Upper Dolpo Trekking – 24 Days

Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300)
On starting day, we send our agents to pick you up at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. After that, you will be heartily welcomed and shifted towards a tourist standard hotel further added, we plan for meeting at our office to discuss the upcoming trek.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation
Today after a morning delicious breakfast, we move forward to sightseeing some attractions throughout the valley. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) will be our targets to sightsee, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After exploring these wonderful spots, we will return for preparing and finalizing our equipment and the needs required during the trek. This night, we stay at the same hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (165 m)
Today after attending a delicious breakfast, our private vehicle shifts you to the airport to catch a flight towards Nepalgunj. Finally, after an hour of flight, the plane lands at Nepalgunj airport. Further, we will be transferred to the fine tourist hotel. The remaining hours of the day will be spent exploring the mini zoo, Muslim Bazaar, and Tharu villages along with returning to the hotel in the evening hour, we finish preparation and the night will be spent at a lodge in Nepalgunj.

Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (2,320 m) and trek to Shulighat (2,070 m)
The following schedule and catching an early morning flight over the Himalayas, we reach Jhupal airport by leaving Nepalgunj behind to meet the crew members there. After meeting them, we quickly arrange our bags and luggage to develop our trek ahead. Forward, following the bank of Thulo Bheri River takes to cross the bridge across and forward walking continuously after crossing the bridge takes to Shulighat. This night will be spent in a camp at Shulighat.

Day 5: Trek from Shulighat to Renje (3,010 m)
Leaving Shulighat behind, we develop our walk ahead by crossing the bridge towards Jyalhasa. Therefore again crossing another bridge, we follow the up-and-down trail by passing through grasses and ferns along steeping the east bank of the river for meeting the trail junction to Phoksundo Lake. After that, directly catch the Phoksundo Lake trail and continue to walk through a ridge and rocky path that takes you to Renje. This night will also be spent in a camp at Renje.

Day 6: Trek from Renje to Ringmo village (3,640 m) and Phoksundo Lake (3,620 m)
Aiming for our destination, we move forward by stepping up the ridge and then down to the wooden bridge. Therefore, passing up and down walking along the valley floor takes you to the confluence of two rivers before catching the west bank of the Phoksundo River. Developing steps ahead by following the trail through the forest and grassy slope leads to sight Phoksundo Lake by crossing the ridge along continue the walk from there takes to Rigmo village. After that, we walk up to Phoksundo Lake for staying a night in camp.

Day 7: Phoksundo Lake (Acclimatization and rest day)
Seriously, we are already height above 3,600 m so this day is separated for acclimatization and proper rest time. On this day, we don’t move our steps forward but we schedule to explore beautiful Phoksundo Lake or inspect Ringmo village as trekkers desire. Leisure hours can be utilized by sighting monuments and we can also hike up towards the source of the lake. This night will be spent at the same spot in Phoksundo Lake.

Day 8: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo River (3,630 m)
Today triggered our steady walk forward through the shore of the Lake as it curves on a rocky ridge along the western bank of the Lake. Therefore, the path leads through the lush meadows which forward walk shifts towards the flood plain of Phoksundo River. After, we march through the valley by crossing the river and avoiding the rare marshy land to stop today’s hike at the bank of the Phoksundo River. This night will be spent in a camp near the Phoksundo River.

Day 9: Trek from Phoksundo River to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,120 m)
Today leaving the campsite, we head towards the confluence of two opposed rivers through a glacial valley. Along marching forward by crossing the wooden bridge, we continuously walk through a hardly distinctive path on the Shey Gumba trekking trail. Crossing a little more difficult trail and continuing the walk ahead takes to another valley that rewards a view of Kang La Pass. The night will be spent at a tented camp in Phoksundo Bhanjyang.

Day 10: Trek from Phoksundo Bhanjyang to Kang La Pass (5,160 m) and Shey Gompa (4,390 m)
Developing walk forward through the steep trail with quite a strenuous march leads towards the top of the pass which rewards the amazing view of a large valley being cut into two halves by a pleasing river. Therefore ascending from the pass leads to a long winding trek along the bank of the river which also requires crossing several times along passing meadows, and a nomadic hut of herders slides us towards red Chorten (Shey Gompa). This night will be spent at a tented camp in Shey Gompa.

Day 11: Shey Gompa (Acclimatization and rest day)
According to our trekking schedule, this day is separated for both exploration and acclimatization. On this day, we plan to visit the monastery Shey Gompa located above the confluence of Kangjunala and Yeju Nala Rivers along Crystal Mountain, built during the 11th century. During leisure hours you can relax your muscles by taking a rest or you can engage in sightseeing throughout as an option. This night will also be spent on a tented camp.

Day 12: Trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung village (4,430 m)
After a day of acclimatization and exploration on Shey Gompa, initially, we follow the pleasant juniper forest and descent into a gray, stony canyon. Continuing walkthrough zigzag path over bare rocks and coarse eroded soil leads towards the top of Saldana La. After that, the trail slides down towards the north by crossing pastures of grazing yaks and sheep to reach Namgung village. Finally, after steeping village, we engage in exploring throughout for some hours and the night will be spent at a tented camp there.

