📖 The Dolpo Trekker’s Contact Diary (2026 Edition)
Save this page offline. GSM connectivity in Dolpo is sporadic. This directory covers the standard trail from the airstrip to Phoksundo Lake.
🚨 Emergency & Essential Services (Save First)
Before you trek, ensure these numbers are saved. In Dolpo, "local" help is often faster than "official" rescue.
| Service | Location | Contact Number | Notes |
| District Police Office | Dunai | +977-87-550199 | Primary contact for security/permits. |
| Tourist Police | Dunai | +977-87-550113 | Specific help for trekkers. |
| District Hospital | Dunai | +977-87-550144 | Only facility with X-Ray/Oxygen. |
| Juphal Airport Tower | Juphal | +977-87-550122 | Call for flight status/weather updates. |
| Shey Phoksundo Park | Suligad | +977-87-550109 | Park Warden Office (Permit check). |
1. Dunai (Administrative HQ)
Altitude: 2,140m | Connectivity: Good 4G | ATM Available
Travel Tip: This is your last chance to withdraw cash and buy batteries/toiletries.
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact | Key Features & Notes |
| Hotel Blue Sheep | 9858061927 | Top Pick: Trekker favorite. Good garden, clean rooms. |
| Marmar Hotel | 9851082963 | Reliable food supply. |
2. Juphal (The Gateway)
Altitude: 2,475m | Connectivity: NTC/Ncell 4G
Travel Tip: Flights are weather-dependent. If stuck here, Hotel Mount Putha is the hub for information on rescheduled flights.
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact (Nepal Code +977) | Key Features & Notes |
| Hotel Mount Putha | 9851064807 | Top Pick: Often has the best updates on flight status. |
| Hotel Tipura | 9851016726 | Good alternative near the airstrip. |
| Samruddhi Hotel | 9858021966 | Basic lodging, good local food. |
3. Tripurakot & Suligad (The Trailhead)
Altitude: ~2,100m | Connectivity: Moderate
Travel Tip: Suligad is the National Park Checkpoint. You must present your permit here.
| Location | Lodge Name | Contact | Notes |
| Tripurakot | Flag Figure Phoksundo | 9766221894 | Good stop if visiting the Tripura Sundari Temple. |
| Suligad | Hotel Prabhakar | 9745641391 | Strategic lunch stop while permits are checked. |
| Suligad | Mahendra Hotel | 9866176500 | Basic teahouse. |
| Suligad | Prashant Hotel | 9769985515 | Basic teahouse. |
4. Kageni (Riverside Stop)
Altitude: 2,230m | Connectivity: Weak
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact | Key Features & Notes |
| Hotel Sunita | 9867761655 | Friendly owners, typical Dal Bhat stop. |
| Raju Hotel | 9742466655 | |
| Swagat Hotel | 9841772357 | "Swagat" means Welcome. |
5. Chhepka (The Jungle Camp)
Altitude: 2,838m | Connectivity: WiFi Only (No Cell Signal)
Travel Tip: This valley is deep and narrow. There is no mobile signal here, but lodges have installed satellite internet (Everest Link/SkyNet) which allows WhatsApp.
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact (WhatsApp) | Key Features & Notes |
| Gateway Hotel | 9864826316 | WiFi Available. Contact via WhatsApp text. |
| Welcome Hotel | 9864932915 | Good camping ground options. |
| Yak Hotel | 9868981953 | Traditional stone house stay. |
| Danfe Hotel | 9868997472 | Named after the National Bird. |
| Laligurans Hotel | 9868997474 |
6. Yarchima / Rechi (The Midway)
Altitude: ~3,000m | Connectivity: Spotty
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact | Key Features & Notes |
| Pahuna Ghar | 9841374463 | "Guest House" - homely atmosphere. |
| Shyam Dai Ko Bhansa | 9848506616 | Food Pick: "Shyam's Kitchen" is known for fresh meals. |
| Trekkers Meet Point | 9864298472 | Good landmark for groups to regroup. |
| Hotel Chandra Dai | 9866648325 |
7. Saijal / Jharana (Waterfall View)
Altitude: 3,300m - 3,700m | The Steep Climb
Travel Tip: This is the base for the final climb to the lake. Jharana Hotel is located near the viewpoint for the 167m Suligad Waterfall (highest in Nepal).
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact | Key Features & Notes |
| Jharana Hotel | 9848304124 | Must Stop: Best view of the waterfall. Order tea here. |
| Hiun Chituwa Hotel | 9865334150 | "Snow Leopard" Hotel. |
| Shey Karnali | 9858390244 | |
| Trekkers Inn | 9868312126 |
8. Ringmo / Phoksundo Lake (The Destination)
Altitude: 3,641m | Connectivity: Good WiFi ($)
Travel Tip: Accommodation is limited in peak season. Call ahead from Dunai to reserve a room, especially if you want a lake view.
| Lodge / Hotel | Contact | Key Features & Notes |
| Sherpa Hotel | 9868312192 | Popular: Authentic Tibetan hospitality. |
| View Point Hotel | 9843779936 | Best Views: Often booked out for its direct lake sight. |
| Shey Shikhar Hotel | 9868047490 | Good capacity for larger groups. |
| Himalayan Hotel | 9851034018 | Reliable service. |
| Kanjirowa Hotel | 9841880574 | Named after the massive peak visible above. |
| Stupa Hotel | 9868312181 | Located near the lakeside Chorten. |
| Trekking Hotel | 9851159653 | |
| Jholyang Hotel | 9868675812 | |
| Lama Hotel | 9858390187 | |
| Aadmu Hotel | 9840229126 |
📝 Trekker's Note for Website Users
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"WhatsApp Only" Labels: In places like Chhepka, standard mobile calls will not connect due to the valley geography. These numbers are for WhatsApp/Viber messaging using lodge WiFi.
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Cash Requirement: Carry roughly NPR 2,000–3,000 per day in cash from Kathmandu/Nepalgunj.
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Booking: Unlike the Everest region, "booking" here is informal. A call 1-2 days ahead is usually sufficient.
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Charging: Most lodges in Ringmo and Chhepka charge for device charging (solar/hydro). Bring a high-capacity power bank.