Nepal - Dolpo, Shey Phoksundo National Park - Trek Options
Dolpo - Shey Phoksundo National Park - Trek Options
In this video we'll outline the main trekking options in the beautiful and less frequently visited Dolpo region of western Nepal.
The region is about 300kn north-west of Kathmandu, Nepal, and almost the entire region is within the very large Shey Phoksundo National Park.
Most treks require a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then on to one of the few landing strips serving the region. Most treks start and finish at the Jupal airstrip in southern, or lower Dolpo. But the airstrip at Jomson to the east can be another entry or departure point.
There are two regions within Dolpo and the National Park and treks tend to focus on one or the other, or an extended trek can cover both:
• Southern, or Lower Dolpo, comprises huge valleys, scattered small villages, beautiful lakes and challenging mountain passes over 5,000m high.
• Northern, or Upper Dolpo, is more arid and remote and the location of ancient gompa or monasteries, icy peaks and more high passes.
Both regions offer a fantastic and physically challenging trekking experience.
The region is culturally Tibetan and people here practice the ancient pre-Buddhist religion of Bon. The valley and mountain scenery throughout the region is spectacular and also a haven for wildlife.
Most treks require 3 or 4 weeks to complete and there are many opportunities to customise a trek route as the region has multiple entry and exit points and established trekking paths.
But there are three main trekking routes in Dolpo:
• The Lower Dolpo circuit starting and ending at Jupal airstrip.
• The Upper Dolpo region via a circuit from Jupal that also includes part of the lower Dolpo circuit
• And The Upper Dolpo region from the starting point of Jupal and ending at Jomson to the north east.
We'll start with a look at the Lower Dolpo circuit.
From the entry point at Jupal airstrip, treks usually head due north along the deep valley to the village of Ringmo and the stunningly beautiful Phoksundo Lake. Phoksundo Lake is a mystical and scenic gem and very significant to local followers of the Bon religion. Treks then continue over high 5,100m passes at Bagar La and Numla to the next major valley and return to Jupal via Tarakot. Allow about 3 weeks for this trek.
The next trek option is to the Upper Dolpo region closer to the border with Tibet and the home of ancient monasteries at Shey Gompa and Saldang. This trek also starts at Jupal and passing northward along the upper reaches of Phoksundo Lake to reach the tiny monastery perched on a hillside at Shey Gompa. Allow 4 weeks for this life-changing trek.
Another option is to start the trek at Jupal and then end at the Jomson airstrip and fly back to Pokhara. This trek follows much the same route we just mentioned for Upper Dolpo but diverts south-eastward to the major valley to Upper Mustang and the airport town of Jomson. This final eastward leg also includes some remote and high mountain passes. Allow 4 weeks for this fantastic trek.
The Dolpo region is a unique and special part of Nepal. Trekking can be strenuous but the rewards from its spectacular scenery, friendly people and Tibetan-influenced culture are worth the effort.
If you need help to plan your trek please contact Pamfa -- she has the answers to all your questions. We hope to see you soon at Langtang Ri Trekking and Expedition.
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Lukla to Phakding, March 2014
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Trek to Dudhkunda, Solukhumbu, Nepal. (Part 1)
One of the beautiful and shorter trek routes in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal, the Dudh Kunda Camping Trek allows for some unique cultural experiences with a great chance to witness the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. We will be able to see the magnificent beauty of the Himalayan ranges including the majestic Everest (8,848m). This trek offers a wonderful example of Himalayan hospitality as we pass through the villages of different ethnic groups.
The 10-days trek begins as you land in Kathmandu and explore the cultural masterpieces within the city. You will take a domestic flight to Phaplu and trek to reach Ringmo. The trail further continues along Beni and finally reaching Dudh Kunda valley. Very little people make their way to the Dudh Kunda Path making it an uncharted territory. Located at the base of the Numbur Himal (6,958m), the marvelous trek will take you on a cultural journey through ancient trading routes. This almost feels as if time traveled back in time. The Dudh Kunda which literally translated to “Milky Lake” is situated in one of the very rich area in Nepal which boasts of an ecology that consists of animals such as the Mountain Thar, Snow leopard, pheasants, bears and jackals and so much more with views of Everest (8848m), Numbur (6958m) and multitude of other peaks in the Sagarmatha region. This trek is a wonderful opportunity to cool down one’s stressed life and give in to nature and lose into spirituality. This trek undertakes a beautiful trail through different villages and abundant time to marvel in the beauty of the Himalayas. The trek is an excellent option to get rid of the monotone and inject a surge of chilling Himalayan air into your system.
