Lower Dolpo Trek

  • Duration 17 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max. Altitude 5169m
  • Trip Start Kathmandu
  • Trip End Kathmandu
  • Trip Area Dolpo Region
  • Nature of Trip Adventure
  • Major Activities Nature
  • Best Season March to july / sep to NOV

Highlights

  • Trekking through parts of Nepal thats a some visitor ever see 
  • Dolpo Region  one of the most popular medicineal Yarsa Gumba ,caterpillarfungus found in the spring season
  • Jufal Airport gate way to Dolpo  trek and most popular airport in Nepal at Mountain Region
  • Visit the eight hundred years world shey gompa Buddhist monasteries and religion obeserve
  • Desert Area in high Altitude Animal concentration park in The world 
  • Bhote Culture with beautifull turquoise waters of  lake  phoksundo

Lower Dolpo Trekking, an adventure on Shey Phuksumdo National park the largest National park of Nepal with an area of 3,555 sq.km, where the endangered snow leopard and several other wildlife have made their home. Lower Dolpo Trekking leads you to unforgettable memories and experience on this wild side of Nepal. The beauties with unique landscapes and views of snow-capped peaks as far to the world 7th highest Dhaulagiri range of mountains.

Starting with a sweeping scenic flight to Nepal Far South at Terai belt to land at Nepalgunj for overnight before taking another exciting short flight to Jhupal at Dolpo, where our trek commences heading towards picturesque Phuksundo lake around Ringmo cultural village. With marvelous time at Phuksundo Lake, then heading to cross the highest pass of the adventure over Baga-la and Numa-La to reach around the huge valley of Dhotarap where our walks lead visiting its impressive villages of Tokyu and Dhotarap with a tour of its monasteries of great interest.

The Lower Dolpo ttrekking offers an amazing trekking experience in the most remote far western region of Nepal . This 19 day trek begins with a memorable day tour of Kathmandu with UNESCO whorld heritage sites . Next day, we will fly to Nepalgunj and then to Jhupal the another day. From there, our trek through the most remote locations begins. O the way , you will admire the beautiful rain-shadow landscapes of vast Himalayas while walking through the off-beaten , completely raw and unadultered trails , valleys and settlements. Dolpo being the biggest district of Nepal, is a full package of mystical adventures and experiences. Apart from the beautiful landscapes and nature , Dolpo also offers a beautiful and ancient culture and traditons of Dolpali people who follow pre-Buddhism Bon Po religion. While on the trail , you can encounter the yak caravans that maintains the traditional dsat trade with Tibetian pleatue . We will cross tow high passes namely - Numa La and Baga La through the mountain desert along with the view of mount Dhaulagiri, Thar mountain and many peaks. The most fascinating part of the trek is the view of torquoise water of Phoksundo Lake, the deepest and second biggest lake of Nepal. 

Another beautiful experience of this trek is obtained while passing through Shey- Phoksundo National Park. It is the only trans-Himalayan Natioal Park with an area of 3,555 sq. Km making it the largest national park of Nepal. It was established in 1984 to preserve the trans-Himalayan eco-system that houses a wide species of flora and fauna. The park's climatic differences , altitude variations and diferent zoo-geographical regions supports a diverse range of biotic system. You will be able to see endangered animals like snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer and blue sheep. The world's highest flying butterfly Paralasa nepalaica, is also found in this region. 

Itinerary
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  • AccommodationHotel Thamel park
  • MealsB/B
  • Altitude/Time1300m

On arrival by respective airlines where our guide and staff receives you for a short drive to your hotel in the hub of busy Kathmandu, with hotels in a quiet environment after getting refresh in your rooms our guide will brief on treks-hotels with necessary information.
Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with Culture and folk dance of Nepal to go with your meals.

  • Accommodationlocal lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time2475m

Early breakfast and then taking a short connecting flight to Jhupal within Dolpo, at Jhupal after 40 minutes on air, where you will be received by our trekking staff that has traveled with long overland drive and walks from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Jhupal.
Jhupal village, where motor road has been built connecting with Dunai main headquarter town of Dolpo district and Shey-Phuksumdo National Park, the largest park in Nepal.
From Jhupal after getting organized a short drive of few hours brings you at Dunai for overnight stop, here in the comfort of nice local lodge.
Afternoon browse around Dunai town of great interest which is quite different from other areas of Nepal here witness local culture and its daily way of life.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time2835

From Dunai, morning walk leads past market place and then cross a bridge over Thulo Bheri River and over a ridge top above Phuksumdo River valley with views of Kagmara peak.
After an easy walk, our route heads downhill past farm villages with walnut trees close to Dhera a small cattle herders settlements, from here short climb towards Rahagaon village of Thakuri a Hindu tribe.
Walk from here on downhill into forested area to reach our first overnight camp at Chhepka, a small farm village. 

