The Upper Dolpo lies in the higher part of the Dolpa district in western Nepal. Upper Dolpo trek is a high altitude trek exceeding 5000m of elevation. The region is tangled with the Tibetan border as a result influence of Tibetan culture and religion is clear. Upper Dolpo is also officially recognized as the fifth school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Dolpo has been a restricted and isolated for many years so it’s a peaceful place, unlike other trekking areas. It is famous for Film shooting spots and the first English-based Nepali movie “The Caravan” was a successful movie also nominated for Oscar awards.
The trek passes through huge mountains like Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Kanjirowa (6883m) along will the high hills of Lower Dolpo. The visit to Shey Phoksundo National Park is also in the package where you can witness a variety of flora and fauna including snow leopard, Musk deer Himalayan Blue Sheep and many others.
Days | Duration | Altitude | Location | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Altitude 1350m | Arrive at Kathmandu&transport to hotel. | At hotel | |
Day 2 | Altitude 1350m | Trek preparation day and sightseeing at Kathmandu | At Hotel | |
Day 3 | 1 hrs | Altitude 1350m | Fly to Nepaljung | At Hotel |
Day 4 | 1 hrs fly 3 hrs trek | Jufal 'altitude 2475m and Dunai 'altitude 2140m | Fly to Jufal then trek to Dunai | At guest house |
Day 5 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 2680m | Trek Dunai to Chhepak | Camping |
Day 6 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 3000m | Trek to Chunuar from Chhepak | Camping |
Day 7 | 5-6 hrs | Altitude 3700m | trek to Phoksundo | Camping |
Day 8 | Rest and sightseeing day | Camping | ||
Day 9 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 3690m | trek form March to forest camp | Camping |
Day 10 | 7-8 hrs | Altitude 4800m | trek for Nangdala high camp | Camping |
Day 11 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 5400m | Trek to Shegumpa (Nangda-La pass 5400m) | Camping |
Day 12 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 5100m | Trek to Namgunggumpa ( se-la pass 5100m) | Camping |
Day 13 | 5-6 hrs | Altitude 3800m | trek to Saldang | Camping |
Day 14 | Day hike with sightseeing | Camping | ||
Day 15 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 4100m | March to Komash village | Camping |
Day 16 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 3900m | Trek from Komash village to Siman | Camping |
Day 17 | 5-6 hrs | Altitude 4090m | trek form March to Tinje | Camping |
Day 18 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 4000m | Walk from Tinje to Yakkharka | Camping |
Day 19 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 4300m | Trek for Tokyu | Camping |
Day 20 | Altitute 4000m | Trek to Dhotarap and take a rest | Camping | |
Day 21 | 6-7 hrs | Altitude 3500m | trek March to Chhegur | Camping |
Day 22 | 5-6 hrs | Altitude 2475m | March to Tarakot | Camping |
Day 23 | 7-8 hrs | Altitude 2475m | trek to Jufal | Camping |
Day 24 | Fly to Jufal- Nepalgunj- Kathmandu | At Hotel |