Upper Dolpo Trek: Journey Through Nepal's Wilderness
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Upper Dolpo Trek: Journey Through Nepal's Wilderness
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Highlights
Upper Dolpo Trek is an excellent trekking destination in Nepal that offers some of the most spectacular views and experiences you can find. It is located in the remote northern part of Nepal, far away from major cities or towns. So, the region has remained largely untouched by modern development, making it a great place to explore nature and experience true wilderness.
Upper Dolpo Trek stands out for its rugged terrain and stunning landscapes – with snow-capped mountains, high passes, deep gorges, lush green valleys, and alpine lakes all around you as you traverse this beautiful region.
Additionally, one will be mesmerized by witnessing numerous religious sites like Shey Gompa & Crystal Mountain Monastery during their journey on Upper Dolpo Trek, which adds further charm to your adventure!
Overall, a trip here promises an unforgettable experience full of breathtaking sights and cultural immersion unlike anywhere else – making it well worth considering for your next big adventure!
Itinerary
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Nepalgunj
Admission Ticket FreeAccording to the flight schedule, flying to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu takes about an hour. It crosses a whole range of the western part of the Himalayas, like Langtang, Manaslu, Annapurna, Kathmandu is comparatively colder than Nepalgunj, located near the Indian border.- AccommodationsSiddhartha Hotel
Nepalgunj to Juphal then Trek to Dunai
Dunai
Admission Ticket FreeIt's necessary to have a fight in Juphal in the morning. A 45-minute ride in the air offers super visibility of the Himalayan foothill, with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. An incredible journey begins with getting your belongings and other things together; then, it's time to take a little walk from Juphal to Dunai.- AccommodationsCamping
Dunai to Chhpka
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeYou can take longer if you want to set up your luggage. Crossing a bridge over the Bheri River, we turn left and head for Shulighat, the entrance to Shulighat National Park. The trail goes along the Phoksumdo Khola river, past several smaller villages, to Chhepka.- AccommodationsCamping
Chhepka to Chunuwar
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeThe gradual trail goes up the mountain and climbs through the forest. The trails will follow some slight up-and-down paths and then cross the river. You’ll be able to see the city of Raichi from a distance after you complete this trail. Raichi and Chunuwar are connected at one point by a scenic waterway separating two distinct water streams. In the meantime, we continue to walk to Chunuwar.- AccommodationsCamping
Chunuwar to Phoksundo Lake
Phoksundo Lake
Admission Ticket FreeThe trek goes steeply uphill for the first three hours. It is an arid desert, and the hills are dusty during the dry season. The tallest waterfall in Nepal is the Katmandu Himalayan Range. It stands 107 meters high and is stunningly beautiful with its scenery around. If you will visit, hike up to the top of Mount Kailash at the base of this lake and enjoy its breathtaking view. After that, the trail passes through the pine forest to the small town of Ringmo.- AccommodationsCamping
Acclimatization day
Phoksundo Lake
Admission Ticket FreeWe are visiting Phoksundo Lake today, where we may hike some villages in Ringo and its Tibetan monasteries. Many in this area practice the Bon Buddhism religion, and they know a lot of Buddhist stories.- AccommodationsCamping
Phoksundo Lake to Forest Camp
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeThe boundaries between Lower and Upper Dolpo are called Ringo. They divide the lower parts from the upper parts of the valley. We will enter a restricted area of Upper Dolpo and follow the trail of the Oscar-nominated movie Himalaya. A trail connects Dolpo and Tibet. The twisted trail is an adventurous hike along the lake. After we reach 4105 meters, we go down a steep cliff and climb up through a dense forest, then we'll come out into an open valley with a view of the Kanjirowa Himal at 6,612 meters. And we're now at a beautiful camping place.- AccommodationsCamping
Forest Camp to High Camp
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeIf you’re looking for the ultimate experience in walking trails, hike through the Trekking trail. The river flows through the canyon, which runs up a steep hill. The river bank is wide open, with stony ground and thorny bushes.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
High Camp to Set Gompa via King La Pass 5360 meters
