Itinerary

Day to Day Itinerary

Upper Dolpo Himalayas
Upper Dolpo Himalayas

My guide was nothing short of superb with his knowledge and firm grasp at the helm. He was straightforward and honest in his dealings all climbers and support personnel alike.

Day 1

Depart USA to arrive Day 2. Some travelers may need to depart a day early to arrive on Day 2 of the scheduled trip dates.

Day 2

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 3

Trekking permit work, gear check and evening flight to Nepalgunj- overnight in hotel

Day 4

Fly to Juphal 2475m then 3hrs trak to Dunai 2140m

Day 5

Trek to Shyanta 2520m – 5hrs walk

Day 6

Trek to Rechi  2940m – 5hrs walk

Day 7

Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3733m- 5hrs walk

Day 8

Rest day- enjoy the surrounding lake views

Day 9

Trek to Pine forest 3856m -4hrs walk

Day 10

Trek to SeGumba 4160m – 5hrs walk

Day 11

Explore SeGumba monasteries/villages

Day 12

Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3733m/return

Day 13

Trek to Shyanta 2520m

Day 14

Trek to Jufal via Dunai

Day 15

Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

Day 16

Free day in Kathmandu/ City tour

Day 17

Depart Kathmandu

Day 18

Arrive home country

The entire two weeks came off without a hitch. Given the logistics of international travel we never waited for any part of the trip. Each day’s climbing was enjoyable and well-planned. The safari could not have run more smoothly. Most of the group found the experience a defining moment in their lives.

Yak Caravan, Upper Dolpo Region, Nepal
Himalayan Vista, Upper Dolpo Region, Nepal
Lake Phoksundo, Upper Dolpo Region, Nepal
Himalayan scenery around Dunai
Dho Tarap Village, Upper Dolpo Region, Nepal
Ancient Bon Stupa, Upper Dolpo Region, Nepal

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Changing Season, Changing Gear

    By Trevor Husted Ah yes, the changing of the seasons…which happens, well, every season. To help you embrace new adventure beginnings, we are back with another blog post to help you get geared up for the sunny summer days ahead. It may have been just yesterday (literally) when you were skiing or splitboarding full throttle, […]

  • Crevasse Rescue Clinic: A Lesson in the Power of Practice

    By Anna Gibson I was fortunate to spend my childhood in northwestern Wyoming, with the Tetons just out my front door. Those mountains are the real-deal—truly an epic playground for a mountain runner and a backcountry skier like me. Yet the Teepee, Schoolroom, and Skillet Glaciers of the Tetons are dwarfs compared to the glaciers […]

  • Kulshan (Baker) Webinar

    If this is the year you’ve decided to dip your crampon-clad toes into the world of mountaineering, there is no better launch pad than the quintessential glaciated Washington peak – the iconic Kulshan (Mount Baker). Located deep in the heart of the North Cascades surrounded by endless steep, snow-capped peaks, Kulshan is arguably the best […]

Partners & Accreditations

Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
© Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Alpine Ascents International