Upper Dolpo Upper Mustang Via Ghami Pass

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Overview

Upper Dolpo Upper Mustang Trek via Ghami La pass is one of the most adventure and most exotic treks in Western Nepal. This is a combined trek of two Buddhist enclave Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang. The scenic beauty of the Himalayan landscape during this wonderful trek provides you an great experience of Himalayan adventure.

Our Upper Dolpo Upper Mustang trek via Ghami la pass, begins with a spectacular flight to Western Nepal's hub Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj connecting flight to a small airstrip Juphal and drive to Dunai. From there, the trail leads to dramatic Sulighat River gorge and lush vegetation of Shey Phoksundo national park to beautiful Rigmo village. After Rigmo, following western bank of Phoksundo lake and notorious Kang la pass we enter to spiritual heart of Dolpo 'Shey Gompa'. Next to Shey gompa we dive into deeper Upper Dolpo, Nakhong (Saldang), Panzang valley and Chharka valley.

After Chharka, we indulge in wilderness for few days along the Nekhem Khola, to Ghami La base camp. Crossing the Ghami la having the spectacular views of Annapurna Range we descend to Ghami village. Then after rolling few days in Upper Mustang (Lomanthang) territories we drive to Jomsom. From Jomsom your unforgettable journey ends with a descent flight to Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Fly to Nepalgunj (150m) 1 hours
Day 3: Fly to Juphal(2500m) and Trek to Dunai(2000m) 3 hours
Day 4: Dunai to Chhepka (2840m) 6-7 hours
Day 5: Chhepka to Sumduwa (3110m) 5-6 hours
Day 6: Sumduwa to Phoksundo Lake (3600m) 3-4 hours
Day 7: Rest and Acclimatization day
Day 8: Rigmo to Lake North Camp (3630) 3-4 hours
Day 9: North Camp to Kangla BC(4676m) 5-6 hours
Day 10: Kangla BC to Shey Gompa (4400m) 6-7 hours
Day 11: Rest & Exploration day
Day 12: Shey Gompa to Namgang Gumpa(4391m) 6-7 hours
Day 13: Namgang Gompa to Tora Sumna(3743m) 5-6 hours
Day 14: Tora Sumna to Musi village(4136m) 6-7 hours
Day 15: Musi Village to Chanpola Goth(4195m) 5 hours
Day 16: Chanpola Goth to Tinje Village(4132m) 7-8 hours
Day 17: Tinje Village to Rapka(4550m) 6-7 hours
Day 18: Rapka to Chharka village (4284m) crossing Mo La(5015m) 7-8 hours
Day 19: Chharka to Tulshikhola (4450m) 3-4 hrs.
Day 20: Tulasikhola to Nekhemkhola (5066m)
Day 21: Nekhem Khola to Kharka Camp
Day 22: Kharka Camp to Ghami La BC crossing Ghami La (5694m)
Day 23: Ghami HC to Ghami Village (3520m)
Day 24: Ghami village to Tsarang(3560m)
Day 25: Tsarang to Lomanthang(3810m)
Day 27: Explore Lomanthang
Day 28: Explore Lomanthang
Day 29: Drive to Jomsom(2720m)
Day 30: Flyout from Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 31: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 32: Fly back to Home

Our services include

Airport pickup and drop.
3 Nights Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu.
One-night hotel accommodation and dinner in Nepalgunj
Domestic airfare: Kathmandu -Nepalgunj -Dolpa & Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
All the government procedure.
Trekking permits and National Park fee.
One English speaking experienced guide, one cook, helpers, porters/mules.
Trekking equipment -Mattresses, Member tents, and Kitchen utensils.
Three-time meals during a trek along with Tea/coffee and snacks.
Staff's salary, food, insurance, and clothing.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Our services exclude

International flights and visa fee.
Personal expenses and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, Rescue, and evacuation.
Tips and gratitude for staffs.
Donation and local entrance fee.
Extra baggage weight in domestic flight

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Trip Highlights

Turquoise lake Phoksundo
Crossing the several high passes beneath the sky
In-touching with Dolpo Pa culture
Welcoming from distant by Blue-sheep
Discovering Bon and Buddhism
Ancient Trans-Himalayan circuit
Spending two nights above 5000m in thin air

At A Glance

Group Size:
2-10
Max. altitude:
5694m
Total Days:
32 days
Trekking Days:
26 days

Preparation

Himalayan Companion Treks