Dhaulagiri & Dolpo · trek
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★ 5.0 · 4 reviews on Dolpo · Last review: May 2021
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Dolpo remained isolated until the 1980s, preserving pre-Buddhist Bon religion and medieval Tibetan culture. Featured in Peter Matthiessen's book "The Snow Leopard" (1978). Shey Phoksundo Lake is Nepal's deepest lake. Crystal Mountain is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Upper Dolpo Trek (21-28 days): Remote expedition through inner Dolpo to Shey Gompa. Lower Dolpo Trek (12-16 days): More accessible route to Phoksundo Lake. Shey Phoksundo Circuit: Lake circumnavigation with monastery visits. Trans-Dolpo: Epic crossing connecting to Mustang or Tibet border.
Weather: During the trekking and climbing season, average daily temperatures in the Dolpo region hover between 5 ºC and 10 ºC (40 ºF and 50 ºF). These decrease at higher elevations. The spring and autumn are also the driest times of year in the Dolpo region, with an average of four to six rainy days each month., Best Time to Visit: , Average Expedition Length
Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is the official currency. Very expensive restricted area permit ($500/10 days). One of Nepal's most expensive treks due to remoteness and permits. Camping style only - no teahouses. Budget $5,000-8,000 for organized expedition.
Official: Nepali. Regional: Dolpo-pa speak a Tibetan dialect. Bon religion practitioners alongside Buddhists. Very limited English - experienced guide essential. One of the last truly remote Himalayan cultures.
The Mountain Company
Dolpo trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The trek of Upper Dolpo is exceptional, it includes all that I look for in an expedition in Nepal. It is remote, includes stunning scenery but also benefits from the wonderful Tibet culture, people and villages. Lovely chortens, monasteries, marni walls and prayer wheels are…
By Neil P.
The Mountain Company
Dolpo trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I had trekked in Nepal on 3 previous occasions prior to going on the Upper Dolpo to Mustang GHT trek with the Mountain Company in 2018. I have trekked with them again since and cannot speak highly enough of them. They clearly have a detailed knowledge of the Himalayan region and…
By Richard S.
The Mountain Company
Dolpo trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
An amazing trek to a really remote part of Nepal. This trip ticks all the boxes for me. Culture, wildlife, scenery in bucket loads. Phoksundo Lake and the path around it, monasteries, rural communities who see very little tourism all forge unforgettable memories. A challenging…
By Paul C.
The Mountain Company
Dolpo trek · Rated 4.8/5 · Reviewed
The expedition through Dolpo was superbly organised by TMC with nothing left to chance. First class leader, excellent sherpas, fine cooking crew and porters. An exhilarating experience with a very capable operator with faultless logistics.
By Christopher B.
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