Upper Dolpo Trekking: 27 Days
Nepal
Trip Highlights:
- Visit Shey Gompa, the heart of ancient Bon religion, known as the “Crystal Monastery.”
- Explore Upper Dolpo’s isolated villages such as Saldang and Dho Tarap, showcasing traditions untouched for centuries.
- Cross high mountain passes over 5,000m including Kang La and Shey La, with sweeping Himalayan panoramas.
- See the legendary Phoksundo Lake, famous for its deep turquoise water and breathtaking cliffs.
- Experience pure wilderness in one of Nepal’s least-explored protected areas.
- Discover ancient Bon and Tibetan Buddhist culture, prayer walls, chortens, and centuries-old monasteries.
- Walk through dramatic desert landscapes, deep canyons, yak caravans, and high-altitude plateaus.
- Wildlife encounters—chance of spotting blue sheep, Himalayan wolves, and elusive snow leopards.
- Authentic homestay-like teahouse nights, offering deep cultural interaction with Dolpo-pa people.
- A true expedition-level trek for serious trekkers seeking challenge, culture, and untouched Himalayan beauty.
Trip Facts:
| Price : |
Starting From
US$ 3,500
/ person
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| Group Size : | 1-20+ | |||||||||||||
| Duration : | 27 Days | |||||||||||||
| Trip Mode : | Private Vehicle/ Shared Vehicle | |||||||||||||
| Level : | Normal | |||||||||||||
| Max Altitude : | 5350m | |||||||||||||
| Best Season : | March-May/Sept-Nov | |||||||||||||
| Accommodation : | Tea houses/Lodges | |||||||||||||
| Meal : | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |||||||||||||
| Start|End : | Kathmandu |
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
- Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 3: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Flight
- Day 4: Nepalgunj to Juphal Flight, Trek to Dunai
- Day 5: Dunai to Chhepka Trek
- Day 6: Chhepka to Chunuwar Trek
- Day 7: Chunuwar to Phoksundo Lake Trek
- Day 8: Shey Phoksundo Lake Exploration
- Day 9: Phoksundo to Sallaghari Trek
- Day 10: Sallaghari to Nangdala High Camp Trek
- Day 11: Nangdala High Camp to Shey Gompa
- Day 12: Shey Gompa to Namgung Gompa
- Day 13: Namgung Gompa to Saldang
- Day 14: Rest Day in Saldang
- Day 15: Saldang to Komash Village
- Day 16: Komash to Shimen
- Day 17: Shimen to Tinje Village
- Day 18: Tinje to Yak Kharka
- Day 19: Yak Kharka to Tokyu
- Day 20: Tokyu to Dho Tarap
- Day 21: Dho Tarap to Naworpani
- Day 22: Naworpani to Lashicap
- Day 23: Lashicap to Dunai
- Day 24: Dunai to Juphal
- Day 25: Juphal to Nepalgunj Flight, Nepalgunj to Kathmandu Flight
- Day 26: Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 27: Departure from Kathmandu
What's include?
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off service in Domestic and International Airport
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj on a twin share BB basis
- Freshly cooked Full board meals prepared by our cook (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on the Dolpa trek
- Properly boiled drinking water, tea, and coffee
- Accommodation in Tented camp while trekking
- All Domestic flights and airport taxes
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
- Camping equipment like member, staff, and kitchen, dining, and toilet tents
- Professional and experienced Trek Leader / Guide and Porter
- Oxygen cylinder or Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag (A life-saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit
- Special Upper Dolpo trekking permit and all government taxes
- Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment
- Warm clothing and trekking gear for staff including porters
- Proper Insurance of all staff including porters
- TIMS / Trekking permit, National park / Conservation entry fees.
- First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
What's exclude?
- International Airfare
- Nepal Visa fee
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for Guide and Porter
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