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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Trek through the remote valleys of Lower Dolpo in western Nepal.
Cross Numa La Pass at 5,190 metres.
Camp beside the turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake.
Visit the 900-year-old Thashung Monastery.
Explore Dho Tarap, one of Nepal’s highest permanent settlements.
Walk through Shey Phoksundo National Park.
Pass suspension bridges, glacial moraines, pine forests, and alpine meadows.
Experience Tibetan-influenced culture in isolated Himalayan villages.
Fly above the Himalayas between Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, and Juphal.
Acclimatise in high-altitude settlements to support safe trekking.
Follow sections of the Tarap Chu and Thulo Bheri river valleys.
Trek with a licensed guide, Sherpa crew, and camping support team.
Discover Ringmo village and the landscapes featured in Himalaya (1999).
Enjoy a farewell Nepali dinner with cultural performances in Kathmandu.
Have previous multi-day trekking experience.
Comfortable trekking at altitudes above 5,000 metres.
Want a remote Himalayan trekking experience away from crowded routes.
Enjoy camping and basic mountain lodges.
Interested in Tibetan Buddhist culture and isolated mountain communities.
Can handle long walking days on uneven terrain.
Want a physically demanding adventure with cultural immersion.
Appreciate rugged landscapes, high passes, and wilderness environments.
Prefer luxury accommodation or consistent hotel comforts.
Have limited trekking or high-altitude experience.
Uncomfortable with cold temperatures and remote conditions.
Require frequent access to medical facilities or modern infrastructure.
Struggle with steep ascents, descents, or long-distance walking.
Sensitive to altitude or prone to altitude sickness.
Prefer shorter, less strenuous hikes.
Need reliable internet, charging access, or urban conveniences throughout the journey.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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