Upper Dolpo Trek
Trip Details :
Destination :
Nepal
Trip Style :
Trekking
Food :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Group Size :
1 to 12 people
Destination :
Nepal
Starts in :
Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Strenuous
Transport :
Public Bus and Jeep
Accomodation :
Hotel and Tea house
Max Elevation :
5,360 m
Highlight
The pristine Phoksundo Lake
Isolated arid terrain and unique landscape
Shey Gompa and other Buddhist monasteries
Alpine meadows and challenging high passes
The picturesque inner Dolpo valley
About Upper Dolpo Trek
Upper Dolpo Trekking is a trek that leads you through the spiritually prosperous villages located in the remote terrain of the Dolpo region. The route of the trek goes through the typical village of the pre-Buddhist era and the mixed landscape. The adventurous trek is bitterly known to be the combined form of the Buddhist culture and the remote countryside landscape beyond the Dhaulagiri peak.
Trek to Upper Dolpo begins from Juphal, the gateway of the Dolpo region. Trekkers can feel the difference and the unique feature of the Dolpo region from the very beginning of the trek. Phoksundo Lake, which is largely spread blue Lake, is the naturally loaded beauty that represents the features of this remote part of Nepal. Shey Gompa is another awesome attraction, where Tibetan monks and Buddhist devotees come to pray, meditate and to get new insights. During the trekking to Upper Dolpo, you will get an opportunity to explore the last commune of pure Tibetan culture. People in some of the inner Dolpo valley, follow the animal husbandry profession and also involved in agriculture. Kang La pass (5360m), Saldang La pass (4,785m), Jeng La (4369m) and Jeng La pass (4845m) and other high passes increase the technicality in the trek. The trail still has got jaw dropping rocky boulders that you have to overcome.
Permits Required for Upper Dolpo Trek
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) Permit,
Dolpo Entry Permit
Itenary
Day : 1
Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel.Day : 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and prepare for trek.Day : 3
Fly to Nepaljung. Overnight at hotel.Day : 4
Fly to Juphal (2,400m) 35 minute flight and trek to Dunai (2,150m) - Overnight at tented camp.Day : 5
Trek to Ankhe (2,660m).Day : 6
Trek to Renje (3,104m).Day : 7
Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3,600m).Day : 8
Trek to Phoksundo Khola (3,507m) - 6 hrs. Overnight at tented camps.Day : 9
Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,402m).Day : 10
Cross the Kang La pass (5,151m) and trek to Shey Gompa (4,126m).Day : 11
Rest and exploration day at Shey Gompa.Day : 12
Cross the Saldang La pass (4,785m), and then trek to Namduna Gaon (4,400m).Day : 13
Trek to Saldang (3,903m).Day : 14
Trek to Sibu (3,942m).Day : 15
Trek to foot of the Jeng La (4,369m).Day : 16
Cross the Jeng La pass (4,845m) and trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,240m).Day : 17
Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090m).Day : 18
Trek to Serkam (3,630m).Day : 19
Trek to Khani Gaon (2,550m).Day : 20
Trek to Tarakot (2,281m).Day : 21
Trek to Dunai (2,052m).Day : 22
Trek to Juphal (2,404m).Day : 23
Fly to from Juphal-Nepalgunja -kathmandu. and transfer to hotel.Day : 24
Rest Day at Katmandu.Upper Dolpo Trek