Dhorpatan Jumla Trek
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- Activities
- Dhorpatan Jumla Trek
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- Max Elevation
- 4,520 m at Jangla
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- Trip Duration
- 24 Days
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- Trip Grade
- Moderate
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- Lodging
- Eco Lodges + Camping Trek
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- Meals
- BB Plan in Kathmandu and full board during Trekking
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- Transportation
- Private vehicle & flight
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- Communication
- Available
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- Group Size
- Minimum 2
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- Best Season
- Autumn and Spring
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- Per Day Walk
- Approx 5 - 6 hours
Highlights of Dhorpatan Jumla Trek :
- Enchanting mountain views of the Dhaulagiri Range
- Unique settlement of indigenous people and their customs
- Nepal’s only Hunting Reserve provides you a chance to engage in Hunting
- Pristine trekking trails and arduous vehicle ride
- Breathtaking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu
- Rich bio-diversity of hunting reserve with diverse terrain and climates
Trip Introduction:
Dhorpatan Jumla Trek is in a public eye for the last few decades. This is a lavish, publicly admired, and celebrated trekking destination in western Nepal. This trek features Dhorpatan National Park and Wildlife Reserve. Dhorpatan Valley Trek is the most sought-after trek because of the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Besides that, the valley offers glorious Tibetan Settlement, High Mountain Passes, River, Valleys, etc.
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve was established in 1983. It covers an area of 1325 square kilometers. It is a popular choice for travelers for hunting blue sheep and other wild animals with a license issued by the Department of National Park and Wildlife. This is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. The Reserve protects snow leopard, Ghoral, Thar, Serow, Himalayan Black Bear, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Mouse, Hare, Langur Monkey, Red Panda, etc. Therefore, this is the golden platform to study wild lives in Nepal. In addition to this, This National Park is rich in vegetation including pine, fir, oak, rhododendron, birch, spruce, and Juniper.
Dhorpatan Jumla Trek is one of the most difficult treks in Nepal because it is long. It has extreme landscapes. This trek features Sheng Khola Valley, Hurikot, Mauri Lagna Pass, and Jumla Valley. Besides that this trekking features a small community of indigenous Kham Magar people as well as Tibetan Refugee. Similarly, the region offers traces of the historic civilizations of the Khas People in the middle ages. The most enchanting aspect of the trek is the undulating pasturelands and traditional handicrafts.
Dhorpatan Jumla Trek with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition begins in the Baglung district of western Nepal. We will have a luxurious ride in a tourist bus up to Baglung via Pokhara. Then, we shall have a steady trek every day for about a month. Since it is one of the remote trekking destinations; there won’t be teahouses and lodges. Therefore, the whole trekking is a camp trekking. If you are planning a trip to the western flank of Nepal, you can remember us. We are a professional and government-licensed trekking house in Kathmandu. We don’t leave any stone unturned to satisfy you.
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport
As soon as you arrive at the Kathmandu Airport, our representative will receive you. They will welcome you and take you to the Hotel in the Heart of Kathmandu. They will also assist you in the check-in process. You can either have a rest at the hotel or visit the Nepal Guide office for gathering information about the trip. In the evening we will offer you a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner - Day 02: Full Day Sight- Seeing in Kathmandu Valley
Today we will take you on a guided trip around Kathmandu and nearby areas, especially with the aim of getting a close insight into the world-famous landmarks and heritages dwelling in the Kathmandu Valley. Our target basically will be the UNESCO-listed world heritage sites: Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunatha, Bauddhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, and many others as possible. Besides that, we will do some shopping for our adventurous trip. We will also pack our equipment. The evening life of Thamel can also win your heart.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan - Day 03: Kathmandu (1350 m) to Baglung (800 m) – 10 hours by bus
Today we shall begin our journey from Kathmandu to Baglung via Pokhara. We will start our journey in a tourist bus along with the Pokhara- Kathmandu highway. The journey will be a pleasant one because we will have wonderful scenes across River Trishuli, Marsyangdi, Modi Khola, and Kali Gandaki River. We will pass through many beautiful towns on the way. We can enjoy the perfect scene of terraced fields, lush hillsides, and beautiful settlements along with the Highway. We shall spend the night at Baglung.
Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 04: Baglung to Babiachaur (980 m) – 6/7 hours
We will begin our journey early in the morning today. We will climb high from Baglung to Pharse which takes almost one hour. The trail passes through lush juniper forest. Then we will move towards Beni and then towards Tatopani. Here is the famous natural hot spring. We will wash away all our tiredness at Tatopani. After that, we shall move towards Babiachaur from here which will take almost one and half hours for our overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 05: Babiachaur to Phalegaun (1890 m) – 6/7 hours
We will leave Babiachaur early in the morning today. We will ascend through the trail towards Darbang. The route is remote with some steep uphill climbing. Then, we shall move towards Takum. Takum has a traditional settlement of indigenous people. We will have a close insight into the unique culture and their lifestyle. Finally, we shall move towards Phalegaun for the night stay.
Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 06: Phalegaun to Chorten Hill (3410 m) – 6/7 hours
Phalegaun to Chorten Hill (3410 m) – 6/7 hours
We will move towards Narja Khola from Phalegaun early morning today. The trail is remote and uphill. Then, we will move towards Moreni Hill. From the top of the hill, we will have the most appealing mountain view of the Dhaulagiri Range. After that, we shall move towards Jaljala and move up to Chorten Hill for camping.Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 07: Jaljala to Dhorpatan (2840 m) – 5/6 hours
Our destination today is Dhorpatan. We shall begin the journey early in the morning from Jaljala. First of all, we shall ascend towards Goth then move ahead towards Gurjakot. We will move across the traditional villages of various ethnic people. Then we shall move towards Chentung. We will be enjoying the unbelievable landscapes throughout the trails. Finally, we shall move towards the Dhorpatan office and camp for the night.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 08: Dhorpatan to Thankur (3290 m) – 6/7 hours
We will move towards Thankur from the Dhorpatan office today. We shall move towards Notch at first. Then, we will move along the trails that take us to the main river of Thulo Bheri. We will enjoy the eternal flow of one of the popular rivers of Nepal and Move towards Pass which stands atop 4050m. It is one of the beautiful places which afford you the best surrounding views. After spending some quality moments at the Pass, we shall move to Thankur for camping.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 09: Thankur to Yamakhar (2490 m) – 6/7 hours
Today will be a day to reach Yamakhar. It is a populated locality in the Rapti Zone. We will trek for about 6-7 hours today. At first, we shall move towards Ghustung River. From here we shall continue moving high towards Kami Danda. From Kami Danda to Pelma takes us about one and half an hour. From Pelma, we shall move towards Yamakhar for our overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 10: Yamakhar to Sheng Khola Valley (3700 m) – 6/7 hours
Our destination for the day is Sheng Khola Valley. We will move across Askyur, Dhule, Pass, to Sheng Khola respectively. You will feel like you are on a totally different planet. The landscape is just perfect amidst complete remoteness. We will set our camp at the Sheng Khola and spend our night here.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 11: Sheng Khola Valley to Jangla (4520 m) – 6/7 hours
We will move towards Phuphal Pond at first. Then cross Saddle and move towards Purbang. Finally, we will move towards Purbang to Jangla for our night stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 12: Jangla to Rishi Khola (2200 m) – 5/6 hours
We will pass over Notch from Jangla which is just a one-hour trek. Then, we will move towards Samtiling. It is a Magar settlement. It has a gompa which is notable to observe. Then, we will move towards Police Check Post. Finally, we will trek for about one and a half an hour towards Rishi Khola and set up camp there.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 13: Rishi Khola to Roha (2940 m) – 6/7 hours
We will move towards Thulo Bheri Bridge early in the morning. The bridge is a famous viewpoint in western Nepal. Then, we will move towards Dunai. Dunai is the districts headquarter of the Dolpa district. It is the administrative as well as the trade hub of the region. After having lunch here, we will move towards Roha via Stream. We shall set up our camp at Roha and stay overnight there.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 14: Roha to Suli Gad Bridge (2980 m) – 6/7 hours
We shall move towards Chepka after having breakfast today. Then we shall move towards the main valley through the Stream. The valley affords the most pleasant experiences of the Karnali region. Finally, we shall move towards Suli Gad Bridge for the night’s stay. Suli Gad is a famous river in Dolpa.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 15: Suli Gad Bridge to Sumduwa (3120 m) – 6/7 hours
After having breakfast today, we shall move towards Field. From here we shall move towards Rigi and the river draining the lake. Moving ahead, we will come across Palam and Sumduwa Park Headquarters respectively. And we will put our camp at Sumduwa for a night’s stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 16: Sumduwa to Phedi (4245 m) – 5/6 hours
Today, we will move towards Phedi. First of all, we shall trek towards Pungmo. After this, we shall trek nearly for two and half hours towards Flat Area. Moving across the flat area and trekking approximately for about 2 hours, we will reach Phedi. We shall spend the night here.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 17: Phedi to next side Phedi (3990 m) – 5/6 hours
We will start our trek early in the morning today. This is one of the most important days for us because we are going to cross Kaagmara La (5,110m) and move towards the opposite side of Phedi. The trail is off the beaten and very strenuous. It will be a little difficult journey. However, the success of this trip will reward you with a lifetime memory. Our next camping for the night will be on the next side of the Phedi.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 18: Phedi to Hurikot (2585 m) – 5/6 hours
