Craving an off-the-beaten-path adventure? The Upper Dolpo Trek unveils Nepal’s most remote and mystical region, offering eco-adventurous routes through untouched landscapes and vibrant local cultures. Framed by Mt. Dhaulagiri and the Chure Himal, Dolpo is a land of blue sheep, elusive snow leopards, and centuries-old Buddhist and Bon monasteries.
The trek traverses Shey Phoksundo National Park, home to rare wildlife and the legendary Phoksundo Lake—the deepest in Nepal. Along the way, you’ll cross five high passes (over 5,000m), stay in isolated villages, and experience the artistry and spiritual depth of Dolpo’s inhabitants.
Upper Dolpo’s unique selling point is its profound sense of isolation—rarely visited by trekkers, it’s a living tapestry of nature, art, and tradition. This tour package is perfect for travelers eager to experience true wilderness, vibrant local culture, and the thrill of trekking in Nepal’s hidden kingdom.
The Makalu Base Camp trek is an outstanding trekking destination situated at the eastern part of Nepal. Mt. Makalu at 8,463 m is the fifth highest mountain in the world, surrounded and protected by Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project, established in 1992.
This camping and guest house trek provides remarkable close-up views of Mt. Makalu, including other mountains such as Mt. Chamlang at 7,319 m) and Mt. Baruntse at 7,129m. It is a trekking area rarely frequented by trekkers as the price is higher because of the trek being a camping trek (meaning that porters, cooking chef etc are required), however, that also makes the trek more pristine and adventurous. The Makalu Barun National park does not only contain majestic mountain peaks but also a great variety of flora and fauna, plants, unique landscapes and cultural inputs from different ethnic groups. This Makalu area also has a lot of wild life, including the Red Panda.
The trekking to Makalu region begins by a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar where after the trail heads up to Manebhanjyan, where the trek really starts.
This is an adventure trek meaning that you have to be okay fit and ready to be camping when no guest houses available. The reward is astonishing nature, pristine trails, and amazing experiences.