Twenty-five days of true Trans-Himalayan trekking. Start in Juphal, cross Phoksundo Lake into Upper Dolpo, traverse the high arid plateau through Shey Gompa and Saldang villages, then cross into Upper Mustang via the Jungben La pass and walk out to Jomsom. One of the great expedition treks of Nepal.
Why this trek
- Two restricted-area permits required (Upper Dolpo + Upper Mustang) — fewer than 200 trekkers do this route in a typical year.
- Highest sleeping altitudes around 4,800 m, max pass 5,550 m.
- Tibetan-rooted Buddhist culture preserved by isolation — Shey Gompa is one of the oldest monasteries in the Himalaya.
- Full camping logistic — fly in to Juphal, fly out from Jomsom, 25 days self-contained between.
The most demanding trek in our portfolio. We run it for experienced trekkers who've already done a major Himalayan circuit and want a real expedition without the climbing.
