Upper Dolpo Trek

Flight from the different cities.

Arrival at Kathmandu airport (usually in the afternoon) already marks our entry into another world... Customs formalities, baggage collection and welcome by our local French-speaking guide. Crossing the city to the hotel already offers a first discovery of the bustling and colorful capital of Nepal. Buses, trucks, bicycles and sacred cows crisscross in a friendly chaos... Depending on the arrival time, visit the surrounding area or simply settle in and rest at the hotel before your dinner at the hotel. In case of early arrival in Kathmandu, lunch will be included in the program.

Free time
Accomodation: In Hotel 

Transfer to the airport in the afternoon then one-hour flight to Nepalgunj (280m); we take big plane of aroud 70 seats.Nepalgunj is a non-tourist town of 60,000 inhabitants near the Indian border. Hot and often humid climate.
Night at the hotel Note: on a clear day, beautiful view to the right of the plane of Manaslu, the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri.

Night in hotel.

Flight of approximately 45 minutes to Juphal (2450m) et early morning, the small airport which allows you to approach Dolpo.
Because of bad weather, It may be postponed or even canceled. After arrival at Jhupa airport, we present our Nepali staffs, we begin our trek with a descent to the junction at an altitude of 2080m of the Thuli Bheri and Suligad rivers. The river which comes from Lake Phoksumdo which we will reach in 2 days. We continue along a path that runs along this river to arrive at the hamlet of Hanke (2500m) where we set up our camp first camp with tents.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Between 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference: +420m/-370m

The second day of the hike, we continue to follow the Suligad river, whihc climb gradually path (succession of short climbs and short descents). After a few bridges used by yak caravans and therefore very solid, we set up our camp (2960m) opposite the hamlet of Regi. We pass some small villages.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Between 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+750m/-290m

We walk through the forest, the vegetation becomes scarce. We pass by Palam, the winter village of the inhabitants of Phoksumdo then a steep climb towards our camp, at 3760m, an extraordinary view of the waterfalls of the spillway of Lake Phoksumdo. By a short and easy descent we reach Ringmo (3640m), a beautiful village with a gompa in the center. We camp at the bank of the lake with magnificent view. Swimming in the lake is prohibited (religious beliefs).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Between 6h30
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+850m/-170m

This day is resting day, but normally we climb up to acclimatize. Before lunch we go to visit the Pal Shenten Thasung Tsoling gompa (Bön secte) and return back to camp to lunch. And visit and can purchases some local products at the village, which weave by Yak's wools (traditional productes).

Accommodation: in tent.

We walk at the bank of Phoksunda lake with splendid view on a path overlooking Lake Phoksundo. We enter the upper Dolpo area where a special permit is required. After several climbs by passing view point and we descents to another side of the lake. We continue our walk up the Phoksumdo Khola valley and arrive at our camp (3680m).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+460m/-420m

We walk in the valley along the Phoksumdo Khola then, around 3750m we change valley and we crosses the rivers for several times, in this day we need sandals with us. And around at 4100m the path remains on the right bank until the camp at Ganda La Phedi (4620m).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+940m/-120m

In this day, after a steep climb, we arrive above a large waterfall. We then reach at soily part which leads us to the Ganda La pass (5300m) . This pass marks the limit between Lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo. The last around 500 meters of climb are a bit difficult...We descend a slope to reach Shey Gompa (4330m), where is the famous old monastrey.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+685m/-975m

It’s a day of rest and a short walk before lunch. There are things to see and visit like the famous Buddhist monastery which is located under a crystal peak like Tsakhang Gompa and Shel sumdo gomba. Shey means in local dialog. There is a big festival in July/August (Sharwan purnima). Pilgrims come to make the kora in mountain crystal. There is Crystal Mountain trail too. Visit the old regional monastery which is next to our camp in the village of Shey.

Night in tent.

We follow easy path and go up the widely valley crossing numerous nomad camps. We continue our walk until we reach the Shey le-la pass (5010m) from where, we can view magnificent view of Tibet boarder. An easy descent then a balcony path takes us to Namgung (4420m), a small hamlet of a few houses and a very old Buddhist monastery..

