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Upper Dolpo Trek

Duration: 
27 Days
Altitude: 
5,010m (18,204ft)
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Holiday Style: 
Camping trek
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Upper Dolpo Trek is one of the most beautiful and adventurous treks in the Wild West of Nepal. Upper Dolpo region is situated in between Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world and Tibetan plateau. This rain shadow region receives less precipitation and hence remains dry throughout the year offering perfect trekking opportunity. The trek offers ample opportunity to explore unique Tibetan culture, highly revered monasteries and pristine Phoksundo Lake. The trek follows ancient trade route allowing to add the memory of a lifetime.  Upper Dolpo region is rich in ancient Tibetan culture, artistic monasteries festooned with colourful prayer flags and picturesque landscape. Thus, Eric Valli directed movie, the Caravan (The Himalaya) was filmed in the Upper Dolpo region. A special permit is required to trek in the Upper Dolpo region which had remained closed until 1989.

The holiday begins with flights to Nepalgunj and onto Juphal, the trailhead to one of the greatest treks. The trail goes pass several remote villages offering opportunity to experience true Nepal and Nepalese culture.

       Holiday Highlights

  • Experience culture and lifestyle of the Bon Buddhism adherents
  • Explore ancient Himalayan trade route
  • Follow the footprints of the ancient trans-Himalayan traders
  • Visit highly revered ancient and artistic monasteries

Holiday Summary

  • Day 1                  International arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2                 Holiday briefing and city sightseeing
  • Day 3/24           On the trek
  • Day 25/26         Return to Kathmandu with a contingency day
  • Day 27               Trip concludes and international departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1: 
International arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 2: 
Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 3: 
Fly to Nepalgunj
( Altitude: 170m, Duration: 55 minute )
Duration: 
55 minute
Altitude: 
170m
Destination: 
Nepalgunj
Day 4: 
Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai
( Altitude: 2,850m, Duration: 3-4 hours )
Duration: 
3-4 hours
Altitude: 
2,850m
Destination: 
Dunai
Day 5: 
Trek to Ankhe
( Altitude: 2,896m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,896m
Destination: 
Trek to Ankhe
Day 6: 
Trek to Sulighat
( Altitude: 3,180m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,180m
Destination: 
Sulighat
Day 7: 
Trek to Phoksundo Lake
( Altitude: 3,612m , Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
3,612m
Destination: 
Phoksundo Lake
Day 8: 
Explore Phoksundo Lake
Altitude: 
3,612m
Destination: 
Phoksundo Lake
Day 9: 
Trek to Phoksundo Khola
( Altitude: 3,507m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,507m
Destination: 
Phoksundo Khola
Day 10: 
Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang
( Altitude: 3,910m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,910m
Destination: 
Phoksundo Bhanjyang
Day 11: 
Trek to Shey Gompa
( Altitude: 4,200m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,200m
Destination: 
Shey Gompa
Day 12: 
Explore Shey Gompa
Altitude: 
4,200m
Destination: 
Shey Gompa
Day 13: 
Trek to Namduna Gaon via Saldang Pass (5,010m)
( Altitude: 4,400m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,400m
Destination: 
Trek to Namduna Gaon via Saldang Pass (5,010m)
Day 14: 
Trek to Saldang
( Altitude: 3,620m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,620m
Destination: 
Saldang
Day 15: 
Trek to Yanze Gompa
( Altitude: 4,960m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,960m
Destination: 
Yanze Gompa
Day 16: 
Trek to Sibu
( Altitude: 4,560m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,560m
Destination: 
Sibu
Day 17: 
Trek to Jeng La Phedi
( Altitude: 4,900m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,900m
Destination: 
Jeng La Phedi
Day 18: 
Trek to Tokyu Gaon
( Altitude: 4,200m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,200m
Destination: 
Tokyu Gaon
Day 19: 
Trek to Dho Tarap
( Altitude: 4,040m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
4,040m
Destination: 
Dho Tarap
Day 20: 
Trek to Tarap Khola
( Altitude: 3,800m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
3,800m
Destination: 
Tarap Khola
Day 21: 
Trek to Khani Gaon
( Altitude: 3,150m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,150m
Destination: 
Khani Gaon
Day 22: 
Trek to Tarakot
( Altitude: 2,537m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,537m
Destination: 
Tarakot
Day 23: 
Trek to Dunai
( Altitude: 2,850m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,850m
Destination: 
Dunai
Day 24: 
Trek to Juphal
( Altitude: 2,500m, Duration: 2-3 hours )
Duration: 
2-3 hours
Altitude: 
2,500m
Destination: 
Juphal
Day 25: 
Fly to Nepalgunj and onto Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 2-3 hours )
Duration: 
2-3 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 26: 
Contingency day
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 27: 
Trip concludes and International Departure

What's Included

  • All ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodations (4 Nights in Kathmandu and 1 Nights in Nepalgunj) on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • City sightseeing in Kathmandu with all applicable entry fees
  • Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu flight fares
  • Local lodge and tented accommodation on the trek
  • All necessary camping gears including tents, mattress, portable dining tables etc.
  • 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee during the trek
  • Trek permit and all other necessary paper works
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
  • First Aid Medical kit
  • Visit Kailash Treks’ duffel bag

What's not Included

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International flight fares from/to home
  • Travel and medical insurances, which must cover the cost of emergency land/air evacuation
  • Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
  • Extra night hotel and meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj in the event of late departure and early arrival caused by unforeseen circumstances, e. g. flight cancellation due to bad weather
  • Pure personal trekking gears
  • Horse rental for personal ride
  • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. bar bills, mineral water, telephone, WIFI, laundry and etc.
  • Any other costs not specified in the itinerary, but may incur due to unforeseen circumstance
  • Guide and porter tips

Holiday Extensions

Following extensions are available to add on your itinerary either before or after the trek.

  1. Tiger & Rhino Watching Tour in Chitwan National Park
  2. Tiger Watching Tour in Bardia National Park
  3. Birdwatching Holiday in Koshi Tappu
  4. Explore Pokhara

     Contact us for further information and best price

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
17 September 2023
13 October 2023
Space Available
14 April 2024
10 May 2024
Space Available
15 September 2024
11 October 2024
Space Available
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