SHEY SHIKHAR TREK AND CLIMBING ADVENTURE

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.

Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join with other members of
Shey Shikhar Peak Trek & Climb. Our guide or group leader brief you about the treks, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well camping, foods and of lodges, camping on route trek.

A full good information which will help to enjoy your adventure with us, followed with welcome group dinner in a Nepalese restaurant with folk-culture program as entertainment while you enjoy the dinner.

Morning after breakfast at given time, our city guide will meet for interesting sightseeing of best world heritage sites around Kathmandu.

Tour includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, with Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess). Visit famous Nepal landmark Swayambhunath Stupa a 2,500 years old, a Buddhist Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market, this place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong Tibetan influence.

After an exciting day tour back to hotel for next day trek and climb preparation and with last minute briefing from your leader and guide.

As per flight time for Nepalgunj transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for sweeping 50 mins flight to Far South West Nepal at Nepalgunj city, a warm semi-tropical climate area close to Indian border on reaching at Nepalgunj transfer to a nice hotel within the city area, with time for short walk around.

After an early breakfast transfer to Nepalgunj airport for a short connecting flight to Jhupal airport in Dolpo. Another scenic flight with views of Western Himalaya range of peaks, on landing at Jhupal received by our trekking staff and then board in a vehicle for short drive to Dunai for overnight stop. Dunai the headquarter town of Dolpo district with many simple lodge for overnight stay here time for short walk around Dunai, an interesting place to witness the local culture of both Hindu and Buddhism religion and custom.

From Dunai, walk through market to cross a bridge over Thulo Bheri River and then climb over a ridge top above Phoksundo River valley, facing views of Kagmara peak.
On reaching the top downhill past farm villages lined with walnut trees, as walk heads close to Dhera a small cattle herders settlements. From here short climb towards Raha-Gaon village of Thakuri a Hindu tribe.
Walk downhill to a forested area to Chepkpa, a small farm village for first overnight stop and camping.

After a pleasant overnight in Chepkpa, close to Ankhe village walk starts with short climb, then descend to a river bank, as climb continues on leaving the forest behind, and then downhill to forest as walk heads upstream to Ryajik village, journey leads further to Samdua for overnight stop near the entrance of Phoksundo National Park.

From Samdua village, our route diverts towards west around remote isolated corners of Dolpo within Kanjiruwa Himal range. Following and re-crossing the same stream of Phu Khola, as climb begins heading higher from the river valley to a small farm and cattle herder’s village of Daja for overnight camping.

Adventure leads towards our main highlight, as route follows on leaving the last human settlement for complete mountain wilderness. An uphill walk on leaving the last green vegetation and tall tree lines then reaching a scenic spot at Chhowamb Tal, a small glacial lake well hidden enclosed by high snow peaks.
Overnight camp is set close to the lake, with time to explore the hidden corners of Dolpo.

From this beautiful location, adventure heads further west in between high mountains of Kagmara and Kanjiruwa Himal, as climb progress heading higher terrain then reaching on the foot of Shey Shikhar peak. Where our base camp is established for some days around dramatic landscape location.

A free day at base for acclimatization as well for preparation for the big climb, with time explore around isolated area, where very few adventurers hardly dare to venture.

Spending two more days to ferry and transporting camping equipment and foods to higher camps, as well checking the route of climb. Although a peak of little above 6,000 m, but leads to technical difficulty reaching the top. Where enough days required for practice climb, and finding accessible and safe route for the final ascent.

After transporting and shifting some of the gear required for the climb, leaving the base camp, as climb leads over rocky moraine of ice and snow and crossing few icy streams fed from the glaciers of Shey Shikhar peak. After few hours of steady climb then finding a suitable level ground to set up our High / Advance Camp for the final climb to the summit of Shey Shikhar Peak.

Enjoy another rest day, which is very necessary and important for the climb as the peak is climbed by only few mountaineers in the past few years.
Requires enough time to study the nature of the climb on this well hidden and least summited peak. On this day our guide will make necessary preparation fixing ropes and snow bar around technical sections where required.

Start the climb, as early as possible following the lead guide as route takes you to tough vertical section of 50-60° angle. The climb leads over ice, rocks, and snow slopes to the summit. After a tough struggle reaching on top, feeling tired having rest, then enjoy the glorious panorama of surrounding mountain range.
Feeling great in high spirit, the make a safe descent on same route back to high camp.

After all the hard and tough days and preparations for the climb, where Himalayan weather plays a big role to the adventure. A reserve and contingency day if the weather is unfavorable for the climb. If all goes well according to our itinerary and the day for the climb, this spare days will be used on the way back to Jhupal making some days shorter to enjoy more of Dolpo beautiful areas.

After a long tough ascent to the summit of Shey Shikhar Peak, with overnight at High Camp, clear the camp and then descend to base camp for onward journey.

At base camp cleaning unwanted garbage, leaving nothing except only your footprints. Leaving the area as pristine as it were, on this day preparation for return journey and packing all climbing gear.

From the base camp re-trace the walk to Daja, reaching back within human settlements after many days being in total isolation. Walk on gradual trail with few ups and more down then reaching into greens and tall tree lines at Daja for overnight camp.

Morning starts with gradual descend from Daja and past Lasa to Pungmo following a trail close to a stream all the way, as well crossing several time the same smaller streams facing view of Kanjiruwa Himal. As walk leads to a sparsely forested trail. The Himalayan blue sheep and wild fox can be spotted en route sometimes along with many bird species. A sharp downfall from Khyaru leads to the village of Pungmo for overnight camp.
A nice village with two Gompa / monasteries where both 'Bon' and 'traditional' Buddhism are practiced, a place with large monument called Chorten.
For interested people can hike to Gompa, walk on a wooden bridge below from the village. As trail follow a pine forest across a cliff to the Gompa. After spending some time around the Gompa, back down to Pungmo with rest of the afternoon at leisure till dinner time.

