Dolpo and Rara Lake trek, Rara lake and Upper Dolpo trek

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Upper dolpo region is situated in the northwestern Nepal. It is the upper area of the Tarap Khola and Shey Phokundo lake. The route passes through dry land of the valley snow-capped peaks and the desolate plateau.

Duration - 27	Max Altitude: 5563 meter
Trek Name: Upper and Beautiful Rara Lake trek Trek Code:	Max Group Size: 2 and above
Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Juphal - Phoskundo Lake - Yambur-La pass - Nyigma Pass - Yala Pass - Beautiful Rara Lake	Cost: Depend on Clients Number

Trekking in Dolpo region is difficult level by the point of view of accessible. The settlement in this area is started in the 10th century by farmers and Tibetan nomads. Shey Phoksunmdo National Park covers and protects the most of the part of Dolpa. The attraction of this trek is landscape, people around, wilderness region and Shey Phoksumdo lake that changes its color with the change of weather. While the sun disappears lake becomes dark blue/ the turquoise color. Popular and preservative land of Bon-po symbolism which was a system in Tibet before Buddhism was established. Bonpo is developed from the animist group. Most monasteries in Dolpo are either Bon or Kagyupa, although there seems to be a trend to convert to Nyingmapa The lake - Phoskundo is spectacular, it is 4.8km long, 1.8km wide and said to be 650m deep. It is known for its aquamarine color a greenish blue similar to a special Tibetan turquoise.There is no aquatic life in the lake, which helps to make the waters brilliantly clear. If one tosses a rock in, one can watch it for a long time as it sinks to the bottom. According to legend, Phoksumdo Lake was formed by a spiteful female demon. In Buddhist Himalaya, David Snellgrove recounts how the demon was fleeing from the saint Padmasambhava and gave the village people a turquoise after they promised not to tell that she had passed by Padmasambhava turned the turquoise into a lump of dung, which upset so much the local people and they revealed the demon's whereabouts. She, in return caused a flood. It is said you can see the remains of a village below the lake's surface. Upper Dolpo & Shey Gompa Upper dolpo region is situated in the northwestern Nepal. It is the upper area of the Tarap Khola and Shey Phokundo lake. The route passes through dry land of the valley snow-capped peaks and the desolate plateau. Trekking into the Jumla (Rara Lake) region is one of the most astonishing and charming treks This trek requires very good experience of trekking and good physical condition. Attraction of this region is the landscapes, flowers, Rara lake, flora and fauna, Jumli culture and villages. Rara lake is surrounded by the forest of Oak, Juniper, blue pine, spruce and cypress. The route passes through villages, several rivers, forest of fir, walnut, birch, juniper and pine, treeless meadow. Rara, the largest Lake in Nepal is in the high elevation towards the north west of Nepal with it's unique culture, dramatic landscape and some historically important place on the way.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arriable at Kathmandu airport (1,302m/4,270ft), transfer to Hotel. Day 2: Special trekking permit preparation / Kathmandu valley sightseeing and Trek preparation Day 3: Fly to Nepalgunj airport 45mins flight on mid day. Day 4: Fly to Juphal airport 45mins flight, trek starts to Dunai (2,100m/6,889ft) 2-3hrs trek Day 5: Trek Dunai to Ankhe (2,660m/8,727ft) 6-7hrs walking. Day 6: Trek Ankhe to Renje (3,110m/10,203ft) 7hrs walk. Day 7: Trek Renje to Phoksundo Lake (3,600m/11,811ft) 6-7hrs walk. Day 8: Acclimatization day Day 9: Trek Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola (3,510m/11,515ft) 5-6hrs walking. Day 10: Trek Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang or â€œSnowfields Campâ€ (3,510m/11,515ft) 7-8hrs walk. Day 11: Trek Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4,125m/13,533ft) through Kang-La pass (5,150m/16,896ft)] 6-7hrs walk. Day 12: Acclimatized day Day 13: Trek Shey Gompa to Bhijer Gaon (3,850m/12,631ft) 8hrs walk Day 14: Trek Bhijer Gaon to Pho (4,087m/13,408ft) [via Yambur La pass (4,813m/15,790ft)] 9 hrs walk. Day 15: Trek Pho to Pung Kharka (4,650m/15,255ft) [via Nyingma Gyanzen La pass (5,563m/18,251ft)] 9 hrs walk Day 16: Trek Pung Kharka to Chyandi Khola (4,830m/15,846ft) [via Yala La (5,414m/17,762ft)] 6 hrs walk Day 17: Trek Chyandi Khola to Takla Khola (3,785m/12,417ft) 7 hrs walk. Day 18: Trek Takla Khola to Thajuchaur (4,050m/13,287ft) [via Chyargo La pass (5,150m/16,896ft)] 7 hrs walk. Day 19: Trek Thajuchaur to Shilenchaura Kharka (2,945m/9,662ft) 6 hrs walk. Day 20: Trek Shilenchaura Kharka to Tiyar (2,418m/7,933ft) 3-4 hrs walk. Day 21: Trek Tiyar to Mangri (1,950m/6,397ft) 4 hrs walk. Day 22: Trek Mangri to Gamgadhi (2,095m/6,873ft) 4 hrs walk. Day 23: Trek Gamgadhi to Rara Lake (2,990m/9,809ft) 4 hrs walk. Day 24: Rest day in Rara Lake Day 25: Trek Rara Lake to Talcha Airport (2,200m/7,217ft) 2-3 hrs walk, flight to Nepalgunj and onto Kathmandu Day 26: Reserve day in Kathmandu Day 27: Drive to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight back home
Trips Start Dates:
March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November
Included in your trip:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner, thrice a day during the trek. Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast as per given itinerary. Tented Accommodation during the trek. Overland transfer as per given itinerary. Land transfer as per given itinerary. A professional English Speaking guide, cook, and necessary another staff. Permits and entrance fees in national parks/ conservation area projects. Special trekking permit. Shey Phoskundo National park permit fee. Kathmandu valley sight seeing Transport for staff. Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj on bed and breakfast basi Worker Insurance: Personal, medical
Not included:
Trekking and Personal equipment Insurance package for you. All drinks except tea or coffee. Personal expenses such as Telephone bill, bar bill, laundry etc Launch and Dinner at Kathmandu and Nepalgunj stay. Visa fees. Tips
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