Upper Dolpo Kora Trek

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Upper Dolpo Kora Trek

  • Region: Dolpo
  • Distance: 270 Km
  • Trip Type: Camping
  • Duration: 30 Days
  • Altitude: 2075-5560m
  • All Meals Included

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu 1350m
Day 02 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 03 – Kathmandu flight Nepalgunj 350m
Day 04 – Nepalgunj flight Juphal 2475m trek to Rupgad 2075m
Day 05 – Rupgad trek to Chhepka 2720m
Day 06 – Chhepka trek to Amchi Gompa 3100m
Day 07 – Amchi Gompa trek to Phoksumdo Lake 3640m
Day 08 – Phoksumdo Lake 3640m
Day 09 – Phoksumdo Lake trek to Forest Camp 3750m
Day 10 – Forest Camp trek to Ngongda La Base Camp 4710m
Day 11 – Ngongda La BC trek to Shey 4330m (Ngongda La 5345m)
Day 12 – Shey day trip Tsakhang Gompa 4550m
Day 13 – shey trek to Namgung 4360m
Day 14 – Namgung trek to Saldang 3770m
Day 15 – Saldang trek to Yanjer Gomba 4150m
Day 16 – Yanjer Gomba trek to Khomagaon 4060m
Day 17 – Khomagaon trek to Pu Gompa 4010m
Day 18 – Pu Gompa trek to Thinkyu 4100m
Day 19 – Thinkyu trek to Mola Doksa 4600m
Day 20 – Mola Doksa trek to Chharka 4300m
Day 21 – Exporel day Chharka 4300m
Day 22 – Chharka trek to Yalku Khola camp 4750m
Day 23 – Yalku Khola camp trek to Yak Kharka 4950m
Day 24 – Yak Kharka trek to Ghok 4350m (Jungben La 5560m)
Day 25 – Ghok trek to Sangda 3770m
Day 26 – Sangda trek to Phalyak 3150m
Day 27 – Phalyak trek to Jomsom 2720m
Day 28 – Jomsom flight Pokhara-Kathmandu 1350m
Day 29 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 30 – Depart

The price includes the following:

  • Domestic Flights according to the itinerary and departure tax.
  • Transportation at the start and end of the trek where mentioned.
  • Airport pick-ups and drops.
  • Your hotel rooms while in Nepalgunj.
  • Shey Phoksundo National Park entrance fee.
  • Trekking Permit for Restricted Areas issued by the Department of Immigration, Nepal.
  • Other governmental taxes, official fees, and charges.
  • A dining tent and personal tent (single person) for the entire trek.
  • Three meals freshly cooked at each of the campsites. Lunch will be prepared in the morning and carried by our crew members till it’s lunchtime. 
  • Fully prepared medical kits with all the necessary medicine and first aid for any minor mishaps, altitude-induced sickness, etc.
  • A Nepali-government licensed Trekking Guide and porters as per requirement.
  • Insurance coverage, transportation, meals, and lodging for both guides and porters.
  • Arrangement of emergency rescue operations (funded by your travel insurance) in case of complicated health conditions.

And excludes the following:

  • Your personal travel or medical insurance.
  • Nepal visa fees at the airport.
  • Your hotel rooms while in Kathmandu.
  • International flights to and from your home country.
  • Any emergency rescue operations needed in the event of complicated health conditions. It is to be funded by your travel insurance so make sure to check your insurance policy coverage.
  • Any equipment rental or purchase needed for the trek. Please check our equipment list for guidance.
  • Expenses of personal nature (snacks, alcohol, hot & cold drinks, shower, laundry, Wi-Fi, extra boiled water, shopping, telephone calls, battery charge, etc.)
  • The tips for the crew members at the end of the trek.

Tips and extra cash

Please allow approx $200 for meals (while not on the trek), drinks (on the trek), and tips. We recommend $150-250 per trekker thrown into the tips pool for the crew, depending upon the duration of the entire trek as well.

We recommend the following for a multi-day trek in Nepal. Equipment requirements vary according to the region you are planning on. Hence, the following list is only a rough guideline and can be adjusted. 

You can rent or buy most of the trekking gears in Kathmandu. The shops range from cheap locally manufactured to ones imported from China and even foreign imported trekking goods of the best quality. 

There’s a balance to what you should bring on a trek to make sure you’re not carrying too much or too little. If you’re not sure, get in touch with us and we will guide you through.

  • Duffel bag (15 kgs limit on the duffel bags for flights and 20kg limit on the trek)
  • Daypack (Recommended 35-45 ltr capacity ones)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking Boots, Outdoor shoes (full-backpacking boots best type)
  • Crocs for evenings at camp/lodge
  • Trekking pants (At Least 2. Recommended lightweight cotton ones)
  • Long-sleeve trekking shirts
  • T-shirts (2-3)
  • Fleece jacket/pullover
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)
  • Waterproof jacket/pants (rainy season or region)
  • Heavy Down jacket (can be rented or bought at KTM)
  • Underwear 
  • lightweight Thermal top+bottoms (For evenings and pass days)
  • Wool socks (At Least 4 pairs)
  • Lightweight thermal Gloves
  • Wool hat
  • Baseball cap or ones with wide brims (sunlight is strong at higher elevations)
  • Water bottles (Recommended Nalgenes)
  • Hiking poles (Optional but we recommend it as they make it easier on your joints, can be rented/bought at KTM)
  • Outdoor sunglasses (Best if polarized with UV protection)
  • Headlamp
  • Battery Chargers and extra batteries for your electronic equipment
  • Watch (Recommended with alarm function)
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm (SPF)
  • Toiletries
  • Personal towel (small and light as towels aren’t available in most of the lodges)
  • Ziplock (Recommended to carry stuff that can spill over or need to be separated)
  • Personal medications that are needed

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