Upper Dolpo is a unique region known as "the last enclave of pure Tibetan culture." Its landscape and Buddhist traditions resemble pre-Chinese Tibet more than Nepal. This rugged area is home to resilient villagers living in some of the highest villages worldwide. Upper Dolpo, located in West Nepal, offers a glimpse into the culturally Tibetan way of life, with visits to Buddhist and Bönpo monasteries. Until 1996, foreigners were not permitted here, preserving the region's culture from tourist influence. A highlight is Shey Gompa, a revered monastery where pilgrims undertake a circuit around Crystal Mountain, considered a sibling to Tibet's Mount Kailash.
Arrival in Kathmandu - check into the hotel.
Kathmandu - prepare for the trek.
Drive/fly to Nepalgunj - check into the hotel.
Fly to Juphal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai (4.5 hours).
Trek from Dunai to Hankhe (4.5 hours).
Trek from Hankhe to Reiji (4.5 hours).
Trek from Reiji to Phoksundo Lake (3,600m, 5 hours).
Rest and explore around Phoksundo Lake.
Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Lake Beach (5 hours).
Trek from Lake Beach to Mandala Camp (4,570m, 5 hours).
Trek from Mandala Camp over Kang La pass (5,240m) to Shey Gompa (4,280m, 5 hours).
Trek from Shey Gompa, cross Saldang pass (5,010m), and reach Namgung (4,380m, 5 hours).
Trek from Namgung to Yanger Gompa (3,890m, 5 hours).
Trek from Yanger Gompa to Musi Gaon (4,270m, 6 hours).
Trek from Musi Gaon, cross Lnag La pass (5,002m), and reach Sime Gaon (3,950m, 6 hours).
Trek from Sime Gaon to Tinja (4,150m, 6 hours).
Trek from Tinja to Kheng (4,550m, 6 hours).
Trek from Kheng, cross Charka pass (5,036m), and reach Charka (4,365m, 7 hours).
Trek from Charka to Yak Kharka (4,780m, 5 hours).
Trek from Yak Kharka, cross Sangda pass (5,490m), and reach Sangda Phedi (5,110m, 6.5 hours).
Trek from Sangda Phedi to Sangda (3,909m, 5 hours).
Trek from Sangda to Phale Gaon (2,900m, 5.5 hours).
Trek from Phale Gaon to Jomsom (2,710m, 3.5 hours).
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu.
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