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BILL ABBOTT
BILL ABBOTT
BILL ABBOTT
HASHMAT SINGH
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Trek into a remote Himalayan realm that
few Westerners have visited
• Visit otherworldly Phoksundo Lake, with
its cliffside monasteries
• Hike the sacred kora circuit around fabled
Shey Gompa, a revered pilgrimage site
• Enjoy our special trekking route designed
for gradual altitude acclimatization
DETAILS
• 25-day trip begins and ends in
Kathmandu
• 19 nights camping, 4 nights in first-class
hotels, 1 night lodge
• All meals included except 3 lunches and
2 dinners
DATES
Sep 8-Oct 2, 2018
Sep 18-Oct 12
TRIP COST
$7795 (10-12 members)
$8295 (7-9 members)
$8595 (5-6 members)
Single supplement: $705
Internal airfare: $830 (subject to change)
Special Area permit: $650
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20-day trek on moderate to steep trails,
5-8 hours a day, altitudes between 7,000
and 18,040 feet
“What an adventure and what a privilege to be
able to trek through this remote and beautiful
area of Nepal. The scenery was incredible—it
really did feel like we were on top of the world!
Great opportunities to visit local villages,
meet local people, and experience local culture.
The design of the trip was excellent, with
plenty of time to acclimatize—well-paced with
perfect rest days.”
Robyn F., Epping A
Dolpo holds near-mythical status in the Himalayan world. No roads lead to Dolpo—you must enter
on foot. A trek here is a kind of Himalayan pilgrimage into another world and another time.
Few places on the planet are as culturally intact and scenically breathtaking as this high realm,
yet in this vast region, it is rare to see other trekkers. The western half of Dolpo has been
set aside as Shey-Phoksundo National Park, the largest park in Nepal, to help preserve a
trans-Himalayan ecosystem and endangered species including the elusive snow leopard and
musk deer. Dolpo’s treasures include unclimbed snow peaks, deep turquoise lakes, high-altitude
passes, rock-perched monasteries, and sacred mountains. The stunning film Himalaya and
Peter Matthiessen’s book The Snow Leopard, detailing his spiritual quest in this region, have
suggested some of the mystique of Dolpo. If you are a trekker with a sense of adventure, this is
a must-do life experience. Join us!
THE LAST TRUE “EDEN” OF THE HIMALAYAS