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      Lower Dolpo Trek

      Facts About Trip

      Duration17 days
      Max Elevation6,085 m
      Nights16 nights
      PriceUS$2,500

      Overview And Highlights

      Lower Dolpo Trek is one of the most stirring and inspiring treks situated in the western hills of Nepal, which gives the trekkers to experience the real ventures of trekking on an off-the-beaten path, tranquil of steep sloppy hills. Lower Dolpo Trek is packed with improbable gifts of nature, including Shey Phoksundo Lake and also dues of the pre-Buddhism Bon Po culture.

      The 17-day Lower Dolpo Trek starts from a flight from Kathmandu to Juphal via Nepalgunj. Juphal is the initial point for this trek.  Lower Dolpo Trek move through semi-desert region combined with compactly forested path filled with pine, rhododendrons, bamboo, and juniper trees along with trails made up of huge pastures, brown landscape, and ridged colorful fields. Gratifying the stunning rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas, you also enter the beautiful Shey Phoksundo National Park, colonized by endangered animals like snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer, blue sheep, and so on. The trekkers also navigate through two high passes; Numa La (5360m), the highest point of the trek, and Baga La (5070m). Both these passes offer astonishing views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and the Tibetan ranges—Kugung La and Khyung La. During summer, we can see the convoys of yaks and sheep heading towards their destination. Another acme of the  includes the primeval Lower Dolpo Trek turquoises Phoksundo Lake, split between rocks that rise 2000m into the clear mountain skies. The Dolpo region is dominated by Tibetan and Magar people who still practice the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion. The Lower Dolpo Trek also includes visits to the prehistoric monasteries (gompas) and Bon Po shrines contiguous the Phoksundo Lake. All in all, Trekking to Lower Dolpo is ideal for those trekkers who love wild quests.

      Dolpo Region Trekking is least preferred trekking in Nepal as compared to Everest Region Trekking and Annapurna Region Trekking due to its remoteness. But, the trekking to Dolpo offers magnificent views that are enough to captivate everyone trekking in Dolpo Region.

      Outline Itinerary

      DayProgramElevation
      1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1440m
      2Permit procedure and Kathmandu- Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to hotel150m
      3Fly Nepalgunj- Juphal / Trek Juphal- Dunai2150m
      4Trek from Dunai to Tarakot2540m
      5Trek from Tarakot to Laina Odar3375m
      6Trek from Laina Odar to Nawarpani to Toltol 
      7Trek from Toltol to Dho Tarap3950m
      8
      Excursion around Dho Tarap for acclimatization
       
      		 
      9Trek from Dho Tarap of Numa La Base Camp , 4-5 hrs4350m
      10
      Trek from Numa La Pass to Danighar  via Numa La Pass, 6-7 hrs
       
      		4510m-5310m
      11Trek from Danighar to Temche via Baga La Pass, 5-6 hrs400m-5170m
      12Trek from Yak Kharka to Phoksundo3600m
      13Explore around Phoksundo Lake11849ft
      14Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka 6 hrs 
      15Trek from Chhepka to Juphal 6 hrs 
      16Juphal- Fly to Nepalgunj —afternoon flight back to Kathmandu150m
      17Depart from Kathmandu 

      Lower Dolpo Trek is one of the most stirring and inspiring treks situated in the western hills of Nepal, which gives the trekkers to experience the real ventures of trekking on an off-the-beaten path, tranquil of steep sloppy hills. Lower Dolpo Trek is packed with improbable gifts of nature, including Shey Phoksundo Lake and also dues of the pre-Buddhism Bon Po culture.

      The 17-day Lower Dolpo Trek starts from a flight from Kathmandu to Juphal via Nepalgunj. Juphal is the initial point for this trek.  Lower Dolpo Trek move through semi-desert region combined with compactly forested path filled with pine, rhododendrons, bamboo, and juniper trees along with trails made up of huge pastures, brown landscape, and ridged colorful fields. Gratifying the stunning rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas, you also enter the beautiful Shey Phoksundo National Park, colonized by endangered animals like snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer, blue sheep, and so on. The trekkers also navigate through two high passes; Numa La (5360m), the highest point of the trek, and Baga La (5070m). Both these passes offer astonishing views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and the Tibetan ranges—Kugung La and Khyung La. During summer, we can see the convoys of yaks and sheep heading towards their destination. Another acme of the  includes the primeval Lower Dolpo Trek turquoises Phoksundo Lake, split between rocks that rise 2000m into the clear mountain skies. The Dolpo region is dominated by Tibetan and Magar people who still practice the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion. The Lower Dolpo Trek also includes visits to the prehistoric monasteries (gompas) and Bon Po shrines contiguous the Phoksundo Lake. All in all, Trekking to Lower Dolpo is ideal for those trekkers who love wild quests.

      Dolpo Region Trekking is least preferred trekking in Nepal as compared to Everest Region Trekking and Annapurna Region Trekking due to its remoteness. But, the trekking to Dolpo offers magnificent views that are enough to captivate everyone trekking in Dolpo Region.

