The title of the trek has already explained itself. The Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek is a unique trek as it offers a lot of opportunities which are very different from other treks experiences in Nepal. The Landscape to culture, the middle hills to the high Himalaya views, its rare culture practices. The different types of Buddhism practices, like Bonpo by the Chiaba and Somba people. The Plain land at Nepalgunj, where rice fields are incredibly beautiful from your aeroplane, to green hills, dry clay mountain dunes, makes the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek very special. The Nepalese government charges 500 USD to enter this region. In addition, foreigners need Lower Dolpo permits and Shey Phoksundo National Park permits, which make the trek expensive, but it's one trek one must do in one's life! The good reason to choose our company is that we offer the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek, not only the Upper Dolpo trek.
Upper Dolpo Experience Circuit Trek Highlights
- The Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek is one of the most unique treks due to its rich culture and landscape.
- The people of the Upper Dolpo circuit trek are still practising Chaiba & Somba, which are considered pre-Buddhist and related to Bonpo Buddhism.
- The Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek trail passes through 3 high passes, offering excellent opportunities to see the high Himalayas from unique angles.
- As the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek is both Camping and lodge-to-lodge, you will experience both accommodations.
- An opportunity to visit the extraordinary lake Phoksundo situated at 3641 M.
How hard or difficult is the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek
The Upper Dolpo experience trek is not an easy trek due to its 3 passes over 5000 metres; the trail is also remote. One needs to do some walking, cycling, swimming, and other available sports before this trek, or do another smaller hike beforehand, to keep fit.
How long has the Upper Dolpo circuit trek been in operation?
Our Upper Dolpo Experience trek is 3 weeks long, though we can do it for just 2 weeks. We allow time for our trekkers to acclimate to such high altitude and to experience its unique culture and traditional practices, so it's 3 weeks, and we call it the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek instead of just the Upper trek.
Upper Dolpo Trek permits
We need four trekking permits for this trek, as it's considered a restricted area: the Upper Dolpo special permit (USD 500 for 10 days, plus USD 50 per day for extra days), the lower Dolpo trekking permit, and the Shey Phoksundo National Park permits. The trekking permits are expensive, and all those 4 domestic flights make the trek expensive, but it's unique.
Preparation of the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek
We will handle all logistics for the trek, including trekking permits and camping arrangements, but please prepare physically on your own to get fit for this challenging trek due to its high-altitude passes and remoteness.
Accommodation and food during the Upper Dolpo experience circuit trek
It’s a fully camping trek, we will be sleeping inside the tent on most nights, but we allow guests to sleep in the guest house room 3 times in 3 weeks for a warm shower when necessary. We prepare fresh food by our private chef and provide 3 meals a day with unlimited tea & coffee.