Dolpo Trek

We will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. We will transfer you to your hotel for the Dolpo trek. You have time to settle in and freshen up after your long flight. We will invite you to visit our office for a briefing about your program.

You will meet with your trekking guide to discuss the equipment needed for the Dolpo trekking. We will process the trekking permits. During this visit, we will help you check your equipment.

We will facilitate processing other necessary items such as National Park Permits, special permits, etc. If you arrive at night, we will have the same discussion the following day after breakfast.

The following day of your Dolpo trek, you will leave for a full-day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley after breakfast. You can visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath. They are ancient and mostly enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites.

You will visit the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhnath. Kathmandu Durbar Square’s fine arts and historical architecture reflect the ancient Nepalese culture. On return to your hotel, you will have time to explore the local area. Have dinner, and stroll through the famous streets.

Today, we will take a 1-hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. We get a good view of the Himalayas to the north to start the Dolpo trek. Nepalgunj is a small town near the Indian border in the Terai region of Nepal. You can look around the Bageshwari Mandir, a temple dedicated to Kali.

On the very morning, we take a flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla. We go over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. From Jumla, we cross the Tila Khola and Chaudabise Khola near their confluence.

Then, we climb gently to a fertile valley of rice terraces. The Dolpo trek trail continues through several villages. It passes through a forest of maple and walnut to a meadow. Beyond the field, the trail climbs to a rock cairn at Pattyata Lagna (2830m).

Then it descends into the magnificent alpine amphitheater. The trail descends past the project buildings at Gothichour to a stream at the bottom of the valley. Camping at night.

Walk downstream through forests to a series of mills at Kuri Sangta. The trek follows the northern side of Tila Khola. It passes through fields of corn and potatoes. Then, it climbs through fields of buckwheat, barley, and attractive meadows, passing Tibetan Mani walls on the way.

The Dolpo trek trail enters a forest of oaks, spruces, poplars, and maples. A short distance beyond Chotra (3010m) is the Tibetan settlement of Naphukana. The villagers keep large herds of yaks and horses — a campsite near the village.

The Dolpo trek trail becomes steeper as it climbs past the rocky fields of Rapati Chaur. The route reaches forests of oaks and birch trees tangled with Spanish moss. After crossing a side stream, the trail crosses the Churta/Bapila/Tila Khola. Then, it starts a climb through birch, oak, and rhododendron forests.

Finally, reach Mauri Lagna’s” Honey Pass.” From the pass, view the snowy peaks of Gutumba, Matatimba, and Bhalu Himal. The trail makes a few ups and downs and passes side valleys and fields of corn and potatoes. Beyond the ridge is Balasa, the best place for our camping.

The Dolpo trek trail descends a stream and climbs to the ridge in a forest of walnut trees. We pass villages inhabited by blacksmiths and tailors. The trail contours past the corn and potato fields and apple orchards to Hurikot. It climbs gradually through lots of thorn bushes to the campsite.

Pass Hurikot and its Bonpo Gompa. Reach to a sign proclaiming the entrance of Shey Phoksundo National Park. The trail stays high above the river to the confluence where the Jagdula Khola and Garpung Khola join to form the Bheri.

The valley narrows. The river becomes a series of waterfalls as the Dolpo trek trail climbs to a moraine at 3900m. Make a high camp in boulders at Kagmara Phedi. Overnight stay camping.

The panoramic views of the peaks are sensational throughout the way. Wildflowers are a hardy alpine species. It includes blue poppies, buttercups, mint, gentians, and puffballs.

Climb alongside the Kagmara Glacier to the Kagmara La. Then descend about 900m along a stream to a campsite on pastures in the Pungmo valley. It is a fortress-like village with an atmospheric Bonpo monastery and apple orchards. Camping at night.

The Dolpo trek trail now enters birch and juniper forests. You get an excellent view of Kanjirowa Peak on the way. You can see an amicable settlement of Tibetan villages with Yak herders. Spend your night in Pungmo Gaon.

The Dolpo trek to Phoksundo Lake up the Suligaad is short, but it boasts many varieties. There are lovely forested sections, dramatic Phoksundo Lake, and a tiny pocket of the unique Bonpo culture. The lake is within Shey Phoksundo National Park, established in 1981.

The lake and the trail are snowbound from mid-November to mid-May. You can see majestic views of the snowy peaks of Kanjirolba Kagmara and Batrasi Himal. Visit nearby villages and Ringbo Gompa.

Today is rest and acclimatization day on our Dolpo trek. Admire the beauty of this place. Have a majestic view of the snowy peaks known as Kanjiroba Kagmara and Batrasi Himal.

From here on, we will trek downhill toward Shyanta. We will follow the Dolpo trek trail of Chepka and move along the rocky terrains. Explore the medicinal plants in this area. We will reach the beautiful village of Shyanta.

Today, we march on a path lined with birch trees towards Jhupal via Sulighat. From atop a ridge, we have fantastic mountain views above us and Jhupal Village below.

While hiking this trail, we recommend being extremely cautious. After arriving in Jhupal, we can relax or spend the afternoon touring the bustling market town. Sleep in Jhupal tonight.

We travel to Nepalgunj on the first available flight from Jhupal. After arriving in Nepalgunj, we take the next flight back to Kathmandu. When we get to Kathmandu, someone will take us to our accommodation. There is nothing to do. Organize the images and exchange emails with travel partners.

We’ll have a farewell meal hosted by Above the Himalayas to commemorate the success of our Dolpo trek trip. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Your 16-day Dolpo trek trip successfully ends today. So, you’ll be returning home after a long, exhausting, and excellent trek. Today, according to your scheduled flight, we’ll drive you to the Tribhuwan International Airport.