Land at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Unwind, prepare for the journey ahead, and perhaps enjoy an evening stroll in Kathmandu's atmospheric streets.

Due to permit restrictions, your flight to Nepalgunj departs in the afternoon. Rest comfortably at Hotel Batika or Sneha and finalize logistics for the Dolpo trek.

Fly into the remote airstrip at Jhupal and begin your expedition into Dolpo, trekking through Tarap Valley down to Dunai—your introduction to rugged Himalayan terrain.

Trek upstream through arid valleys and traditional villages, gaining altitude gradually to Yalakot, a rustic settlement nestled among ancient landscapes.

Ascend to Chhugar, entering trans-Himalayan terrain with sweeping visuals, Tibetan-style settlements, and a deepening sense of isolation and cultural preservation.

Continue climbing through stone-built villages and windswept plateaus to Langa, perched among barren hills with wide Himalayan vistas.

Trek into the high-altitude Bon-po region of Dolpo, arriving at Dho Tarap—one of the highest inhabited villages in Nepal and a center of ancient spirituality.

Rest at Dho Tarap. Explore Bon-po monasteries (among the last practitioners of this pre-Buddhist religion) and acclimatize to the high desert environment.

Begin the day’s climb, gaining significant altitude. Set up camp at Chhoila Phedi and absorb how altitude transforms both landscape and air.

Cross the challenging Chhoila Pass for dramatic views, then descend to camp at Tarala Sumdo. (Route open April to November.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Descend gradually to Tinjegaon, enjoying high-altitude desert scenery and remote village life untouched by modernity.

Continue descending across open valleys and remote communities, reaching Shimengaon and gaining insight into resilient local cultures.

Scale the Shimen La pass for spectacular vistas, then approach the serene high valley and camp at Khomagaon under Himalayan skies.

Ascend another high pass before descending into the traditional trading village of Saldang—an important cultural stop with panoramic views.

Trek to Namgung, venturing deeper into the heart of Upper Dolpo among rugged landscapes and traditional high-altitude settlements.

Cross Shey Pass and descend to the iconic **Shey Gumba (Crystal Monastery)**—a spiritual heart of Upper Dolpo at 4,200 m. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Use this day to rest or explore the monastery and local trails, particularly if trekking delays occur.

Ascend the formidable Kangla Pass, rewarding you with sweeping panoramas. Camp at the alpine meadows of Kangla Phedi. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Descend through high desert terrain to Sallaghari, descending toward more vegetated valleys and cultural transitions.

Reach Ringmo and the serene **Phoksundo Lake**, an otherworldly turquoise lake embraced by deep valleys. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Descend further into forested valleys, reaching Rechi—a gateway between remote wilderness and accessible trails.

Continue descent through changing flora and village life to Raktang, transitioning from remote Tibetan-like landscapes into greener mid-hills.

Return to Jhupal, concluding the trekking loop in this familiar trailhead.

Fly out of Dolpo back to Nepalgunj, then onward to Kathmandu—enjoy a comfortable evening in familiar urban surroundings.

Relax in Kathmandu with free time for shopping or spa, followed by a cultural farewell dinner to celebrate your epic journey.

After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey—or extend your Nepalese adventure to places like Pokhara, Chitwan, or Lumbini.