Dolpo Jomsom Trek

Overview

Dolpo Jomsom Trek is the most adventure treks of Nepal. Which connect the hidden, unexplored and remote Dolpo via Upper Dolpo to Kalidaki River gorge valley Jomsom Mustang crossing the several high passes. Our Dolpo to Jomsom Trek itinerary takes you in a remote region of Nepal located close to the Tibet border. In this trek we pass over numerous high passes, beautiful hamlets, age old ancient monasteries, mani walls, Chortens, herders camps, Dolpo Pa life style and culture, with adventure reward.

Dolpo to Jomsom Trek is about 230km from Juphal airstrip to Kagbeni in the Kali Gandaki valley of Mustang district. The first part trek, stretching through the Lower Dolpo region is followed by Hinduism hamlets, lush vegetation of Phoksundo National park and stunning Phoksundo Lake, a turquoise blue colored lake certainly changes its color after exposing sunlight over it during the day time, Bonpo follower village and community.

Second part of  trek takes you in Upper Dolpo. Upper Dolpo has been referred to as the last enclave of pure Dolpo Pa culture with the barren landscape, sparsely populated settlement, land of Bon and Buddhist religion. Upper Dolpo which reserves its charisma for a three week long walking from Phoksundo Lake. Beyond the Phoksundo Lake, following gorges and stony trail encountering complicated Kang La (5363m) pass before reach to sacred and mythical land Shey Gompa. Then after following we head east following Sephu Khola passing many mani walls, several isolated fields and doksas (seasonal settlements for yak herders) we cross Shey La Pass approaches largest village of Upper Dolpo Saldang and the trail leads to the north, an oldest and beautiful monastery of Dolpo is Yangjer nearby Nisal village. Approaching further to the North-east corner, the hidden frontier village is Musi village. Beyond the Musi village, conquering the Muri La pass trail connects remote and isolated valley Panzang valley villages Simen, Phalwa and Tinje. For a really strenuous and rugged adventure seeker can further continue to the east traversing Mo La pass to Chharka Bhot and a high wild trail crossing across Jungbenla 5550m before knee-jerking trails to Kaligandaki Valley and Jomsom.

Trip Highlights

    • Discovery and explore in remote Dolpo region
    • Encounter with multiple 5000+ high passes
    • Age old ancient Bon and Buddhiat monasteries and revered places
    • A real experience of culture, nature and adventure

At A Glance

  • Group size:
    2-10
  • Max. altitude:
    5363m
  • Trekking:
    23 days

Accomodation & Meal

    • 3 nights in three star hotel
    • 1 night in guest house
    • 22 days trekking
    • Meals included during trek