The first part of today’s trip will be from Phedi to Bridge. It takes almost an hour to accomplish this journey. Then, we will move towards Jagdula Khola and finally, we will move towards Hurikot for spending the night.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 19: Hurikot to Maauri Lagna (3910 m) – 6/7 hours
We shall move towards Kaigaon in the morning. Then, we will trek towards Chaumrikot. It will be an interesting as well as adventurous journey. We will be crossing Maauri Lagna. It offers the most vibrant and exotic scene. During spring the trail is lined with blue lilies, rhododendron, and other flowers. From here we will have a magnificent panorama of Gutumba (5,608m), Mata Tumba (5,767m), and Bhahul Himal (5,460m). Remoteness is in the air. We shall spend the night in a tented camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 20: Maauri Lagna to Pass (2960 m) – 6/7 hours
Today we will head towards Ghar Khola after having breakfast. After that, we will move towards Chhurta. We will pay homage to a Gompa at Chhurta. Then, we shall move towards Log Bridge to Large Bridge. We will keep trekking until we reach Pass.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 21: Pass to Jumla (2370 m) – 4/5 hours
It will be relatively short trekking today. At first, we will move towards Garjlankot and then continue up to Dipalgaon. We will be able to observe the typical lifestyle of the locals around here. Finally, we will continue trekking up to Jumla. Jumla is a famous place in mid-Western Nepal with an airport. It is the trading hub of the region.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 22: Jumla to Nepalgunj – 35 minutes by flight
Today we will take an early morning flight from Jumla to Nepalgunj. We will enjoy the scenery of mountains, villages, and forests during our 35 minutes flight. After landing at the Nepalgunj Airport, we will check in to the hotel. After having our lunch at the hotel we will explore Nepalgunj for the rest of the day and stay overnight at the same hotel.
Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 23: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
We will take an early morning breakfast and drive towards the airport for our flight towards Kathmandu. The flight to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj takes about 50 minutes. The flight offers magnificent views of mountains, hills, forests, rivers, etc. After the flight, we will check into the hotel and refresh. We will have our lunch at the hotel and have sightseeing around Thamel in the evening. Moreover, we will prepare for our international departure. In the evening we will celebrate our success on this trip together.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Celebration Dinner. - Day 24: Departure to Tribhuvan International Airport
Today is your departure day. Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition will offer you a memorable farewell. Our office representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule. You will have a lot of sweet memories to share with your family, relatives, and colleagues.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan
- Airport Arrival and transfer to Hotel
- 3 nights ‘Day 01, 02 & 23” stay in Kathmandu with BB Plan
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- Fly– Jumla to Nepalgunj- kathmandu
- All meals [B/F, Lunch & Dinner] During Trekking period
- Tea House Lodges & Camping Accommodation during Trekking
- Special Permit for Upper Dolpo Region, National Park fee & TIMS [Trekkers Information Management System] fee.
- Highly experienced Trekking guide for the entire trek
- Required Number of Porters
- Staffs food, clothing & salary, Insurance.
- General First aid Kids
- All tax, vats and necessary paper works.
- Airport Drop
- Personal nature expenses
- Bar bill and all kind of drinks
- Rescue & Evacuation
- Gratitude (tip) for staff
The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.
Check our assured departure schedules given below:
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| 5 Oct, 2024 | 28 Oct, 2024 | USD 2555 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
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One Month (Four Weeks) – 50 USD
Three Month (90 Days) – 125 USD
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Prakash Devkota
Meet with Prakash Chandra Devkota, Managing Director and Team Leader
Mr. Devkota hails from the beautiful hilly region of Gorkha District. He started his career as a guide in 1997 and quickly became a reputed figure in the Tourism Industry because of his extensive experience. He has gathered impressive experience in all Trekking and Climbing Routes, such as Mera, Island, Lobuche, Ama Dablam etc.
His success also lies in his brilliant mind and hospitable nature. He is fully dedicated to providing excellent services and introducing innovative concepts. With more than 15 years of experience in trekking and expedition operations in Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bhutan, he has earned a reputation as a renowned leader in the field. He understands the importance of personalized service for creating memorable experiences for his clients and constantly seeks innovative company operation methods.
Mr. Devkota has always been an avid practitioner of eco-friendly tourism and has always promoted environmental conservation throughout his career. He motivates his staff to embrace eco-friendly tourism through responsible tourism practices.
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