Upper Dolpo region located in the central west of the country, the focal point of the area is the Shey Phoksundo National Park. The remote and rugged protected area is both scenically and culturally attractive. The Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna, and sheeping vistas, which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. Upper Dolpo surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north. Upper Dolpo opened 1991 for trekking. This region lies on the north side of Himalayas, it is also rain shadow area and the climatic situation of this place is same as Mustang.
Trekking season for Upper Dolpo region is generally from June to September. Upper Dolpo region, you start from Nepalgunj fly to Jhuphal(Dunai) and trekking up to Shey –Gompa then trekking through Saldang –La pass reach to Jomsom via Tingjagaon. The upper Dolpo is restricted area as well where you need to have any special permits to go. Not so many tourists have been in this area.
Upper Dolpo region is physically hard because of the high passes. This trekking is really remote and adventurous than others