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeIf you’re looking for the ultimate experience in walking trails, hike through the Trekking trail. The river flows through the canyon, which runs up a steep hill. The river bank is wide open, with stony ground and thorny bushes.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Rest day at Shey Gumpa
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeShey Gompa is the largest Tibetan Buddhist center in the United States, belonging to the Tibetan Buddhist community and the Kagyu sect. The monastery was built in the 11th century. Shey is famous for its ancient Buddhist culture. Tibetans live a peaceful, harmonious existence in the mountains of Dolpo.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Shey Gumpa to Numagung
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeWe have to cross a pass of 5,000 meters named Shey-La. Then the path begins to zigzag over bare rocks and rough eroded soil. The trail subsequently descends to the pastures. It means that our approach to Namgung.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Numagung to Saldang
Saldang
Admission Ticket FreeThe trek has us climb steeply over 4700 meters to the peak. Finally, we arrive in Saldang, the largest village in this strategic location along the trade route to Tibet.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Saldang to Sibu
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeYou'll pass through several terraced fields, stupas, chhortens, and several villages. We walk along the gorge, where the bottom is populated with the green area of local barley, and when we come to the lot on the top. Finally, our campers and I arrive at the campsite, and crossing a knee-deep river is necessary twice. This is a tremendous open-air natural habitat for many species of birds, such as wrens and bluebirds.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Sibu to Jeng-la Base Camp
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeThis is the final pass of the journey, and mentality requires preparation. There is a river site along with a walk up a mild horizontal. At some point in the trail, we cross the river twice. But towards the end becomes steeper and steeper. The barren hill, almost the highest camp of the journey, was entered as we left valleys and villages.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Jeng- La Base Camp to Dho Tarap
Dho
Admission Ticket FreeToday we climb the final hill of the trail to the top. The stunning sceneries of the Himalayas are Dhaulagiri and the barren lands of Inner Dolpo. The trail begins in the past, descends gradually as it nears the village, and then steeply down into the Tarap Valley. We go from Tokyo to Do Tarap at an altitude of more than 8,000 ft. It’s quite a trek, but worth it.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Dho Tarap to Serkam
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeThe trail goes down the side of the ravine in the steep canyon. There are some peaks on the left side, and it goes off into the distance and then come back and disappears between and under the hills. The path climbs through the narrow gorge and follows the river's course. Many mules, horses, and yaks carry the goods along the trail. The afternoon is seeing the progress of a new steel bridge that allows the movement of people and animals.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Serkam to Tarakot
Dolpa
Admission Ticket FreeIf you want to go hiking in the area, take the same route that we did to the river. The trail is slightly more challenging. The trail is not always smooth, as it may contain large rocks and many other obstacles, so there might be more than one period where your focus has to be on the stones and the rocks rather than the scenery.- AccommodationsOvernight at Camping
Tarot to Dunai
Dunai
Admission Ticket FreeThe path is easy to follow, gradual in inclination, and follows the riverbanks. Trail often climbs up, and sometimes you'll end up in Dunai.- AccommodationsOvernight at Lodge
Dunai to Juphal
Juphal
Admission Ticket FreeA journey from a starting point (the village) to a destination (the mountain) takes place over a trail, while a retrace takes you back. The narrow lane at Kala Gouda leads to the caves at Juphal. A steep climb up to the top of Juphal.- AccommodationsOvernight at Lodge
Juphal to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
Kathmandu
Admission Ticket FreeWe fly to Nepalgunj in the early morning. It's a 35-minute flight over the Himalayan foothills, with lovely views of the central mountains, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri to the north. Finally, you arrive in Kathmandu and get an onward connection flight back home.- AccommodationsOvernight at Hotel
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Nepalgunj, Nepal
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Himalayan Exploration
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