Lower Dolpo Trek offers an impressive trekking expertise within the remote western region of Nepal. The 18-day trek begins with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Katmandu. Next, we tend to fly to Jhupal via Nepalgunj and start our trek through remote locations admiring the gorgeous rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas, mirrored within the colourful barren slopes of the mountains wherever the play of sunshine and shadow may be a perpetual fascinating spectacle.
The Dolpo region of Nepal has been shown altogether its integrity and full mystical expertise. moreover, this can be conjointly one among the few areas wherever the pre-Buddhist Bon Po faith continues to be practiced. whereas on the trek, we tend to get to muse at the yak caravans that maintain the traditional salt trade with Tibet. we tend to additionally cross 2 high passes- Numa La and Baga La-and mirror on life amidst the tranquil waters of Phoksundo Lake.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to October) are the most effective months for this trip. Since the Dolpo region lies within the rain shadow area shaped by Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, you'll be able to conjointly take this trip throughout the Monsoon season (June to August).
Days : | 17Days |
Seasons : | Autumn/Spring/Winter |
Starting From : | Kathmandu |
End Point : | Kathmandu |
Altitude : | 5070M. |
Departure : | Kathmandu |
No. of Pax : | Above 2 |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo) (2,320m/7,610ft) and trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft)
Day 05: Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341ft)
Day 06: Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m/10,365 ft)
Day 07: Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft)
Day 08: Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft)
Day 09: Rest Day
Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft)
Day 11: Cross Numa La pass (5,190m/17,023ft), camp at Pelung Tang (4465m/14,645 ft)
Day 12: Cross Baga La pass (5,070m/16,630ft), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft)
Day 13: Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft)
Day 14: Hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 15: Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft)
Day 16: Shyanta to Jhupal
Day 17: Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure
Airport pickups and drops
Hotel in Kathmandu with BB Basis
Trek Meals & Accomodation
All ground transportation & Domestic Flight
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
International flights
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)