UPPER DOLPO TREK, NEPAL - Part 1

This video is part 1 of my story of the Upper Dolpo Trek which I undertook in the far west of Nepal. The video shows the journey from down on the Indian border upto the remote village of Saldang in Upper Dolpo, the story of the trek continues in part 2.
The Dolpo region is adjacent to the Tibetan Plateau and many of its people came across from this Tibetan region. Although it is now being visited by tourists, Upper Dolpo has maintained its natural beauty. This makes it an essential destination for trekkers who admire the value of the unspoilt beauty of this area. The Upper Dolpo Trek is in a restricted area that was only opened for tourism in 1989. It belongs to the Shey Phoksundo National Park.The Upper Dolpo trek goes above 4000 meters in many places with three 5000m passes to ascend and go over. This area still maintains many of the Tibetan influences and the Tibetan culture.
The Upper Dolpo trail starts by leaving a small airstrip at Juphal and passes through many settlements and villages. In the early stages of the trek you see views of the pine forests and winding mountain rivers. In the distance you will see the high snow-capped mountains, which hide the mighty Kang La pass. Be mesmerised by the blue colour of Shey Phoksundo Lake, which lies at 3600 meters above sea level. The Kang - La Pass connects the Phoksundo valley and Shey Gompa. The Kang - La Pass is the highest point of the Upper Dolpo trek where you may see the beautiful mountains and landscapes. The Upper Dolpo trek passes the monastery at Shey Gompa where you can rest and see spectacular views of crystal mountain.
Leaving Shey Gompa you then have to ascend another 5000m pass over the Sela La which is not quite a challenge as the Kang La. Once over you are then into the true area of Upper Dolpo in Saldang.
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Day 1 - Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 2 - Nepalgunj to Dunai
Day 3 - Dunai to Chhepka
Day 4 - Chhepka to Ringmogaon
Day 5 - Ringmogaon to Sallaghari
Day 6 - Sallaghari to Shey Gompa
Day 7 - Shey Gompa to Saldang
Our trek was organised by
www.adventureglaciertreks.com
Equipent used
Main camera - Nikon Z7ii
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Video footage taken on a GoPro Hero 8
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Photography
www.rosstetlowphotography.co.uk
music
Artist - High Proof
Album - World Native American
Track - Lush Valley
Artist - Philip Ayers
Track - The Condors Flight

[@bobmarley6161]

Absolutely fantastic mate....

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@bobmarley6161 thank you, have you watched part 2 😎

[@CelticMickWalks]

I am heading to Nepal in September for a month and can't wait

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

You will love it 😍

[@bobmarley6161]

Stunning scenery and beautiful kind people

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@bobmarley6161 thank you 🙏🏼

[@desmondfootw3970]

Thanks for sharing. It really brought back memories of the trek I did more than 15 years ago. Those photos are really wonderful.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@desmondfootw3970 thank you , it was a fabulous experience, did you watch part 2 ?

[@desmondfootw3970]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 Hi Ross, will definitely catch Part 2 as soon as I can! Cheers.

[@Gibsonchha]

Wow

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@philipeast5096]

Incredible photos and videos by a strong Englishman! Thanks, Mr Tetlow for taking the time to put this video together.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you very much, I hope it has inspired you to return soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

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[@kaustubhdixit8278]

Eagerly waiting for part 2

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you , very soon and it's better than part 1 🙏🏼🙏🏼😎😎

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Part 2 is now available 🙏🏼

[@teacoastertime6085]

Hi Ross. Great vid. We’ve been to Nepal about 6 times now and was wondering where next….I think we now know. Great trek. Can’t wait to work my through your other vids.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you , this was trek number 6 for me , and it was certainly the best one ever, in fact I don't know how I can find another trek as fabulous. Please watch part 2 and share around. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@teacoastertime6085]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 Will certainly point others your way. Just got back from a long one pikey peak up through to Gokyo and over Renjo La. Keep trekking!!!

[@DR2022]

Wow!!! This is unreal! Thanks Ross for putting it together.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you for your kind words, share it aroynd please . I'm doing part 2 now where you get to see the magic of Upper Dolpo itself 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Part 2 is now available 🙏🏼

[@warrennamsai]

Wow, that was amazing. Look forward to the second part.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you, part 2 is better 🙏🏼😎

[@bmolitor615]

I loved Peter Matthiessen's book back in the early 80's... now I can view his [approximate] route on KZbin!

