Luxury Trek in Upper Dolpo

Day 01: Kathmandu to Yangzer Gompa (4599m) helicopter flight; explore around

Today, we will board a helicopter from the Kathmandu Airport and fly to the elevated village in Dolpo Yangzer 4599m. The flight throughout from Kathmandu to Yangzer is full of surprises. The landscapes change every couple of minutes.

The cities turn into green hills and deep gorges through, which raging Himalayan Rivers flow and gradually we enter the barren region of West Nepal, where the peaks soar to to skyline in North.

On our arrival at Yangzer, we will explore around the village and tour around the Gompa of the same, which is considered one of the most religiously Gompas of entire region.

Witness the cultural difference, which is so contrast to the culture in Kathmandu at Yangzer and eventually think for while- do these two places are in the same country? Overnight in the camps at Yangzer.

Day 02: Yanzer Gompa to Saldang/ 3-4 hrs trek

Today, we will begin the Luxury Pony Trek in Upper Dolpo. Before beginning the trek make sure you are comfortable to ride a Pony. We will exit out of Yangzer with a gradual downhill climb to Nagao Khola, cross it over a bridge and wind through the barren regions of Dolpo, where the absolute peacefulness prevails.

Following trail on the bank of Nagao Khola (River) we tread on almost leveled trail and cross pass several yak herder's camps and pasture lands to slide down to Saldang. Stroll through the fascinating cultural village capturing the photographs for a while in Saldang and let your Ponies be fed.

The views of the Tibetan hamlet include mani walls and stupas. Down the village lanes and around tilled barley fields, we reach our campsite in Saldang, which lies just above historic Saldang Gompa. Saldang Village covers the largest the area largest village in the Nangkhang region of Dolpo.

Among few options to explore around Saldang, first one is to hike to some of the northern villages north of Saldang.
During autumn, we have a feast for our eyes as the highland hamlet is in the full swing harvesting season.

Day 03: Pony Ride to Shey Gompa 4343m via Sela Pass 5095m 6-7 hrs trek

Today the Luxury Pony ride takes you to yet another culturally fascinating village in Dolpo,

Namgung Gompa. Explore the Gompa in the Village and capture the mesmerizing landscapes and appealing culture of Upper Dolpo.

Enjoy the lunch at Nmagung and then head towards Shey Gompa. The landscapes during this part of the trek are typical Dolpo landscapes- barren and enchanting.

Then we begin to climb up towards the top of Shey La Pass, which is almost two hours of pony ride. The acme of Shey La Pass west of Shey, rewards us with the magnificent views of Mustang to the East, Tibet to the North and Kanjiroba,

Kagmara and Riu Dhukta, or the Crystal Mountain, to the West. The final push downhill from the pass, which is almost an hour of ride to Shey Gompa. Overnight in a camp at Shey.

Day 04: Shey Gompa to Kang la High Camp (Pony ride) via Kang La Pass 5240m

The Luxury Pony Trek in Upper Dolpo now exits out of Upper Dolpo, and enters into the region of mystical lake. For this we and our ponies have to cross the Kangla pass .

The ride to the top of Kang La Pass is along the graveled trail uphill for 2-3 continuous hours. However, all the efforts our ponies put to come up to the top of pass rewards us with wonderful views.

The eyefeasting views from the Kang La Pass includes Cyrstal Mountain, the mountains in Tibetan territory and the mesmerizing landscapes of Dolpo.

We also have views of the peaks Shey Shikkar and Kang Chunne, both just over 6000 meters, before descending steeply down to the High Camp of Kang La Pass. Overnight in the camp at Kang La High Camp.

Day 05: Kang La High Camp to Phoksundo Lake (pony ride)

The Luxury trek in Dolpo on a Pony today slides down the pass to Sallghari- the forest camp the major camping site during the trek other way around. Beyond Sallghari our Pony walks through the forest trail for quite a while.

Then it begins to walk along the trails beside Phoksundo Khola- the river that feeds water to Phoksundo Lake. Cross passing a Damside of Phoksundo Lake, the Trek now enters the most treacherous trails of Dolpo that hangs on the cliff right above the lake.

Then we arrive to Phoksundo Lake at the end of the day. We settle our camps at the lake shore, enjoy the lunch and set off to explore around Phoksundo Lake on our own

Day 06: Explore around Phoksundo Lake

The sixth day of Luxury Pony Trek in Dolpo continues with the exploration around the lake. We would walk to the hill from where the water in Phoksundo Lake exits out in a form of high cascading waterfall.

We can enjoy the magnificent view of Kanjiroba just at the backdrop of Phoksundo Lake. We would also walk around the lake, which manifests its unique features.

Like it changes its colors with the sunlight of different times of the day and the lake is devoid of life. We will also hike up to the village of Ringmo (a Bon village), which lies just above the lake for a short cultural exploration. After the whole day of exploration around Phoksundo Lake we walk back to our camps.

Day 07: Phoksundo to Kathmandu/ helicopter flight

The Luxury Pony Trek in Dolpo ends today. Enjoy the views of the Phoksundo Lake and its vicinity just before you board the helicopter. The helicopter will fly back to Kathmandu. On your arrival at Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel.