Upper Dolpo Nepal 8-27 Days

Shey Phoksundo National park and its neighboring  remote area was opened for trekkers since 1989. Its majestic attraction, Phoksundo Lake, is sacred to Buddhists site for the followers of the Bonpo religion. This  trek includes high passes,  Himalayan forests and traditional Tibetan villages.

On the southern bank of the Phoksundo lake lies a village called Ringmo where you can get a rare close experience  into traditional Bonpo culture. Shey gompa a 800 year old Buddhist monastery , and many other traditional and cultural sites shows that a long time ago ancestors of Dolpo people came from western Tibet to Nepal . 

Day 1 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport / Transfer to Hotel / Brief introduction about the trek . 
Day 2 Kathmandu valley sightseeing 
Day 3 Kathmandu to Nepalgunj ( by flight ) 

Day 4 Nepalgunj to Juphal ( By flight ) / trek to Dunai 2,140 m 3 hrs

Day 5 Dunai to Ankhe 2,660 m 6 hrs
Day 6 Ankhe to Sulighat 3,500 m 6 hrs
Day 7 PSulighat to phoksundo Lake 3,600 m 5 hrs
Day 8 Acclimatization day in Phoksundo Lake 3,600 m Rest day
Day 9 Phoksundo lake to Phoksundo Khola 3,507 m 5 hrs
Day 10 Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang 4,402 m 7 hrs
Day 11 Phoksundo bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4,126 m) (via Kang-La pass) 5,151 m 6 hrs
Day 12 Shey Gompa exploration 5,151 m Rest day
Day 13 Shey gompa to Namduna Gaun (4,400 m) (via Saldang La) 4,785 m 7 hrs
Day 14 Namduna Gaun to Saldang 3,903 m 5 hrs
Day 15 Sadlang to Yangze Gompa 3,855 m 5 hrs
Day 16 Yangze gompa to Sibu 3,942 m 6 hrs
Day 17 Sibu to Jeng-la Phedi 4,369 m 6 hrs
Day 18 Leng la phedi to Tokyu Gaon (via Jeng pass) 4,369 m 5 hrs
Day 19 Tokyu gaon to Dho Tarap 4,090 m 5 hrs
Day 20 Dho Tarap exploration 4,090 m Rest day
Day 21 Dho tarap to Tarap Khola (Kamakharka) 3,800 m 6 hrs
Day 22 Tarap khola to Khanigaon 2,550 m 5 hrs
Day 23 Khanigaon to Tarakot 2,281 m 5 hrs
Day 24 Tarakot to Dunai 2,140 m 6 hrs
Day 25 Dunai to Juphal 2,502 m 3 hrs
Day 26 Jhupal to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu ( By flight )  2 hours
Day 27 fly back to your country 

Includes :

01. All meals and accommodation in lodge during the trek
02. Service of trek guide and Sharpe assistant for bigger group above 6 person
03. Porters to carry your personal backpack (each 15 kg.)
04. Accident insurance for staffs and porters
05. All Domestic Flights 
06. All Land Transportation
07. Trekking permit and  TIMS ( Trekkers information management system Card )
08. Arrival and departure transfers.
09. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 
10. Free use of trekking equipment like sleeping bag,,duffle bag, first aid kit
11. All airport transfers

Excludes :

01. Personal clothing and sleeping bag 
02. Personal accident and health insurance
03. Emergency evacuation and medical expense
04. Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips
05. Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned

06. Expenses due to flight delay, sickness etc

1. Where does the Upper Dolpo  is located ?

Upper Dolpo  lies in Dolpa District to north west part of Nepal  in Phoksundo National park  . Major Attraction of this park is Phoksundo lake which is located at an elevation of 3612 meters . This park is the biggest park of Nepal and includes trans Himalayan areas bordering with Tibet ( China ) 

How hard it this Trek ?

This Trek is Strenuous trek so you will need to be fit with your health condition and Stamina as the trekking trail takes yo to unexplored hidden area of Nepal . 

Can i Customize the Trek ?

You can always customize the trek itineraries . if you are going to that altitude for the first time , its good idea to get customized your itinerary to avoid the altitude sickness