Upper Dolpo Trekking

Located in the middle of rugged geographical region of Nepal, Dolpo is the most isolated area which offers a complete unique feeling of true Shangri la with a sensation of mysticism. Upper Dolpo region is the most remote and least developed region in Far North West Nepal where most serene and natural beauty is still unexplored. Despite of its location between the Tibetan plateau and the massif Mt. Dhaulagiri Himalayan range, this region is culturally rich and is the highest inhabited land in Nepal. Covered by thick canopy of pine and rhododendron forest, and this mountain around offer terrain and ampleness of wildlife including Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep, Snow Leopard, huge birds Himalayan griffon uncommon throughout the rest of Dolpo region which furnishes more with excitement to the travelers and trekkers in this adventure journey.

This trip offers ample wildlife experiences in Nepal's largest She- Phoksundo National Park with an area of 3,555 Sq. km; an assortment of cultural experiences; and wide stretches of unforgettable mountain scenery. This adventure takes you deep into the hills to isolated villages and encounter local communities who make this unique remote country their home, lodging in basic guesthouses along the route.  The Nepal’s deepest and most fascinating lake of She - Phoksundo is another highlight of this trip.  This tremendous adventure starts right from Nepalgunj city which is 573 km south west from Kathmandu, a scenic flight to Nepalgunj and then to Juphal and trek up to the stunning She-Phoksundo Lake. Then cross Kangla Pass to reach the most hidden place at Shey Gomba “ The Crystal Monastery” with Crystal Mountain just above it and then trek back to Dunai and Tarakot and finally to Jhupal, a short super scenic mountain flight brings you back to Nepalgunj from Jhupal and then connect the flight back to Kathmandu after mesmerizing moment in the high mystical land of Upper Dolpo.
For more information of this fascinating area read “The Sown Leopard” Novel by Peter Matthessian written some 35 years ago, a world’s largest classic seller.