Upper Dolpo Trek

Our staff will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. You can freshen up and rest for a while before dinner.

• Enjoy the delicious welcome dinner and enjoy the cultural program.
• Discuss the details of the trek with the guides and staff.

After the early breakfast in Kathmandu, we drive to the airport and board a plane to Nepalgunj. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the markets and observing the business hub. You can also visit the Indo-Nepal border. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

• Enjoy the scenic flight over the mountains.
• Try local food in Nepalgunj.
• Observe the daily lifestyle of people in the Terai region of Nepal.

After a short and scenic flight from Nepalgunj, we reach Juphal. Juphal is the starting point of our trek. After landing in Juphal, our walk starts. We meet the trekking staff and the crew in Juphal. After we meet everyone, we start our trek to Dunai. Dunai is one of the most important villages in this region. We trek along the Bheri River to reach Dunai.

•  Meet the trekking crew.
• Trek through the rhododendron forests as you trek toward Dunai.
• Enjoy the remote and rugged land.

After breakfast in Dunai, we start our hike to Shey Phoksundo Lake, one of the highlights of our Dolpo trek. On the first day, we trek through the riverbed of the Bheri River. We then trek through small remote settlements, beautiful meadows, and terraced wheat fields. The trail leads us through several settlements, like Hanke and Parela. From Hanke, we enter the Shey Phoksundo National Park. We camp at Ankhe.

On the fifth day, we left Ankhe and started trekking to Renje. On the way to Renje, we walked through the riverbed through narrow trails. The trails got tricky as you passed several ups and downs. Finally, we crossed the suspension bridge to the riverbed and then towards the rocky hills. We got a beautiful view of the hills around us. We stayed at Renje.

After breakfast at Renje, we prepare to trek to Shey Phoksundo Lake. Today’s walk is probably one of the most important days. As we trek, we get a beautiful view of the Phoksundo Lake from the way. The trail then leads us to the dense forests and Phoksundo Khola. Finally, we trek through beautiful villages like Ringmo, where we can see beautiful Mani walls.

• Trek on the riverbed of the magnificent Bheri River.
• Trek through charming villages like Ringmo and Renje, where you can observe the traditional Bon Po culture.
• Discover the beauty of Phoksundo Lake and its premise.

We enjoy the beautiful sunrise and view of the Shey Phoksundo Lake. We trek through the far western part of the lake, which gradually leads us to the riverbank. Then, we walk down through the rocky trails towards more remote areas to reach the bank of the river.

The next day, we start our trek through the valley and head north. As we gain altitude, the hills become barren, and the snow-capped mountains start coming into view. Next, we cross a small stream and then climb a steep hill. After reaching the top of the hill, we get a beautiful view of mountains like Kanjirowa and the Nangdala Pass. Finally, we camp at Nangdala Pass High Camp.

We will trek through the highest point of the trek, Nangdala, passing at 5350 meters. After breakfast in Phoksundo Bhanjyang, we prepare to walk to Shey Gompa. On the way to Shey Gompa, we climb a steep hill and trek to Nangdala Pass (5350m). From the pass, we can see beautiful views of mountains like Kanjirowa Himal and other Tibetan peaks. We also get a picture of Mustang. After enjoying the idea for some time, we trek to Shey Gompa.

• Trek through the remote and barren lands towards the 800-year-old Shey Gompa.
• Trek through one of the highest passes of western Nepal, Nangdala Pass, at 5350 meters.
• You get a magnificent view of Kanjirowa Himal from the pass.
• Observe the local Tibetan culture.

After breakfast in Shey Gompa, we prepare to trek to Namgung. First, you journey through the barren and rocky lands with very little vegetation. We ascend steeply toward the Sela Pass during the first part of the trek. After two hours of trekking, the pass provides a beautiful panoramic view of Kanjirowa Himal and Mustang. After resting for a while, we descend to Namgung. Camp at Namgung.

On the next day, we hike around Namgung. On the cliff edge is a famous Gompa known as Namgung Gompa. We explore the area, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, interact with the locals, and spend the night at the camp.

• Trek through Sela pass at the height of 5094 meters.
• Enjoy the beautiful view of Kanjirowa and other Tibetan peaks.
• Observe the ancient Namgung Gompa.

After breakfast in Namgung, we leave for Saldang. We first make a steep hike to the top of the hill, where we can see the beautiful view of Saldang village. Then, you will start descending towards Saldang. After trekking for about 2 hours, you will arrive at your destination. In the evening, we can try local food and wine. We camp at Saldang.

The next day, we explored the village and hiked to the nearby hills and mountains. We then trekked to one of the most important Gompas in this region, Yangre Gompa, which is also one of the most visited gompas in this region. We then returned to Saldang.

• Trek through the barren lands of western Nepal.
• Observe the culture of the people living in Saldang.
• Try local food and the traditional dresses of the people.
• Visit Yangre Gompa, one of the most famous monasteries in the Dolpo region.

After breakfast, we prepare for our trek and leave Saldang for Sibu on the first day. The trail takes us through the small settlements with terraced fields that grow wheat, buckwheat, and potatoes. We can also observe the Tibetan-influenced culture and local houses. We also trek through several monasteries and temples to arrive at Sibu.

The next day, we prepare to trek to the base camp of Jyanta Pass. This pass is the final pass of this trek. We hit the road early in the morning. We climb steeply for about two hours through the rugged rocky hills and then trek through the dunes to reach Dachun Khola. From here, we walk through pasture land, where we can see yaks and sheep. Finally, we camp at Jyanta Pass Base Camp.

On the 17th day, we had an early breakfast and prepared to trek through the Jyanta Pass. We made a steep climb for about three hours to reach the pass. From the pass, we got a spectacular view of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and other snow-capped mountains. We rested for a while at the pass, took photographs, and then descended to Tokyu village.

• Trek through beautiful villages with terraced fields.
• Observe the beautiful yak pastures and rocky hills.
• Trek to Jyanta Pass at the stunning height of 5220 meters. This is also the final pass in this trek.

From Tokyu, we prepare to descend to Juphal. The trek to Juphal from Tokyu involves six days of trekking. On the first day, we trek from Tokyu to Dho Tarap. The walk includes a trail that takes through the bank of Thakchiu Khola. The trek to Dho Tarap is short but beautiful. Dho Tarap is one of the biggest villages in this area.

We trek from Dho Tarap to Shim Ora the next day. The trek is a straightforward descent along the Tarap Khola. After descending for a while, we cross the river by a suspension bridge and continue trekking. We then cross many other small streams before reaching Shim Ora. Finally, we camp at Shim Ora.

As we descend rapidly, the vegetation changes and sub-tropical forests appear. We start the trek through the gorge of Tarap Khola. We trek through some beautiful roads and easy trails after many days. The trail then takes us down to Khanigaon through different beautiful villages like Toltol, Nawarpani, Chhyugar, Laina Odar, and Chhedhul Gompa. We camp at Khanigaon.

From Khanigaon, we descend to Tarakot. The trek is relatively shorter, and the trails are also accessible. From Khanigaon, we cross a suspension bridge over the Tarap Khola and continue trekking. After a few hours of trekking, we reach the bank of the Thuli Bheri and walk along the river to Tarakot. We camp at Tarakot.

As we descend, we gradually reach the more populated and developed regions. The vegetation becomes pleasant, and the trek becomes more accessible. We trek through the dense forest along the Thuli Bheri River. We come across many small settlements with beautiful houses and different ethnic groups. The trek is short. After trekking for about five hours, we reach Dunai and spend the night.

From Juphal, we will catch our flight to Nepalgunj and, finally, Kathmandu. The trek from Dunai to Juphal is fascinating as we walk alongside the bank of the Bheri River through beautiful forests. We walked through the western lands of Nepal for one last time. A trek of about six hours brings us to Juphal.

• Trek alongside the gorgeous Thuli Bheri River.
• Observe the gradual change in the vegetation as you trek down. 

After breakfast in Juphal, we rushed to the airport and flew to Nepalgunj. The flight is very short but full of beautiful scenes. The 25-minute flight provides a stunning view of different mountains. After you land in Nepalgunj, our staff will transfer you to the hotel. You will have lunch and spend the rest of the day strolling around the city. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

The next day, after breakfast, we again head to the airport in Nepalgunj and catch a one-hour flight to Kathmandu. After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will transfer you to the hotel. In the evening, we celebrate the successful completion of the trek and have a farewell dinner with the team.

On the final day of your exhilarating journey to the Upper Dolpo Trek in the Himalayas. We are ready to drop you at the international airport. We bid farewell, hoping to see you again.