Day 13: Trek from Namgung village to Saldang (3,620 m)
Today quitting the beautiful village behind, we ascend down a slope and continue a steady walk along the dusty barren mountains. Therefore, after some hours of the hard climbing breathtaking view of Saldang is greeted below on a plateau high above the Nam Khongmala. Walking all way to Saldang, we engage in exploring throughout and the night will be spent at camp in Saldang village.

Day 14: Trek from Saldang to Yangjze Gompa (4,960 m)
Developing early walk catching the trail towards north bypassing a gradual path with few ups and downs along Nagon River also makes a gentle walk on numerous settlements including Tiling and Lurigoan. Marching forward by crossing the bridge and charming spots directly takes us to a rarely explored area of this region (Yangjze Gompa). The remaining time will be utilized by exploring the monastery and village a long night will be spent at camp in Yangjze Gompa.

Day 15: Trek from Yangjze Gompa to Sibu (4,560 m)
On this day, we are offered two different forward walking paths to step to our destination so, to minimize our walk and to save precious time, we retrace the earlier developed trek to Saldang village. Along there following the right path, we encounter terraced fields, stupas, mini walls, monasteries, and numerous settlements to reach Sibu and the night will be spent at a tented camp in Sibu.

Day 16: Trek from Sibu to Jeng La Phedi (4,900 m)
Splitting Sibu after early morning fresh up, we set off our walk ahead. Initially continuing walk by following Nam Khong River and changing direction later towards the east takes to the confluence of two minor tributaries. Therefore, we walk up to the bottom of Jeng La Phedi. Tonight night will be managed to attend camp in Jeng La Phedi.

Day 17: Trek from Jeng La Phedi to Do Tarap (4,080 m)
Trekking begins with an early walk by climbing uphill to reach the top of the Jeng La Pass which greets our beautiful view of snow ranges and the north face of the Dhaulagiri massif. Therefore, we descend following the rough path to Tarap Valley and forward take to Tarap Chu by encountering numerous monasteries and attractions en route. Thus, a short walk from this point leads toward Do Tarap for spending the night at the intended camp.

Day 18: Do Tarap (Acclimatization and rest day) 
There is no doubt of being tired after achieving several days walk to catch aimed destination. Surely this day, we don’t walk forward but we plan to explore attractions which are spotted nearby and you can also visit Ribo Bhumpa Gompa above the village, rebuilt in the year 1955, and the village of Do Tarap. This night will be spent at the same tented camp in Do Tarap.

Day 19:  Trek from Do tarap to Tarap River (Karmakharka) (3,800 m)
After spending a full day on the same spot, today we head forward catching the downward trail towards the wide valley and then into the George. Initially continuing forward march through juniper bushes and wild roses above the tree line leads to the junction point of Tarap Chu and the Lang River along forward walk through meadow takes to Karmakharka. If the time remains then we can go for visiting nearby caves and the night will be spent in a tented camp.

Day 20:  Trek from Tarap River (Karmakharka) to Khani village (3,150 m)
On day twenty, we continue our walk on a trail down the gorge of the Tarap River, and forward, we pass numerous campsites by the river, narrow deep Gorges, and stone slabs fitted on logs in between the walls as a bridge. Marching walk ahead, we reach the camping spot beside the Tarap River at Khani village. This night will be spent in a tented camp in Khani village.

Day 21: Trek from Khani village to Dunai (2,030 m)
Marching forward in morning time by catching the trail which passes through the pleasing forest descends towards another gorge. Steeping ahead following the river downstream crossing Tarakot and enjoying colorful terraced fields leads to Lawan for crossing a bridge. Initially, a forward walk bypassing the remote village under the shade of pine trees and deep gorges takes one to Dunai for staying overnight in the lodge.

Day 22: Trek from Dunai to Jhupal (2,320 m)
On the last walking day, developing the shortest and moderate walk ahead through the flat trail following Thulo Bheri River leads forward passing terraced fields and pleasing villages till up to Jhupal. The remaining hours can be spent exploring a beautiful settlement holding mud and rock houses, terraced fields, monasteries, and the lifestyle of the local people. This night will be spent by spending the night at a lodge in Jhupal.

Day 23: Fly from Jhupal to Nepalgunj (165 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Evacuating Dolpo starts with a morning scenic flight over the Himalayas to Nepalgunj and soon after landing at Nepalgunj Airport, we catch tch next flight to Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu). On reaching Kathmandu, our private vehicle shifts you safely towards a fine tourist standard hotel, and evening time will be managed for a farewell dinner and the night will be spent at the hotel.

Day 24: Departure day
On the last day of the trip after attending morning breakfast, you can march ahead for shopping or for market visiting to buy some gifts for your loved ones. We will be there to help with your flight arrangements and guidance. Our private vehicle transfers you to the airport highlighting your flight schedule and a representative will be there to wish you a safe journey and successful steps ahead in the upcoming days.