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Great Himalaya Trail-Dolpo to Mugu Region-34 Days

  • Destination

    Nepal

  • Region

    Dolpo to Mugu Region

  • Trip Grade

    Grade 3: Hard/challenging, Grade 4 : Strenuous

  • Accommodation

    Tea House

  • Total Distance

    460km

  • Start / End Point

    Kathmandu/Kathmandu

  • Durations

    34 Days

  • Max. Altitude

    5,360 m (17,617 ft)

  • Meals Included

    Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

  • Group Size

    above 1 pax

  • Best Season

    March to May/sept to Nove

  • Activity per day

    8 hr

  • Transportation

    Hiking/Drive/flight


Days: 34 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous) Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12 The Great Himalaya Trail – Section 5 (Dolpo to Mugu Region) This section of the trek enters Mustang at Kagbeni, a quaint medieval town nestled in apple orchards and encircled by Snow Mountains. The trek traverses in high Sangda-La Pass and entering another remote hidden destination and most tranquil as well as natural beauty is still unexplored in the far west of Nepal. The noteworthy.

The Great Himalaya Trail – Section 5 (Dolpo to Mugu Region)

This section of the trek enters Mustang at Kagbeni, a quaint medieval town nestled in apple orchards and encircled by Snow Mountains. The trek traverses in high Sangda-La Pass and entering another remote hidden destination and most tranquil as well as natural beauty is still unexplored in the far west of Nepal. The noteworthy figure seen here are immaculate snowy peaks, ancient and isolated villages, rich wildlife, reliable Buddhist monastery and wonderful lakes. The people of this area are simple and warm-hearted with enthralling culture and traditions. The cultural traditions of this area are basically linked with Tibetan. Trekking into this region gives an exposure to the High & Isolated Himalayan valleys, resembling the Tibetan highlands. The major highlight of this trek includes “Shey Phoksundo National Park” which is the largest National Parks of Nepal. “Shey Phoksundo Lake” is another prominent factor of this region. The lake is totally free of aqua life, which the crystal waters clearly explain. Surrounded by rock, forests, and snow- capped peaks, the area has been described as one of the World’s “Natural Hidden Wonders”.

