Dolpo · Nepal
Upper Dolpo Trek
- Duration
- 26 days
- Max altitude
- 5,360 m
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Group size
- Up to 8
- From
- NPR 520,000
Walk it before you book it
26 days, one journey.
The itinerary is the route itself. Choose a day to see where you wake up and how far you walk.
Day 1 of 26
Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet your representative at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Use the evening for a gear check and trip briefing.
- Altitude
- 1,400 m
Highlights
What you came for.
- Phoksundo Lake
- Shey Gompa
- Kang La high pass
- Tibetan-influenced villages
Overview
A long camping journey into one of Nepal's most remote regions, past turquoise Phoksundo Lake and old Bon and Buddhist monasteries.
Upper Dolpo is a high, dry land north of the Himalaya with a culture close to Tibet's. It is famous for Phoksundo Lake and Shey Gompa, and it is one of the country's most demanding journeys.
The route crosses Kang La, whose height is variously listed between about 5,150 and 5,360 m. Full camping support is needed, and the trip is a serious commitment.
A restricted area permit, national park permit and licensed guide are required, and it is among Nepal's most expensive permits.
Choose your month
When will you walk?
Pick a month to see what the trail is like and open it in the calendar below.
Cancellations and refunds follow our Refund Policy.
High Season Availability
Permits and tea house spaces fill fast for optimal climbing windows. Secure your slot early!
The details
What’s included.
All trek packages and itineraries can be customized according to weather, mountain pass openings, and group pace. Confirm full equipment requirements with our team before departure.
Included
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porter support (one porter for two trekkers)
- Required trekking permits and local fees
- Camping or simple lodge stays, with crew and kitchen equipment
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days
- Kathmandu hotel nights shown in the itinerary
- Road or domestic flight transport shown in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with high-altitude rescue cover
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal gear, drinks, hot showers and device charging
- Tips for guides and porters
- Extra costs from weather delays or leaving the trek early