Upper Dolpa Trek

With access to air transport or bus transport, you can arrive in Kathmandu and spend a day traveling and exploring the city or prepare yourself by buying all the necessary items needed for the trek. You can have your breakfast or brunch at some famous cafes around the city and try authentic Nepali cuisine as a dinner at night.

After having breakfast early in the morning, our guide will help you with the air flights and accompany you throughout your journey. It will take approximately 45mins to reach Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, and after landing, you will be accommodated in a nice hotel where you will be staying overnight. You can also roam around Nepalgunj if you like.

After having morning breakfast in Nepalgunj, we will fly over to Jupal, which will take 35minutes. Jhulpal is a small village surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We will feel the difference in the weather as we breathe cold and fresh air in this place. We will stay overnight in Jupal.

Today is our first day of the hike where we will take to Chhepak for around 6hours. After having breakfast in Jhpal village, we will descend through fields of vegetables and wheat to reach the Thuli Bheri River, which has a long suspension bridge. After crossing that bridge, we will get to the Shey Phoksundo National park. You will trek through the most beautiful Forest of bamboo along with the Forest of pine tree line spruce, firs, junipers, and Cyprus. Upon our reach to Chhepak, we will tent a camp and stay overnight there.

After having breakfast, we will hike towards Palam, and a river and a beautiful forest will accompany us. We will have to go up and down hills today. We will see a lot of local people with their yaks and cows grazing in the greenery fields. After a hike for 3-4 hours, we will reach Reechi Village. We will have some snacks and rest there for some time. We will again hike up to 2hours to reach Chumuwar. We will witness a small hospital named Amchi there. After we get to Palam, we will stay overnight in camp.

After having morning breakfast, we will fold our camp, gather all our belongings, and ascend towards Shey Phoksundo Lake. We will have to walk a perpendicular\steep trail for 2hours. After 2 hours of the hike, we will reach Ringmo Village. On our way to the Village, we will witness the highest waterfall in Nepal, Phoksundo Waterfall, also known as Sunlight waterfall, which is 107m high. On reaching the destination, we see the small charming village of Ringmo where very few people live who practice the Bonpo religion. This religion is somewhat related to Buddhism but is way older than that. Just like the night before, we will set a camp, cook our dinner and stay overnight there.

Today we take a day off from our hiking tour and explore Shey Phoksundo Lake. We will take pictures and videos as a part of our memories. We will also exploit nearby villages and interact with the local inhabitants. After spending a day exploring and admiring the beauty of this place, we will set a tent and spend an overnight in this place.

We will have our breakfast and leave Phoksundo Lake behind. Today we will be entering the restricted area of Dolpo. We will follow a famous trail, the trail used by local people of Dolpo and Tibet to trade things with each other. We will have to ascend and descend throughout our journey today to reach our destination. After 5-6 hours of the walk, we will get a fantastic view of Lane Ringmo, the dark green pine forests, and the snow-capped mountain to the South when we reach the top. We will set up a camp and stay overnight in Salla Ghari.

We will leave this place behind and march forwards to our next destination, which is Lars Ha. To reach here, we will take little steps and be careful not to have altitude sickness. We will cross along some streams and walk through high rock walls. After arriving at our destination, we will stay overnight in the tent.

Shey Gompa is a small, beautiful village with few people and houses. It is located at the confluence of two rivers believed to have been built by Tibetan Buddhists. We will walk through Knag La pass’s long and difficult climb (5350m) to reach Shey Gompa. We will stay overnight in this place by camping.

We have walked a lot through the past days, so today we will have a rest day which we will use to explore the Gompas located around these areas. We will explore Tsakang Gompa, which is at about 457m. We will also witness Crystal Mountain, located in the west of Shey Gompa. We will stay overnight in our tented camps.

To get to Namgung, we will have to cross through Glen La (5000m) pass. Along our journey, we will get the opportunity to view the largest Tibetan Plateau, which is the highest Plateau in the world. We can also see Mustang to the east. After descending through the pass for 6hours, we will reach Namgung. We will stay overnight in this place.

