Upper Dolpo Trekking - Dolpo trek information 27 Days

Upper Dolpo Trip Profile

Upper Dolpo trekking is unique destination to explore wilderness & Shey Phoksundo lake

18 days trekking in dolpo region through lush valley & beautiful landscape

challenging passes Kagmara La 5225m, Bag La 5182m and the Numa La 5148m

Upper Dolpo trekking is remote hidden trekking destination in Nepal where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored.. Dolpo is located inside the Shy - Phoksundo National Park of mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau. Dolpo Trekking/Trekking in Dolpo region is an experience not easily forgotten. As it is in the isolated part of Nepal, there the nature seems to have remained exactly the same as it was first created- unharmed and unaltered. Undisturbed and preserved for centuries now. Blue sheep, leopards and other interesting Himalayan animals are still there in that region. Dolpo region trekking is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna, and sweeping vistas, which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. To trek on Dolpo region is quite an experience of life. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of the upper dolpa trekking. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa ¨C dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience in Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Upper Dolpo trekking is famous for deepest Lake Phoksundo in entire Himalayan Region. Mother Nature created a unique and wonderful treasurer like Dolpo, which is being the shelter of many rare alpine living beings. Trek to Dolpo has often been called the Nepal Himalaya pilgrimage trekking and hidden valley trek created by Guru Rinpoche. Upper Dolpo trek is most suitable for those who are exceptionally fit and prepared to face the full challenge of the Himalayan wilderness and well-organized camping trekking , trekking in group is recommended also special trekking permit is required which you can obtain through Government registered trekking company of Nepal.

The first part of Dolpa trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the Kagmara La 5225m, than entrance to upper Dolpo region. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and gray. Eventually you can hear prayer flag fluttering at the top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the kanjiroba Himal and the five peaks of Dhaulagiri. We soon walk through the pleasant green pastures to the beautiful Phoksundo (Rigmo) lake. The scenery is outstanding with the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting with the weathered red and brown hills. We cross over two high passes, the Bag La 5182m and the Numa La 5148m. From the Numa La descend into the Tarap valley to the village of Dho Tarap. Our adventurous journeys finally comes to and end at Juphal with an easy two days walk following the Bheri River to the small airstrip at Juphal and we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Trip Itinerary
Trip Highlight
Required Equipments
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Tailor Made Trip

Upper Dolpo Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Upper Dolpo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Upper Dolpa trekking because this day is required to make Upper Dolpa special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu .

Day 03: Drive to Nepalgunj - hotel. (A, B, L, D)

Day 04: Fly to Juphal (Dopla) Camp in Dunai 4 and half hour walk.

Day 05: Dunai - Hankhe 4 and half hour walk.

Day 06: Hankhe - Reiji 4 and half hour walk.

Day 07: Reiji - Phoksundo Lake3600m. 5 hour walk.

Day 08: Phoksundo - Rest/explore around.

Day 09: Phoksundo Lake-Lake beach 5 hour walk.

Day 10: Lake beach - Mandala Camp 4,570m. 5 hour walk.

Day 11: Mandala Camp - Kang La (5,240m) pass - Shey Gompa (4280m.) 5 hour.

Day 12: Shey Gompa - Saldang pass (5010m) - Namgung 4,380m. 5 hours walk.

Day 13: Namgung-Yanger Gompa (3890m) 5 hour.

Day 14: Yanger Gompa-Musi Gaon (4270m.) 6 hour.

Day 15: Musi Gaon - Lnag La (5002m ) - Sime Gaon (3950m ) 6 hour.

Day 16: Sime Gaon - Tinja (4150m ) 6 hour.

Day 17: Tinja - Kheng (4550m ) 6 hour.

Day 18: Kheng - Charka pass (5,036m ) -Charka (4365m) 7 hour.

Day 19: Charka -Yak Kharka (4780m ) 5 hour.

Day 20: Yak Kharka - Sangda pass (5490m ) - Sangda phedi (5110m ) 6 & half hr.

Day 21: Sangda phedi - Sangda ( 3909m) 5 hour.

Day 22: Sangda - Phale Gaon (2900m ) 5 and half hour

Day 23: Phale Gaon - Jomsom ( 2710m ) 3 and half hour

Day 24: Fly from Jomsom - Pokhara.

Day 25: Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight.

Day 26: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 27: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Upper Dolpo Trekking Trip Highlight

Trekking duration: 25 days

Starting from: Jumla after flight from Nepalgunj

Ending at: Juphal and fly down to Nepalgunj

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.

Highest access of the trek: Kagmara La (5115 m)

Culture: Mixed western Nepalese &Tibetans.

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only

Himalayan sights: Sisne Himal Range, Kanjiroba Himal.

Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote western Nepal.

Nepal Trekking Equipments

Trekking Bag pack.
Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandal.
Trekking stick.
Trekking Hat, cat
Trekking woollen cap.
Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
3/4 pairs of Underwear
Eye glass
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag.
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.
Sun cream.

About trip cost:

Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.

Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Cost, Includes and Excludes

Tailor made trip:

Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India