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time2960l5h

After Chhepka which is close to Ankhe village morning walk starts with short climb and descend into forest to reach by the river bank, and then climb leaving the forest behind and then on downhill back into forested area, which leads upstream to cross a small bridge at Ryajik village, trek leads further to Samdua for overnight stop near the entrance of Phoksundo National Park.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3630m/6h

Morning walk leads to our first destination and highlight around Phuksumdo Lake after walking past Pungmo Khola (stream) valley following Pungmo Khola downhill through pine and birch trees to reach upper side of Phuksumdo Khola.
After a short break walk to Ringmo village, an interesting village of Tibetan origin culture with mud plastered chhorten and Mani (prayer) walls of Bon sect and Buddhist religion.From here a short walk to Phuksumdo Lake for overnight camp near the shore of scenic and turquoise colored Phuksumdo Lake

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3500m/5h

A perfect spot for rest day, here enjoy beautiful views of dramatic country with its beautiful landscapes including Kagmara peaks, here with time to explore Ringmo village of immense interest located close to Phuksumdo Lake.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3995M/5h

After an enjoyable and interesting time at Ringmo village and Phuksumdo Lake, today’s walk leads to other side of Dolpo area heading east by an alternative way crossing few passes of Baga-la and Numa-la. Morning walk leads past Muduwa village and the stream of Muduwa on a valley gorge to reach a small grazing area at Temche for overnight stop near Ghuchun Khola (stream).

  • AccommodationLocal lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time4512M/6h

Starting the morning walk on a pleasant and gradual trail and then leading uphill to cross over Baga-la at 5,169 meters high, with steep climb for about near 3 hours to reach the top of the pass, the top offers panorama of Phoksumdo lake and Kagmara peaks, after catching great views a long descend to our overnight camp at Danigar or Phedi, meaning base or a bottom of the hills and passes.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time4410m/6h

Morning walk leads to another pass Numa-la South at 5,309 meters, the highest spot of this adventure, climb on nice grassy slopes for about three hours then reaching at the top of Numa-la with impressive views of Dhaulagiri mountain range to Kagmara peak and looking down at beautiful valleys and surrounding dramatic landscapes, after an enjoyable moment descend to the base of this high pass, then with few hours of good walk on gradual path to reach our overnight camp on a summer pasture fields at the base or Phedi.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time4209m/6h

From the base Numa-la, morning starts with steep climb to reach top of a small ridge with views of massive Mt. Dhaulagiri range, from here a long descend to Modo valley, time permitting visit the monastery, here the trail from Upper and Lower Dolpo joins.
After Modo and Khanger few hours of good walk to Tokyu-Gaon for overnight, this is one of the most impressive and interesting village of Dolpa area, consist of more than ten villages and nice tended farm fields with old impressive monasteries. 

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3944m/5h

After Tokyu Gaon, morning starts on downhill towards Tarap Chu towards wide green valley, this is one of the scenic valleys with many Sheppard’s temporary settlements of Yaks and Sheep, walk continues to our overnight camp at Dhotarap, near interesting village with mix tribes of Tibetans origin and Magar people.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3759m/7h

From here long descend walk to Tarap valley, one of the largest and longest valley of Dolpo areas about 20 k.m. which extends on following Tarap Chu River most of the way to joins at Thuli Bheri River near Tarakot village.
Walk leads past Langa views of beautiful cascading waterfalls then heading due south following the trail to Sisaul and f Kesila around Yak herder camps to reach our overnight camp at Ghyamgar.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time3440m/6h

Today walks leads to Tarap, a marvelous valley where our route enters into a narrow gorge with some vegetation bushes of juniper and wild rose, walk leads past Toltol near a large overhanging cave, around this area might spot some wild life like Naur or Blue Sheep and other animals like elusive Snow Leopard as well.
As walk progress reaching a confluence of Tarap Chu and Lang Khola streams, overnight camp is made near the river after a long day walks of six hours. 

