Nepal Trekking 2027 – OT-33 — Upper Dolpo Trek (Phoksundo and Shey Gompa)

• Airport pickup and drop
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin/triple sharing basis with breakfast
• Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Juphal airfare and return
• Experienced trekking guide
• An assistant guide for groups of 10 pax and above
• One porter for every two trekkers, with a weight limit of 10–12 kg per person
• Upper Dolpo restricted area permit
• Shey Phoksundo National Park fee
• Accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek, with tea and coffee
• Tents, camping equipment, cook and kitchen crew where camping is required
• Insurance coverage for the guide and porters
• All applicable taxes and service charges

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Single supplement cost
• Client insurance policies
• Any personal expenses, such as beverages, hot water and mineral water
• Accessory charging and Wi-Fi use during the trek
• Trekking gear
• Rescue and emergency cost
• Extra costs arising from unforeseen or unavoidable conditions
• Gratuities (tips)

Entry rules differ for Indian and other foreign nationals. Every trek in this pack also needs national park or conservation area permits, and several need restricted area permits issued by the Department of Immigration. We arrange all permits from the documents you share at booking.

Indian Nationals

No Visa Required

• Indian citizens need no visa to enter Nepal, by air or at any open land border
• Carry a valid Indian passport or Voter ID card; a passport is recommended for restricted areas
• Indian currency notes of ₹100 and below are widely accepted; higher notes are not accepted in Nepal

Foreign Nationals

Tourist Visa on Arrival

• Most nationals can obtain a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or open land borders
• Visa fee: 15 days USD 30 · 30 days USD 50 · 90 days USD 125
• Passport valid for at least 6 months, one photograph, fee payable in cash or by card

Restricted Areas

Restricted Area Permits

• Required for Rolwaling, Tsum, Manaslu, Nar Phu, Kanchenjunga, Upper and Lower Dolpo and Humla (Limi)
• Issued by the Department of Immigration only through a registered trekking agency, with a licensed guide
• Fees are charged per week or per day by season, and are included in the package cost

All Treks

National Parks and Conservation Areas

• Makalu Barun, Langtang, Shey Phoksundo, Rara, Khaptad and Shivapuri Nagarjun national parks
• Gaurishankar, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Annapurna and Api Nampa conservation areas
• TIMS card where applicable; all permits are included in the package cost

Entry, visa and permit rules are set by the Government of Nepal and may change; please reconfirm with us before travel.

Indian nationals must hold a valid passport or Voter ID card; foreign nationals must hold a passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity and a valid Nepal visa. Passport / ID copies and one photograph per trekker should be shared with us at least 15 days before departure so that restricted area permits and domestic flights can be arranged.

A deposit of 25% of package cost is payable at the time of booking confirmation. The remaining balance is payable no later than 7 days prior to the arrival date. Payments are made by bank transfer to our Nepal company account.

ABC Adventures Pvt. Ltd. and its associates are committed to providing a smooth, safe and memorable journey. We are not liable for itinerary changes due to unavoidable circumstances, such as road blockages, landslides, snowfall on passes, weather, flight delays or cancellations, strikes, or illness and accidents. Flights to Juphal, Jumla, Simikot, Talcha, Tumlingtar and Lukla are weather-dependent, and delays of one or more days are common. Any additional costs incurred under these conditions must be borne by the traveller.

Treks graded Easy to Moderate suit most active travellers. Treks graded Strenuous cross passes above 5,000 m and involve long days, and those graded Strenuous (Expert) or Technical, such as Tashi Lapcha (OT-02), Sherpani Col (OT-06), the Dhaulagiri Circuit (OT-28) and Upper Dolpo (OT-33), require prior high-altitude and glacier experience. Travellers with cardiac or respiratory conditions should consult their doctor before booking.

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea and coffee are provided during trekking days, in lodges or prepared by our camp cook. In Kathmandu, accommodation is on BB basis.

Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment and emergency helicopter evacuation up to the maximum altitude of the trek (6,500 m for OT-06) is strongly advised, including cover for domestic flight delays.

All notice of cancellation must be sent in writing by email; verbal cancellation does not qualify for any refund.

• Passport (6+ months’ validity) or Voter ID (for Indians), visa documents for foreign nationals, photocopies and 4 passport photographs
• Travel insurance policy and emergency numbers
• Broken-in waterproof trekking boots and camp shoes
• Layered clothing: thermal base layers, fleece, down jacket and waterproof shell
• Warm hat, gloves, UV sunglasses and sunscreen
• Sleeping bag rated to –15 °C for camping and high-pass treks
• Trekking poles, daypack, headlamp, power bank and reusable water bottle
• Water purification tablets, personal medication and a basic first-aid kit
• Microspikes for snow on high passes; full climbing gear for OT-02 and OT-06
• Cash in Nepali Rupees for remote villages, where cards are not accepted

Many of these treks go above 4,500 m, and several cross passes above 5,000 m, where Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a real risk. Early symptoms include headache, nausea, loss of appetite and poor sleep; worsening symptoms mean descending without delay.

Each itinerary builds in acclimatisation days. Drink 3–4 litres of water a day, avoid alcohol at altitude, walk at a steady pace and tell your guide promptly about any symptoms.

Medical facilities in remote regions such as Dolpo, Humla, Makalu and Kanchenjunga are very limited, and evacuation is usually by helicopter. Travellers with cardiac, respiratory or other relevant conditions should consult their doctor before booking.