Highlights
- Beautiful landscape
- Shey Phoksundo lake
- the biggest waterfalls in Karnali Region
- Tibetan Lifestyle
- Bonpo practice
17 Days
Lower Dolpo Trek - 17 Days
Duration
Trip Grade
Moderate-Strenuous
Country
Nepal
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Activities
Trekking
Lower Dolpo Trek is an outstanding trek that offers the pristine culture of rustic life, the wilderness of nature as well as the panorama of the snow-clad mountains and Phoksundo Lake. Lower Dolpo trek was opened for trekking purposes in 1992 in combination with beautiful land escape and Tibetan culture. This trek is a more challenging trek than other Trekking routes which are located in the Northern-Western part of Nepal. for organized group trekking and trekkers require a special permit from the government of Nepal. In this trek, you get insight into the Thinley culture near Tibet that has survived its originality for centuries. Eric Valli in his Oscar-nominated film Caravan has shown the Dolpo region of Nepal in all its integrity and full mystical experience. The main focal point of this trek is Shey Phoksundo National Park, the biggest national park of Nepal where you can explore various types of flora and fauna, wild animals, and birds as well as the medicinal herbs including Yarsagomba. Shey Phoksundo Lake which is the deepest lake of Nepal, mountain vistas, Buddhist monasteries, and the culture of the Himalayan people is another attraction of the Lower Dolpo trek.
Lower Dolpo begins from the Juphal after the scenic flight from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. In this trek you pass through the dense forest subtropical forest, Shey Phoksundo National Park, River valleys, the forest of rhododendrons, numerous villages, Monasteries, etc. you also visit the Shey Phoksundo Lake with beautiful turquoise blue water which contains no aquatic life. While traveling through the Shey Phoksundo National Park you can see various types of flora and fauna as well as encounter rare wild animals like spotted leopard, blue sheep, Himalayan wolf, the Himalayan black deer, etc and hear the chirping sound of the Birds. In this trek, you also cross the high passes of Baga La and Numa La both above 5000m. You visit the highest village in the world Tarap village at the altitude of 4040 m. In this village, you see the practice of polyandry and pre-Buddhist religion called “Bon Po”. The best season to go for Lower Dolpo Trek is autumn and spring when the weather is clear and you can have a clear view of the mountains as well as the natural scenery.
Itinerary
Kathmandu to KathmanduExpand all
This is counted as the rest day for acclimatization where you will take a short walk exploring the traditions and culture of people. This is the day for preparation for the upcoming day so you will formulate for that trek. Stay overnight in Teahouse
This is considered as the final day where you will drive to the airport and from the airport you will catch the flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. Landing at TIA, Kathmandu will set you free from the trip and now you can move towards your onward destination. We are glad to be part of your adventure.
On the following day, you will tramp to Jhupal via Sulighat which is enclosed by birch trees. Here, the trail will make you see amazing mountains. Jhupal will allow you to explore the busy market and town. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Trekking downward to Chepka and then again towards the enormous rock is the target of this trek. While you trek to Shyanta you will come across several medicinal minerals which can cure nearly all diseases. Then, following the villages it will take you to Shyanta. Stay overnight in Teahouse
Today you will set into motion to explore Phoksundo Lake where you will observe the Yak caravan as you might have seen such scenes in the movie. You will also trek to the monastery and upon your arrival at Phoksundo Lake you will see the delightful landscape of the shore. Stay overnight in a Teahouse
On the following day, you will set out to trek Ringmo and you will trek through an attractive pine forest and alpine. Trekking for a short duration will make you reach Ringmo village which is acknowledged as the traditional Tibetan village of Dolpo. Stay overnight in Teahouse
Starting the trek with a vertical rise to the pinnacle of Baga La Pass will make you see fantastic landscapes of snow-enclosed mountains such as Mount Kanjirowa. You can take some snaps of that charming scene and then you will move downhill to Dajok Tang. Stay overnight in a tented camp.
