Upper Dolpo Trekking

Upper Dolpo Trekking Major Highlights

• Trek in an alluring off beaten trail through beautiful Himalayan valleys and cross high passes that reaches over 5,000 meters
• Hike to the pristine Shey Phoksundo Lake and Shey Gompa
• Explore the diverse landscapes, floras and faunas in Shey Phoksundo National Park
• Experience warm hospitalities of local peoples residing in this area
• Experience mystic Buddhist culture and Bon Po practices
• Witness awe-inspiring vistas of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Kanjirowa and vast Tibetan plateau

The Upper Dolpo Trekking is a real adventure in the wilderness that takes you to the remote Himalayan terrain of Nepal and passes through barren hills of Dolpo. This is an all year round trekking that offers you impressive scenery, exotic wildlife, mystic culture and full-on adventure.

This incredible voyage commences with a short and scenic flight from Kathmandu to Jhupal. The first few days of Upper Dolpo Trek takes you through the villages like Dunai, Ankhe and Sulighat, up to Ringmo. During your trek, you will pass through a part of Shey Phoksundo National Park which is the habitat of Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar, Snow Leopards, Grey Wolves, Blue Sheep, Ghorals and numerous other Himalayan Wildlife species. Thus you will get chance to encounter such rare species during this trek. Moreover, you will explore one of the highest altitude lake in the world and deepest Lake of Nepal – Shey Phoksundo Lake. You will explore this stunning turquoise lake taking whole day.

On the next week, we will have to cross the three high pass, thus the walk will be tough but rewarding with stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Kanjirowa and astounding Tibetan Plateau. Firstly, we will trek to Shey Shey Gompa and explore this incredible Buddhist Pilgrimage site and its impressive surrounding. During the hike to Shey Gompa, we will also pass the highest point of the Trek – Kangma La Pass at 5,100 meters altitude. After exploration of Shey Gomba, we will cross another high pass – Saldang La ass at an elevation of 4,800 meters and reach namunda gaun. Then after few days trekking via scattered villages, we will pass our final high pass – Jeng La situated at 5,050 meters.

Hoshizora Treks & Tour offers custom itinerary for the Upper dolpo Trekking along with other treks in the region like Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Wildreness Trekking, Makalu Base Camp Trekking and more.

Finally, our trekking comes towards end and we will walk for few days on returning journey of incredible Upper Dolpo Trekking passing via Kamakharka, Tarakot and Dunai to reach Juphal. The trip ends with a scenic flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Upper Dolpo Trekking Best Seasons

Upper Dolpo Trekking can be completed in any season all year round; however, winter and monsoon are less preferred season by international trekkers. This trail sees maximum number of trekkers during autumn and spring season because of its moderate temperature, long days and impressive vistas over a clear sky.