      Outline Itinerary

      DayProgramElevation
      1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1440m
      2Permit procedure and Kathmandu- Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to hotel150m
      3Fly Nepalgunj- Juphal / Trek Juphal- Dunai2150m
      4Trek from Dunai to Tarakot2540m
      5Trek from Tarakot to Laina Odar3375m
      6Trek from Laina Odar to Nawarpani to Toltol 
      7Trek from Toltol to Dho Tarap3950m
      8
      Excursion around Dho Tarap for acclimatization
       
      		 
      9Trek from Dho Tarap of Numa La Base Camp , 4-5 hrs4350m
      10
      Trek from Numa La Pass to Danighar  via Numa La Pass, 6-7 hrs
       
      		4510m-5310m
      11Trek from Danighar to Temche via Baga La Pass, 5-6 hrs400m-5170m
      12Trek from Yak Kharka to Phoksundo3600m
      13Explore around Phoksundo Lake11849ft
      14Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka 6 hrs 
      15Trek from Chhepka to Juphal 6 hrs 
      16Juphal- Fly to Nepalgunj —afternoon flight back to Kathmandu150m
      17Depart from Kathmandu 

      Day to Day Itinerary

      Accommodation

      Kathmandu

      Starts From

      Arrival

      Ends At

      Kathmandu

      When you arrive in Kathmandu airport, our agency representative will be waiting for you in the airport holding our company and your name play card. From airport our agency representative will escort you to the hotel. After you check in to the hotel, you will rest and fed your flight sickness till next day.
      Starts From

      Permit procedure and Kathmandu- Nepalgunj by flight and transfer

      Ends At

      hotel

      From Kathmandu we fly to Nepalgunj enjoying scenic views throughout the flight. Nepalgunj is an important business center for many regions as it is located in the western part of Nepal, near the Indian Border. Later in the evening, we can stroll around the busy markets of Nepalgunj. Here we will have the night stay.
      Max Elevation

      2150 m.

      Starts From

      Fly Nepalgunj

      Ends At

      Juphal / Trek Juphal- Dunai

      After the night at Nepalgunjwe will again catch a 35-minute long flight to Juphal from Nepalgunj. As we land in the Juphal, our trekking journey starts. We descend through local villages and terraced fields to the Bheri River. The trail continues by the riverside and passes by the RoopGhar with water mill to finally arrive in the village of Dunai. Today we will have overnight in lodge of Dunai.
      Max Elevation

      2540 m.

      Walking Duration

      5-6 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Dunai

      Ends At

      Tarakot 2540 m 5-6 hrs

      Today we trek to Tarakot following the upstream trail that banks Bheri River. We trek along the leveled path filled with beautiful landscapes in the background to reach Tarakot. We also come across deep gorges, hanging bridges, and isolated villages as we climb over the hill. As we continue to trek further, we are greeted with dry stones and cultivating colorful terraced field of Tarakot, which is an old fortress town located on a hillock to the south of Bheri River. Today we will have overnight in lodge of Tarakot.
      Max Elevation

      3375 m.

      Walking Duration

      4-5 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Tarakot

      Ends At

      Laina Odar 3375m 4-5 hrs

      After the night stay at Tarakot, we will follow the trail on the southern bank of Bheri River that leads us to the open valley. We now follow the flow of TarapKhola and head north to Khanigaon which offers the wonderful view of SandulGompa across the valley. Relishing the view of PuthaHiunchuli (7246) and ChurenHimal Range, we make a final ascend on the steep trail to reach LainaOdar. Today we will have overnight in lodge of LainaOdar.
      Max Elevation

      500 m.

      Walking Duration

      5 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Laina Odar

      Ends At

      Nawarpani to Toltol

      We will trek for 5 hours to reach Nawarpani. 500m ascent and 60m descent, then we will reach this beautiful civilization of Nawarpani. We will continue for 50 minutes up the steep hill. The trek then makes a drastic and highly enjoyable traverse through a gorge so steep that you can’t even see the river. We will cross an exciting suspension bridge over ChayaKhola to reach Nawarpani.
      Max Elevation

      4920 m.

      Walking Duration

      6-7 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Toltol

      Ends At

      Dho Tarap 3950 m 6-7 hrs

      We will ascend to Charkala (4,920m) and then descend down the side of the valley. The trial then climbs to crest and descend to the dwindling river. The valley becomes narrower. On reaching Do Tarap we will take a good rest and spend the night in a tea house.
      To adjust with the thinning air, we take a day off from trekking and spend a day exploring DhoTarap. We spend the rest of the day visiting the monasteries near the area and take an opportunity to learn and understand the local culture, their tradition, and lifestyle. The people of Dolpo wear homespun clothing and prefer Tibetan style somba (boots with upturned toes) for shoes. Most people here follow Bon-Po and Nyigmapa religion. We will have overnight at DhoTarap.
      Max Elevation

      4350 m.

