25 days
Duration
Demanding
Trip Level
Min 2 person
Group Size
5200 m
Max-altitude
Dolpo is the most abundant district of Nepal and lies in the mid-western region. The Dolpo trekking is famous for its unique pristine culture, people, and trans-Himalayan scenery. Moreover, the trail includes natural beauties and ancient chortens, monasteries, and Mani walls. Dolpo Dho Tarap Jumla Trek offers a wilderness trekking experience, but it needs to be walking through the three passes, namely Num – la, Baga – La, and Kagmara – La. All of them are more than 5000 meters high, so the trekkers require the mountain’s excellent experience and physical condition.
Dolpo Dho Tarap Jumla Trek begins from Juphal, passing through villages, barren alpine lands, rivers, and green lush subalpine vegetation. Discovering the hidden treasure of Tarap Valley, making high passes of Num – La and Baga – La, both passes are towering between Tarap valley and Phoksundo valley before entering Phoksundo Lake. These are part of the Lower Dolpo Trek, which provides a rewarding experience of the trans-Himalayas, whereas less rain in the monsoon.
The trail goes to the top route to Jumla but requires traversing by Kagmara – La with an elevation of 5100 meters from Ringmo. Although it passes through the green lush alpine vegetation, it crosses several rivers, monasteries, and villages in the Shey Phoksundo national park. And it’s buffer zones that let your lifetime memorable experiences and adventures while trekking to Jumla from Dolpo.
Dolpo Jumla Trek: Highlights
A delightful journey in the Lower Dolpo Circuit to Jumla
Explore the Dho Tarap Valley highest settlement of Lower Dolpo
Visit dramatic Phoksundo Lake and explore surrounding
Crossing over challenging three high passes with spectacular views
Dolpo to Juma Trek via Dho Tarap itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in Meters | Timing |
| 1. | Arrival day | 1340 | |
| 2. | Free Day & trek preparation | ||
| 3. | Fly from KTM to Nepalgunj | 150 | 0h55 |
| 4. | Fly to Juphal, then trek to Dunai | 2140 | 3h00 |
| 5 – 8. | Dunai to Dho Tarap | 4090 | |
| 9. | Acclimatization day! | ||
| 10. | Trek to Num – La Base Camp | 4440 | 6h00 |
| 11. | Pelung Tang via Numa – La 5190 m | 4465 | 6h00 |
| 12. | Trek to Dajok Tang via Baga – La 5070 m | 4080 | 6h00 |
| 13. | Phoksundo Lake | 3600 | 4h00 |
| 14. | Rest day! | ||
| 15 – 18. | Ringmo to Hurikot via Kagmara Pass | 2600 | |
| 19. | Trek to Chaurikot | 3060 | 5h30 |
| 20 – 22. | Chaurikot to Jumla | 2540 | |
| 23. | Jumla – KTM via Nepalgunj |
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Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.
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Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.
During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information
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Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, it takes about an hour by a plane which is the border with India. It is one of the major city of Nepal and access of Mid-western Nepal including the remote area of Humla.
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Day 4: Nepalgunj to Jhupal (2,320 m) and trek to Dunai (2,850 m) 3h00 walk.
It requires making the fight in Juphal in the morning. Forty-five minutes amazing flight provides super visibility of Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mastiff. After reaching in Juphal and arrange luggage and other stuff then an easy walk to Dunai.
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Day 5: Dunai to Tarakot (2,543 m): 6h00 walk.
2nd day of the trek, the trail goes along the river and uphill toward a fine trail. A fantastic gorge with dense pine forests along the path. Finally, we reach a picturesque village of Tarakot.
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Day 6: Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m) 7h00 walk
The trail gradually goes uphill path along the stream, crossing over the bridge in the same stream and left the river then the way leads the cultivated fields. Making some ascend and descend to reach Laini odar.
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Day 7: Laini Odar to Nawarpani (3,545 m) 5h00 walk.
