Dolpo traverse treks are remote and unexplored adventure holidays in Nepal, and which crosses over the Lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo to its neighboring districts. Dolpo is vast and largest district of Nepal. Dolpo treks offers several option of trekking trails in Dolpo region. Some treks of Dolpo that start and ends to Dolpo and while some other Dolpo treks in Dolpo are traverses or acrosses the Dolpo region. In this blog I will engage you on the some Dolpo traverse treks.
Dolpo is Himalayan district and it is connected with Mustang to the east, Rukum and Dhorpatan to the west, Jumla to the south, Mugu and Tibetan plateau to the north. As it is connected with these neighboring districts of western Nepal, several North Western treks are traverse through Lower Dolpo as well Upper Dolpo of Dolpo region.
Generally, Dolpo traverse treks are longer and expensive in terms time and budget because of these treks are logistically challenging and physically demanding. But if you are adventure mania and adventure addict of Himalayas then Dolpo traverse treks are the best bucket listing of treks in Nepal.
A general rule of thumb while doing the Dolpo traverse trek, you needs a great patience, easy going, and flexible because Dolpo traverse treks passes through very remote and rugged trails in some places of trek, you have to cross several icy rivers, encounter with several 5000m above passes and rocky, stony and very difficult gorges as well. However, if you are keen to do knee jerking adventure trekking then you will obviously consider this adventure rewards.
Here are few Dolpo traverse trek, you can add to cart these adventure and remote holiday.
1. Dolpo Jomsm Trek via Upper Dolpo
Overview
Maximum Elevation: Jungben Pass La 5555m
Duration: 27 days
Trekking: 22 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Humla trek permit, Mugu trek permits, Upper Dolpo trek permit, Upper Mustang trek permit, ACAP
Dolpo Jomsom Trek connect the hidden, unexplored and remote Dolpo to Mustang via Upper Dolpo. This trek pass through numerous several 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. 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 Musi La pass trail connects remote and isolated valley Panzang valley villages Simen, Phalwa and Tinje. Rolling in Upper Panzang valleys continue to the east traversing Mo La pass to Chharka Bhot and a high wild trail crossing across Jungbenla 5550m before knee-jerking trails joins to Kaligandaki Valley and Jomsom.
2. Dolpo Mugu Trek via Upper Dolpo
Overviews
Maximum Elevation: 5309m Numa La Pass
Duration: 27 days
Trekking: 23 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Humla trek permit, Mugu trek permits, Upper Dolpo trek permit, Upper Mustang trek permit, ACAP
Dolpo Mugu trek is one of the most adventure treks in North West 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.
The Upper 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. This trek stretches through remote corner of North Western Nepal and it is challenging and enthralling. A three weeks trek, pass through the remote beautiful villages of Dolpo and Mugu and encounters with three weeks, there are six high passes to cross as well as high, steep, narrow and rocky trails. North of the stunning Phoksumdo Lake and Shey Gompa our route continues via Samling Monastery to Bhijer and Pho, then northwards again towards the Tibetan border, before finally turning westwards to cross the Nyingma Gyanzen La (5570m) and 2 further 5000 metres passes in the course of a long and difficult passage to Mugu across the north-western corner of the Shey Phoksomdo National Park.
3. Mugu to Upper Mustang Trek via Upper Dolpo
Overview
Maximum Elevation: 5309m Numa La Pass
Duration: 34 days
Trekking: 29 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Humla trek permit, Mugu trek permits, Upper Dolpo trek permit, Upper Mustang trek permit, ACAP
Mugu Dolpo Upper Mustang trek is a rare adventure trek that which winds from Mugu Rara Lake the biggest lake of Nepal to former forbidden kingdom Lomanthang upper Mustang via hidden hamlets, sky touching high passes, gigantic gorges of Upper Dolpo.
The trek begins from Rara Lake of Mugu along the Mugu Karnali to Shiranchaur Kharka. Then after it leading by crossing three high passes Chyargo La pass 5150m, Yala Pass 5414m and Nimagyalzen La 5563m to the last village of Upper Dolpo 'Phot'. Then rolling in the high valleys of Upper Dolpo hamlets such as, Bhijer, Saldang, Komash, Shimen, Tinje, and to Chharka Bhot.
From the Chharka Bhot, the trail winds into the thin air valleys of Nekhem Khola, Kekyap La, Araniko Chuli to revered and former forbidden walled city Lomanthang Upper Mustang. Exploring few days around Lomanthang and Upper Mustang the trek ends in Jomsom.
4. Simikot Mustang Trek via Upper Mugu and Upper Dolpo
Overview
Maximum Elevation: 5309m Numa La Pass
Duration: 34 days
Trekking: 29 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Humla trek permit, Mugu trek permits, Upper Dolpo trek permit, Upper Mustang trek permit, ACAP
GHT West Nepal or GHT Simikot (Humla) to Mustang trek is longest trek in North West Nepal. This trek start from Humla Simikot and pass through Upper Mugu, and Upper Dolpo to Jomsom Mustang. GHT Simikot to Mustang trek is one of the most alluring and adventure treks in GHT Nepal section.