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Pheriche to Tengboche, March 2014
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Mera Peak I Unique Adventure International I Nepal's Highest Trekking Peak
Mera Peak (6654m.), one of the highest peaks in Nepal is technically easy that entails little more than crampons, ice axe etc. Mera Peak lies between the mighty peak of Mount Everest and Mont Blanc. Along with the landscape of high elevation while ascending Mera Peak, Unique Adventure will assist you to see Mt. Everest (8848m.), Lhotse (8516m.), Cho-Oyu (8201m.), Makalu (8463m.), Nuptse (7855m.), Kanchenjunga (8586m.) and Chamlang (7319m.) amongst many others; different community of Sherpa, Tamang, Brahman, Chhetri, Newar and great Himalayan scenery.
The path moves all the way through the pristine rhododendron, silver fir, oak forest etc. En-route, you can see Mera Glacier and striking alpine lake. Also, Mera Peak trek will provide you with the typical Sherpa society of the Solukhumbu which will be a daydream experience. Mera Peak also has some crevasses all around, and the path can be challenging.
Our trek will begin by moving southeast from Lukla. We will walk all along a high, rocky edge via dense forests and cross several rivers before reaching at the pass and then takes us to the rural Honku Valley. Trekking in this untamed land of Himalayan is indeed an impressive experience. At Tangnag, you will rest and walk around the giant moraine and the stunning glacial lake lying north of the village. We will move forward to Khare (5,099m.) and install camp. Our way up now will follow the glacier that takes us to Mera la (5,415m.) and on to the high camp of Mera Peak. From high camp, we can witness a heart sweeping view of Kanchanjangha, Makalu, Chamlang to the east, to the north you will see Everest and Lhotse and Cho-Oyu and Amadablam to the west. This view is without doubt one of the most eye-catching in all of Nepal. Then, we will reach at the summit of Mera Peak another morning. After that we will return back down the valley to Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.
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One of the beautiful and shorter trek routes in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal, the Dudh Kunda Camping Trek allows for some unique cultural experiences with a great chance to witness the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. We will be able to see the magnificent beauty of the Himalayan ranges including the majestic Everest (8,848m). This trek offers a wonderful example of Himalayan hospitality as we pass through the villages of different ethnic groups.
The 10-days trek begins as you land in Kathmandu and explore the cultural masterpieces within the city. You will take a domestic flight to Phaplu and trek to reach Ringmo. The trail further continues along Beni and finally reaching Dudh Kunda valley. Very little people make their way to the Dudh Kunda Path making it an uncharted territory. Located at the base of the Numbur Himal (6,958m), the marvelous trek will take you on a cultural journey through ancient trading routes. This almost feels as if time traveled back in time. The Dudh Kunda which literally translated to “Milky Lake” is situated in one of the very rich area in Nepal which boasts of an ecology that consists of animals such as the Mountain Thar, Snow leopard, pheasants, bears and jackals and so much more with views of Everest (8848m), Numbur (6958m) and multitude of other peaks in the Sagarmatha region. This trek is a wonderful opportunity to cool down one’s stressed life and give in to nature and lose into spirituality. This trek undertakes a beautiful trail through different villages and abundant time to marvel in the beauty of the Himalayas. The trek is an excellent option to get rid of the monotone and inject a surge of chilling Himalayan air into your system.
For all your adventure, spiritual and holiday needs, remember Swiss Family Treks and Expedition. With over 12 years of experience. Experience in the hospitality sector, we have tired up with the best in the industry to make the journey a memorable one. We also offer fluent English-speaking guides to lead you throughout the journey.