      Walking Duration

      4-5 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Dho Tarap of Numa La Base Camp 4350 m 4

      Ends At

      5 hrs

      We will follow the trial leading us to Numla La Base Camp. We continue to ascend up the northern valley in the Himalayan Desert. Beautiful view of the snowcapped mountains will keep us refreshed throughout the trek. Today we will spend night at camp.
      Max Elevation

      5310 m.

      Walking Duration

      6-7 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Numa La Pass

      Ends At

      Danighar 4510m via Numa La Pass 5310m 6-7 hrs

      We will cross the most anticipated Num La Pass on the twelfth day. It is quite hard compared to the rest of the journey. The trial will lead to steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Num La that offers great view of surrounding mountains. It will take us around 7 hours. We will come down to Pelung Tang to spend the night in an overnight camp. Today we will have Overnight at tented camp.
      Max Elevation

      6085 m.

      Walking Duration

      5-6 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Danighar

      Ends At

      Temche 4000m via Baga La Pass 5170 m 5-6 hrs

      Leaving behind Danighar, we head towards Temche via another pass, Baga La (5170m). We make a steep ascent along the shabby yak trail. As we move higher, we might require extra efforts due to rapid gain in elevation. The top of the pass offers sacred Chortens with a majestic view of Norbung Kang (6085m) and other peaks along with the mesmerizing Phoksundo Lake. We then descend to a deep ravine and cross a frozen stream to reach Temche. Today we will have Overnight at tented camp.
      Max Elevation

      3600 m.

      Starts From

      Trek from Yak Kharka

      Ends At

      Phoksundo 3600m

      We descend to Yak Kharka from Temche at first and then ascend to the village of Ringmo passing through the forested path full of lush vegetation of oaks, pines, junipers, and cypress. Accompanied by the amazing view of towering cliffs and a large waterfall, we make our way to Ringmo village, which is a famous Bon settlement in Dolpo region. A short walk from Ringmo leads us to the beautiful Phoksundo Lake. Today we will have Overnight at tented camp.
      We take another day off from trekking and utilize this day to explore Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo village. Phoksundo Lake is a beautiful turquoise color lake which is also considered the deepest lake in Nepal. We can get the scenic view of Ringmo village from the Lake. We explore nearby the Ringmo village and go to visit Tshowa (Bon Monastery), built 900 years ago. We also come across many beautiful glaciers above the lake area. Today we will have Overnight at tented camp.
      Walking Duration

      6 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Phoksundo Lake

      Ends At

      Chhepka 6 hrs

      We will now descend to Chhepka leaving the beautiful mountains in the backdrop. We will follow the stream going south and cross a beautiful forest to reach Chhepka where we will spend the night.
      Walking Duration

      6 hours

      Starts From

      Trek from Chhepka

      Ends At

      Juphal 6 hrs

      FromChhepka, we will head towards Juphal passing through the village of Shyanta and Kageni. From Shyanta, we will trek through a forested path that leads us to the check post of SheyPhoksundo National Park. We will then cross the metal suspension bridge over DhimKhola and make our way to Juphal, trekking along the narrow path and beautiful fields of barley and wheat. Today we will have overnight in lodge of Juphal.
      Starts From

      Juphal- Fly

      Ends At

      Nepalgunj —afternoon flight back to Kathmandu

      We catch an early morning scenic flight to Nepalgunj from Juphal. Upon reaching Nepalgunj, we catch our next flight back to Kathmandu. We transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu and give the rest of the day to yourself to relax and rest. Later in the evening, you can try out the local eateries in the capital city. Today we will rest at night at the hotel of Kathmandu.
      Walking Duration

      3 hours

      The journey comes to an end today! A representative from Nepal Trekking in Himalayas will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight.

      Services Included on Price

      Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.
      USD 2,500per person
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      Regular Package Service Includes

      • Airport Pickup and Drop by private transport
      • 1 nights hotel in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel ( centrally located, attach bathroom, hot and cold shower) and standard hotel in Nepalgunj
      • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
      • Kathmandu –Nepalgunj
      • Nepalgunj- Juphal Flight Tickets/ ground transport for Clients and Trekking Crews.
      • Juphal to Nepalgunj
      • Nepalgunj – Kathmandu Fly back
      • Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse/tent camp.
      • TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System)
      • ( we need two photos each for permit
      • All the camping equipment such as sleeping tent, Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, sleeping mattress, Sleeping Bag and necessary Kitchen Equipment etc.)
      • An experience trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), trekking cook, kitchen helper, Sherpa
      • Necessary number of porter’s their meal /accommodation / transportation / salary / insurance / equipment’s are included in price.
      • Trekking Permits for Dolpo Restricted Area
      • Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
      • Trekking Maps
      • Rubbish Disposal
      • Our Service Charge and Government Taxes

      Regular Package Service Excludes

      • All meals in Kathmandu
      • Extra nights hotel stay in Kathmandu.
      • Tips to guides and support staff.
      • Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
      • Your International flight ticket airfare
      • Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
      • Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
      • Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
      • Personal trekking equipment.
      • Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
      • Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
      • Services not mentioned herein

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