Upper Dolpo via Talphi Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

16 Days

Trip Type

Camping Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max. Elevation

4820 m.

Transportation

Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla and Juphal -Â Nepalgunj -Â KathmanduÂ by flight

Min. Group Size

2 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

The Upper Dolpo via Talphi trek takes you on a magical journey to one of the unique places on earth, Upper Dolpo. Upper Dolpo falls on the rain shadow area in the lap of the Himalayas and here lies the most unique biodiversity on earth. Shey-Phoksundo National Park based in Dolpo region, is home to such rare animals like the Blue Sheep, Himalayan Griffon, the Musk Deer and the elusive Snow Leopard.

To the north of Dolpo rises the massive Dhaulagiri (8167m), seventh highest mountain in the world and beyond that lies the Tibet. The views of Kanjiroba peak and Dhauligiri Himalayan range are particularly impressive.

The trek traverses the ancient trade route of the Himalayan people where one can also observe Bonpo religion, one of the earliest forms of Tibetan Buddhism. The culture and lifestyles of Bhotiya and Sherpa people will travel you centuries back.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj takes 40 minutes.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

150 m.

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj takes 40 minutes.

Day2Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m.) takes 35 minutes.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2370 m.

Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m.) takes 35 minutes. Stay overnight at camp.

Day3Trek from Jumla to Utthu (2700m.) takes 6 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2700 m.

Trek from Jumla to Utthu (2700m.) takes 6 hours. You take on an ascending path to reach Utthu. Stay overnight at camp.

Day4Trek from Utthu to Talphi (3000m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

3000 m.

Trek from Utthu to Talphi (3000m.) takes 7 hours. The trail takes on an ascending route. Stay overnight at camp.

Day5Trek from Talphi to Naphu (3080m.) takes 6 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

3080 m.

Trek from Talphi to Naphu (3080m.) takes 6 hours. You pass through grassland and pine forest. Stay overnight at camp

Day6Trek from Naphu to Chaurikot (2800m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2800 m.

Trek from Naphu to Chaurikot (2800m.) takes 7 hours. The trail crosses over the Mauri Lagna pass. Stay overnight at camp.

Day7Trek from Chaurikot to Toysem (3200m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

3200 m.

Trek from Chaurikot to Toysem (3200m.) takes 7 hours. The trail follows an ascending route passing through Sherpa villages. Stay overnight at camp.

Day8Trek from Toysem to Kagmara Base Camp (4820m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

4820 m.

Trek from Toysem to Kagmara Base Camp (4820m.) takes 7 hours. You take a steep ascending route to reach the Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day9Trek from Kagmara Base Camp to Lasa (4300m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

4300 m.

Trek from Kagmara Base Camp to Lasa (4300m.) takes 7 hours. You cross over the Kagmara pass which is the highest pass of this route. Stay overnight at camp.

Day10Trek from Lasa to Phoksundo Lake (3660m.) takes 7 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

3660 m.

Trek from Lasa to Phoksundo Lake (3660m) takes 7 hours. Today the path is ascending and descending. Stay overnight at camp.

Day11Rest at Phoksundo Lake (3660m.).

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

3600 m.

Rest at Phoksunda Lake to (3660m.). Today you explore the Rhingmu village and monastery. Stay overnight at camp.

Day12Trek from Phoksunda Lake to Sepka (2600m.) takes 6 and half hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2600 m.

Trek from Phoksunda Lake to Sepka (2600m.) takes 6 and half hours. You descend all the way to reach Sepka. Stay overnight at camp.

Day13Trek from Sepka to Dunai (2100m.) takes 6 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2100 m.

Trek from Sepka to Dunai (2100m.) takes 6 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day14Trek from Dunai to Juphal (2600m.) takes 4 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Camp

Max Elevation

2600 m.

Trek from Dunai to Juphal (2600m.) takes 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day15Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj takes 30 minutes.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

150 m.

Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj takes 30 minutes. Stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day16Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu takes 40 minutes.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Max Elevation

1400 m.

Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu takes 40 minutes.

Price includes the following services

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Trekking guide
Camping crews (Cook, Sherpa, kitchen helper)
Porters (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation: Partly in teahouses and most of the nights camping
Required equipments: Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, cooking utensil and trekking poles
Cooking fuel
Camping charges
Cargo charge
Special trekking permits for Dolpo region
Entry permits for She-Phuksundo National Park
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Flight tickets: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla and Juphal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
Insurance and equipments for the guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir

Service Excludes

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Explore the route

Altitude & route map

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Upper Dolpo via Talphi Trek Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit

Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.