

Dhaulagiri-Dolpo trans-Himalaya trek
Overview
An adventure that starts from Kathmandu by drive to Beni to enter the Dhaulagiri area
An adventure that starts from Kathmandu by drive to Beni to enter the Dhaulagiri area and then experiencing the beautiful treks in the middle hilly region of west Nepal to reach Dolpo area. There are several scenic routes it combines, several view spots, settlements, ridges, slopes, streams and rivers to pass on until Dolpo region, Nepal. It’s a very pleasant outdoor activity neither harder with trekking, hiking everyday nor like backyard jogging. Suitable fitness is required and of course an utmost interest of seeing rural Nepal in its west part. The trip is an excellent adventure that lets you to experience the nature and culture as intact as described in the book ‘The Snow Leopard‘ of Peter Matthiessen.
Be a part of the travel here and witness what the writer had seen, felt and enjoyed the differences. On top of everything, the amazing vistas are still there. The route is still one of the remotest and full of adventurous. This is one of the favorite routes of Alpine Exodus!
Trip type: trekking, hiking, exploring
Group of: 2 to 16 pax,
Locations: Dhaulagiri Area & Dolpo area, West of Nepal.
Max altitude: 5100m|16730ft
Country: (Western part of) Nepal
Season: Late spring, summer & early fall
Difficulty level: Medium to hard.
This trek came into existence right after the book of Peter Matthiessen’s “The Snow Leopard” published in 1979. After the publication, the outer world knew how backward the society is here with how full of nature and how ancient the entire region is. Back then a trip to Dolpo via Dhorpatan was a big expedition work. It used to be a month long trek and there were so listless hardships from finding porters to dealing with transportation as well as trek permits to entry tickets. But now time has changed; we have made it so simple, so accessible and one of the most fun-filled trips in the remote Dolpo on the west Nepal. We even run this trek for a group of 2 people; which means cost has been so affordable too! This trek is regarded as one of the most awesome treks on earth. Perhaps involves a lot of up and downhill walks, but a luminous journey of the heart – this is how the book concludes the summary of the entire travel story. And the glory still remained there unspoiled. Be a part of the travel here and witness what the writer had see and felt and enjoyed the differences. On top of everything, the amazing vistas are still there. The route is still one of the remotest and full of adventurous. This is one of the favorite routes of Alpine Exodus!
Itinerary
Arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport, reception and transfer to hotel.
Our packages normally include the hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek. But you're free to choose if you would like to have your own booked accommodation.
Room check-in and free time.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara (as program),
- Airport pick up/transfers in Kathmandu as well as in Nepalgunj (as program),
- Domestic flights (Juphal to Nepalgunj & Nepalgunj to Kathmandu or as program),
- Ground/road transfer (Kathmandu to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Dhorpatan),
- City tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara (as program),
- Trek permits and National Park | Hunting Reserve entry tickets,
- Full camping based trip with daily food and tented camp (or lodge as indicated on the program),
- Daily delicious, gourmet meals (thrice a day: breakfast, lunch & dinner) with hot drinks (tea, coffee), boiled water etc as well as freshly purchased vegetables from the locals cooked by experienced chef |cook at highly hygienic environment,
- Guide, assistant, cook, kitchen helper, porters, etc.
- Two men sleeping tents, kitchen | dining tent and other tents as necessary (staff tents, toilet, bath etc),
- Regular extra services from Alpine Exodus such as: trek maps, gift hampers or hats or t-shirts, free duffel bags for carrying your stuff while on trek (must give back after the trek), daily fresh fruits (seasonal as well as tinned) etc.
What's Not Included
- Nepal visa fee, International air tickets,
- Cold drinks, bar bills, insurance (travel & medical),
- Meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (other than daily breakfast),
- If rooms taken for more nights than mentioned on the program (at the places where lodges available) on the trek,
- Horse if any taken on treks,
- Tipping or gratitude to your guides, porters, cook, driver etc.
- Extra city tours or any repeat visit in Kathmandu or while on trek,
- Anything that are not mentioned on the Trip Include column,