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

It's a fabulous place for sure and you can see where he got the inspiration from

[@Langdale-zj4mg]

Great to see another Nepal trekking video from you Ross - pt1 and 2. Looks a like an incredible trek so thanks for sharing the video and images - really inspirational. I finally managed to do the Manaslu trek in 2022, and back again in March this year to do Langtang and Gosainkund. Not sure I'll get to do one as remote as this, but outstanding scenery, culture and real sense of being off the beaten track from what you shared.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you so much, if you get a chance watch part 2 , it demonstrates the remoteness and beauty even more 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bmolitor615]

Manaslu is gorgeous...

[@develheartfellow8154]

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[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

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[@PeakMotoHiker]

Awesome Ross, thanks for sharing, quite a bit different to the treks I've done in Nepal, love the fact its quiet and unspoiled, one foot in front of tother indeed, looking forward to part 2.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you , yes it's very remote, the next part is even more remote 🙏🏼

[@PeakMotoHiker]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 the remoteness appeals to me, I watched your Manaslu trek during lockdown, was hoping to go for my 50th but ended up Motorcycling instead!! After watching this, it's wet my whistle again, not visited since 2019, used Mountain Ram Adventures, based in Kathmandu, did you source your own guide? Or did you get a referral? Hired a porter and guide for the Mrs and myself last time, for me it was much better than going with a UK based company with too many HnS restrictions.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@PeakMotoHiker I used a agency in Kathmandu who is excellent, he has organised 4 trips for me now in Nepal, very helpful 🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Part 2 is now available 🙏🏼

[@devendradahal3033]

Wow what a raw adventure. Like you said its not a trekking any more its a freaking expedition.. You deserve to have at least million views,hopefully you'll get there.. I bet you're the very first person to film this part of nepal which is not yet mainstream and put it on KZbin and inspire other adventure seekers.. Namaste and thank you from nepal..

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you so much , please share it wide so other people can see the beautiful Nepal 🇳🇵 🙏🏼

[@nataliavdovichenko8036]

Will do definitively a bit later

[@theotherworldfeed]

What an incredible adventure. With company or guide do you recommend?

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@theotherworldfeed thank you , Adventure Glazier Trekking in Kathmandu, the guy that runs it is called Dil

[@theotherworldfeed]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 thank you for a prompt response. Means a lot. 🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@theotherworldfeed 🙏🏼

[@visithimalayatrek]

Very Impressive Video. Thank you, Ross Tetlow Adventure, sharing it. Hat Up to you Ross.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chandrarana8739]

Superb

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@deepdeep325]

hat's off to your bravery,,,,

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you, it was all very worth it, watch part 2 and you will the magic of Saldang

[@susilsharma4206]

our nepal

[@stevenmorrow4973]

Man the commentary makes this thing. Dreaming of Dolpo after!

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you very much , I'm still dreaming 😎

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

And please watch part 2 🙏🏼

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@stevemorrow did u watch part 2

[@stevenmorrow4973]

I absolutely did! Still want to go!

[@nataliavdovichenko8036]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you, did you watch part 2 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NoukDolpopa]

You should have visit Dolpo Tinje

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

I did do in part 2 🙏🏼

[@NoukDolpopa]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 okay I'll check it once.. Do you have pictures available in website or somewhere

[@singeytamang5176]

Beautiful place

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

It is ❤️

[@Mahansamba]

Good❤

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you ❤

[@nirojpaudel]

Please provide download option for offline

[@Cleland1981]

Nice photos

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rossalio]

Which is the best time to come? When did you go? thank you

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

That trip started mid October, the snow made it difficult though 😎

[@rossalio]

@@rosstetlowadventures9751 I'm leaving tomorrow from Italy.

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@rossalio you will enjoy it’s fabulous, take yourself some treats for the trek , food is sparse

[@rossalio]

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[@51chola]

Hi mate what mouth did you go ?

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

Hello, late October , November 👍

[@51chola]

Great mate Thanks for your reply I'm going October myself

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@51chola marvellous, it's an incredible trek, did you watch part 2 ?

[@51chola]

I'm watching it at the moment ! Where are you from

[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@51chola Manchester UK

[@Prabeshlimbu-se6lv]

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[@rosstetlowadventures9751]

@@Prabeshlimbu-se6lv thank you 🙏🏼