Upper Dolpo Jhufal Circuit
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Duration
19-22 Days
Difficulty
Hard
Country
Nepal
Distance
205.9 km
Minimum Altitude
2,400 m
Maximum Altitude
5,200 m
Overview
Remote high-altitude circuit trek through Upper Dolpo, linking Jhufal with alpine passes, traditional villages, and dramatic Himalayan landscapes.
Starting Point
Jhufal
2,400m
Ending Point
Jhufal
2,400m
Major Highlights
Upper Dolpo cultural landscapes
High Himalayan passes
Remote Dolpo villages
Classic circuit routing via Jhufal
Best Season
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Required Permits
Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Permit
Shey Phoksundo National Park Entry Permit
TIMS Card
Environment & Culture
Wildlife
Local Culture
Inhabited by the Dolpo-pa people, this region is a living time capsule of authentic ancient Tibetan culture and the pre-Buddhist Bön religion. Trekkers pass historic stone-stacked villages, ancient monasteries like the 11th-century Shey Gompa, and active yak caravan routes.
Climate Conditions
Situated in the trans-Himalayan rain shadow, the region experiences an arid, high-altitude desert climate with stark temperature drops. While it remains largely shielded from heavy summer monsoon rains, temperatures regularly plummet below freezing when crossing high alpine passes over 5,000 meters.
Conservation Rules
Follow national park and restricted-area regulations
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