Upper Dolpo (Juphal to Jomsom)

Upper Dolpo Phoksundo Lake trek show us the most beautiful and remote areas of the country. Jomsom-Juphal trek is recommended to expert trekkers who are used to trek in to great heights. Upper Dolpo to Jomsom trek crosses more than eleven mountain passes, seven of them higher than 5,000 m. Thus this is a difficult route compensated however by the beauty of the country-side and kindness of the people. Upper Dolpo trekking tour is undoubtly one of the best that can be carried out in the whole of the Himalayas. The shining Ringmo Lake, with its unearthly turquoise blue water, makes a trip to this region an unforgettable experience.

We start our trek from Jomsom, after 15 minute excellent mountain flight from Pokhara. The route goes through high and remote alpine area passes and finally come to Do Tarap, the beautiful village of this region. Trek towards to Charkha, probably the most beautiful village of high altitude. Then we will trek towards She Ghompa and beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake (3600m). From here we will trek to Juphal where we cathch our flight back to Kathmandu. Clients carry only daypack and walk on their own pace. Average hiking per day is 7-8 hrs.

Bone Buddhist culture monasteries, high passes, Beautiful Charkha and Dho Tarap village, Shey Phoksundo Lake, Excellent dry and desert landscape, superb Mountain View, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, friendly people and many more.