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Lower Dolpo Trek – 18 Days

  • Max Elevation: 5500 m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a cup of tea / coffee
  • Transportation Local Transportation
  • Group Size: 2 Min Pax
  • Starts at: Kathmandu
  • Ends at: Kathmandu
  • Trip Route:

    Dolpo Region

  • Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Trip Highlights

  • The deepest Shey Phoksundo Lake (3611 m) in Nepal
  • Opportunity to experience unique culture, customs, and traditional way of life of Tibetan Buddhists
  • Pass through diverse landscapes, from lush forests of pine, oak, and rhododendron to arid high altitude desert terrain.
  • We will provide you with a (20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking excursion, but you must return them after completing the trek.
  • Challenging mountain passes like the Numa La Pass (5190 m) and Baga La Pass (5070 m)
  • Opportunities to spotting wildlife and bird watching in their natural habitats
  • Experience the warmth and hospitality of the local inhabitants
  • Perfect choice for those seeking a more authentic and less crowded trekking experience
  • Traverse through river valleys, alpine meadows, and high- mountain passes
  • Mesmerizing Shey Phoksundo National Park (3555 sq. km)

Trip Information

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrivel in Kathmandu (Tribhuwan International Airport)

Our personnel will be waiting for you at the airport with your name on a placard. He will pick you up from
airport and transfer you to the hotel as per your preference. This day will be for your refreshment and in
the evening you will be provided a guided evening walk to the local markets as well as localities to make
you familiar with the Nepalese atmosphere.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

We will be providing you a half day guided sightseeing tour to different UNESCO listed world heritage sites in Nepal with one of our best tour guides and the destinations includes Boudhanath the largest of all
Buddhist monument stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath the monkey temple and also the oldest one of its
kind, Pashupatinath the Hindu temple of lord Shiva. We will stay overnight at the same hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

The flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj will last for about an hour. We will reach Humla a rural district of Nepal and the border of India at Simikot. If the time persists we will get involved in the sightseeing activities here at the places like mini zoo, Muslim market as well as local villages. We will have our overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

Day 4: Take a flight from Nepalgunj for Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai

The early flight from Nepalgunj will lead us to Jhupal the Dolpo [2,320m/7,610ft] region which will be 45 minutes flight with astonishing mountain views. Our trekking begins from Jhupal walking for 2 to 3 hours along the banks of Bheri River to reach the camping site in Dunai [2,850m/9,348ft] for overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot ( 2, 543 m ~/ 5 to 6 hrs)

We will continue our trekking with the early morning breakfast along the bank of the river with smooth trail crossing deep gorges, bridges and villages. We will cross a gorge surrounded with pine trees walking on a path build about seven meters above the river. We will reach Tarakot [2,543m/8,341ft] village after a walk of around 5 to 6 hours.

Day 6: Trek from Tarakot to Laini [3,160 m/10,365 ft] ~/ 6 - 7 hrs)

In the early dawn, we will start to follow the trail upstream made by Tarap chu river crossing the bridge along Sandul Gompa. The trail will pass through the rural villages and terraced farms to reach Laini [3,160 m/10,365 ft] after the walk of 6 to 7 hours.

Day 7: Trek from Laini to Nawarpani [3,545m/11,627 ft] ~/ 5 hrs)

On this day as we continue our trekking we will be walking passing the gorge at Tarap River. We will then are descending to Chyugur Khola and walk few times to reach Nawarpani [3,545m/11,627 ft]. Our today’s journey will rest for around 5 hours.

Day 8: Trek to Do Tarap [4,090m/13,415ft] ~/ 7 to 8 hrs)

Our today’s destination will be Do Tarap [4,090m/13,415ft] hiking for around 7 to 8 hours. We will gradually ascend towards Kamattaraka a stream flowing from the east. We will walk along the juniper bushes and wild roses as well as the Himalayan valleys.

Day 9: Acclimatization day

To make our body favorable with the climate we will rest for a day at Do Tarap for acclimatization. We although will idle on this day as we will stroll around the localities for the wonderful and marvelous views of monasteries, Gompa, lifestyle of the villagers as well as few peaks.

Day 10: Trek from Do Tarap to Numa La Base [ 4,440 m/14,563 ft] ~/ 6 - 7 hrs)

On this day, we are walking for around 6 to 7 hours towards Tarap valley walking through the unique path created by lush verdant grass on both sides of the river. We will pass through monasteries and rough tracks to reach Numa La Base Camp Camp [4440m/14,563 ft].

Day 11: Trek from Numa La Base to Cross Numa La [5,190m/17,023ft] and camp at Pelung Tang [4465m/14,645 ft] ~/ 6-7 hrs)

Today is one of the harsh days of our trekking because we are passing the highest pass on this trek i.e. Numa La [5,190m/17,023ft]. The steep path will lead to the top of the pass from where we can observe the astonishing views of landscapes as well as some mountains like Dhaulagiri. We will descend after the sightseeing to the camp at Pelung Tang [4465m/14,645 ft] after completing the journey of around 6-7 hours.

Day 12: Trek from Pelung Tang to Cross Baga La [5,070m/16,630ft] and camp Dajok Tang [4,080m/13,382ft] ~/ 6 Hrs)

After the breakfast in early morning; we will be trekking from Pelung Tang to Cross Baga La [5,070m/16,630ft] which offers the wonderful views of some snowcapped peaks like Kanjirowa Himalayan range and then we will descend at the camp in Dajok Tang [4,080m/13,382ft]. Our today’s journey will take us approximately around 6 hours.

Day 13: Trek from dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft) ~/ 3 - 4 hrs)

We will spend 3 to 4 hours walking today to reach Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft) walking through the farming fields and pine forests walking for around 3 to 4 hours.

Day 14: Day for acclimatization at Ringmo and a hike to Phoksundo Lake

This day is separated for acclimatization in beautiful Ringmo from where we will take a short hike to one of the charming scenarios around Phoksundo Lake.

Day 15: Trek from Ringmo to Shyanta [ 2,520m/8265 ft] ~/ 5 - 6 hrs)

The trail will descend downhill to Chepka following the trail of massive hanging rocks. This different herbal medicine can be found in this area and we move passing through the village to reach Shyanta [2520m/8265 ft] walking for around 5 to 6 hours.

Day 16: Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal

Today we will trek towards Jhupal via Sulighat crossing the birch trees on the way. We will be enjoying the brilliant scenarios of mountains and Jhupal on the way.

Day 17: Take a flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu

We will take an early morning flight from Jhupal to reach Nepalgunj and from their catch another flight for Kathmandu on the last day of our trekking. We will be providing you a farewell dinner along with the trekking staffs at the evening of this day.

Day 18: Last Final Day Departure back to home.

We will send our professional staff or guide to lead you to airport for your departure to your homeland.

Price Includes

  • Airport pickup and hotel transfers by Private .
  • Sight seeing in kathmandu private car and tour guide
  • Three meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 3 cups of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
  • Accommodation in teahouse during the trek private room.
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (3-star category) on the B
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip
  • Permit fee for trekking and TIMS card
  • An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, insurance, etc.
  • In a day time tea break with cookies every day.
  • Fresh fruits after dinner every night as dessert during the trek.
  • You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
  • Normal First aids kit box.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at a typical Nepali cultural restaurant in Kathmandu
  • All the government as well as local taxes and company service charges will be cleared before the commencement of your trekking
  • This trek also includes all the domestic airfares.

Price Does not Include

  • International airfare and visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wi-fi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company.
  • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination.
  • A strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, (one porter for two people he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg).
  • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Tips for your guide and porters which is compulsory.
  • Entrance fees during the sightseeing.
  • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays.