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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.
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
In the wake of arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a delegate from Adventure Trek in Nepal who will drop you off at your lodging. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast we start our voyage through four stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the structurally rich Durbar Square, the holy Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the intriguing 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is one of the biggest stupas on the planet. Subsequent to finishing our visit late toward the evening, we drive to Highland Eco Trek office for a concise meeting about our trek and become more acquainted with our group pioneer (guide) and kindred explorers.
Today we catch our flight to Nepalgunj, a town close to the Nepal-India fringe, is additionally the passage to Simikot, Humla. The town itself is a fascinating Terai town that features the differing society of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, we visit the neighborhood showcase, small scale zoo and close-by towns. Overnight in Nepalgunj.
We travel to Jhupal after breakfast. The town is perfectly situated over the Himalayan foothills, with perspectives of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri crests to its north. Here, we meet our trekking staff and start the experience. We stroll through terraced fields to the Bheri River and its tight canyon. We keep strolling to Dunai which is the authoritative headquarter of the Dolpo area. We investigate the residential area at night and camp there for the night.
After breakfast our trek proceeds with the southern bank of the Bheri River heading upstream on a simple trail. En route, we go through a few profound crevasses, hanging spans and detached towns. Our trail likewise incorporates an enormous canyon with pine trees and a way worked around seven meters over the stream. Subsequent to strolling for some time, we will be welcomed by the bright, terraced field of Tarakot, a little town that stands on a hillock toward the south of the Bheri River. Overnight in Tarakot.
We stroll close by Tarap Chu stream and cross it twice before achieving Sandul Gompa. The gompa lies at a crossroads between Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu waterway. We keep strolling on a trail that takes us through ranch porches and country towns. In the wake of climbing and plunging for some time, we at long last achieve Laini. Overnight in Laini.
We get on a lofty trail and stroll along curve over the Tarap River. The walk is very energizing as the valley turns into a tight crevasse that in a few spots you can bounce starting with one side then onto the next. A few energetic ascensions and plunges will take us to the banks of the Chyugur Khola, from where we achieve Nawarpani. Overnight in Nawarpani.
We start the present trek by continuously rising to Kamattarka at the conversion of the Tarap Chu and Lang Khola. We cross a tight chasm and desert the tree line us and welcome wild rose and juniper brambles, normal of the dry internal Himalayan valleys. In the wake of strolling for a few more hours, we achieve the town of Dho Tarap which is encompassed by a sporadic stone divider. In this Valley both Bon Po and Chaiba religious groups dwell together. Tarap is additionally possessed by a couple of Tibetans and for the most part Magars who have lived here for some eras. Overnight in Do Tarap.
The free day will help with acclimatization and permit some substantial rest. We can spend the day going by close-by religious communities. Amid the present short strolls, we additionally get an opportunity to get to know the nearby culture. The Dolpo individuals wear hand crafted garments that is now and again colored a maroon shading and they support Tibetan style somba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for foot wear. The two men and ladies regularly wear religious talismans and strings of coral, golden and turquoise. The general population of the area are both Bon Po and Nyingmapa (Buddhist factions). Overnight in Do Tarap.
We trek towards the upper Tarap valley getting a charge out of perspectives of rich meadows on the two sides of the stream which is special to this piece of the internal Dolpo. We stroll nearby Tarap Chu waterway and enjoy the stunning perspectives of the tremendous Tarap valley with its wide fields and high mountains. A couple of hours' great walk takes us to the town of Tokyu which houses a Buddhist religious community of the Chiba organization. Subsequent to investigating the religious community, we keep strolling up the valley on a harsh trail before coming to the Numa La Base Camp. Overnight in Numa La Base Camp.
Today will be the hardest and one of the longest days of our trek. After breakfast, we start crossing the Numa La pass on a precarious trail as far as possible up the best edge of the pass. From the edge we get unfathomable perspectives of the infertile heaps of Dolpo up to Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). In the wake of getting to the highest point of Numa La, we slip to camp at Pelung Tang.
After breakfast we start our lofty ascend to the highest point of Baga La pass. From here, we get incredible perspectives of the dry scene and the inaccessible snow-topped mountains including Mt. Kanjirowa. We invest some energy at the highest point of the pass taking pictures and for the most part getting a charge out of the entrancing perspectives. Next, we slip to Dajok Tang for an overnight remain.
We spend a large portion of the present trek on trails close by delightful pine woods and high vegetation. Subsequent to trekking for a brief timeframe on a simple trail with just steady highs and lows, we achieve Ringmo Village. The town is a conventional Tibetan town of the Dolpo district. Overnight in Ringmo.
Today we investigate the colossal Phoksundo Lake and camp at its shores. We see yak trains moving all through Ringmo for the most part towards Tibetan fringes on remote mountain trails. The scene is even portrayed in a Hollywood motion picture "Band" shot for the most part in this area. On our way to the lake, we likewise visit a close-by religious community. After coming to the Phoksundo Lake, we can appreciate an unwinding stroll on the quiet lake's shores. Overnight at Phoksundo.
We trek downhill to Chepka. From Chepka the trail takes after a huge overhanging rock. Amid our trek, we find numerous vital restorative minerals which are accepted to cure practically anything around there. The course at that point goes through towns, previously moving to Shyanta. Overnight in Shyanta
We walk towards Jhupal through Sulighat on a trail encompassed by birch trees. From on an edge, we get the most marvelous perspectives of the mountain above us and Jhupal Village beneath. Most extreme alert is required while trekking along this trail. Subsequent to achieving Jhupal, we can spend our evening investigating the bustling business sector town or basically taking a rest. Overnight in Jhupal.
We take the soonest flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. After achieving Nepalgunj, we profit to Kathmandu for the following accessible flight. Upon our landing in Kathmandu, we will be exchanged to our lodging. There is nothing to do except for exchange messages with travel sidekicks and sort out the photographs. To commend the fruitful fulfillment of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Our expedition in Nepal concludes today. Adventure Trek in Nepal delegate will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a couple of hours before the planned flight.