Upper Dolpo Trekking

Upper Dolpo TrekkingUpper Dolpo trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Nepal. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explore the region. The entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989. Upper Dolpo situated in Nepal's far west was only recently opened to trekkers. Upper Dolpo area offers wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture far different from that seen in other part of the country. It is the part of the Tibetan Plateau and generally dry. The finally preserved Eco-system encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and leopard. A trek through Dolpo is an experience not easily forgotten. A government appointed liaison officer must also accompany the group.

Upper Dolpo trekking trip highlight

Trekking duration: 25 days.
Starting from: Juphal after flight from Nepalgunj.
Ending at: Jomsom and fly down to Pokhara.
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.
Highest access of the trek: Kang La (5240 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 .

Upper Dolpo trekking itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Eco Trip Nepal representative will transfer to hotel, Upper Dolpo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around Kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar square, Swaymbhunath (monkey temple) and prepare for the Upper Dolpo trekking because this day is required to make Upper Dolpo trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj - Overnight at tented camp.

Day 04: Fly to Juphal (Doplo) camp in Dunai. 4 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 05: Dunai trek to Hankhe. 4 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 06: Hankhe trek to Reiji. 4 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 07: Reiji trek to Phoksundo Lake 3600 m. 5 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 08: Phoksundo trek Rest and explore around. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09: Phoksundo Lake trek to Lake beach. 5 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10: Lake beach trek to Mandala Camp 4,570 m. 5 hours walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Mandala camp trek to Kang La (5,240m) pass - Shey Gompa 4280m. 5 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Shey Gompa trek to Saldang pass (5010m) - Namgung 4,380 m. 5 hours walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Namgung trek to Yanger Gompa (3890m) 5 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14: Yanger Gompa trek to Musi Gaon (4270m). 6 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 15: Musi Gaon trek to Lnag La (5002m) - Sime Gaon (3950m) 6 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16: Sime Gaon trek to Tinja (4150m) 6 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 17: Tinja trek to Kheng (4550m) 6 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 18: Kheng trek to Charka pass (5,036m) -Charka (4365m). 7 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 19: Charka trek to Yak Kharka (4780m) 5 hour. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 20: Yak Kharka trek to Sangda pass (5490m) - Sangda phedi (5110m) 6 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 21: Sangda phedi trek to Sangda (3909m) 5 hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 22: Sangda trek to Phale Gaon (2900m). 5 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 23: Phale Gaon trek to Jomsom (2710m). 3 and half hour walk. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 24: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

Day 25: Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

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

Day 27: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities, Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

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