The Dolpo Rara Adventure Trekking in Nepal is one of the most remote, strenuous, and extraordinary off-the-beaten-path journeys in the High Himalayas. Combining Upper Dolpo and Rara Lake, this challenging expedition takes trekkers across five major high mountain passes ranging from 5,000m to 5,600m: Numa La (5,290m), Baga La (5,175m), Nyingma Gyanzen La Pass (5,563m), Yala La (5,414m), and Chyargo La Pass (5,150m). Offering a true wilderness experience where encountering other tourists is rare, this route spans three districts—Dolpa, Mugu, and Jumla—and showcases two stunning alpine lakes: Phoksundo Lake and Rara Lake. The region's remote settlements date back to the early 10th century, where descendants of early Tibetan migrants practice Buddhism alongside ancient Bonpo traditions.
Organized by Nepal Kailash Trekking, this complex expedition requires a minimum of two members to secure the Upper Dolpo special trekking permit, which costs approximately USD 700 per person for a single visit. Because of the rugged and narrow mountain trails, the trek is operated strictly as a fully supported camping trip utilizing porters rather than mules, which are hazardous on snowy or narrow paths. The journey typically begins with a flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal, traversing Do Tarap, Numa La, Baga La, Phoksundo Lake, Shey Gompa, Phoksumdo, and Mangri, and concludes with a dependable return flight from Jumla.
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival
Day 02: Permit preparation
Day 03: Fly Nepalgunj
Day 04: Fly to Juphal- trek to Dunai
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot (2280m) 5 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Laini (3160m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani (3545m) 5 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap (4100m) 6 -7 hrs
Day 09: rest day
Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m) 4 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Pelung Tang (4465m) via Numa La (5290m) 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Dajok Tang (4080m) via Baga La (5175m) 6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Phoksundo lake (3738m), 3-4 hrs
Day 14: Explore day
Day 15: TREK to Phoksundo Khola (3500m) 5/6 hrs or this is for 2 members back to Juphal [ Trek to Shyanta (2520m) 5-6 hrs]
Day 16: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4400m) 7/8 hrs or [Trek to Juphal (2320m) 4 hrs]
Day 17: Cross Kang La (5115m), then Shey Gompa (4126m) 6/7 hrs or [fly to Nepalgunj – Kathmandu]
Day 18: An Explore day at Shey Gompa or [free day in Kathmandu]
Day 19: Shey Gompa (4390 m). Rest day or [departure]
Day 20: Trek to Bhijer Gaon (3850 m) 8-9 hrs
Day 21: Trek to Pho (4087 m) via Yambur La pass (4813 m) 9 hrs
Day 22: Trek to Pung Kharka (4650 m) via Nyingma Gyanzen La pass (5563 m) 9 hrs
Day 23: Trek to Chyandi Khola (4830 m) via Yala La (5414 m) 6 hrs
Day 24: Trek toTakla Khola (3785 m) 7 hrs
Day 25: Trek to Thajuchaur (4050 m) via Chyargo La pass (5150 m) 7 hrs
Day 26: Trek to Shilenchaura Kharka (2945 m) 6-7 hrs
Day 27: Trek to Mangri (1950 m) 7-8 hrs
Day 28: Trek to Rara Lake (2990 m) 7-8 hrs
Day 29: Rara Lake (2990 m). Rest day.
Day 30: Rara Lake to (Ghurchi Mara3710m) - Gorosaingha (3000m)
Day 31: Gorosingha to Sinja (2440m)
Day 32: Sinja to Chere Chaur (2900m)
Day 33: Chere Chaur to Jumla(2370m)
Day 34: Jumla to Nepalgunj, same day Kathmandu by flight
Day 35: Fly back to home country