Upper Dolpo Trekking

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu.

When you will get on the flight from your country, you will be landed in the land of the Himalayas. After landing the flight, you will be received warmly by the representative of A One Nepal Trek. After completing the legal procedures of the airport, you will be guided towards the hotel room of Kathmandu. The night will be interesting in Kathmandu. (Service includes: Airport pickup +Hotel BB Plan)

Day 02: City tour, your Permits, and preparation for your trip.

Visit the world’s heritage sites. Which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley – famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones, and metals.

Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most known holy places for Hindu pilgrims in Kathmandu valley. The whole vicinity of Pashupatinath is dense with ages-old pagoda model temples with golden plated roofs and gorgeous woodcarvings on the doors and windows. To the south of the temple, the holy Bagmati river flows down sweeping the burnt dust of dead bodies produced from the cremation on its side. A small green holy wood forest breeze maintains the site cool all the time.

 Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the nice places to visit in Kathmandu valley, which has the biggest stupa. When someone enters the gate the holy prayer to sense peace is heard all around. All the Buddhists want to visit Boudhanath to feel the real sense of Buddhism. Boudhanath Stupa – one of the biggest stupas in the valley, has been built in the 17th Century.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Around the square, there are some temples stood upright piercing the sky canopy and through the thousands of pigeons they spread the message of peace. Kumari temple is one of the most important parts of the square site where the ‘Living Goddess’ resides. Apart from those temples, a museum will be waiting for its visitors with an opportunity to unravel the treasures unabashedly. To visit this site is to know the historical facts of Nepal.

Soyambhunath Stupa: It is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’. The wide area of Soyambhunath is a hillock surrounded by a small forest with some golden temples of Lord Buddha at the western gate and the main temple at the top of the hill. The most interesting thing with Soyambhunath is the nice view of Kathmandu valley to be seen from the top of the hill. Various kinds and sizes of monkeys are seen guarding the hillock. A lot of monasteries with big prayer wheels are the main attraction for the visitors.[Hotel+Breakfast+Private drive+Tour with Guide]

Day 03:  Fly to Nepalganj.

Today, you will take a flight to Nepalganj. The flight will give good views of the Himalayas to the north. Transfer to your hotel. There will be a time in the evening to have a look around the town which is situated 3 km’s from the southern Nepalese border with India. Here it is quite hot and tropical. Overnight in a hotel.[Hotel+Breakfast+flight with Guide]

Day 04: Fly to Juphal (2,400m) and trek to Dunai (2,150m).

From Nepalgunj take a flight to Juphal. From here you will have the walkthrough terraced fields to the Bheri River and the narrow canyon which after in 3 hours will lead you to a relatively larger village called Dunai. Overnight at tented camp.[Hotel+Breakfast+flight with Guide+Staffs+ Lunch+Dinner+Tent Camp]

 Day 05: Dunai to Ankhe. (2,660m).

From Dunai, we will trek towards the Ankhe following the track after crossing the suspension bridge. We will follow the way towards the Thuli Bheri and Suli Gad. We will continue our way through the cultivated areas of the region passing several villages. We will enter into the beautiful national park area of the place i.e. Shey Phoksundo. We will finally reach Ankhe after the trekking of about 6 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 06: Ankhe to Renje. (3,104 m).

From Ankhe, we will start our trek through the main trail. We need to cross the rivers several times. After some time, we will make our way through the step way through the narrow path to the cliff. We will stop at many points of the trail from where we can view the panoramic view of great ranges of mountains. The night will be at the tented camp at Renje. 7 hrs walk.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 07: Renje to Phoksundo Lake. (3,600m) 6.30 hours.

From Renje, we will walk the fair path for several hours, and then we need to follow the steep way to the ridge at about 3875m. We can view the stunning view of the glorious view of mountains from the point. We will view the first glimpse of Phoksundo Lake during the trek. We will spend the night at the tented camp at Shey Phoksundo Lake at 3600m.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 08: Trek to Phoksundo Khola. (3,507 m) 6 hours.

After spending a splendid night at Phoksundo Khola, we will walk towards the Phoksundo Khola. The path goes steeply up to 4040m and will enter the flood area of Phoksundo Khola. The night will be fantastic at Phoksundo Khola at tented camps.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 09: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang.(4,402 m) 7 hours.

From the Phoksundo Khola, we will trek towards the glacial valley to the Phoksundo Bhanjyang. We will walk through the beautiful meadow where people used to graze their sheep. The unbeaten path will lead us to Shey Gompa to stay the night at the tented camp at Phoksundo Bhanjyang at 4402m after a trekking of about 7 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 10: Cross the Kang La pass(5,151 m) then trek to Shey Gompa (4,126 m) for 7 hours.

