Dolpo Trek Permit

 Dolpo Trek, Permit, Cost

Shey Gompa Upper Dolpo

Dolpa is the largest district and is located in the west northern part of Nepal. Dolpa is a famous destination for your rural and remote trekking adventure. The Dolpo Trek Nepal is for real adventures wishing for an off-the-beaten-path lifetime experience. It was opened to visit foreigners only in 1990. You can do trekking adventures with special and restricted area entry trekking permits in the Dolpo region. The trek follows a remote and rugged protected area, admiring the beautiful rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas.

Dolpo Trek Permit

Shey Phoksundo Lake Dolpa

There are two parts of the Dolpa district, Upper Dolpo and Lower Dolpo. The Upper Dolpo is a restricted area, therefore, you need a restricted area entry permit to visit Upper Dolpo. The lower Dolpo circuit area is special so you need Special Permit to visit Lower Dolpo Trek. Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang are restricted areas of Nepal. The restricted area permits are issued by the Immigration Office in Kathmandu. You can't apply for restricted area permits yourself and are not allowed to travel alone (solo trekkers). Therefore these types of trekking permits must be done by the government-registered trekking company in Nepal. You can contact us, Himalaya Darshan Treks can do this for you.

Dolpo Trek Permit Requirement

• The restricted area permits are issued by the Immigration Office in Kathmandu.
• Dolpo Trek Permit must be processed through a valid local trekking agency registered by the Nepal government.
• You will need a minimum of two trekkers in a group.
• Required your original passport with a valid visa from Nepal.
• You should trek with a registered trekking guide. (You will be able to get the safety and more information about the areas, cultural and local knowledge)

Dolpo Trek Permit Cost

• The Upper Dolpo Trek Permit Cost is –USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days). Likewise, USD 50 per person, per day. Beyond 10 days. The area of Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of wards no. 4 to 6) and Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of wards no. 1 to 7). Similarly, Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of wards no. 1 to 6)
• The Lower DolpoTrek Permit Trek Cost is -USD 20 per person for a week -USD 5 per person per week (beyond 1 week).
• The Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permit fee, per person, is $30

The Dolpo region is the best and most beautiful for your trekking adventure in the mid-western part of Nepal. There are some popular trekking trails in this region- Upper Dolpo Trek, Lower Dolpo Trek, and Phoksundo Lake Trek. We highly recommend the Lower Dolpo circuit trek for your holiday in Nepal.