Day 1
Juphal to Sulighat
4 hrs / 8 km / sleep 2,120 m
Fly to Juphal and descend to the Bheri River at Sulighat.
Dolpo
Upper Dolpo Trek
One of Nepals most remote treks through the trans-Himalayan desert of Upper Dolpo. Visit Shey Gompa, Crystal Mountain, and cross high passes in a region unchanged for centuries.
Strenuous20 days5,190 mMay–Oct
Photo: Sandesh Giri / Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
One of Nepals most remote treks through the trans-Himalayan desert of Upper Dolpo. Visit Shey Gompa, Crystal Mountain, and cross high passes in a region unchanged for centuries.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 20 planned days, 180 km of walking, and 9,000 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Shey Phoksundo Lake, Shey Gompa & Crystal Mountain, Kang La Pass (5,190m), Ancient Bon culture.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Sulighat to Chhepka
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,700 m
Trek along the Suli Gad gorge through forests.
Day 3
Chhepka to Ringmo
6 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,640 m
Climb steeply to Ringmo village overlooking Phoksundo Lake.
Day 4
Ringmo acclimatization
4 hrs / 5 km / sleep 3,640 m
Explore Shey Phoksundo Lake and visit the village gompa.
Day 5
Ringmo to Phoksundo Khola Camp
6 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,960 m
Trek along the west shore of Phoksundo Lake.
Day 6
Phoksundo Khola Camp to Snowfields Camp
7 hrs / 9 km / sleep 4,500 m
Ascend through high alpine terrain toward Kang La.
Day 7
Snowfields Camp to Shey Gompa
8 hrs / 10 km / sleep 4,050 m
Cross Kang La Pass (5,190m) and descend to the sacred Shey Gompa near Crystal Mountain.
Day 8
Shey Gompa acclimatization
4 hrs / 5 km / sleep 4,050 m
Explore the ancient Shey monastery complex and kora around Crystal Mountain.
Day 9
Shey Gompa to Bhijer
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 3,870 m
Trek to the remote village of Bhijer past mani walls and chortens.
Day 10
Bhijer to Saldang
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,770 m
Trek to Saldang, the largest settlement in Upper Dolpo.
Day 11
Saldang to Jeng La BC
7 hrs / 10 km / sleep 4,510 m
Ascend toward Jeng La Pass base camp.
Day 12
Jeng La BC to Tokyu
7 hrs / 10 km / sleep 4,000 m
Cross Jeng La Pass (5,090m) and descend to Tokyu.
Day 13
Tokyu to Dho Tarap
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 4,040 m
Trek through the Tarap Valley to Dho village.
Day 14
Dho Tarap to Tarap Camp
6 hrs / 14 km / sleep 3,760 m
Follow the Tarap Khola downstream.
Day 15
Tarap Camp to Laisicap
6 hrs / 14 km / sleep 2,950 m
Continue descent through the narrow gorge.
Day 16
Laisicap to Juphal
5 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,475 m
Final trek back to Juphal. Fly to Nepalgunj.
Map
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- Duration
- 20 days
- Altitude
- 5,190 m
- Updated
- 2026
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Packing checklist
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Altitude and safety
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Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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