Dolpo Mugu Trek

Overview

Dolpo Mugu trek is one of the most adventure treks in Nepal, this trek challenging and enthralling which stretches through remote corner of North Western Nepal. This ultimate trekking starts from Dolpo to Mugu thorugh the Upper Dolpo and Upper Mugu. The route leads through the spectacular mountain scenery of Kanjiruwa massif and northern border peaks. This is an extremely adventure trip which stretches across the half dozens of 5000m+ passes. Besides the mountain glory and natural immersion, it also offers the cultural immersion. The culture of Mugum ethnic people, Dolpo ethnic people, the ancient monasteries and remote villages are another rewards of this trek.

Dolpo Mugu trekking, start from Juphal and run past the Phoksundo Lake for fabled Crystal Monastery Shey. In Bhijer we branch off from the main route and wander very lonely roads over high passes and threw deep gorges by Mugu. The few villages here are considered the most remote throughout. Our trekking brings us to the biggest lake of Nepal, the Rara Lake National Park. Dolpo to Rara traverse trek connects two of the most beautiful high altitude lakes in Nepal. Starting in the barren yet stunningly beautiful landscape of Dolpo, and ending in the equally beautiful Mugu district.

Dolpo Mugu trek route is a three weeks trek, and it pass through the remote beautiful villages of Dolpo and Mugu. The trail come across six high passes along the high, steep, narrow and rocky, of the beaten tracks. From Juphal we pass through amazing waterfalls (Phoksundo Water falls) and stunning Phoksumdo Lake. Passing though Phoksundo lake crossing the notorious Kang La pass(5360m) leads to revered and sacred place Shey Gompa. From Shey Gomp our route continues via Samling Monastery to Bhijer and Pho. Beyond Pho village we immerse in wilderness for a week, and come across through three high passes, Nyimagyalzen La (5567m), Yala Pass (5414m) and Chyargo La(5150m) to Shailenchaur Kharka. This is an supposedly an old smugglers route, this is also one of the variants of the Great Himalaya Trail; only few trekkers rarely treks this way. From Shilenchaur we detour to Mugu village and following the Mugu Karnali river, trek end at Rara Lake/Talcha.

 

Trip Highlights

    • A trek from Lake to Lake (Phoksundo to Rara).
    • One of most adventure treks in North west Nepal.
    • An immersion into wilderness in between Upper Dolpo and Upper Mugu.
    • Witness the Dolpo Pa culture and Mugumpa culture.
    • Pass through the most remote hamlets of Nepal( Bhijer, and Pho, and Mugu)

At A Glance

  • Group size:
    2-10
  • Max. altitude:
    5563m
  • Duration:
    27 days
  • Trekking:
    23 days
  • Grade:
    Challenging

Accomodation & Meal

    • 3 nights in three star hotel in Kathmandu.
    • 1 night in three star hotel in Nepalgunj.
    • 23 days tented camping