The day begins with an early morning breakfast after which we head to the stupa of Swayambhunath. The temple revered by both Hindus and Buddhists boasts stunning views of the Kathmandu valley. Heading down, we reach the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath which sees thousands of pilgrims from several nations making their way to pay their respects. Taking a historical turn, we head to the Kings courtyard at Kathmandu Durbar Square before ending the day with the pleasant views of sunset at Boudhanath. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today we head towards the Terai hamlet of Nepalgunj. Boarding an early flight the journey leads us towards the west. The hour-long flight is quite a pleasant one boasting a diverse set of landscapes and the town itself is a mixture of unique culture and way of life. We also head to the local market and surrounding areas to witness the diverse set of cultures and traditions of the locals. Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

We begin the day with an early morning flight heading towards the hilly town of Juphal which boasts stunning views of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. Taking a short rest, we begin our trek heading through vegetable fields which gradually leads down to the banks of Thuli Bheri River. With the majestic Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range accompanying us we continue our journey alongside the banks of Suli Khola reaching Suligad Ghat. Overnight stay at Suligad Ghat.

The trail continues its journey in solitude through the lush green forests continuing towards the opening valley. Enjoying the trans-Himalayan ecosystem which governs the entire region, we continue our journey surrounded by the Himalayas. The trail leaves the flat land behind beginning its routine ascends and descends through a forest. The thinning forests give way to Renje village. Overnight stay at Renje.

Day six and we are nearly at the deepest lake of the nation! The trail heading out of Renje hamlet is a pleasant one continuing its trend of ascends and descends through the lush green forests. Adorned with the stunning views of the Himalayas beyond the disappearing hills the journey to Ringmo village is enjoyable. We then head towards Phoksundo Lake with its stunning Himalayan views and crystalline waters. Overnight stay at Phoksundo.

An early day as we gear up for the most stunning view of the entire trek yet. The stunning views of the early morning sun reflected by the golden Himalayas and the sparkling waters of Phoksundo Lake. Enjoying the stunning Himalayan views, we can also head down to the Ringmo village which gives us a perfect chance to get acquainted with the local culture and the Dolpo people. Overnight stay at Ringmo Village.

Enjoying the majestic views of the Himalayas, we begin our journey through the steep Himalayan trail leaving behind the comfort of lush green forests and Hilly landscapes. The trail heads towards the top western frontier of the Phoksundo Lake continuing towards the rocky ledge. At places, the trail is supported by logs of wood tied together which signals the true remoteness of the journey. Continuing on the trail brings us to the banks of Phoksundo Khola where we set up camp for the night.

The journey heads north as we gradually make our way through the trail level with the glacial valley reaching a wooden bridge where the Phoksundo Khola converges with other mountain streams. Enjoying the stunning views of Chamlang Peak (6,739m) and Peak 7 (6,105m), we continue our journey heading towards the opening valley through the steep ravines. The final stretch of the journey veers steeply upwards towards the top of the hill where we set up camp nearing the Kang – La Pass (5350m). Overnight stay at Phoksundo Bhanjyang.

The journey begins through the steep Himalayan trail which has hosted us for the last few days. Carefully picking our way through the snowy Himalayan trail we make our way to the summit of Kang- La pass and, at 5,350m, the pass is also the highest point of our trek. Enjoying the stunning views of the majestic Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range bordering the stunning Himalayan Ranges towards Tibet, we continue our way heading towards Shey Gompa descending via the mountain pass. Crossing the opening valley several times we reach Shey Gompa. Overnight stay at Shey Gompa.

Today, we take second of our three allocated rest days. Shey Gompa is one of the oldest monasteries of the region which was built in 1655 and pays ode to the Sakyamuni Buddha. The monastery is filled with ancient art and artifacts several of which date back thousands of years. The region is also well known for its practice of Bonpo. Mirroring the beauty of Shey Gompa is the Crystal Mountain. Many pilgrims make their way to the region to circumambulate the mountain. Overnight stay at Crystal Monastery.

Today, the journey takes on the second of three mountain passes we encounter in this trek. The Saldang La located at 5,010m is a dramatic and challenging mountain pass blessed with stunning views of the Himalayas and the valley opening down below. After a strenuous climb to the summit, we take in the familiar sights of the Himalayas before making our way down through the yak pasture to reach Namgung village. We also visit the Namgung monastery often referred to as red stone monastery. Overnight stay at Namgung.