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Crossing Dangerous Paths on the Mighty Himalayan slopes
Framed through Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) or bhoj patra trees, a group of high altitude porters descend a cliff in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary to the Rishi Ganga gorge camp.
Nanda Devi National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries:
Nanda Devi National Park is an outstanding mountain wilderness with few if any parallels elsewhere in the Himalayas on account of its concentration of high peaks and glaciers lying within a range of near -- pristine habitats. It lies within a bio geographical transition zone between the Western and Eastern Himalayas and supports a variety of threatened and uncommon species of large mammals. Nanda Devi National Park is situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The spectacular panoramas of peaks encircling the National Park are Trishul (7120 m) Dunagiri (7066 m) Nanda Devi (7817 m) Nanda Devi East (7430 m) Bethartoli (6352 m) etc.
The beautiful surroundings with abundant flora and fauna like Brahma-Kamal and Bharal (blue mountain goat) make this a sanctuary of nature. The area is reputed as one of the most spectacular wilderness in the Himalaya and is dominated by Nanda Devi Peak which is a natural monument and India's second highest peak. The Nanda Devi National Park the world heritage site has unique topography, climate, and soil and it supports diverse habitat, species, communities and ecosystems. The beautiful surroundings with abundant flora and fauna like Brahma-Kamal and Bharal (blue mountain goat) make this a sanctuary of nature.
In 1982 access to trekkers into the Nanda Devi National Park was banned to protect its biodiversity. The Nanda Devi National Park, which has been declared a world heritage site, has been partially opened recently for restricted number of tourist. The Nanda Devi basin was declared as Nanda Devi Sanctuary in 1939. An area of 630 sq. Km. was added as Nanda Devi National Park in the year 1982 which is now a part and core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.The Park became a world heritage site in the year 1988.
The Nanda Devi Sanctuary can be divided into two parts, Inner and Outer. Together, they are surrounded by the main Sanctuary Wall, which forms a roughly square outline, with high, continuous ridges on the north, east, and south sides. On the west side, less high but still imposing ridges drop from the north and south toward the Rishi Ganga Gorge, which drains the Sanctuary towards the west. The Inner Sanctuary occupies roughly the eastern two-thirds of the total area, and contains Nanda Devi itself and the two major glaciers flanking the peak, the Uttari (north) Rishi Glacier and the Dakshni (south) Rishi Glacier. These are fed by the smaller Uttari Nanda Devi and Dakshni Nanda Devi Glaciers respectively. The first recorded entry of humans into the Inner Sanctuary was by Eric Shipton and H. W. Tilman in 1934, via the Rishi Gorge.
The Outer Sanctuary occupies the western third of the total Sanctuary, and is separated from the Inner Sanctuary by high ridges, through which flows the Rishi Ganga. It is split in two by the Rishi Ganga; on the north side lies the Ramani Glacier, flowing down from the slopes of Dunagiri and Changabang, and on the south lies the Trisul Glacier, flowing from the peak of the same name. This portion of the Sanctuary is accessible to the outside (though requiring the crossing of a 4,000 m (13,000 ft) pass). The first serious climbing expedition to pass through the Outer Sanctuary was that of T. G. Longstaff, who climbed Trisul I in 1907 via the eponymous glacier.
Some of the important peaks encircling the Nanda Devi National Park are Dunagiri, Changband, Kalnka, Rishi pahar, Mangraon, Nanda Khat, Maiktoli, Mrigthuni, Trishul-1, Trishul-II, Bethartoli Himal and Nandadevi East. Trek for the park negotiates a steep assent at high altitude zones within 13 km route from 2000 mt. at village Lata to 4250 mt. to Dharasi which is the topmost point.
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Tengboche to Namche Bazaar, March 2014
Excerpts from the one hour documentary of the trek to Everest Base Camp. From touring the city of Kathmandu to flying into Lukla and hiking the 80 miles round trip to base camp. Special thanks to Unique Path Trekking & Expedition and our guides and porters, Babu, Suresh, Arjun, Gunta & Mila. The music was provided by The Gandharbas of Kathmandu from the CD From the mountains to the city. They were the house band at the Northfield Cafe in Kathmandu... great salads!!