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time2540m/6h

Morning walk through several smaller farm villages and then into a small wooded area, along the bank of a river all the way to Tarakot, a large and interesting village with an old historical background.
Tarakot with an old fortress known as Dzong in Tibetan and Kot in Nepali guarding the village from outsiders, Tarakot village houses famous old Sandul Gomba located on a junction of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River where our overnight camp is made.

  • AccommodationLocal Lodage
  • MealsB.L.D

After an interesting and exciting time at Tarakot, our last day walk leads of the adventure takes you back at Dunai for short while and then taking a short drive to Jhupal for flight back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj city.  Morning starts following many spread out villages and farmers huts, walking on a wider trail with few short uphill and downhill walks towards Thuli Bheri River valley to reach at Dunai, on reaching Dunai time permitting having lunch. From here a jeep rides to reach our end of the journey at Jhupal to catch our next morning flight to Nepalgunj with last overnight within Nepal Far West Himalaya around Dolpo.

  • AccommodationHotel thamel park
  • MealsB.L.D
  • Altitude/Time1300m

Morning board on a smaller aircraft for short flight to Nepalgunj, on reaching Nepalgunj, transfer to another connecting flight back to Kathmandu overlooking panoramic views of mountain range all the way to Kathmandu, on reaching at Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels with free afternoon at leisure.

  • AccommodationBack to home
  • MealsBReakfast
  • Altitude/Time1300m

Your final and last day in amazing Nepal in the country of high Himalaya with remarkable time. 

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Cost Details
What's Included

Airport pick up and drop

  • 3 Nights Kathmandu Accommodation in BB Basis at 3 star category hotel
  • Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing by car/van/ microbus
  • Experienced English speaking guide for sightseeing and trekking
  • Porter (1 porter for 2 persons)
  • Permit Cards
  • TIMS Card
  • Flight-Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jupal and Jupal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
  • Bed and Breakfast during trek
  • Trekking gears- Walking poll, sleeping bag, down jacket
  • Trekking route map
  • Nepali SIM card
  • First Aid Kid
What's Excluded
  • Nepal Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Personal beverages and laundries
  • Tipping for Guide and Porter
  • Anything not mention above.
Useful Info

Culture and Traditions : Being one of the biggest region in Nepal, Dolpo is divided into three regions culturally. The Upper Dolpo region is inhabited by Buddhists and Bon Po followers . Bon Po predates the Buddhism and is heavily influenced by Bon religion of Tibet. The culture and traditions of Upper Dolpo resembles with Tibetians and they speak " Khaam' dialect which is very similar to Tibitian language but not exactly the same. The customes resembles the Khompa customes of Tibet. Men are seen with pony tails and women wear snow-leopard teeths arund their neck . The middle Dolpo region has the mixed influence in their culture and traditions with the essence of both Tibetan and Hindus. But , there is a typical sect of people who are emerged from the Magar clan and are called Taralis in local language. They have their own set of dialect called 'Kaike' which is not spoken anywhere in the country. Lower Dolpo region is mostly inhabitated by Hindus who speak Nepali with a different flavor. The language is also called Khas Nepali. 

Dolpo trek outline itinerary

Lower Dolpo trek 

  • Trip daytrip Itinerary Accommadasation
  • 1Fly to Jhupal from nepalgunga (2475m) then drive to (dunai (2140m)Dunai 
  • 2trek to chhepka 6h ( 2838m )Chhepka
  • 3trek to samdua  6h (2960)Samdua 
  • 4trek to phuksundo Lake 7h (3630m)Phuksundo
  • 5Rest day at phuksundo Phuksundo
  • 6trek to temche 6h (3995m)Temche 
  • 7cross the bagala pass 5169m then 5h walking heading to danigar(4512m)Danigar
  • 8trek tonumala pass( 5309m)trek to phedi (4440m) 6hphedi
  • 9trek to khanger  (4209m) 6hKhanger 
  • 10trek to dhotarap(3944m) 6hDhotarap
  • 11trek to chhyugar(3440m)6hChhyugar
  • 12trek to tarakot (2540m) 5hTarakot
  • 13trek to dunai(2140m then drive to jhupal(247mJhupal
  • Dolpo trekking equpment details?
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Trekking gear and equipment

trekking poles       head touch        sleeping bag     sun glasses

Hiking boots          hand sanitizer      suncream        toileteries  raincoats  

Dolpo trekking trip route 

lower dolpo trekking  is mostly  historical and cultureal treking region in nepal ,located to dolpo district  

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