Nearly at the midpoint of our journey today we begin our journey heading down towards the hamlet of Saldang. Through the diverse barren mountain landscapes, we begin our strenuous ascend which comes to an end at the point where we can see the hamlet of Saldang perched high above the Nagma Khola stream. Overnight stay at Saldang.

Continuing our journey north, we gradually climb towards Yangze Gompa. Heading out of Saldang, the journey walks on a fairly balanced trail avoiding any drastic ups and downs along the way. Enjoying the enchanting views of the Himalayas, we cross the hamlets of Marang and Ki before coming across a tributary of Panzang River from where the trail heads east to Yangze Gompa. Overnight stay at Yangze Gompa.

Heading out of Yangze Gompa, today, we make our way towards the hamlet of Sibu. Making our way back to Saldang village the trail begins its way down through several terraced fields accompanied by Chortens and seas of prayer flags all along the way. Through Chaiba Monastery the trail leads down to Namde located on the high slopes of Nam Khong River. Making a short visit to Namde Monastery down the river bank, we follow the sandy banks all the way to Sibu. Overnight stay at Sibu.

A pleasant day today, we begin our journey heading out of Sibu towards the Jeng La Phedi. Continuing through the banks of Nam Khong River, we head east accompanied by caravans heading towards Tibet for trade. After arriving at the convergence point of two Himalayan streams, the trail begins its steep ascent towards the pasture land where we set up camp. Overnight stay at Jeng La Phedi.

The final of the mountain passes, today, we head towards the Jeng La pass carefully navigating past the icy Himalayan trail covered in snow. Enjoying the views of the north face of Dhaulagiri Mastiff (8,167m), the trail continues towards the summit of Jeng La Pass (5220m) beyond which the Tarap valley opens gradually. Through the rocky trail, we begin our descent gradually heading down to the hamlet of Dho Tarap. Overnight stay at Dho Tarap.

The final of our rest days, today, we stay at the hamlet of Dho Tarap and explore the enchanting valley. The hamlet is surrounded by irregular stone walls and the region houses few clusters of settlements accommodated by the Magar people and the local Dolpo people. The region also houses a Buddhist monastery nearby and a Bonpo monastery at the outskirts of the hamlet. Overnight stay at Dho Tarap.

Today, the journey gradually descends down towards Tarap Khola beginning with the narrow trail heading out of the valley. The alpine vegetation is once again replaced by the lush green forests as the trail descends through the tree line. Upon arriving at the convergence point of Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, we follow the sandy banks of the river to reach Karma Kharka. Overnight stay at Karma Kharka.

The final few days of the trek continues the descent heading down through the forested trail and out of the Dolpo region. Wrapping up the camps, we begin our way down through the gorge of Tarap River. The trail is an exciting one as we map our ways down the gorge where at times there are no visible trails. Enjoying the views of the Himalayan rural landscape, we reach Khanigaon beside the Tarap River for our final camp stay. Overnight stay at Khanigaon.

An early day today, we begin our descent from Khanigaon heading down to Tarakot and then onto Dunai. The journey out of Khanigaon kicks off with a lovely trail leading to Lalberi beyond which we once again pick up the trail heading alongside the River. Visiting Sandul Gompa en route, we continue along the Bheri River to reach Dunai. Overnight stay at Dunai.

The final day of the trek begins with a lovely Himalayan breakfast before we make our way down to Juphal. Trekking alongside the Bheri River in the company of curvaceous landscapes, we come across countless vibrant hamlets occupied by the local people. Through the hamlets of Dhupi Chaur, Rupagad, Kalagauda, and Motipur, we continue our journey reaching the hamlet of Juphal ending our journey. Overnight stay at Juphal.

The day begins with an early morning flight out of Juphal heading out to Nepalgunj. After a brief rest, we once again take a flight out of Nepalgunj heading back the Kathmandu for the night. Back at Kathmandu, we will head directly to the hotel for refreshments. Time permitting, you are free to take a look around in the local markets for souvenirs back home. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Once again our representatives will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your next flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us.