Upper Dolpo and Shey Gompa Trek - 27 Days

Name: Upper Dolpo and Shey Gompa Trek
Brand: Upper Dolpo and Shey Gompa Trek
Price: 3950 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1374 reviews)

Duration

27 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Remote Treks, Nepal

Activities Trekking In Nepal

Group Size 1 - 30

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Hotels, Tea Houses and Camping

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Trek

Insurance Coverage

Covered

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

5,360 meters

Meals

BLD During Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle/ Flight

Walking Hours

6-7 Hours Trek

Wifi

Available

Hotel Transfer

Available

15% Off

From ~~$4,650~~ $3,950 /Adult

1374 reviews

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(Speaks English, Chinese, Hindi, Nepali)

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Reach Kathmandu 1,300m. and transfer to the Hotel

Highest Altitude 1,300 m

Hotel

Day 2: In Kathmandu with a half day tour

Day 3: Fly to Nepalgunj & transfer to Hotel

Day 4: Fly to Jhuphal (Dolpo) 2,320m. trek to Dunai (2,850m) (12km/7.4mi). 2 – 3 hrs walk

Trek Distance 12 km / 7.4 mi

Highest Altitude 2,850 m

Trek Duration 2-3 hrs

Day 5: Trek to Ankhe 2,896m. 5 – 6 hours

Highest Altitude 2,896 m

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Day 6: Trek to Sulighat 3,500m. 5 – 6 hours

Highest Altitude 3,500 m

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Day 7: Trek to Phoksundo Lake 3,500m. 4 – 5 hours

Highest Altitude 3,500 m

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

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Day 8: Rest Day at Phoksundo Lake

Highest Altitude 3,611.5 m

Day 9: Trek to Phuksundo Khola. 4 – 5 hrs

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Phoksundo Bhanjyang 6 – 7 hrs

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Day 11: Trek to Shey Gompa 4,500m. via Kang-La 5,360m. 5 – 6 hrs

Highest Altitude 5,360m

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

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Day 12: Rest day at Shey Gompa the Crystal Monastery

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Day 13: Trek to Namduna Gaon 4,800m via Saldang La (5,200m) (13km/8.09mi)

Trek Distance 13 km / 8.09 mi

Highest Altitude 5,200m

Day 14: Trek to Saldang (3,620m) (7.6km/4.7mi) 4 – 5 hours

Trek Distance 7.6 km / 4.7 mi

Highest Altitude 3,620 m

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Day 15: Trek to Yangze Gompa (4,960m) (13km/8.07mi) 4 – 5 hrs

Trek Distance 13 km / 8.07 mi

Highest Altitude 4,960 m

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Day 16: Trek to Sibu (4,560m) (10km/6.2mi) 6 – 7 hrs

Trek Distance 10 km / 6.2 mi

Highest Altitude 4,560 m

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

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Day 17: Trek to Jeng-la Phedi (4,900m). 5 – 6 hrs

Highest Altitude 4,900 m

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Day 18: Trek to Tokyu Gaon (4,200m) via Jeng la 5,090m 5 – 6 hrs

Highest Altitude 5,090m

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Day 19: Trek to Dho Tarap (4,040m) (5km/3.1mi) 4 – 5 hrs

Trek Distance 5 km / 3.1 mi

Highest Altitude 4,040 m

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Day 20: Rest Day at Dho Tarap

Day 21: Trek to Tarap Khola (Kamakharka) (17.5km/10.5mi) (3,800m) ( 6 – 7 hrs)

Trek Distance 17.5 km / 10.5 mi

Highest Altitude 3,800 m

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Day 22: Trek to Kharigaon (3,150m) (17km/10.2mi) 6-7 hours

Trek Distance 17 km / 10.2 mi

Highest Altitude 3,150 m

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Day 23: Trek to Tarakot (2,850m) (10km/6.2mi) 5 hrs

Trek Distance 10 km / 6.2 mi

Highest Altitude 2,850 m

Trek Duration 5 hrs

Day 24: Trek to Jhupal via Dunai (2,052 m) (28km/17.3mi) 6 – 7 hrs

Trek Distance 28 km / 17.3 mi

Highest Altitude 2,052 m

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Day 25: Fly Jhuphal – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu

Day 26: In Kathmandu

Day 27: Transfer to Airport for international departure

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Reviews

1049 reviews

Oilcut

Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

xing p

Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ，He can speak Chinese very perfectly ， He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

ZhengHeng W

Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