Sometimes the best journeys start from taking multiple flights

For the first time in 2025, we are embarking upon an exploratory trip to the breathtaking Dolpa region of western Nepal. 

Fly in a puddle jumper into western/lower dolpa, hike up to turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake and then cross five 5,000m above passes to reach Jomsom. 

Five times high!

We will cross five high passes; Baga La (5169m/16,959ft), Numa La (5,309m/17,418ft), Chan La (5,378m/17,644), Niwas La (5,120m/16,798ft) and Jungben La (5550m/18,208ft).

Minimum Distances: 167 km, Total Ascent: +8515m, Max Elevation: 5550m Jungben La

Dolpa Fastpack route

Join the Dolpa 2025 team!

Dates: August 9 – 24, 2025 

Participation limited to 8 members 

Participants must have prior high altitude experience and comfort with exposure.  Six nights in tea houses and six nights (self) camping where we carry our own food (provided), shelter (shared), and sleeping systems (own)

Cost: USD3,340, all-inclusive land costs (internal flights, transport, lodges, meals, etc), including a $250 deposit through Stripe (the rest due within 30 days)

Elevation Profile for Dolpa Fast Pack

 

Itinerary

Arrival Day

Briefing and Orientation Day, Flight to Nepaljung

Day 1, Early morning flight to Jhupal (2,475m/8,120ft), Trek to Cheppka (2,720m/8,924ft) 17.97 km, +1,013m, -770m

Day 2, Cheppka (2,720m/8,924ft) to Ringmo (3,640m/11,942ft), 20.47 km, +1,631m, -661m

Day 3, Acclimatisation day

Day 4, Ringmo (3,640m/11,942ft) to Yak Kharka (3,860m/12,664ft), 7.76 km, +671m, -385m

Day 5, Yak Kharka (3,860m/12,664ft) to Danighat (4,512m/14,803ft) via Baga La (5169m/16,959ft), 7.83 km, +1,298m, -734m

Day 6, Acclimatisation day

Day 7, Danighat (4,512m/14,803ft) to Dho (3,944m/12,940ft) via Numa La (5,309m/17,418ft), 17.97 km, +1,066m, -1472m

Day 8, Dho (3,944m/12,940ft) to Chharka Bhot (4,302m/14,114ft) via Chan La (5,378m/17,644), 30.06 km, +1,869m, -1,637m

Day 9, Chharka Bhot (4,302m/14,114ft) to Nulungsumda Kharka (4,987m,16,362ft), 21.24 km, +1021m, -362m

Day 10, Nulungsumda Kharka (4,987m,16,362ft) to Sandang (3,777m/12,392ft) via Niwas La (5,120m/16,798ft) and Jungben La (5550m/18,208ft), 19.3 km, +1,334m, -2,476m

Day 11, Sandang (3,777m/12,392ft) to Jomsom (2,720m/8,924ft), 23.91 km, +1,356m, 2,434m

Buffer day

 Flight to Pokhara

 Flight to Kathmandu/Departure day

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The trip includes:

  • Airport pickups and drop-offs
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation costs in hotels both on and off the trail for the entire trip duration, from arrival to departure. You are welcome to extend your stay
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trail
  • Internal transportation, including four internal flights and private transportation
  • Remote doctor on call, who has experience working on Everest ER
  • Custom weather forecast for 5000m+ passes
  • Licensed WFR (NOLS) certified guides. Two HAL certified guides. 
  • Dedicate handbook for your trip, along with planning/reading documents
  • Wages, heli-evacuation coverage, and medical insurance for guides, as well as their necessary gear and food
  • Tips for all staff, including guides, hotels, and tea houses
  • Satellite communication devices (Thuraya, Garmin Inreach) and radios with safety protocols in place
  • All permits and fees required on the trek, including national park fees, restricted areas fees, local government fees, TIMS card
  • A dedicated staff member in Kathmandu as a backstopper
  • A schwag bag