Today you will move to the hardest and extensive trek after having breakfast. Starting from Numa La Pass on the vertical trail will make you reach the edge. From the edge, you can capture the amazing scene of the barren mountains of Dolpo. Crossing Numa La you will again move downward to Pelung where you will set the camp. Stay overnight in a tented camp.
Enjoying the lush grasslands you will trek to the Upper Tarap and will stroll to Tarap Chu River. You can see amazing vistas of Tarap. Walking to Tokyu village and viewing the Buddhist monastery belonging to Chiba Sect will show the trail to Numa La Base Camp. Stay overnight in a tented camp.
On this day, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you will be warmly received by the representative staff from Beyond the Limit Treks and Expedition. From TIA, you will be transferred into the hotel in a comfortable vehicle. These tiny things show how much we care for you. Arriving at the hotel we will discuss the detailed itinerary. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Soar up to Kamattarka will make you meet Tarap Chu and Lang Khola. Passing thin gorge, wild rose, bushes, and Himalayan valleys will again make you walk for several hours and then finally you will turn up at Dho Tarap. It is inhabited by some Tibetans and among them majority belong to Magar. Stay overnight in Teahouse
Ascending on the vertical trail will take you beyond the Tarap River. The stroll is fairly exciting. You will go through numerous energetic ascends and descends and that will take you to the bank of Chyugur Khola which will unlock to Nawarpani. Stay overnight in a Teahouse
From Tarakot you will walk along the Tarap Chu River and you will pass it twice prior you turn up at Sandul Gompa. You will prolong the walk towards the rural villages and farm terraces. Taking an upward hill and then downward will take you to Laini. Stay overnight in a tented camp.
Continuing the trek to the southern bank of Bheri will make you walk to a wonderful gorge with pine trees. Then, the trail will welcome you with its multicolored terraced field of Tarakot. It is the small village that is standing on the hillock. Stay overnight in a Teahouse
From the hotel, you will again drive to the airport and this time you will catch the flight to Jhupal (Dolpo), situated at 2,320 meters. Meeting the trekking staff your journey for ta hrilling trek set into motion. Walking through the Bheri River, a narrow gorge you will arrive at Dunai which is known as the administrative headquarters of the Dolpo Region. Stay overnight in Teahouse
Taking breakfast you will drive to TIA and from there you will take an hour's flight to Nepalgunj which is located in the western part of Nepal. It is known as the entryway to Simikot, Humla. From the airport, you will transfer to the hotel and you can set out to view the mini-zoo and local market. Stay overnight in a hotel
This is an important day where you get to sightseeing Kathmandu in the proper guidance of our guide. Since you have lots of things to sight we will be heading in an early morning. There used to an artistic and valuable Durbar Square, at present those monuments are in critical state though it is equally valued. In Kathmandu you can observe numerous cultural heritage sites which are listed in UNESCO, counting Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath. Stay overnight in hotel.
Cost Details
Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Three night’s Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu on B.B. Base
- Licensed and trained trekking guides
- Porters for carrying goods and supplies
- All accommodation during the trek
- All meals ( Breakfast Lunch and dinner
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- All necessary documents and permits for trekking for Lower Dolpo restricted area permit.
- National Park/Conservation Area entry permit
- Cooking equipment
- Camp-site charges
- Insurance, medication, and equipment for staff
- Coordination of Quick Rescue service (the bill should Be Paid by you or your insurance according to the helicopter or Hospital bills)
- A trained guide for one day of sight-seeing in the Kathmandu Valley
Excludes
- International Airfares,
- Nepal visa fees
- Travel/trekking insurance,
- Excess baggage charges of more than 16kg and handbags of more than 5 kg on domestic flights.
- More than 3-night Hotel in Kathmandu.
- all drinks Hot, cold alcoholic
- Airport departure tax
- service not mention above
- If you need to return earlier because of your personal case or mountain sickness or accident trip need to modify.
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