Upper Dolpo Trek

Upper Dolpo trek is a strenuous but rewarding journey into Nepal's most isolated region, the frozen outpost of mythical Shey Monastery beyond Phoksundo Lake, the legendary region of Snow Leopard, the Himalayan Bharal or blue sheep, and the semi-nomadic yak herders removed from the rest of the world by some of Himalayas’ most difficult passes. Geographically still within Nepal but culturally always tied to Tibet, though this bond as in Mustang has been broken for well over half a century, Dolpo is a region of few Buddhist monasteries as well as those of pre-Buddhist religion of Bon Po. With sweeping and windswept high altitude desert vistas, Dolpo promises to mesmerize every trekker who has the strength and courage to venture into this pocket of traditional Tibetan culture. People of Dolpo must import grain, and yak caravan trade, in the past bringing salt from Tibet and trading it for grains from midlands of Nepal was the mainstay of life. The character and ordeal of this livelihood was made famous by Eric Valli movie, Himalaya.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m. / 4,428 ft.

Day 02: In Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Nepalgunj and overnight.

Day 04: Nepalgunj fly to Jumla and overnight.

Day 05: Jumla trek to Danphe Langa and overnight.

Day 06: Danfelanga trek to Chautha and overnight.

Day 07: Chautha trek to Dhotu and overnight.

Day 08: Dhotu trek to Rara lake (3,040m) and overnight.

Day 09: Explore around Rara Lake and overnight.

Day 10: Rara trek to Ghorasain and overnight.

Day 11: Ghorasain trek to Sinja and overnight.

Day 12: Sinja trek to Jaljala Chaur and overnight.

Day 13: Chere Chaur trek to Jumla and overnight.

Day 14: Fly back to Nepalgunj.

Day 15: Back to Kathmandu by bus.