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Day 1 · 50 min flight · 527 kms
Kathmandu (1300m) - Nepalgunj (150m)
↑ 1150 m descent
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj (50 minutes flight) Stay in GH or Hotel
Dolpo Culture Expedition
A long journey into Dolpo in western Nepal, through remote villages and over high passes, far from the usual trekking routes.
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18 days5,375 m high pointExpedition
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Dolpo Culture Expedition
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About the route
Juphal to Phoksundo
A route in western Nepal through remote Dolpo villages and over the Numa La, finishing at Phoksundo Lake. The last stop marked on the map is Phoksundo, at 3,610 m.
Along the route
Stop 1 of 60%
- From Juphal
- 0 km
- Whole route
- ~71 km
Elevation profile
Numa La · 5,310 m
- Start · Juphal
- 2,475 m
- Highest point
- ↑ 5,375 m
- Net climb
- 2,900 m
This section
Juphal to Dunai
- Est. distance
- 8 km
- Stop type
- Day stop
- 18 days
- Duration
- 5,375m
- Max altitude
- May-Oct
- Best seasons
- $5,250+
- Starting rate
Permits and access
- Permits
- Restricted Area Permit, National Park permits, Licensed guide required
- Access
- Domestic flight and jeep
- Stay style
- Simple lodges and camps, with a full support team
Customize your trip
- flight
- Domestic flights make the trip possible in a realistic number of days.
- jeep
- Overland sections where they make the trip easier or more comfortable.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day by day on the trail.
Sample stages from a partner operator's published itinerary for this trek. Ask us for the full day-by-day plan.
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Day 2 · 21 min flight 3hrs walk · 155 kms flight 10 kms walk
Nepalgunj (150m)– Juphal (2475m)- Dunai (2140m)
↑ 2325 m ascent 335 m descent
Fly to Dolpa (Juphal) trek to Dunai. After arriving at Juphal airport walk downhill through the villages and farms for about 30 minutes to arrive by the Bheri river. From here onwards about 2.5hrs. walk on the motorable road along the Bheri River to reach Dunai. Exploring and acclimatization day. Hiking hours: 3
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Day 3 · 5/6hrs · 13.7 kms
Dunai (2140m) - Lingdo (2391m)
↑ 250 m ascent
The trail is along the Bheri River to Lingdo. 6 hours of moderate walk passing by a few teahouses will lead us to our next destination, Lingdo (2391m). Lingdo is a small village where there are few teahouses and a health post. Hiking hours: 5/6
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Day 4 · 6/7hrs · 9 kms
Lingdo (2391m) – Laina (Lahini Camp) (3370m)
↑ 979 m descent
Following the Bheri River, we will do a gentle uphill walk for 3 hours to reach Laisicap where we can enjoy our lunch at a local tented teahouse. From here onwards, we leave the Bheri River behind and follow the Tarap River. From Laisicap immediately steep climbing for 3 hours to reach Laina (Lahini Camp). There is only a tented camp facility, a nomad tent where locals and tourists share the tent with about 15 people. We can carry a light two men's tent for privacy. Hiking hours: 6/7
What's covered
Included & excluded at a glance.
Included
- Guide
- Assistants, (maximum weight to carry is 12 kg for female assistant and 15 kg for male assistant).
- 3 meals per day, afternoon tea & snacks,
- Accommodation is typically arranged on a twin-share basis, though peak-season departures may occasionally require a triple or four-bed room.
- Lower Dopla restricted area permit and TIMS fees
- Staff insurance,
Not included
- Mineral water
- Beverages- soft and hard
- Extra dessert
- Souvenirs
- Tipping to staff
- Any entry fee during cultural (monastery/temple heritage visit)
Based on a partner operator's listing, “Lower Dolpo Trek”, last updated Mar 13, 2024.