Upper Dolpo Trek Itinerary

The Best Ultimate upper Dolpo trek Itinerary 2026/27 with Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd.

Destination:	Upper Dolpo circuit trek
Time duration:	26 days – 29Days
Activities:	Drive/ Flight/ hike/ Trekking
Best season:	Spring, monsoon and Autumn
Group size:	2 – 14 in a group
Trek starts & ending at:	Juphal to Kagbeni
Accommodation:	Camping trek sleep in Tent
Food available:	Basic and local food cooked in camp
Maximum altitude:	Kangla pass 5,360 Meters
Trip Grade:	Long and most Challenging,
Trek Distance:	244 Km to 247 Km from Juphal to Kagbeni without hiking side trip, + – 20km

Upper Dolpo trekking is one of the most beautiful, less-crowed, long camping treks in remote Himalayan route of mid-western Nepal. Trekking start from Kathmandu and ending at Kathmandu. First fly to NepalJunj about an hour and another domestic flight to Juphal (remote small aircraft of Dolpo) and from Juphal start your trekking.

Started Trekking from Juphal to Kagbeni or Jomsom, about 22-25 days in remote valleys and high passes over 5360 meters, every day 4-9hours walking through mountain terrain. Crossing the distance about 244 – 247 km without side hiking is one of the most challenging trekking routes.

upper Dolpo trek Itinerary ending at Kagbeni/ Jomsome, it is already road access and easy drive to Pokhara about 160km road distance. Reaching in Pokhara (a beautiful city near Annapurna Himalayan range) relaxing in warm city. Next day easy about a 30-minute flight to Kathmandu and end of your Upper Dolpo trekking adventure for this time.

The ultimate details upper dolpo trek Itinerary for 2026/27

Day 01: Arrived in Kathmandu 1,400 Meter

Welcome to Nepal International airport Kathmandu. Our team will pick you up from Airport to transfer to Hotel and free for preparing our Dolpo trek.

Altitude:	Kathmandu the capital city 1,400 Meter
Drive distance:	Airport to Hotel 5-6 km
Time duration:	Maximum 1 hours drive to Hotel
Accommodaion:	Comfortable Hotel star level

Day 02: Fly to Nepalgunj 150 Meters

Our next Dolpo adventures journey start from today, late afternoon fly to Nepalgunj about an hour flight and transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj and stay overnight.

Altitude:	Nepalgunj 150 Meter
Flight time duration:	Kathmandu to Nepalgunj about 1 hour
Elevation Loss:	1,250 Meter altitude difference with ktm
Flight difficulty:	Easy and wonderful an a hour flight
Accommodaion:	Comfortable Hotel

Day 03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2,475m) and trek to Chekpa

Today our destination is Chekpa, but its depending on our paces, if not there are more possibility to stay before Chekpa. Start early in the morning flight to Juphal and trek towards Chekpa. About half an hour flight and 16km trekking distance to Chekpa, first day start camping with other staff.

Altitude:	Chekkpa 2,838 Meter
Flight duration:	Nepalgunj to Juphal 30 minutes
Trekking distance:	Juphal to Chekkpa 16 km
Time duration:	About 6-7 hours
Elevation gain:	2,688 meters
Trails difficulty:	Easy but long trekking trail
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 04: Trek From Chhepka to Sanduwa/ Palam (3,370m)

Trekking to Sanduwa is about 12 km ascending through wonderful valleys, towards Phoksundo lake. Today our trekking time about 6-7 hours and about 270 meter have to ascend to Sanduwa, stay in Camp side.

Altitude:	Sanduwa 3,110 Meter
Trekking distance:	Chekpa to Sanduwa 12 km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	272 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Easy ascending trails
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 05: Trek From Palam to Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake 3,740m)

Trekking towards Phoksundo lake one of the most beautiful trekking destination, about 10km walking steep ascending to the old Ringmo village, make a camp in the lake side, enjoy the natural beauty.

Altitude:	Ringmo/ Sey-Phoksundo lake 3,740m
Trekking distance:	Sanduwa to Ringmo 9.5 km
Time duration:	4 – 5hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	630 Meter ascend to Lhonak
Trails difficulty:	Ascending but short treail
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 06: Acclimatization at Phoksundo (Ringmo Village)

Today is the acclimatization and explore day in Phoksundo lake. Discovering Phoksundo lake and Ringmo village good for another days adventures.

