‘an exciting adventure on remote pockets and well hidden areas of scenic Dolpo’
Highlights:
“On off the beaten trails away from villages and main trekking trails of Dolpo.
Enjoy the adventure on top of well hidden and less known peaks of Shey Shikar.
An exclusive journey on least ventured areas of Dolpo by trekkers and adventurers.
A classic adventure exploring the unknown wilderness of Lower Dolpo region.
Climb Shey Shikhar Peak facing breathe-taking panorama of dramatic scenery”
Trek & Climb Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Local lodges and tented camping.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: PD + (Per Difficule) French / Swiss Alpine Climbing
Classification System.
Trekking Area: Around Lower to Upper Dolpo area.
Highest point on trek: Crossing Baga-La 5,350 m and Numa-La 5,309 m high.
Mode of Transport: Fly from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jhupal – Kathmandu.
Trekking duration: 28 Nights and 29 Days with flights both ways.
Total Trip: 33 Nights and 34 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Shey Shikhar Peak and Dolpo Trek:
The best time for this long and wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes. The climb to Shey Shikhar Peak can be visited during monsoon time of June to August also, as Dolpo area falls within rain shadow area. Where southern monsoon dark rain clouds blocked by high Himalayan mountain range that is why the area is mostly dry and arid like a moon-scape.
Religion and Culture:
Far North West Nepal around Jumla and Dolpo districts populated by Bhotia and Hindu Thakuri, Roka Chettries the mid-hill tribes. The higher region around Dolpo, inhabited by the Bhot people of Tibetan origin, follows strong Buddhism religion as well Bon a pre-Buddhism sect with an age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan. On this trek and climb you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments with old monasteries of great cultural and religious interest