As usual as after the breakfast, the trail leads continue uphill walk along the gorge of the tarap River. It is a real experience of remote areas while you feel along the trail where you have to jump up one side to another side to cross the River in the narrow belt.
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Day 8: Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090 m) 7h00 walk.
We walking through the narrow gorges along trail uphill make own trail in a specific place in the river. This day is feeling much interesting walk along juniper bush and roses. Finally, get in the highest village of Dolpo, Dho-Tarap where inhabitants by Tibetan people stayed here since ancient
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Day 9: Acclimatization day!!
This is an opportunity to explore the wilderness of Tarap valley dominating Tibetan people from Bon religion and their monasteries and spectacular views of mountains.
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Day 10: Dho – Tarap Numa La Base Camp (4440 m) 6h00 walk.
A good and unforgettable moment at Dho – Tarap, the journey leads you upper Tarap valley which combines flat and green scenery on both sides of the river. And finally get in Num-La base camp by passing some monasteries along the trail of Tarap valley.
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Day 11: Numa – La (5,190 m) and camp at Pelung Tang (4465 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually climb up to the pass of Num-La at 5,190 m. on the ridge of Num-La with amazing views of barren landscapes of the Trans-Himalayan of Dolpo and Dhaulagiri. This day is one of the adventurous and difficult days during the trek, then descend to Pelung Tang.
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Day 12: Cross Baga – La (5,070 m) and camp Dajok Tang (4,080 m) 6h00 walk.
Today, another difficult day to make a pass of Baga-La at 5,070 m. The trails go steep climb up to the pass with spectacular views of the Trans-Himalayas, snow-capped peak of Kanjirowa Himal and barren landscapes then downhill to Dajok Tang
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Day 13: Dajok Tang to Phoksundo Lake (3,600 m) 3h00 walk.
Today, easy descend along the barren yak pasture and shrubs of alpine vegetation along the trail slopes down to Phoksundo-Lake.
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Day 14: Rest Day Phoksundo Lake!
Today is rest for a long walk in the trans-Himalayan and have an opportunity to explore the Alpine Phoksundo-Lake and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.
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Day 15: Ringmo – Pungmo (3304 m) 6h00 walk.
Today’s walk down to Pungmo is very rewarding as huge rock walls guard the upper valley and as we leave Ringmo village, the lake can be seen. Impressive is the huge waterfall falling from the Phuksumdo River. From the prayer flags, a pleasant half an hour’s walk leads to the small settlement of Chunuwar; a lodge and an AMCHI hospital that dedicate to provide traditional medical services for the local people. Way down to Sanduwa where we meet a junction of the river comes from Phoksundo, and Kagmara Lekh crosses the bridge and immediately take right side way approximately 2 hours walk up to Pungmo.
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Day 16: Pungmo – Lasa (4200 m) 6h00 walk.
A big climbs, approximately 1,000m passing through the small settlements, forests numerous chortens and monasteries cross the bridges along the Yulun Khola. The Himalayan blue sheep and wild fox are seen from the path as well as the numerous birds the barren pastures.
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Day 17: Lasa – Kagmara Pass (5100 m) – Kagmara Phedi (3500) 6h00 walk.
A big day is cross the Kagmara – La (5100 m), the trail goes to uphill towards Kagmara –La; reaching on the pass is marked in the traditional Tibetan way with hundreds of prayer flags, and the view is quite stunning. The short climb to the summit of Kagmara RI (5370m) takes no more than half an hour, but the other view is well worthy here. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri Massif in the east and Shey-Shikhar, Kanjiroba Himal in Northeast and Api and Saipal Himal in the west are equally impressive. The path steep and big descends and follows the path of Garpung Khola that leads an excellent view of Kagmara and an opportunity to see the Himalayan Blue ship.
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Day 18: Kagmara Phedi – Hurikot (2600 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually descending along the Garpung Khola through forests. it is a straightforward walk; cross several bridges in the same stream that leads Toijum then continue walking along the Garpung Khola to a Hurikot that exists a point of Shey phoksundo National Park.
