The Ultimate Dolpo Region Travel Guide for Adventure Seekers
We would like to remind you that trekking in the Dolpo region is very different from trekking in other parts of the Himalayas. Trekkers should be mindful of the wilderness and isolation of the region before traveling to Dolpo. Because of the absence of tourist facilities, getting to this region can be difficult and challenging. However, organized journeys led by experienced guides make safe journey possible to this region.
In comparison to other treks such as the Everest or Annapurna region trek, the Dolpo region’s trails are much more difficult. The routes in this region are quite narrow, therefore trekkers must approach with great caution.
Also, unlike other treks, the teahouses in Dolpo don’t serve great meals. As fewer people travel these routes than other treks, the meals are very basic. If you plan to go trekking in the upper Dolpo, we strongly suggest that you prepare additional food supplies since the resources in the upper region are too scarce. However, this trek can only be done with the guidance of the trekking agency you don’t have to worry about the supplies because everything will be managed. Before heading out for this trek, make sure you have trekking experience in the Himalayas because this trek requires perfection in every aspect of trekking, whether it be physical or mental or in case of enough budget. So, Consult with a guide and think for yourselfwhether this trek is appropriate for you or not.
One benefit of this trek’s isolation is that it provides a fantastic chance to visit historic towns in the region, connect with the locals, and soak in the unspoiled local culture. With the assistance of our knowledgeable guides, we were able to create this travel guide for the Dolpo region so that you can be ready for this exciting journey to this unspoiled region. So we request you to thoroughly read our guides before heading out on your successful journey to this amazing region!
Getting there in the region
There are multiple ways to get to the Dolpo region. As this destination lies in western Nepal, it is a more difficult part to reach than any other part of the country. You can reach this region by either taking a flight or a drive.
Fly to Dolpo
When it comes to the flight option, we have to fly up to Juphal. To reach there you have to take 2 flights. First, you have to take a flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. To go there, you can go with any of the country’s domestic airlines. Flights to Nepalgunj are operated on an almost daily basis so you don’t have to worry about getting there. After reaching Nepalgunj you can take the flight to Juphal which is located in the Dolpo region. It takes almost 30-40 minutes to reach Nepalgunj to Juphal. However, this flight is only organized by a couple of airlines but the flights are usual.
Drive to Dolpo
From Kathmandu, there are several driving options to choose from. You can take up the local buses, Vans, or Jeeps to Nepalgunj. Further, to reach the region you have to go through Nepalgunj. You can easily reach Nepalgunj within 12 hours by taking a local bus at the Gongabu Bus station. You can also choose private van or jeeps. With these options, it will take less amount of time to reach Nepalgunj.
After reaching Nepalgunj you can get on the Local buses and head to Jajarkot. As there are no highway overpasses to cross from, you continue on from there via several villages in several jeeps. So, therefore, if you want to drive from Nepalgunj to the Dolpo region, it will take you two days. Hence, this approach requires you to go through a lot of difficulty and inconvenience. We generally do not advise taking this road option to reach this region.
