Lower Dolpo Trekking

Trip Facts

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Duration
18 days Days
Trip Grade
Hard
Max Height
5,070m
Group Size
2 - 12
Trip Start From
Kathmandu
Trip End From
Kathmandu
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Trip Overview

Lower Dolpo Trek is the superb combination of adventurous trail blend with forest and arid landscapes in downpour shadow behind the Dhaulagiri range. This remote and isolated trekking maximally follows the hidden trail of Shey Phoksundo region. The villages in Lower Doplo are sparsely populated and offer the tantalizing insights of Bon and Buddhist religion and people who still follows their ancient inherited tradition. They are believed to be the descendants of Tibetan who migrated across the border centuries ago.

The immaculate milky peaks, quaint isolated hamlets, alpine wildlife, age-old monasteries and glistering lakes are what trekkers get to explore frequently during the trail. The inhabitants of Lower Dolpo are hospitable and simple with amazing culture and tradition.

The construction of road these days has become the major barrier of the trek. The beauty of the trip lies in different forms from cultural and natural diversity to adventurous high passes and alpine lake. During the trek, trekkers can have delightful visit to Yak Caravan that maintains the salt trading route to Tibet. Moreover, trekkers cross two challenging high pass- Numa La and Baga La Pass into Do Tarap village- a small settlement inhabited by people of Bon Po belief where there is still existence of polyandry system. 

The other main highlight of the trek is Shey- Phoksundo Lake (World’s second deepest “Y” lake with no water life). Moreover, we visit Shey-Phoksundo national park that shelters numerous wildlife including Blue Sheep, Himalayan Thar and more.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu: touring and trek planning
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Nepalgunj to Jhupal and trek to Dunai
Day 05: Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341ft): 5-6 hours
Day 06: Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m/10,365 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 07: Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 08: Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft): 7-8 hours
Day 09: Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization
Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft): 6-7 hours walk
Day 11: Cross Numa La pass and camp at Pelung Tang
Day 12: Cross Baga La pass (5,070m/16,630ft), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft): 6 hours
Day 13: Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft): 3-4 hours
Day 14: Hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 15: Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft): 5-6 hours walk
Day 16: Shyanta to Jhupal
Day 17: Fly to Nepalgunj, travel to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final take off

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • *star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj with breakfast
  • Fully Camping (All meals breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Both way ticket from (Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, Nepalgunj to Jufal)
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Nepalgunj
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

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