From here to our next main destination, walking to Ringmo close to attractive Phoksundo Lake. Route leads on the left side of a river, as climb starts for an hour to a Nepal Army camp, near Pungmo and Phoksundo Rivers.
The walk up to Ringmo is pleasant as enormous rock walls guards the upper valley, as out day ends on reaching Ringmo village for overnight stop near by the beautiful Phoksundo Lake. Enjoy views of enormous waterfall that flows from Phoksundo River.

Enjoy the rest full day after a tough hard trek, as well for acclimatization around the scenice Phoksundo Lake. On this day take a short hike and explore the beautiful surroundings, walk up to a hill from Ringmo and walk around serene turquoise colored Phoksundo Lake. The areas around surrounded by rocky hills and with reflection of Kanjirowa Himal 6, 612 m. Rest of the day explore the village of Ringmo and the Buddhist Monastery. Walk around, and observe the local culture of local culture and custom, how they dress with simple clothing that is dyed a maroon tint and wears Tibetan-style somba / dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for footwear. Both men and women often wear religious charms and cords of coral, amber, and turquoise.

After an enjoyable and interesting time at Ringmo village and Phoksundo Lake, today’s walk leads to other side of Dolpo area heading east by an alternative way crossing few passes of Baga-la and Numa-la. Morning walk leads past Muduwa village and the stream of Muduwa on a valley gorge to reach a small grazing area at Temche for overnight stop near Ghuchun Khola (stream).

Start the morning walk on gradual trail and then climb to cross over Baga-la at 5,169 meters high, with steep climb for more than three hours. On reaching on top of the pass, rewards with glorious panorama of Phoksundo Lake with Kagmara peaks. After reaching the second pass of the trek and with fascinating views a long descend to overnight camp at Danigar or Phedi, means bottom of a hill.

Morning walk continues to cross the last pass of the adventure over Numa-La South Ridge and a pass at 5,309 m high. This will be the highest spot of the adventure, climb over grassy slopes for near to three hours to reach on top of Numa-La. Enjoy grand views of Dhaulagiri mountain range and Kagmara peak with beautiful valleys down bellows includes scenery of dramatic surrounding landscapes. After an enjoyable moment descend to the base of the pass, then walk for few hours on gradual path to overnight camp on a summer pasture fields at the base or Phedi.

From here onward on the way back to Dunai and Jhupal, from the base of Numa-La, morning starts with steep climb to a small ridge offers views of Mt. Dhaulagiri range, and then descend to Modo valley, time permitting visit the monastery, here the trail from Upper and Lower Dolpo joins.
After Modo and Khanger few hours of good walk to Tokyu-Gaon for overnight, this is one of the most impressive and interesting village of Dolpa area, consist of more than ten villages and nice tended farm fields with old impressive monasteries.

After an exciting and pleasant overnight stop at Tokyu Gaon, morning walk downhill to Tarap Chu on a wide green valley, a scenic and longest valley around Dolpo area stretches about 20 km. As walk continues coming across Yak man temporary settlements, then finally ending the day on reaching at Dho Tarap for overnight stop. An interesting village inhabited by mixed people of Tibetan origin and Magar hill tribe of western Nepal.

From Dho Tarap, morning starts with long descend to Tarap valley, follows a river Tarap Chu most of the way till it joins Thuli Bheri River near Tarakot village.
Walk past Langa a place with beautiful cascading waterfalls, then head due south on the trail to Sisaul and Kesila a small area of Yak herder temporary camps then to our overnight camp at Ghyamgar.

Today walks takes you on Tarap valley, as route enters a narrow gorge with some juniper and wild rose bushes, walk continues past Tol-Tol a place with a large overhanging cave. Around the area might spot some wild life like Naur or Blue Sheep and other animals.
As walk progress to the confluence of River Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, overnight camp by the river after a long day walk of about six hours.

Start the morning walk past smaller villages and then into a small wooded area, following a river to near Tarakot, a large and interesting village with an old history and well maintained terraced farm fields. Tarakot with old fortress (Dzong or Kot) guarding the village. The village houses famous old Sandul Gomba located on the junction of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River where our overnight camp is pitched.

After a wonderful time at Tarakot, last day journey leads to Dunai after walking for few hours then taking a drive to Dunai. The Headquarter town of Dolpo district after a refreshing stop drive continues following many spread out villages to Jhupal for last overnight stop. From here next morning flight take you to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Morning walk to Jhupal small airport and then board in a small aircraft for short scenic flight to Nepalgunj facing views of Western Himalaya range of peaks.
At Nepalgunj for refreshing stop, and then board on connecting flight to Kathmandu. Where our great adventure concludes after a memorable adventure of wonderful experience around Nepal Far West Himalaya from Jumla to Lower Dolpo Trekking.
Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in for short tour around places of great interest.

A free day as contingency, in case of unfavorable bad weather that might lead to delay or cancellation of flight at Jhupal. As Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes even in best time of the year. If all goes well as per our standard itinerary, one can relax or join or join in for another tour around Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur or enjoy individual activities.

Last day in Nepal as per your international flight time, our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for homeward bound. After a great time and adventure on Shey Shikhar Peak Trek & Climb around Far West Nepal on Dolpo area.