Mt. Upper Dolpo Trek
Upper Dolpo Trekking route is a remote area near the Tibetan border and the hiking trial was opened for trekkers only in the late eighties in Nepal..
LENGTH
24 DAYS
ALTITUDE
4,480m/18,250ft
SEASON
March - May & Sept - Dec
TYPE
NEPAL TREKKING
Upper Dolpo Trek
Upper Dolpo Trekking route is a remote and unspoiled area near the Tibetan border of Nepal. Upper Dolpo is a region of mystical beauty. And its remoteness adds to the sense of adventure among its visitors. The customs and traditions seems here are quite similar to those of Tibet. It is one of the restricted trekking regions of Nepal. Dolpo is the most beautiful and least develop district of Nepal. So, travelers are rarely visited this area because of high passes trail. It passes through beautiful valleys, interesting places, local settlements, gigantic mountains and greenery forest of pines, Rhododendrons, Oaks etc.
The main highlights of the trek is an ancients, spectacular landscapes, mesmerizing Shey Phoksundo lake, isolated villages of Ringmo and the centuries old monasteries. Phoksundo is the deepest lake of Nepal with its 145m depth according to a survey by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Such like centuries old Buddhist monasteries (which is known as Shey Gompa) wildlife, pristine lake, soaring peaks and peoples lifestyle of least develop region are also another attraction of the trek.