Highlights

  • The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) Dolpo to Mugu section traverses the remote, high-altitude, and dry landscapes of Dolpo, known for its unique Bon-Buddhist culture and stunning high passes, then continues west to Mugu, an equally remote region with deep cultural integrity and spectacular natural beauty, including the serene Rara and Phoksundo Lakes. This section of the GHT is a challenging, adventurous trek known for its pristine, less-explored terrain and significant cultural immersion, leading to destinations like Jumla or the trading hub of Gamgadhi near Rara Lake.
  • The Great Himalaya Trail in the Dolpo to Mugu region offers highlights including the stunning turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake, the ancient cultural experience of the Dolpo-pa people and their Bon-Buddhism, the secluded and remote villages such as Dho Tarap, dramatic landscapes in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, the opportunity to spot wildlife like snow leopards and Himalayan vultures, and the cultural richness of ancient monasteries like Shey Gompa. The region is known for its isolation, traditional culture, and rugged, barren beauty, making for an unparalleled adventure.
  • Dolpo-pa Culture: Experience the unique culture of the Dolpo-pa people, who practice ancient Tibetan Bon religion, predating Buddhism.
  • Ancient Monasteries: Visit sacred sites like Shey Gompa, an 800-year-old monastery known for its murals and connection to the mythology of the Crystal Mountain.
  • Traditional Practices: Discover villages with traditional wooden dolls called dokpas, believed to ward off evil spirits.
  • Phoksundo Lake: Witness the breathtaking beauty of the crystal-clear, turquoise Phoksundo Lake, a major highlight of Dolpo.
  • Barren Landscapes: Explore the starkly beautiful and arid landscapes of Dolpo, located in the rain shadow of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
  • Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for elusive wildlife, including the legendary snow leopard and large Himalayan vultures.
  • High Mountain Passes: Traverse remote high-altitude areas, including passes like Shey La, to reach secluded villages and experience true wilderness.
  • Isolated Villages: Trek to extremely high-altitude villages such as Dho Tarap and Shey Gompa, which become isolated during the winter months.
  • Untouched Wilderness: The region offers a true wilderness experience, with untouched natural beauty and a palpable connection to the ancient landscape.
  • The highlight of the Great Himalaya Trail's Mugu region section is its unparalleled wilderness, untamed beauty, and pristine natural landscapes, offering access to some of Nepal's most remote and unexplored high-altitude areas. This section is known for its rugged terrain, wild camping experiences, high passes, and the unique opportunity to encounter ancient cultures, like those of the far western region, which remain largely untouched by modernization.
  • Untamed Wilderness: The Mugu region is considered one of Nepal's hidden classics, offering an experience of the wild and remote Himalayas far from the usual tourist paths.
  • Wild Camping Experience: Unlike more developed treks, the Mugu region often necessitates pure wilderness camping, adding to the sense of adventure and self-sufficiency.
  • Remote Cultural Encounters: Trekking through this far western part of Nepal allows for encounters with communities and cultures that have maintained their traditional ways for centuries.
  • Geographical Features: Expect to see high passes like Daphe Lekh and experience diverse flora and fauna in the high-altitude ecosystem.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
  • Day02: Permits procedure and afternoon fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.(B).
  • Day03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m (25 Minutes) and trek to Kagbeni 2800m/3-4 hours, stay overnight at lodge.(B,L,D).
  • Day04: Trek from Kagbeni to Dangarjong 3290m/6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day05: Trek from Dangarjong to Sangda Village 3700m/7 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day06: Acclimatization Day, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day07: Trek from Sangda Village to Sangda Phedi 4190m/6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day08: Trek from Sangda Phedi to Molum Sumna 4860m/8 hours via Sangda-La Pass 5195m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day09: Trek from Molum Sumna to Naljyang Sumna 4600m/7 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day10: Trek from Naljyang Sumna to Chharka Bhot 4110m/5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day11: Rest day in Chharka Bhot, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day12: Trek from Chharka Bhot to Rapka 4535m/6-7 hours via Chharka Bhanjyang 5027m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day13: Trek from Rapka to Tinje Gaon 4150m/7-8 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day14: Trek from Tinje Gaon to Shimen Gaon 3870m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day15: Trek from Shimen Gaon to Nisal Gaon 3750m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day16: Trek from Nisal Gaon to Saldang 3770m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day17: Trek from Saldang to Namgung 4430m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day18: Trek from Namgung to Shey Gompa 4160m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day19: Trek from Shey Gompa to Nangda-La Phedi 4600m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day20: Trek from Nangda-La Phedi to Phoksundo Khola 4316m/5-6 hours via Nangda-La Pass 5360m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day21: Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Lake 3733 m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day22: Exploring to Phoksundo Lake and surrounding hills, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day23: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Pungmo 3600m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day24: Trek from Pungmo to Lasa 4060m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day25: Trek from Lasa to Kagmara Phedi 4000m via Kagmara La Pass 5115m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day26: Trek from Kagmara Phedi to Hurikot 3010m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day27: Trek from Hurikot to Nauli Ghot 3670m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day28: Trek from Nauli Ghot to Kudi Gaon 2810m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day29: Trek from Kudi Gaon to Dochal 2630m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day30: Trek from Dochal to Jumla 2370m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).
  • Day31: Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel.(B)
  • Day32: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.(B).
  • Day33: Free day in Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.(B).
  • Day34: Departure from Kathmandu.(B).

Cost Includes

  • Airport Pickup and drop service during both international and domestic flights.
  • All necessary trekking permits
  • Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast at 4-star Hotel
  • Accommodations during the trek Tented Accommodation with dining, table, chairs, toilet tent
  • Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek and Tea and Coffee
  • Government Licensed and first aid-trained trekking guide and Supporters’ staff, cooks, and porters.
  • Salary, food, equipment, and insurance of the trekking Guide and Staff.
  • Transportation: Private Jeep
  • Flight From Kathmandu - Pokhara,Jomsom and Jumla-Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
  • City tour with tour guide private car/Jeep.
  • First aid kit with basic medication
  • Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
  • Luggage storage facility - at our office/hotel
  • Sleeping bag and Down Jacket if needed (it is refundable)
  • Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.

