Strenuous
Lower Dolpo Trek — 14 Days
Duration
14 days
Max Alt.
5,190m
Difficulty
Strenuous
Guide
Included ✓
Porter
Available
Type
Camping
Overview
Journey to one of the most remote regions of Nepal — the trans-Himalayan Dolpo plateau, setting of Peter Matthiessen's 'The Snow Leopard'. Visit the turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake (3,611m), the ancient Bon monastery of Shey Gompa, and high alpine grasslands. Requires a restricted area permit and a genuine spirit of adventure.
Route
Nepalgunj (flight) → Juphal → Dunai → Chhepka → Phoksundo Lake → Shey Gompa → Saldang → Juphal
📋 Permits Required
- Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit
- Shey Phoksundo National Park Entry
📅 Best Seasons
springautumn
Available Departures
| Departure | Return | Spots left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | July 26, 2026 | 9 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |
| July 27, 2026 | August 10, 2026 | 7 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |
| August 16, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | 10 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |
| August 31, 2026 | September 14, 2026 | 12 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |
| September 20, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | 8 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |
| October 20, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | 6 | NPR 175,000 | Book now |