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Two walks side by side, facts only: how long, how high, how many nights at altitude, when to go and when it is quiet.
Region
Phoksundo LakeDolpo
Upper DolpoDolpo
Days
Phoksundo Lake11 days
Upper Dolpo23 days
Highest point
Phoksundo Lake3,900 m Above Ringmo (about 3,900 m)
Upper Dolpo5,360 m Kang La
Nights above 3,000 m
Phoksundo Lake4 nights
Upper Dolpo15 nights
Biggest climb in a day
Phoksundo Lake+1,990 m
Upper Dolpo+1,990 m
Grade
Phoksundo Lake Moderate
Upper Dolpo Strenuous
Walking each day
Phoksundo Lake4 to 7 a day · 2 rest days
Upper Dolpo4 to 7 a day · 3 rest days
Months
Phoksundo Lake
Upper Dolpo
Quiet months
Phoksundo LakeApril, May, September, October, November
Upper DolpoMay, June, July, August, September, October
Permits
Phoksundo LakeTwo permits are needed: the Lower Dolpo restricted area permit and the Shey Phoksundo National Park permit. The restricted area permit is issued by the Department of Immigration only through…
Upper DolpoThree permits are needed: the Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Permit, the Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit for the Tarap valley on the way out, and the Shey Phoksundo National Park…
My day rate as your guide
Phoksundo Lake$35 a day (for 1 to 5 people)
Upper Dolpo$35 a day (for 1 to 5 people)
Still not sure? Tell me what you hope to feel on the trail, and I will say honestly which one suits you, or if neither does. Write to me