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 5h30
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+780m/-690m

We climb up the path which allows us to exit the gorge. The way is easy and possilbe to see different kinds of wild animals, like blue sheep, vultures, himalayan cock etc. We pass the Salang la pass (4400m) and descent slowly to the big village Saldang. We visit the village which is a large village in upper Dolpo with around 1000 inhabitants. There is Sakya-pa monastery school. It is a village known from Haut Dolpo. You can see the typical Tibetan houses.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 4h to 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+580m/-970m

We cross the river and go up to the Khoma-la pass which takes about 2 and a half hours. We see the great view of Saldang village on the way up. We begin to descend to enter the village of Khoma gaon where we camp our tents. Khoma gaun also a beautiful village smaller than Saldang village.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+795m/-550m

We go up to attack the Shimen la pass which will take around 3 hours and start to descend long way to arrive at Shimen gaon for lunch. We left the Shimen gaon and camped a little after an hour and a half of walking in the mountain pasture. We see the valley of Tibet in this day. This day we can see the one of the longest Buddhist monuments mani. Shimen village is very beautiful. We can see lots of fields.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+600m/-400m

The path is easy which takes Tinjegaon after 3/4 hours of walking. We visit Gompa which is very silent and on the way. We lunch at Tinjegaon and we camp at the village. We can see the people working on the fields. Tinje gaon is very beautiful village. We can visit the village after lunch break. There are lots of Buddhist monuments like mani, big stupas and small one as well. There is police for the control as the Tibet boarder is not so far.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+650m/-250m

The morning view of Tinje gaon is extraordinaire. We can see the mountains hills which surrounds this village. We cross the fields with lots of Buddhist monuments. We cross the river and walk in the plain land. The way is long to arrive the camp site.

Breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+650m/-250m

We Climb up slowly towards the pass of Chhoila Bhanjyang and descends down towards the main, important and beautiful village of Dolpo region. We can see lots of agriculture, typical houses and Buddhist monuments.

Breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+600m/-1240m

Your route follows the course of the Tarap Khola, generally downhill. You go through narrow gorges with the river rushing through. One may see blue sheep, marmots, yaks, sheep, and goats and perhaps meet people from Dolpo taking their flocks of sheep and goats to lower pastures for the winter. The afternoon brings more undulations in the path when it leaves the immediate course of the river. There is evidence of improvements to the trail where parts of the rock have been blasted out. You will also see the first of the modern steel suspension bridges which have been built to facilitate the movement of people and animals. The track is very narrow in places. You reach your overnight camp on a grassy strip by the river.

Breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:

You will hike into the Tarap River's gorge after breakfast. You will see locals moving their livestock to lower grass along the road. Additionally, the Upper Dolpo Trekking Route will pass through a ravine that is tiny and where you may simply jump from one spot to another. It will be a challenging trial. The trial will also get more exciting when you cross tiny creeks on foot since bridges may be destroyed or swept away.

Breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 6h/7h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+

You will arrive in Lalberi village by using the Upper Dolpo Trek Route. The route next passes through an area of deep woodland before descending to another canyon. You will eventually get to a river after hiking through the gorge. You may reach Tarakot by hiking along a river's edge, where you can visit Sandul Gompa. The confluence of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu lies 8 kilometers (8 miles) east of the town where this gompa is situated. You will make a pit break at Tarakot and spend the night in a tent city.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 5h
Accommodation : in Tent
Height Difference:+

The trail is mostly down and fairly firm. Walking beside the Bheri River, you use the ingenious path built twenty feet above the river. All too soon you have reached the village of Dunai and the campsite you used before. You will now have completed the circuit of mysterious land Dolpo and a celebration party is sure to happen.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 4h 
Accommodation : in lodge
Height Difference:

You can trek alongside the Bheri River and take in the stunning views along the route. You will also pass via the villages of Dhupichaur and Rupgad. After passing past the villages of Motipur and Kalagaonda, the Upper Dolpo Trekking Trail brings you to a tiny airfield from which you may fly back to Jhupal.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking time: 4h 
Accommodation : in lodge
Height Difference:

TYou will depart Juphal in the early morning for a brief picturesque flight to Nepalgunj after breakfast. Flying above the foothills of the Himalayas, the aircraft offers breathtaking views of peaks to the north, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Your Upper Dolpo Trekking Itinerary will come to an end when you reach Nepalgunj and board the next aircraft back to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, you will check into your hotel and unwind for the day. You will spend the night in a hotel with three stars today.

Accommodation: in lodge.

Flight return back to the own country.

Breakfast included. 

Arrival at the destination

(End of the trip)