From the tented camp at Phoksundo Bhanjyang, we will walk to cross the Kang La pass at 5151m. We can see many beautiful pictures of natural things from the past. We will walk through the beautiful trail until we reach to Shey Gompa at 4126m to spend the night over there.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 11: Exploration day of Shey Gompa:

At Shey Gompa, we will spend a day exploring around there. We will be eager to watch the beautiful monastery. We will also make a short visit over to the villages of Shey Gompa. Shey Gompa is famous for the beautiful and ancient tradition of Buddhist culture.  We will spend an exhilarating day at Shey Gompa enjoying the natural beauty.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

 Day 12: Cross Saldang la passes (4,785 m), then trek to Namduna Gaon (4,400meters) for 7 hours. 

From Shey, we will move towards the Saldang La pass with trekking for about 20 minutes. We will surely enjoy the beautiful valley of the trekking route. We will slowly and gradually move towards the Namduna village through the beautiful grazing meadows. We will visit the monastery of Namduna Gaun. We will see people cultivating barley. The night will be at Namduna village at a tented camp.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 13: Namduna Gaun to Saldang. (3,903 m) 4 hours.

From Namduna, we will head towards the Saldang viewing the Rocky Mountains through the thrilling way. We will ascend to the beautiful village of Saldang which is one of the biggest villages of Dolpo regions. We will see about 80 houses there. The night will be enjoyed in the Dolpo region.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 14: Trek to Sibu. (3,942m) 6 hours.

After leaving the Saldang, we will eagerly move towards the beautiful path through the terraced farming lands to Sibu. The path goes through the beautiful village of Namdo. At Namdo, we will visit the Namdo monastery located on the river bank. The night will be obvious at the Sibu at 3942m after the walk of about 6 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day15: Trek to Jeng La.(4,369 m).

From Sibu, following the path next to the river bank, we will move towards the beautiful valley side through the beautiful meadows where people used to graze yak and sheep. The night will be enjoyed at the tented camp at Jeng La at the altitude of 4369m after the trekking of about 5 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 16: Cross the Jeng La pass (4,845 m), trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,240 m) 

From the below of Jeng la, we will move towards the top of the Jeng La pass to the height of about 4845m. The scenic beauty from the top will be worth watching. From the Jeng La pass, we will walk towards the down of the region through the rough trail viewing some beautiful scenery all around the valley. We will continue our way until we reach the Tokyu Gaun where we will see many beautiful Chortens and Gompas. The night will be fantastic at Tokyu Gaun. 7 hrs.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 17: Trek to Dho Tarap.(4,090 m).

From Tokyu Gaun, we will make a descending way towards the Dho Tarap. We will continue our way to the beautiful trail viewing some glorious views of Mani walls and chortens. After walking for about 4 to 5 hours, we will reach the Tarap village where mostly Magars people used to live. We can also visit the beautiful Bon Gompa of that region. The night will be delighted at the tented camp at  Dho Tarap.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 18: Dho Tarap to Serkam(3,630 m) 6.30 hours.

From the Dho Tarap, we will continue our way through the Tarap Khola generally downhill. We may see many blue sheep, yaks, and goats which the people are taking to the meadows and pasturelands of the region. We need to cross the suspension bridge and through the narrow way, we will move towards the beautiful village of Serkam at 3630m.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 19:  Trek to Khani Gaun. (2,550 m) 7 hours.

From the Serkam, we will move downhill through the gorge of the Tarap River. The path goes some time fairly and sometimes crumbly. After walking for about 6 to 7, we will reach the Khani at 2550m. We can spend our leisure time at Khani Gaun visiting the surrounding area.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 20: Khani Gaun to Tarakot (2,281 m) 4 hours.

From Khani Gaun, we will move towards the Tarakot by crossing the suspension bridge. We will walk towards the Barbung Chu through the fertile lands of Tarakot. We will be pleasured to visit around the Tarakot if we got some leisure time. The night will be spent at the tented camps at the height of 2281m after the trekking of about 4 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 21: Trek to Dunai. (2,052 m)

The trail from Tarakot to Dunai goes down and fairly through the farm. We will follow the Bheri River continuously until we reach the beautiful village of Dunai. The trek to Dunai will be the ending of the trekking route of the Dolpo circuit. The trekking will be ending at the beautiful pasturelands of the Dunai at 2052m with the trekking of about 4 to 5 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 22: Dunai to Juphal.

