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The Hidden Kingdom -Upper Dolpo is a high-altitude region of mid-western Nepal, Karnali province bordering Tibet to the north. It falls within Nepal’s restricted area. You will be able to appreciate the natural and cultural riches of the lower and inner Dolpo regions which have been undisturbed by the outside world. It is part of the Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It is influenced by Tibetan culture because it borders Tibet. Upper Dolpo trekking is on every trekker’s bucket list.

The remarkable beauty of the diversified terrain, High pass pathways, Blue Shey Phoksundo Lake, Old Shey Gompa, Bon Gompa, Yanjer Gompa, and ancient Buddhist Bon religion are the main highlights of the Dolpo trek. Upper Dolpo is the homeland of Snow leopard, blue sheep, and Yak grazing highland. Dolpa is the most famous place to find one of the most expensive medicinal herbs- Yarsagumba (Cordyceps Sinesis).  The trail follows an ancient Trans-Himalayan trade route. People with Bon religion are found here. The Dhaulagiri range surrounds the south and east, while Mt. Sisne and Kanjiroba border the west and Tibetan Plateau to the north.

The thrilling trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Juphal. We will begin our trek in Juphal and walk to the wonderful settlements of Dunai, Chhepka, and Chunuwar. From Chunwar, we will depart for the high altitude and deepest lake, Shey- Phoksundo Lake, passing through the Shey Phoksundo National Park and the beautiful Himalayan ranges over the rocky trail. You will travel to Shey Gompa, Kang La Pass, Sela La, and Chhoila La, from which you will have an amazing view of the snow-capped mountains. The trek will then take you to the remote valleys of Dho and Tarap, as well as the highest settlement valley in the world, before concluding in Juphal.