 


Cost does not Include

  • International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa
  • Travel and health Insurance that covers emergency Rescues and evacuations
  • During trekking time personal expenses, snacks, Beer, coke, juice, water, WI-FI, hot shower, battery charging, etc.
  • Lunch, Dinner and Extra-night hotel in Kathmandu
  • Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)

 


Detail Itinerary

Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

  • Altitude:1400m / 4,393ft
  • Duration:1 hr
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day02: Permits procedure and afternoon fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.(B).

  • Altitude:822m/2696f
  • Duration:1 hr
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m (25 Minutes) and trek to Kagbeni 2800m/3-4 hours, stay overnight at lodge.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:2800m/8962ft
  • Duration:5 hr
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day04: Trek from Kagbeni to Dangarjong 3290m/6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3300m/10826f
  • Duration:6 hr
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day05: Trek from Dangarjong to Sangda Village 3700m/7 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3700m/12467f
  • Duration:7 hr
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day06: Acclimatization Day, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).


Day07: Trek from Sangda Village to Sangda Phedi 4190m/6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4200m/13780f
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day08: Trek from Sangda Phedi to Molum Sumna 4860m/8 hours via Sangda-La Pass 5195m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4860m/15958f
  • Duration:8 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day09: Trek from Molum Sumna to Naljyang Sumna 4600m/7 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4600m/14207ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day10: Trek from Naljyang Sumna to Chharka Bhot 4110m/5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4,110m/13,943ft
  • Duration:5 hr
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day11: Rest day in Chharka Bhot, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).


Day12: Trek from Chharka Bhot to Rapka 4535m/6-7 hours via Chharka Bhanjyang 5027m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4,535 m/15,092 ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day13: Trek from Rapka to Tinje Gaon 4150m/7-8 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4150m/13700ft
  • Duration:8 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day14: Trek from Tinje Gaon to Shimen Gaon 3870m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3868m/12690ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day15: Trek from Shimen Gaon to Nisal Gaon 3750m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3750m/12180ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tent House

Day16: Trek from Nisal Gaon to Saldang 3770m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3770m/12180ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day17: Trek from Saldang to Namgung 4430m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4430m/14534ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day18: Trek from Namgung to Shey Gompa 4160m/5-6 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4160m/13648ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day19: Trek from Shey Gompa to Nangda-La Phedi 4600m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4600m/15091ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day20: Trek from Nangda-La Phedi to Phoksundo Khola 4316m/5-6 hours via Nangda-La Pass 5360m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4316m/14160ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day21: Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Lake 3733 m/4-5 hours, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3733m/12245ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day22: Exploring to Phoksundo Lake and surrounding hills, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).


Day23: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Pungmo 3600m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3600m/11811ft
  • Duration:5 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day24: Trek from Pungmo to Lasa 4060m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4060m/13320ft
  • Duration:6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day25: Trek from Lasa to Kagmara Phedi 4000m via Kagmara La Pass 5115m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:4000m/13200ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day26: Trek from Kagmara Phedi to Hurikot 3010m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3010m/9875ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day27: Trek from Hurikot to Nauli Ghot 3670m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:3670m/12040ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day28: Trek from Nauli Ghot to Kudi Gaon 2810m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:2810m/9219ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day29: Trek from Kudi Gaon to Dochal 2630m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:2630m/8628ft
  • Duration:7 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day30: Trek from Dochal to Jumla 2370m, stay overnight at tented camp.(B,L,D).

  • Altitude:2370m/7775ft
  • Duration:5 hrs
  • Accommodation:Tented camp

Day31: Fly from Jumla to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel.(B)

  • Altitude:50m/216ft
  • Duration:1 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day32: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.(B).

  • Altitude:1400m/4595ft
  • Duration:1 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day33: Free day in Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.(B).


Day34: Departure from Kathmandu.(B).