LOWER DOLPO Trekking

Lower Dolpo Trekking/Trekking in lower Dolpo region 

Destination: Shey Phokshondo Lake, Dho Tarap and many more…

Trek Days: A. 19 days (fly to and from Nepalgun-Juphal), B. 19 days (Nepalgunj-Jumla- Juphal or vice versa) C. 26 days (Beni –Juphal), D. 24 days (fly to and from Nepalgunj)

Starting from: Beni, Mustang, Surkhet or Nepalgunj (Depends on client's interest and time availability) 

Ending at: Nepalgunj, Surkhet or Pokhara

Max. Elevation: 4500-5215 meters / Elevation profile

Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

Accommodation: Camping and somewhere lodges available 

Geography: Alpine mountains & valley / Alpine villas, Glaciers & cold places

Departure Date: Anytime through out the year except December through February

Special Interest: Cultural, Environmental education, Family travel, Nature cruises, Photography, single tour and senior tours, Religious

Himalayan sights: Himalayan ranges of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Churen, Kanjirowa etc. 

Season to visit: The best time to trek Lower /Upper Dolpa is towards the end of the monsoon season Sept to November or April to June. 

Cost: contact us

TREKKING HIGHLIGHTS

Magnificent views of great Himalayan peaks, breathtaking landscapes, large numbers of ancient monasteries, different communities, beautiful tranquil Phoksondo Lake as well as sparkling waterfalls and The region offers opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard.

IN A BRIEF ABOUT Lower Dolpo trekking 

Lower Dolpa offers a wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture far different from that is seen in other parts of Nepal. It is the least complicated trek to undertake and one of the most popular treks in the west of Nepal. This remote and rugged protected area is attractive both scenically and culturally. The area is the inhabitant of various rare and endangered species of wildlife and plants diversity which can be seen nowhere else in Nepal. This is where you find the stunning Phoksundo Lake, celebrated as the jewel of Dolpo. The people here trace their origins to Tibet, and their culture is a window of the tradition as practiced on the roof of the world, centuries ago. The elusive snow leopard is a famous denizen of Dolpo. The rare cat has acquired the status of a mere legend. Thus it's not only the scenery that attracts trekkers to Dolpo, it's the chance to see a part of Nepal that very few visitors will ever experience. Trekking in Lower Dolpo proffers you the remarkable and worthwhile experience of lifetime and altitude ranges from 2500m to 5200m. The lack of other tourists, the warm welcome given by the hardy Dolpo & the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life makes this an extremely varied & special trek in Nepal.

Itinerary A. 19 days Lower Dolpa circuit 

(Numala and Bagala pass) trekking

Day 01 - Arrival in kathmandu

Day 02 - Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Nepaljung

Day 04 - Nepaljung to Dunai (2096m) via Juphal (2490m) 2 hours trek

Day 05 - Dunai to Tarakot (2550m) (5 hrs).

Day 06 - Tarakot to Khanigoan (2540m) (5 hrs).

Day 07 - Khanigoan to Chheur (3610m) (6-7 hrs).

Day 08 - Chheur to Sishul Khola (3770m) (5-6 hrs).

Day 09 - Sishul Khola to Do Tarap (4080m) (5 hrs).

Day 10 - Rest day for acclimatization. Visit monasteries during day trip.

Day 11 - Do Tarap to Tok-khyu High Camp (4390m) (6 hrs).

Day 12 - Tok-khyu High Camp to Pelungtang (4465m) (7 hrs).

Day 13 - Pelungtang to Dajok Tang (3800m) (6-7 hrs).

Day 14 - Dajok Tang to Phoksumdo Lake (3730m) (6 hrs)

Day 15 - Phoksumdo Lake to Chhepka (2670m) (6 hrs)

Day 16 - Chepka to Juphal (2490m) (7 hrs).

Day 17 & 18 - Juphal to Nepalgunj/Kathmandu

From Jufal we fly back to Nepalgunj and then fly to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19 -Departure from Kathmandu.

