Transport Details

Kathmandu → Upper Dolpo Transportation

Upper Dolpo requires flights + trekking access. Advance booking is essential.

• Kathmandu → Nepalgunj: ~1 hr
• Cost: NPR 4,500–6,000 (Nepali) | USD 120–150 (Foreigners)
• Nepalgunj → Juphal: 35–45 min
• Cost: NPR 4,000–6,000

• Kathmandu → Nepalgunj (Public Bus): 12–14 hrs | NPR 1,500–2,500
• Kathmandu → Nepalgunj (Private Jeep): 10–12 hrs | NPR 18,000–25,000

• Juphal → Nepalgunj → Kathmandu: same options & cost as onward journey
• Limited flights: book early (especially peak months)

• This is a remote, high-altitude restricted-area trek
• Camping support required beyond Phoksundo
• Flights are weather dependent
• 2–3 buffer days strongly recommended