Mar 1 - Mar 27, 2021 | Change
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $515.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.
+ $206
per expedition porter
for porter's transport (dolpo)
+ $30
per expedition porter
for porter's insurance
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If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
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This trek takes in two of the most remote and culturally distinct regions of Nepal joining them via high altitude passes along the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT). Follow the ancient trade route once dominated by the Kingdom of Lo. Few regions offer this spectacular mix of cultural and geographic treasures. The spectacular eroded canyons of the trans-Himalayan landscape are a kaleidoscope of colors set beneath the distant snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna Range. Throughout this arid colorful landscape are the shrines, monasteries, caves and villages built by the devote Buddhist population. The highlight of the region are the monasteries and caves around the fortified walled city of Lo Manthang. Form upper mustang cross the high passes to the west into the Upper Dolpo region. Another region of dotted with ancient Buddist shrines and even more ancient Bon temples and monasteries before coming to the spectacular Phoksundo Lake.
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Sangda La (Jungben La) at
5550 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
0.1°C (32°F)
and lows down to
-16.9°C (2°F)
at Sangda La (Jungben La).
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(27 days)
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Mon Mar 1 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in March. |
Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$130.00
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Jomsom (2760 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.8°C (62°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in March. |
Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 3 hours from Jomsom Overnight |
Tue Mar 2 (day 2) |
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Tangbe (3020 m)
About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni |
Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tangbe |
Chele (3070 m)
About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang Overnight |
Wed Mar 3 (day 3) |
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Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.6°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.4°C (22°F) in March. |
Samar (3650 m)
About 3 hours from Chele |
Syangmochen (3700 m)
About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar Overnight |
Thu Mar 4 (day 4) |
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Geling (3550 m)
About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen |
Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)
About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling |
Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghami Overnight |
Fri Mar 5 (day 5) | |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m)
Explore around Lo Manthang Overnight |
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Highlights: Lo Manthang
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Sat Mar 6 (day 6) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Overnight |
Sun Mar 7 (day 7) |
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Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.5°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.5°C (15°F) in March. |
Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in March. |
Dhakmar (3700 m)
About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang Overnight |
Mon Mar 8 (day 8) |
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Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 5-6 hours from Geling Overnight |
Tue Mar 9 (day 9) |
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Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.0°C (54°F) and lows of about -5.0°C (23°F) in March. |
Geling (3550 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar |
Bhima Lojun La (4305 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in March. |
Santa (3780 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.7°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.3°C (21°F) in March. Overnight |
Wed Mar 10 (day 10) |
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Ghak Campsite (4247 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.9°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.1°C (16°F) in March. |
Sangda Phedi (5140 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.6°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.4°C (6°F) in March. Overnight |
Thu Mar 11 (day 11) |
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Sangda La (Jungben La) (5550 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.1°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.9°C (2°F) in March. |
Molum Sumdo (4985 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.5°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.5°C (8°F) in March. Overnight |
Fri Mar 12 (day 12) |
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Norbulung (4765 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.2°C (10°F) in March. |
Chharka Bhot (4100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.8°C (48°F) and lows of about -8.2°C (17°F) in March. Overnight |
Sat Mar 13 (day 13) |
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Mola La (5040 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.2°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.8°C (7°F) in March. |
Ghajyan Sumna (4700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.2°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.8°C (11°F) in March. Overnight |
Sun Mar 14 (day 14) |
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Chhamdang (4500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.4°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in March. Overnight |
Mon Mar 15 (day 15) |
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Tinje (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.9°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.1°C (14°F) in March. Overnight |
Tue Mar 16 (day 16) |
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Shimen (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.0°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.0°C (19°F) in March. Overnight |
Wed Mar 17 (day 17) |
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Shimen La (4360 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.2°C (45°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in March. |
Khoma (4250 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.9°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.1°C (16°F) in March. |
Saldang (3750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.9°C (52°F) and lows of about -6.1°C (21°F) in March. Overnight |
Thu Mar 18 (day 18) |
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Namgung (4430 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.8°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in March. Overnight |
Fri Mar 19 (day 19) |
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Shey (Sela) La (5112 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.7°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.3°C (6°F) in March. |
Shey Gompa (4360 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.2°C (45°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in March. Overnight |
Sat Mar 20 (day 20) |
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Nangdalo (Kang) La (5350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.3°C (34°F) and lows of about -15.7°C (4°F) in March. |
Nangdala High Camp (4700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.2°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.8°C (11°F) in March. Overnight |
Sun Mar 21 (day 21) |
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Khola Camp (3725 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.1°C (52°F) and lows of about -6.0°C (21°F) in March. Overnight |
Mon Mar 22 (day 22) |
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Phoksundo Lake (3728 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.0°C (52°F) and lows of about -6.0°C (21°F) in March. |
Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake) (3675 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.7°C (22°F) in March. Overnight |
Tue Mar 23 (day 23) |
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Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake) (3675 m) Overnight |
Wed Mar 24 (day 24) |
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Chhepka (2670 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.4°C (63°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in March. Overnight |
Thu Mar 25 (day 25) |
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Suligad (2280 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.7°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.7°C (37°F) in March. Overnight |
Fri Mar 26 (day 26) |
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Flight from Juphal (Dolpa Airport) to Juphal (Dolpa Airport)
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$320.00
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Juphal (Dolpa Airport) (2400 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.0°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.0°C (36°F) in March. Overnight |
Sat Mar 27 (day 27) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |