Dolpa is a remote district of Nepal. Being far from the capital and non-spoiled region in trekking activity, Upper Dolpo Camping Trek has been a best choice for those who love to explore the hidden gems of Nature.
People and their traditions are really different from other parts of Nepal, resemblance of culture with Tibet is really amazing, and the landscape of this region is never second.
Changing landscape with each and every trekking day; landscape is naturally beautiful and welcoming people adds sweet taste of happiness in the trekking experience. One of the remote trekking trails of Nepal Himalaya, Upper Dolpo camping trek is composed of varieties of endangered animals with stunning landscapes.
As a remote, wilder-ed, scenic camping trek in a restricted region of Nepal, upper Dolpo has a strong image of superior trekking destination among Nepali trekking routes.
This trail is famous for its primitive local life and their different ascent which is an antique and unique tradition inside the same cultural practice in Nepal. Walking along the ancient village of Dolpo will give a stunning view of Annapurna Range and a huge glance to the Tibetan Plateau.
Screening varieties of vegetation and passing high passes on the trail will make trekkers mind free from stress and give different experiences in Himalaya.
Trek following the Eric valley and the towering mountains will satisfy a trekker’s heart spending a holiday in such beautiful landscape. The generous primitive people also add energy to the trekkers, and energize them to walk ahead. Crossing grazing herds of sheep, yaks, and many monasteries and Gomba on the way of this trekking gives heart full happiness for sure.
Camping trek also adds more adventure and naturalness in trekkers mind so we suggest you below camping itinerary for Upper Dolpo.
Best Time to Trek Upper Dolpo
Like Upper Mustang trek, the upper Dolpo is also a monsoon season trek. If you are looking forward to Upper Dolpo trekking, do not trek in the winter, apart from winter you can sign up for any time throughout the year.
Monsoon in Nepal is from late August till the end of July.
As Dolpo lies in the rain shadow zone of Nepalese geography, upper Dolpo trekking is regarded as one of the finest remote treks to do in Monsoon season.
Difference between lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo camping trek
Lower Dolpo trek does not necessarily be a camping trek whereas a couple of destinations in Upper region of Dolpo trek must be with camping accommodation. Lower region till Phoksundo lake is covered in Lower Dolpo region trekking.
Upper Dolpo trek comprises high passes. Trekking in the remote jungle and random terrain makes it more interesting in the upper region of Dolpo expedition.
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The Route
There are 2 major routes for trekking in the Upper Dolpo region. Both start from the same destination but when it comes to trek over the pass; you can either trek over Saldang pass (at 3900 meters or 12792 feet) or skip this high pass and still enjoy the beauty of nature along with Phoksundo lake.
Upper Dolpo Camping Trek is a circuit trek where plenty of options in the trekking route has made this trek a versatile trekking destination.
Num la, Bagar la, Shey Gompa, Saldang are some of the major destinations of Upper Dolpo Camping Trek. Phoksundo lake is one of the famous attraction spots.
Jhupal airport which connects flights from all parts of Nepal via Nepalgunj is a start & end point of trekking route, in general.
As a camping destination, Upper Dolpo has plenty of options for nature and unique cultural practice differing along the entire trail.
Note – If you are looking for remote trekking destination like Upper mustang trekking, poke us.
Outline Itinerary for Upper Dolpo Camping Trek
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu international airport (1345m).You will be received by our company representative and assist you to hotel transfer.Tonight Upper Dolpo Camping trekking briefing by your guide.
- Day 2 – Kathmandu city guided tour & Pre-trip meeting, arrangement of necessary permits.
- Day 3 – Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus/ Hotel
- Day 4 – Flight to Jomsom (2710m) and trekking to Kagbeni(2800m)
- Day 5 – Kagbeni to Yak Kharka (3180m), tented camp
- Day 6 – Yak Kharka to Sangda (3710m), tented camp
- Day 7 – Sangda to Sangda Phedi (Tuchela,Niwar La Phedi) (4190m)
- Day 8 – Sangda Phedi to khola kharka via Tudje (Tudje La Pass 5185m)
- Day 9 – khola kharka to Chanla Phedi (4530m)
- Day 10 – Chanla Phedi to Do Tarap (4040m)
- Day 11 – Explore, acclimatize & rest day at Dho Tarap(4030m)
- Day 12 – Do Tarap to Pangjang Khola Dovan (4480m)
- Day 13 – Pangjang Khola Dovan to Tinje village (4150m)
- Day 14 – Tinje village to Shimengaon (3870m)
- Day 15 – Shimengaon to Koma (4060m) via Shimen la (4270m)
- Day 16 – Koma to Saldang village (3770m)
- Day 17 – Saldang village to SheyGompa (4500m) via Sela La (5095m)
- Day 18 – Explore, rest, relax day at Shey Gompa (4500m)
- Day 19 – Shey Gompa to LarTsa (4120m) vi Kangla pass (5360m)
- Day 20 – LarTsa to Ringmu/Phoksundo Lake (3730m)
- Day 21 – Ringmu/Phoksundo Lake to Sanduwa(3038m)
- Day 22 – Sanduwa to Chhepka(2680m)
- Day 23 – Chhepka to Dunai (2050m)
- Day 24 – Dunai to Juphal (2345m)
- Day 25 – Fly Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
- Day 26 – Our vehicle will drop you to Kathmandu international Airport for your final departure.
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Cost of Upper Dolpo Camping Trek– Nepalgram Adventure
S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 3870 | 2430 | 1830 |
2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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