Upper Dolpo Trekking

Overview of Upper Dolpo Trekking

Upper Dolpo Trekking  is a unique trekking trail that let you explore the unexplored trekking region of Nepal. Situated between Tibetan Plate and Dhaulagiri Massif, this fascinating trekking destination was restricted for the tourist before 1989. This trek into the mythical high lands flourished with fascinating Himalaya scenery, snow covered wilderness, tranquil beauty of Shey Phoksundo lake, vivid culture and hospitality of the inhabitants, lush green forest, Tibetan cultural villages and many more astonishing beauty of nature and culture. Trek to upper dolpo is a lengthy trek into the exotic trekking trail of upper dolpo region.

Upper Dolpo trekking is one of the adventures, challenging, less touristic, untouched trekking destination of dolpa district located at northwest of Mt Dhaulagiri. This trekking region culturally influence with Tibet culture. This region lies in Se-Phuksundo national park so this is rich in flora and fauna with wildlife. Some places of this region still not explore yet , you have great chances to explore it. Natural beauty of this trekking trial is incomparable with other place. Trekkers have to take special permit from Nepal government with authorize tour and trekking company and guide is compulsory. Diversity of Nature, culture, tradition, makes this region unique which makes trekking memorable for life time.

Shey gumpa monastery is spiritual heart of upper dolpa through which trekker came by passing several Buddhist cultural villages, Phukusundo lake, and three high passes ie; Nagdolo La (5350m), the shey la (5010m) and Jeng la (5220m) where you spent acclimatization day. View of gorgeous Dhaulagiri range, unique Tibetan culture, Rare snow leopard, deep river canyons, pastures land and other typical places make this trekking remarkable. This region lies in rain shadow area of dhaulagari ranges that’s why nothing to worry about rain and can explore the region freely. Upper dolpo trekking trial is camping trekking that’s make you great trek experience which you remember throughout the life. Trekkers have to spend their journey above 4000 m on mountain deasert that’s why it’s cold at night and required high level of physical fitness for trekking.

Upper Dolpo Trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu all the way to Nepalgunj and then ascending into the high lands of Dolpo region. The villages in Upper Dolpo are 4,300meters and above. It is here specifically that people still practice the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion. This early sect was almost entirely replaced after Buddhist doctrine began to spread across Tibet in the 9th century. Commencing this traditional trekking trail will let you view the panoramic view of mighty Himalayas, beauty of nature and culture and the ancient Buddhist habitat at the high lands of Nepal.