Overview
Maximum Elevation: 5309m Numa La Pass
Duration: 26 days
Trekking: 21 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Dhorpata Hunting Reserve, Lower Dolpo trek permits, Shey Phoksundo National Park
Beni Dolpo trek is an ideal and a classic treks in North West Nepal. Beni Dolpo Trek, winds across the Dhaulagiri range into the lower Dolpo region. It caters insightful charisma for Himalayan admiring people.
Beni Dolpo trek begins from Myagdi district headquarter Beni and heading to the south, along the Babiyachaur village, Ratodunga, Muna, Jaljala and to the Dhorpatan village. Dhorpatan is the only one Hunting reserve of Nepal. Then following wilderness trail throughout Phagune pass 4062 meters to Pelma, Dhule, Sengkhola. Heading further to the northern pastureland is Jangla Pass (4535m), descend down from pastureland we reach at ‘Tichurong Valley’ a beautiful Magar inhabited valley. Beyond the ‘Tichurong ‘area we further continue our journey towards the north following Tarap River along the Laina Odar, Pivo cave, Sisol to ‘Dho Tarap valley’ a valley is known as the highest human settlement and trade junction of Upper Dolpo. After the end of the valley we turn to the west crossing two high passes Numala pass (5360m) and Bagala Pass (5070m), caters astonishment vistas and spectacular scenic realms before descend down to the Rigmo Bon village and turquoise Phoksundo Lake. The last part of trek treading along the Phoksundo River valley and lush vegetation of Shey Phoksundo National park to Thuli Bheri River confluence Suligad, Rupgad, and Kalagaunda to Juphal.
6. Beni Dolpo Upper Mustang via Dolpo
Overview
Maximum Elevation: 5700m Keykyap La Pass
Duration: 34 days
Trekking: 29 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Dolpo Permits, Upper Mustang Permit, Dhorpata Hunting Reserve, ACAP
Beni Dolpo Upper Mustang trek is a complete adventurous, strenuous and challenging trek of West Nepal. Basically this trek can be divided in to three parts like, (1) Beni and Dhorpatan (2) Lower and Upper Dolpo (3) Lomanthang and Upper Mustang. In every part of trek we experience a distinguish culture, lifestyle and adventure. Beni and Dhorpatan is middle hill of Nepal, where we trek along the temperate deciduous forest and witnessing stunning views of Dhaulagiri massif. Beni and Dhorpatan is home to Magar (an indigenous people) and Khas (the hindu people). The lower Dolpo part begins once after crossing the Jangla pass 4535m. In Lower Dolpo we trek along the Tichurong valley and we visit some ancient Monasteries like, Digong Gompa, Sadul Gompa and experience Tichurong Magar culture.The Upper Dolpo part begin all the way after passing Tichurong valley to Kakot, Barbung khola valley and Mukot village to Chharka Bhot. In this part we also we visit some ancient monastery and witness the local Dolpo Pa culture. From Chharka Bhot the trail immerse few days in wilderness and encountering high pass Keykyap La 5700m joins the Upper Mustang region.
7. Dolpo Humla trek via Upper Dolpo
Overview
Maximum Elevation: Nyimagalzen La Pass 5560m
Duration: 38 days
Trekking: 31 days
Trek Grade: Challenging
Best Season: March-May and July – October
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Trek Restriction: Yes
Trek Permits: Lower and Upper Dolpo trek permits, Shey Phoksundo National Park, Mugu trek permit, Humla trek permit
Dolpo to Humla Simikot trek via Upper Dolpo and Upper Mugu is an enthralling journey across the Karnali region of West Nepal, which inter connects the three remote districts of Karnali Region. This trail begins from Juphal via Shey Gompa Upper Dolpo, crossing Nyimagalzen La 5563m joins Mugu Valley, the last frontier village of Mugu district. Further to the north following the Rimar Khola and Tanke Khola heading across the Mugu Dada ridge descends to Nepka village a remote and last isolated village of Humla.
This trek starts from Juphal then leads along the lush vegetation of Phoksundo River to turquoise and amazing Phoksundo Lake and beautiful Bon village ‘Ringmo’. Then after the trail winds through battling with first notorious pass Kagngla 5350m to Shey Gompa. From Shey Gompa rolling above high halleys of Deng Khola, Tata and Tora, Shamling monastery connects the Bhijer and Phot. Beyond the last village 'Pjhot' the trek sinking into wilderness for few days encountering three high pass Ningmagyalzen La 5563m, Yala Pass 5414m and Chayargo La 5150m to Mugu karnali river. Following upstream Mugu Karnali River to the north soon reaches at a winter settling village Shailenkharka a top of Mugu Karnali River. A few hours trekking to the north is Mugu village. The crossing the Mugu ridge along Loti Karnali river and Nepka village, connects to Humla Simikot.
