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Upper Dolpo Trekking

Shey Gompa & High Passes Traverse Overview

The Upper Dolpo Trekking is a grand trans-Himalayan expedition leading deep into Nepal's most remote high-altitude wilderness. Surrounded by towering giants including the Dhaulagiri massif, this journey connects the sacred turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake and the ancient 12th-century Shey Gompa with an epic cross-country traverse ending at Jomsom in Mustang.

Shey Phoksundo National Park & Sacred Tibetan Culture

Traversing remote villages, alpine meadows, and desert landscapes near the Tibetan border, this itinerary offers an extraordinary blend of nature and culture:

  • Phoksundo Lake & Ringmo Village: Discover Nepal's deepest turquoise lake (3,610 m) surrounded by dense forests and snowy peaks, exploring Ringmo and the winter settlement of Palam.
  • Ancient Shey Monastery (Gumba) & Mt. Crystal: Cross the high Kang La Pass (5,350 m) to reach the holy Shey Gompa, a sanctuary of Tibetan Buddhist and pre-Buddhist Bon-Po heritage.
  • Wildlife Sanctuary: Trek through Shey Phoksundo National Park (3,555 sq. km), habitat to Blue Sheep, Himalayan Black Bears, wolves, and the elusive Snow Leopard.
  • Remote Trans-Himalayan Villages: Experience preserved Tibetan lifestyles across Saldang, Karang, Mugaon, Tinje, and the secluded outpost of Charka Bhot.

Epic Sangda La Pass Crossing & Ending in Jomsom

The trek reaches its dramatic climax as you cross the towering Sangda Pass (5,460 m) and descend through Dhagarjun and Falek down into Jomsom. Due to the extreme altitude, restricted permits ($500 RAP for 10 days), and rugged terrain, Nepal Kailash Trekking structures this trip as a fully organized, high-standard camping expedition for ultimate safety and comfort.

Embark on this legendary Himalayan traverse with Nepal Kailash Trekking. Contact us today to book your Upper Dolpo expedition!

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration: 26 days
  • Trek Duration: 20
  • Trip Cost: $contact
  • Primary Activity: Trekking
  • Secondary Activity: cultural
  • Max. Group Size: 14
  • Min. Group Size: 2
  • Starts Point: Kathmandu
  • Ends Point: Kathmandu
  • Trip Grade: Hard
  • Max. Height: 5460m

Dasy 01 Arrival day

Day 02 Preparation day

Day 03 Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 150m

Day 04 Fly to Jhuphal 2490m – trek to Dunai 2150m

Day 05 trek to Chepka 2670m

Day 06 Trek to Renje 3010m

Day 07 Phokshundo lake 3620m

Day 08 Rest day

Day 09 Trek salle Khola 3507m

Day 10 Trek to Kang la base camp 4402m

Day 11 Trek to Kang la

pass 5350m – Shey Gumba 4126m

Day 12 Rest Day

Day 13 Trek to Saldang la pass 4785m – Namdung Gaon 4400m

Day 14 Trek to Saldang-  Karang 4050m

Day 15 Trek to Mugaon 4100m

Day 16 Trek to Shimen 4010m

Day 17 Trek to Tinje 4150m/

Day 18 Trek to Rakpa 4530m/ yak kharka

Day 19 Trek to Charka 4120m

Day 20 Trek to Norbulung 4750m

Day 21 Trek to Sangda pass 5460m – Sangda Phedi 5100m 

Day 22 Trek to  above sangda/Dhagarjun- falek 3290m

Day 23 Trek to Jomsom 2710m

Day 24 Fly to Pokhara free day

Day 25 Drive/fly to Kathmandu

Day 26 Departure

 

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