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Day 19: Hurikot – Chaurikot (3060 m) 6 h00 walk.
A delightful walks, through more forest, which yields the first view of the Bheri River itself. The path can be seen detouring across the hillside through the village of Chaurkot.
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Day 20: Chaurikot – Chotra Gumpa (3200 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually climbs up to Nauli Goth then further climbs up to Maure Lagna (3894 m) pass. The path descends to Ghar Khola and crosses a bridge continue to walk to another stream cross it again continue to walk along the stream to Chhopagaon then little climb to Chotra Gumpa.
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Day 21: Chotra Gumpa – Gothi chaur (2700 m) 5h00 walk.
The trail leads you following the river through some of the superb forests so far seen, after 2 hours walk arrive in Munigaon where is the police check post. The main trail continues south-east to Jajarkot and Bheri River. The trail leads you west cross the several bridges to get a Gothi Chaur.
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Day 22: Gothi Chaur – Jumla (2540 m) 6 h00 walk.
The trail goes uphill through the sheep pasture a lovely view of the rolling hills around the surroundings. Reach in Garjyankot for lunch. A slightly longer walk in the afternoon passes a few houses following the path heading south-west to Jumla.
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Day 23: Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu.
In the early morning, we take a flight to Nepalgunj then catch up next available flight to Kathmandu.
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Day 24: Free day in Kathmandu.
The day can be occupied as security day in case of flight interruption. Alternatively, you have a chance to explore the Heritage site of Kathmandu if arrived in schedule itinerary.
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Day 25: Final departure
You will be transferred to airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight to your home country.
No, you are not allowed to drink water from the direct tap or streams on the Dolpo to Rara Lake. But you can also use a purifier or SteriPen. It is expensive to buy water (maybe ten times the cost of purchasing water in Kathmandu).
Be conscious. This trek will be over 3500 m in elevation. The possibilities of having an altitude illness usually begin at this altitude. But to prevent this, we have planned the itinerary to give you time to acclimatize as much as possible.
There’s nobody who’s going to suffer from altitude sickness. The younger and fitter people do not experience high altitude illnesses when they feel older and less fit. It’s not related to fitness or age. Speak to your private practitioner. Prescription medicines are available to help avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness. But go gently and listen to the body and be mindful of any changes and listen to your guide if he thinks you have symptoms (which might not be apparent).
We will be able to collect your travel insurance policies and details before your trip. In case of an emergency, we will coordinate with your insurance company and helicopter company for emergency evacuation.
There is no doubt only be a First aid. We take a first-aid kit on every trip. We always advise you to make your own. Here’s a checklist of items you can bring, recommended. Vaccinations are not compulsory in Nepal; however, we suggest that you keep this checklist if necessary.
Yes, we only provide insurance to our staff. We recommend that you purchase insurance in your home country. Note: Insurance should cover medical and emergency evacuation.
No. The trails are well-known. You will not need crampons if you are not traveling in the mid-winter. Instead of the crampons, bring non-technical, lightweight spikes, are less costly and suit any shoe size.
No, we do not need tents or mattresses. There are tea houses along the trek.
When you forget something, it may be complicated to find something here. Check here for a detailed packing list for (general) trekking in Nepal. If you’re not a regular hiker, you can rent most of Nepal’s trekking equipment upon your arrival.
Anything you do not want for the trip can leave at our office or your hotel. We recommend that you make sure your bag is lockable.
Generally, we use local guides. Our guides have been numerous times on each trek to the relevant areas. All are qualified, competent, versatile, and certified licensed guides with the Government of Nepal.
If you use a porter, there are two advantages:
1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
A porter can carry an average of 20 kg with his or her bag so that they can carry up to 16 kg of your equipment and gears. But we provide a backpack for them.
Yes, of course. We ensure that our staff is well insured.
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| DEPARTURE TIME | Please report at least 3 hours before the flight. | ||||||||
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