Last Updated on June 27, 2018 by Treks Planner Nepal
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Introduction and information | Upper Dolpo Trekking Facts
Upper Dolpo is geographically portrayed as remote region in mid-western territory of Nepal between the Tibetan plateau and the Dhaulagiri ranges including Dhaulagiri (8,172 m/ 26,811 ft), scaling china boarder to the north in Dolpa District (Largest district with 6% landmass of Nepal). While seven village development committees (VDCs) were developed in 1975 likewise the locale was partitioned into four valleys: Tsharka (“great developing spot”), Tarap (“favorable amazing”), Panzang (“adobe of monks”), and Nangkhong (“innermost place”). In fact, throughout domain was being influenced exceedingly by Tibetan styles and practices from past period beyond still remote upper Dolpo is successfully preserving culture and tradition in unblended structure which assists ahead to draw attention for westerners.
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Attractions of Upper Dolpo
- Inspection of Shey Phoksundo (Deepest Lake of Nepal) which is famous for its crystal clear water and turquoise color at an elevation of (3,611 m/ 11,847 ft).
- Exploration of Shey Phoksundo National Park (Largest National Park of Nepal) holding massive area of (3,555 km2/ 1,372 sq mi).
- Opportunity to investigate Shey Gompa along with Dolpo Bon School (officially discovered as fifth true teaching school of Tibetan Buddhism) holding real structure of culture and traditions.
- Experience of walking via high pass (Kang La Pass) at an elevation of (5,160 m/ 16,929 ft) with unbelievable clear glimpse of Crystal Mountain.
- Analysis of “kaike” language which is not spoken anywhere else except throughout circle along complicated lifestyle of individuals establishes tough and inflexible touch.
Route for trekking to upper Dolpo
Being through the district behind Himalayas, neglecting entire alternative trekking chains usually potential trekkers pursues the standard trekking route towards Upper Dolpo. Permanent standard trekking route is embraced ahead with spectacular flight to Nepalgunj (165 m) to Jhupal (2,320 m)and develop trek totally forward passing Shulighat (2,070 m), Renje (3,010 m), Ringmo village (3,640 m), Phoksundo Lake (3,620), Phoksundo River (3,630 m), Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,120 m), Kang La Pass (5,160 m), Shey Gompa (4,390 m), Namgung village (4,430 m), Saldang (3,620 m), Yangjze Gompa (4,960 m), Sibu (4,560 m) Jeng La Phedi (4,900 m), Do Tarap (4,080 m), Tarap River (3,800 m), Khani village (3,150 m), Dunai (2,030 m), Jhupal (2,320 m) and Nepalgunj (165 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m) for concluding the upper Dolpo trek.
Necessities for trekking Upper Dolpo
Documents and payment: Passport, separate photocopies of passport, proof of insurance, 2 extra pp size photos, airline tickets, ready money for purchasing Nepalese visa at Airport and (for withdrawing funds bank/ATM) photocopies of identity card.
For upper body: Head scarf, warm hat, head lamp with alternative, sunglasses, half and long sleeves upper wears, wind cheater jackets, waterproof jacket, light and warm thermal tops and pair of normal, woolen or fleece gloves.
For lower body: Inner wears, trekking shorts, trekking trousers, woolen trousers, waterproof pants, light weighted thermal bottoms, normal and woolen socks and trekking shoes.
Practical items: Sleeping bag, large travel bag, compact personal carry bag, camera with extra batteries, binoculars, mini folding knife, anti-bacteria hand wash, guide books, pocket travel games, power bank.
Medical and toiletries: First aid box (especially including band aids, anti-loose motion pills, anti headache pills, cold and cough medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, water purification tablets, stomach antibiotic) and toiletries info’s according to your preference.
Perfect season for trekking Upper Dolpo
Because of over precipitation, trail at the period of monsoon season (June to August) is particularly hazardous and unsafe along the scenes are bothered by thick fogs and winter season (December to February) is to a great degree cool with thick clouds. In the event that chilly cold doesn’t trouble than you can also develop trek ahead on winter season anyway spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons are considered as the perfect moments to trek upper Dolpo. Appropriate temperature and clear atmosphere condition are the terms to check upper Dolpo during spring and autumn.
Level of difficulty for Upper Dolpo trekking
Upper Dolpo is most remote and least developed territory of Nepal that makes clear sense that it’s complicated to trek Upper Dolpo. In spite of the fact that expert trekking knowledge isn’t required further but great physical with average strolling stamina level and powerful mental dedication is sufficient to conclude trek. Nonetheless adequate, cycling, tough climbing, outdoors, Muscles extending, vigorous exercises sets up can reduce exertion and pain during trek. Infrequently, direct trekking trouble can be updated right now of troublesome atmosphere and common issues separated ignoring acclimation and including immense heights additionally can be reasons.
Altitude sickness and acclimatization
We are ready to achieve lifted rising level around 4,900 m above sea level other than sensibly almost trekkers are by chance looking for after from a low territories about proportionate to sea level other than gigantic open door increases to be gotten by tired impacts of stature issues if nonattendance of regard is gotten a handle on. Additionally, being moderate objective capable and exceedingly experienced trekkers the people who are set up to seize most concise package can cover the entire tallness expelling acclimatization yet coordinate trekkers are recommended to work acclimatization for safe and without inconvenience trekking.
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