Itinerary B. 19 days Jumla to Kagmara La passes and Lower Dolpa trekking

Day 01 - Arrival in kathmandu 

Day 02 - Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 

Day 04 - Nepalgunj to Jumla 2370m

Day 05 – Jumla to Gothi Chaur (2500m) (5hrs).

Day 06 - Gothi Chaur to Naphukana (3080m) (6 hrs).

Day 07 – Naphukana to Balasa (3110m) (5 hrs).

Day 08 - Balasa to Kaigaon (2610m) (4-5hrs).

Day 09 -Kaigaon to Toijem (2920m) (6hrs).

Day 10 - Toijem to Kagmara Phedi (4000m) (6-7 hrs)

Day 11 - Kamarga Phedi to Lasa (4060m) (7 hrs).

Day 12 - Lasa to Sumduwa (3100m) (5 hrs).

Day 13 - Sumduwa to Phoksumdo Lake (3730m) (6 hrs).

Day 14 - Phoksumdo Lake 

Day 15 - Phoksumdo Lake to Chhepka (2670m) (6hrs)

Day 16- Chepka to Juphal (2490m) (6-7hrs)

Day 17- Juphal to Nepalgunj 

Day 18- Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Day 19-Departure from Kathamandu

Itinerary C. 26 days Lower Dolpo Trek 

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 02 : Sight seeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trip.

Day 03 : Drive to Beni and Camp at Babiya Chaur

Day 04 : Babiya Chaur -Dharapani

Day 05 : Dharapani - Muna

Day 06 : Muna- Jaljale (Dhorpatan)

Day 07 : Jaljale (Dhorpatan) - Phagune

Day 08 : Phagune - Pelmang

Day 09 : Pelmang - Dulay Khola

Day 10 : Dulay Khola - Phupal Lake

Day 11 : Phupal Lake - Tarakot via Jangala Bhanjyang

Day 12 : Tarakot- Tarap Khola via Khanigaon

Day 13 : Tarap Khola - Lahini

Day 14 : Lahini - Kamot

Day 15 : Kamot- Tarku

Day 16 : Tarku - Do Tarap

Day 17 : Do Tarap - Numa La

Day 18 : Numa La- Bagala

Day 19 : Bagala- Ringmo

Day 20 : Ringmo- Phoksundo Lake rest day

Day 21 : Phoksundo Lake - Chhepka

Day 22 : Chhepka- Roh Khola Village

Day 23 : Roh Khola Village- Juphal

Day 24 : Fly to Nepalgunj and same day fly to Kathmandu

Day 25 : Sight seeing in Bhaktapur City. Farewell Dinner in the evening.

Day 26 : Final Departure.

Itinerary D. 26 days Lower and upper Dolpo circuit Trek 

Day 01 : Arrive in KTM airport drive to hotel 

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trip

Day 03 : Kathmandu Nepalganj by flight

Day 04 : Nepalganj to Juphal by flight & trek to Suligad

Day 05: Suligad – Chhepka village (2675m.) 

Day 06 : Chhepka village – Reje 

Day 07 : Reje – Phokshundo Lake (3728m.) 

Day 08 : Excursion around Phokshundo

Day 09 : Phokshundo - Yak Kharka or Pine forest (4700m.) 

Day 10 : Yak Kharka – High camp. (4900m.)

Day 11 : High camp-Shey Gompa 

Day 12 : Shey Gompa – Namgaun 

Day 13 : Namgaun-Saldang 

Day 14 : Saldang - Yak Kharka. - 

Day 15 : -Yak Kharka - Thaksema. 

Day 16 : Thaksema – Dho Tarap (4040m.) 

Day 17 : Dho Tarap (4040m.) -River side - 

Day 18 : River side - Odar 

Day 19 : Odar - Eklebhatti. Dunai - Juphal. 

Day 20 : Eklebhatti - Dunai. 

Day 21 : Dunai - Juphal. 

Day 22 : Juphal flight to Nepaljung then fly back to Kathmamndu

Day 23: Sight seeing in Bhaktapur City. Farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 24: Fly back.

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