Dolpo Region Trek

Dolpo Trekking is a perfect choice for those trekkers who crave exploring unspoiled natural splendor. The culture of the local people of this region remains unexploited even to this day. Located in the corners of the northwest part of Nepal, the Dolpo region is one of the most remote areas of Nepal and is known for its rustic charm. It takes two flights to reach the Dolpo from Kathmandu.

With the Dolpo trek, trekkers get to walk through the picturesque hidden valleys and visit Shey Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery considered the spiritual heart of Dolpo. The view of the pristine and turquoise Phoksundo Lake is set amidst the high Himalayas, and experience the culture of native locals. The region is also home to Shey Phoksundo National Park, Nepal’s largest national park, covering 3,555 square kilometers. This park shelters rare wildlife such as musk deer, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, goral, and the elusive snow leopard.

The Dolpo region is large, covering about 6% of the total area of Nepal, and it is split into a lower region and an upper region. Lower Dolpo is known for its easier accessibility and stunning trekking routes, while Upper Dolpo remains a restricted area requiring special permits, offering a more remote and culturally immersive experience. Mountain Routes offers trekking packages to both lower and upper regions of Dolpo: Lower Dolpo Trekking package and Upper Dolpo Rara Lake Traverse package. Both packages have much to offer.

If you are interested in the Dolpo trekking, you can explore the different trekking routes of both available packages and choose the one that suits your preferences. If you don’t want to miss out on the upper parts of Dolpo in your trek, you can choose the next option, but you have to add a few extra days to your trek. This is because the Upper Dolpo region trek is considered the longest and most challenging trek. 

For an intrepid trekking enthusiast seeking to explore untouched nature, the Dolpo region is the ultimate destination.