Dolpo – Kagmara Pass Trek Overview
Jumla to Dolpo is one of the most challenging, demanding, and technical treks which lies in the western part of Nepal. This trek takes two remote areas Jumla and Dolpo where people have their own different lifestyles. This trek offers the perfect blend of nature and culture from high passes to arid landscapes to carefully preserved Bon culture.
The trail passes through small villages in Jumla leading you to the higher trail from Hurikot to Kangmara La Pass (5115m). You get to see a beautiful view of the Kanjirowa Himal range and other snowcapped mountains from the top of Kangmara La pass. On your way, you cross two more passes, Baga La (5182m), and Numa La (5190m).
This route takes around 23/24 days with proper rest and a few days off. It may cost you approx. 1500$ including insurance, permits, transportation, clothing, etc.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1- arrival at kathmandu
Day 2- Kathmandu- Nepalgunj 1 hour flight
Day 3- Nepalgunj-Jhupal- Dunai 3 hours walk
Day 4- Dunai- Tarakot 5-6 hours walk
Day 5- Tarakot- Lahinikharka 5-6 hours walk
Day 6- Lahini kharka- Bivo cave 5-6 hours walk
Day 7- Bivo Cave- Dho Tarap 6hours walk
Day 8- Dho Tarap- Numun La base 5 hours walk
Day 9- Numun La base- Baga La base 5-6 hours walk
Day 10- Baga la Base- Phedi 5 hours walk
Day 11- Phedi- Ringmo Phoksundo lake 5 hours walk
Day 12- Ringmo Phoksundo lake- Pungmo 6 hours walk
Day 13- Pungmo- kagmara Phedi 6 hours walk
Day 14- Kagmara Phedi- Bhedi Kharka 6-7 hours walk
Day 15- Bhedi Kharka- Kaigaon 5-6 hours walk
Day 16- Kaigaon- Muri 5 hours walk
Day 17- Muri- Mani sango 5-6 hours walk
Day 18- Mani sango- Gurjakot 5-6 hours walk
Day 19- Gurjakot- Jumla 5-6 hours walk
Day 20- jumla- Nepalgunj-Kathmandu 1 and half hours flight