We will have breakfast and leave Namgung, pack our belongings, and move towards our next destination. After walking for 3 hours through up hills and down hills, we will reach the most beautiful Upper Dolpo Nam Khong Nala Village. We will stay overnight at the camp.

Today we will have to walk through terrace fields, different kinds of Monasteries, and stupas. After 2 hours of the hike, we will reach a village named Namdo. This Village consists of sixty households with 300 local settlements of humankind. We will set our camp right on the side of the riverbank and spend a night here.

Today our hike will get much easier as we follow the trail of the River. After 4-5 hours of walking, we will reach the foot of Jengla. We will set up our camp and stay overnight there.

It will take 2 hours of a hard climb to reach Jeng La, about 4850m. After crossing this pass, we will get closer to our destination. From the top, we will view the mesmerizing view of Dhaulagiri. Upon our reach, we will set a camp and stay overnight here.

We will travel along an easy trail today. After walking towards east downward, we will cross Tarap Chu. When we reach Dho Tarap, we will notice irregular stone walls. We will have a long day exploring this area, visiting the Gompas where Lama lives. We will stay overnight in the tent here.

The next destination, Serkam, is a beautiful place that consists of beautiful people with its settlements. After trekking downhill for 2 hours, you will reach Tarap Khola. There is a high chance of seeing blue sheep, yaks, cows, and goats in local habitats. We will cross along streams and see a long bridge where people and animals can be seen. After reaching Serkam, we will set up our tent and stay overnight there.

We will depart early from Serkam and move forward to our next destination, which is Tarakot. As we move along this place, you will notice landscapes filled with various types of crops like millet, sweet corn, barley, buckwheat, green beans, chilies, and marijuana. We will find a few lodges or tea houses, so you can set up a camp or stay a night comfortably in the club at Tarakot.

Today after having early morning breakfast, we will move forward to a place named Dunai. We will walk beside the Bheri River. After 5hours of the walk, when you reach Dunai, you can say that you have successfully finished your trek. You can set a camp or stay overnight at the lodges.

Today your walk will be in a balanced way and easier than before. For some trails, you will have to walk steeper. After 3 hours of the hike, you will reach Jhphal. You can have lunch and explore or rest in the Jhphal area. We will stay overnight here.

You will depart early in the morning after having breakfast to catch a flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj. You will see a splendid Mountain View of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri to the North. After 35minutes, you will reach Nepalgunj, and from there, we will again catch another flight to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, our guide will help you stay in a nice hotel where you can have a rest and stay overnight.

Enjoy your last day in Kathmandu by getting to places like Thamel(Tourist hub of Kathmandu), Temples, Monuments, durbar square, and shop for souvenirs. Realize about Nepal’s rich art and cultural history by visiting Museums and obtain an understanding of this country. Our guide will take you up to the airport and help you with your luggage.

After morning energizing breakfast, you follow the Bheri River crossing through several gorges, villages, and bridges to arrive in Dunai. You cross by Lawan village, Byas Gadi, and Lochakhola Gaon to eventually reach Dunai, capital of Dolpa. Overnight at Dunai.

The path following the Thuli Bheri continues. You pass through Dhupichaur, Rupgad, Kalagaonda, and Motipur to ultimately arrive in Juphal. The long and arduous trek finally terminates at Juphal. The walk lasts for 2-3hrs. Overnight in Juphal.

You will catch the first flight accessible from Juphal to Nepalgunj. Then, you will board the flight to Kathmandu on the same day. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Enjoy your day in Kathmandu. Book some spa or sauna to freshen yourself up before returning back to your home country. Shop the beautiful indigenous goods from Kathmandu like Pashmina. wonderful time day in Nepal.

You’ll be heading back to your home by bidding farewell to Nepal and its amazing hospitable people. Make sure you open the suitcase of beautiful memories you cratered in Nepal.