upwards, we march towards Masine Chaur. We meet tall birch trees on our way. From atop the ridge, we can have the most spectacular views of the mountain.
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
We take a flight from Dunai to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj, we return to Kathmandu on the next available flight. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 18: Drive from Kathmandu to coffee farm in Dhading.
Day 19: In coffee farm, Dhading.
Day 20: Drive from Dhading to Kathmandu.
Day 21: Final departure from Kathmandu.