Altitude:	Ringmo/ Sey-Phoksundo lake 3,740m
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 07: Trek from Ringmo to Phoksundo Khola Camp 4,120 Meter

After Phoksundo lake our destination is towards She – Gompa, about 9 km distance for today and 5-6 hours trekking to Phoksundo Khola and stay overnight in Camping with enjoying one of the best natural diversities of the landscapes.

Altitude:	Phoksundo khola 4,120 Meter
Trekking distance:	1about 9 km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	380 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Altitude Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 08: Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,400m)

Today is one of the most challenging days for this trek, crossing over 5,360-meter Kangla pass with panoramic views, about 9 km distance towards Shey-Gompa. Short distance but altitude most challenging trails about 6-7 hours trekking and stay overnight in Phoksundo – Bhanjyang at the altitude of 4400m in campsite.

Altitude:	Phoksundo Bhanjyang 4,400 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 9 km via Kangla pass 5360m
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	380 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Altitude hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 09: Trek from Cross Bhanjyang to Shey Gompa (4,310m)

Today is our destination to Shey-Gompa, it’s about 3-4 hours trekking trail from Phoksundo Bhanjyang, distance about 6km, more than 90m ascending to the Shey-Gompa, with beautiful experience of the trek.

Altitude:	Shey Gompa 4,310 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 5-6 km
Time duration:	3 – 4hours Trekking
Elevation loss:	90 Meter ascend to shey – Gompa
Trails difficulty:	Easy trails
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 10: Explore Day in Shey Gompa

Today is the exploring day, Shey – Gompa discover old and famous monastery in the region and back to camsite in Shey- Gompa.

Altitude:	Shey Gompa 4310 Meter
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 11: Trek from Shey Gompa to Namgung (4,400m)

Today our trek to Namgung, about 14 km distance need about 6 -7 hours trekking time duration with beautiful landscapes and Himalayan magic views. Stay in campsite.

Altitude:	Namgun 4,430 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 14 km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking via Sela pass 5010m
Elevation gain:	120 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Altitude hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 12: Trek from Namgung to Saldang (3,770m)

Today our destination is Saldang, about 11 km walking from Namguan. Passing wonderful valleys and beautiful landscapes with pleasant weather, stay in camp, overnight.

Altitude:	Saldang 3,770 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 11km
Time duration:	4 – 5hours Trekking
Elevation loss:	660 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Easy trekking trails
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 13: Acclimatization at Saldang

Today is the day for acclimatization and exploring the Yanjer Gumpa, which is also very interesting for deeply study about buddies monastery and back to the camp site.

Altitude:	Saldang 3,770 Meter
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 14: Trek from Saldang to Khoma Gaon (4,060 meter)

Trekking to Khoma Gaun from Saldang is about 13 km far and need about 6hours to get in Khoma Gaun. 290 meters ascending from Saldang crossing a beautiful valleys and panoramic views with memorable achievements.

Altitude:	Khoma Gaon 4,060 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 13km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	290 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Altitude Moderate to Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 15: Trek from Khoma Gaon to Mendo (4200 meter)

Today our trekking continues to Mendo from Khoma Gaun, 11km trek need about another 6-7 hours with wonderful views, landscapes, cultures and many things which is unbelievable moments. Stay overnight in Mendo in campsite.

Altitude:	Mendo 4,200 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 11 km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	140 Meter ascend
Trails difficulty:	Altitude moderate Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 16: Trek from Mendo to Tinje Gaun (4,150 meter)

Our trekking start from Mendo to Tinje Gaun, about 12 km distance need approximatel 6-7 hours. The day is with beautiful trekking trails, stay overnight in Tinje Gaun.

Altitude:	Tinje gaun 4,150 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 12km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation loss:	50 Meter descending
Trails difficulty:	Altitude Moderate Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 17: Trek from Tinje Gaun to Rapka 4,535 meter.

Today are mostly uphill trails but no technical, about 15 km walking distance and 385-meter ascending, wide barren valleys and mostly high-altitude trails and need proper acclimatization to reach Rapka, stay in camp site.

Altitude:	Rapka 4535 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 15km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	385 Meter ascending
Trails difficulty:	Altitude hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 18: Trek from Rapka to Charka bhot 4,110 meters

Today we have to start our trek as soon as possible because there are high pass over 5000 meter Mola Bhanjyang and continue to the Charka Bhot about 12 – 13 km took 7 – 8 hours with beautiful trails exploring.