From Dunai, we will return to Jhuphal through the same path which we have taken during the hiking. The trail will go initially through the flat surface and after some time the trail goes steeper to the Jhuphal at 2404m. The trekking goes for about 3 to 4 hours.(Guide+Porter+Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner+Tent camp)

Day 23:  Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

From Jhuphal, we will catch the flight over to Nepalgunj, and then we will continue our flight over to Kathmandu. We will surely enjoy the flight viewing some glorious views of mountains from the top. The night will be resting at Kathmandu at one of the best hotels arranged by A One Nepal Trek.(Guide+Breakfast+Lunch+Flight+Hotel)

Day 24: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day in Kathmandu for relaxing, Shopping tours, or Scenic Everest Flight. (Hotel+Breakfast)

Day 25: Farewell:

After having a relaxing night at Kathmandu, finally, the day of returning back to our home country and busy schedule has come with the ending of our glittering tour over to the highlands of Nepal. A One Nepal Trek will organize a small farewell program at the airport and will help with any inconvenience that may arise during the departure.  We wish for your better journey ahead. (Breakfast+Airport drop)

Cost Details

Fixed Departure

Route Map

Altitude Graph

Useful Link

Trek highlights:

One of the most wilderness strenuous treks of Nepal. Rich in nature with much major attraction culture, nature, mountain, and lifestyle. Heavy colorful forest with a variety of flora & fauna. Charming mingle society of people with the unique culture, religion, and seasonal harvesting. Clean running humming waterfalls and streams.

Safety – Health- facility:

Our first goal is “first safety” for all of our clients and staff. We have a smartly experienced friendly and knowledgeable workers team. All they are well trained and must of they are license holder Guides. We arrange first aid. Also, the area has a health post every 3 days, and the main hospital is not farther than the maximum of 8 hrs, from any part. We can use a quick drive on the rough road, carried by the people, take a horse ride, and arrange the Helicopter at our needed as per the emergency encase. The physical walk is 6 hours on average per day with a mini bag with your valued things average 2-5 kg. but 2 days is shorter.

Your Personal Travel Insurance:

We highly advised you to make your travel insurance during the Nepal trip from your own country. It is a condition upon joining any of our trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). We don’t arrange or sell insurance.

Camp during the Trek:

All accommodations for Dolpo Trek on Tent camp. Twin sharing tent basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on the standard of hygiene, standard and clean of tourist standard available. There is a tent for the Dining, kitchen, Staff, and toilet. Warm mattress, sleeping bag.

Meals and Water:

During our Trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines, as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian.), which are from the tent kitchen supplement. Our cook has well-trained cook basically attention for clean, hygienic, fresh and nice testy foods. We can even enjoy hot chocolates, the variety of bread, the variety of drinks, and snacks. You could have been able to get bottled /purified water. All food and beverage will be supplied by our test kitchen. We used iodine boiled water for drinking, wash and preparing food.

What to bring with you:

Raincoat, bag cover, round sun hat. Half/full paint for rain, waterproof walking boot, Suntan lotion, sunglass, light waterproof gore tax set, Down jacket, a pair of sleepers, some t-shirt, If you have your private sleeping bag/If Not we will provide, walking stick, your regular drug and necessary you things.

Environmental sensitive:

The Dolpo region is stunningly beautiful but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. Hence, the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. We are considering a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live in the traveled places. We enforce a number of dos and don’ts. We also work alongside “KEEP” in order to maintain our environmental concerns.

Best Season:

Trek for all seasons. Even Sep to Dec and Feb to May are the best season.

Permit, Royalty, and Application:

You have to Join with Nepal authorized company for Trekking over the Upper Dolpo region. Minimum need to 2 persons of the group to apply for permit cost USD 500 each, for first 10 days, then USD 50 per day extra. Also required TIMS card. Although, need to apply for your 6 monthly valid passports with Nepal visa stamped.

Hotels in Kathmandu:

We provide 2* / 3* standard hotels as per package. Pls, let us advise as per your choice. 5 stars hotels are in Kathmandu: Hyatt Regency, Yak &Yeti, De’l Annapurna, The Everest Hotel, The Malla hotel, and others 4,3, 2,1 stars hotels:

Booking Policy:

Confirm your trip at least two months before, with 45% of the payment and a copy of your passport. One group leader or agent will be free of service charge above 12 of paying the person in a group. (tax, flight, and monuments fee is not free)

Booking Guideline:

@ Contact us for all trip deals and discussions.

@ Print, all programs that we agreed, cost details, and bring that with you.

@ Make sure your all information is correct as your upcoming trip with us.

@ Make confirmation your international flight tickets and passport size photo to your Trekking/Tour operator company A One Nepal Trek. We need that to make your TIMS card, entry Ticket.

@ Send us your at-list 6 months of valid passport copy of all members of the group.

@ Send us your 45% booking advance of all members of a group by bank wire. Although, your all process should have to be before 3 months of your trip to Nepal.