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Cost: Us $
2115.00 per person
Opened to trekking in 1989, the Dolpo region is hard to
match for its pristine beauty and rugged charm. Lying in
the rain shadow area of the Himilaya, the landscape
resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau instead of the
lush green, monsoon watered hills, elsewhere in Nepal,
at comparative altitudes. Pholksumdo Lake, Lower Dolpo
Region Possibly the last sanctuary of Bon Po, a
Shamanistic religion that pre-dates Buddhism, the home
of rare Himalayan animals like the shy Snow Leopard,
Tibetan Hare and the Himalayan Weasel it falls within
the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park in western Nepal. Lake
Phoksumdo, the Blue Lake, and the ancient monasteries in
the villages aroud it are the focal point of a trip to
this region. The Kanjiroba Himal provides a panoramic
backdrop to complete the experience. |
Cost included :
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), ground transport,
full compliment of trekking crew, all
meals while on trek (except alternative
by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket),
overland transportation, National Park
Fees, Air fare Nepalgunj/Juphal-Jumla/Nepalgunj.Trekking
crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Cost not included :
Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal
expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone
charges, video/camera fees, etc.),
domestic and international airfares,
medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges,
tips for crew (typically around NRp100
per trekking day), airport departure tax
(currently NRp1100 for international
destinations), Visas and visa extension
costs, lunch and evening meals while in
Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first
night) |