Altitude:	Charka bhot 4,110 Meter
Trekking distance:	12-13 km
Time duration:	7- 8 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	500 Meter altitude gain over Mola pass 5027m
Trails difficulty:	Altitude hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 19: Trek from Charka Bhot to Norbulung 4,750 meter

Our destination to Norbulung today, it’s beautiful trails passing alpine valleys, yak pastures, step by step climbs through rugged, uneven trail sections and broad meadows. About 13 km distance have to trek for the day.

Altitude:	Norbulung 4,750 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 13 km
Time duration:	6 – 7 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	640 Meter ascend to Lhonak
Trails difficulty:	Altitude hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 20: Trek to Molum Sumna 4,860 meter.

Today’s our trek distance is not so long but generally have to ascending trails to reach Molum Sumna, because next day we have another challenging day. Today is only about 6km distance and have to ascend 110m from Norbulung.

Altitude:	Molum sumna 4,860 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 7 km
Time duration:	4- 5 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	110 Meter ascend to Lhonak
Trails difficulty:	Altitude Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 21: Trek Sangda Phedi 4,190 meter.

The trails today are another most challenging on this route. We have to cross over 5,120 meter two passes, which is most challenging. About 300-meter ascending and 1000-meter descending to Sangda Phedi for the overnight camp.

Altitude:	Sangda Phedi 4,190 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 16 km via Sangda pass 5120m
Time duration:	8 – 9 hours Trekking
Elevation gain:	300 Meter ascend & 1000 m descending
Trails difficulty:	Altitude very hard Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 22: Trek From sangda phedi to Sangda 3,720 meter.

Our trek continues into the Upper Mustang valley after Tuchela Bhanjyang, today’s destination is Sangda village at 3,720-meter altitude from 4,190 meter. Trails are moderate challenging 4-5 hours trek and stay overnight in Sangda.

Altitude:	Sangda 3,720 Meter
Trekking distance:	About 9 km
Time duration:	4 – 5 hours Trekking
Elevation loss:	400 Meter dessending
Trails difficulty:	Moderate Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek

Day 24: trek to Kagbeni 2,800 meter

Today is almost last day of our long trekking trails, still continue towards Jomsom or Kagbeni. From Sangda village to Bhima lajung about 13-14 km trekking and after that drive to kagbeni or Jomsom and celibreate our last day of trekking after successful complete Upper Dolpo trek, from the next morning just easy drive to Pokhara.

Altitude:	Kagbeni 2,800 Meter
Trekking distance:	15-17 km
Time duration:	8 – 9 hours Trekking
Trails difficulty:	Long distance – Challenging
Accommodaion:	Tent, camping trek or tea House

Day 24: Drive to Pokhara 850 Meter

After breakfast our journey start to Pokhara by jeep, about 160 km distance took 4-6 hours, passing wonderful Marpha village, deepest gorge, a famous hot spring and Pokhara lake side with Annapurna views, stay overnight in comfortable Hotel.

Altitude:	Pokhara 850 Meter
Driving distance:	160 km from Kagbeni to Pokhara
Time duration:	5 – 6 hours road trip
Accommodaion:	Comfortable hotel with BB plan

Day 25: fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast transfer to airport to fly to Kathmandu for your International flight next day. It’s about only 35 minutes flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Transfer to you in hotel Kathmandu.

Altitude:	Kathmandu 1400 Meter
Flight duration:	35 -45 minutes flight
Accommodaion:	Comfortable hotel with BB plan

Day 26: final departures from Kathmandu International Airport.

As we come to the end of our wonderful trekking journey in the Nepal Himalayas, we (Ascend Hikes) would like to sincerely thank you for choosing to travel with us.

It has been a great pleasure guiding and supporting you throughout this adventure. Your feeling, positive spirit, and friendship made this journey truly special. We hope the mountains, culture, and natural beauty of Nepal have given you unforgettable memories.

On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a safe and pleasant journey to home. We truly hope to welcome you back again for another adventure in the Himalayas in the near future, Thank you!

Pro – Tips

Before planning your trekking to Upper Dolpo, please check the itinerary clearly, the Itinerary may sometimes change, due to our walking paces, weather and conditions of the trails. So, kindly recommend staying flexible and allowing an extra 2-3 Days on your schedule for unexpected situations. Thank you and Namaste!!!