Lower Dolpo Trekking -18 Days

The Lower Dolpo trek is one of the best treks in Nepal.The maximum elevation will be 4,530 m. to 5,115 m. and it is not one for the faint hearted. The region is best known for its isolated high Himalayan valleys in northern Nepal and the region is generally recognised as being one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend dictates that it is one of Nepal's "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times.

Trip Highlights

  • You will witness the age-old Bon-Buddhist practices in different monasteries.
  • You will trek to the pristine Shey Phoksundo (3611 meters) alongside with an entry to the Shey Phoksundo National Park.
  • You will have amazing experience walking in the desert-like rainshadow area of the lower Dolpo region.
  • You can also catch the enticing views of Yak Caravan and got to walk on the ancient salt trade route.
  • You will feel enticed by the sight of diverse flora and fauna of the region.

Overview

The Lower Dolpo trek is one of the best treks in Nepal.The maximum elevation will be 4,530 m. to 5,115 m. and  it is not one for the faint hearted. The region is best known for its isolated high Himalayan valleys in northern Nepal and the region is generally recognised as being one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend dictates that  it is one of Nepal's "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast and cut off by high passes lower Dolpo is closed by snow half the year, Dolpo's easiest access is from Tibet where its people emigrated from perhaps 1000 years ago. 
 

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Itinerary

When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will greet you. He will then drive you to your hotel and assist you with checking in. You can meet us at our office to collect information on the Lower Dolop Trek Itinerary after taking some time to recuperate. The firm will provide a welcome supper for you as a way of expressing our thanks and welcoming you to Nepal.

 

Meal: Welcome Dinner
Altitude Different: 1400m
Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel in Thamel

You will be taking a tour of Kathmandu today with a guide. You will start your tour after breakfast by going to the first site, Pashupatinath Temple. You will move toward Boudhnath Stupa from here. The next destinations on the trip are Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. These sites will display Nepal's rich cultural legacy because they are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your Lower Dolpo Trek guide will meet with you in the late afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel in Thamel

With your guide and other crew members, you will board a domestic aircraft from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj following breakfast to begin your 18-day Lower Dolpo Trekking Journey. You will arrive at Nepalgunj, Simikot's entrance, after an hour-long picturesque flight. You will explore the lively market, miniature zoo, and adjacent towns later in the day.

Duration: 1 Hour
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel in Nepalgunj

You will start your main Lower Dolpo Trekking adventure today. You will fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal after a delicious breakfast in Nepalgunj. The flight will be scenic and brief. You will start your walk towards Dunai after you get to Juphal. You will enjoy stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) throughout the route. You can reach the Bheri River by hiking via terraced farms. The route continues in a small canyon from here and brings you to Dunai, the Dolpo region's administrative center.

 

Duration: 45 Minutes Flight then 2 to 3 Hours Trek
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 2850m
Accommodation: Tea House

You will start your hike along the Bheri River's southern bank before climbing upstream on a simple route. You will travel by a number of steep gorges, exciting hanging bridges, and lovely remote villages along the way. You will travel via the Lower Dolpo Trekking Trail to Tarakot, a tiny community located on a hill to the south of the Bheri River, and spend the night there in a tea house.

 

Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Today, the Lower Dolpo Trek Route will follow the Tarap Chu River. Reaching Sandul Gompa, which is situated between the Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu Rivers, requires twice crossing this river. You will keep strolling through communities and farms with terraces after this. To get to Laini, you will need to climb and descend several times.

 

Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 3160m
Accommodation: Tea House

You will start your Lower Dolpo Trekking after breakfast and hike a hard trek over the Tarap River. The valley narrows into a canyon as you go on, making it possible to jump from one side to the other with ease. You will eventually arrive at Chyugur Khola after completing difficult ascents and descents. From here, it will only take you a short stroll to reach Nawarpani, where you will spend the night in a tea house.

 

Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

You will gradually climb up to Kamattarka, which is at the meeting point of the Tarap Chu River and the Lang Khola, after leaving Nawarpani. You will leave the tree line behind as you cross a small canyon and enter the dry inner Himalayan valley, which will greet you with magnificent juniper and wild rose shrubs. From here, you will continue the Lower Dolpo Terkking Trail to the settlement of Dho Tarap, which is encircled by crooked stone walls. You may practice the distinctive Bon Po and Chaiba religions here.

 

Duration: 7 to 8 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 4090m
Accommodation: Tea House

According to the Lower Dolpo Trek Itinerary, this is a day for acclimatization and recuperation at Dho Tarap village. This rest day will aid in your acclimatization and give you the chance to explore the community and its surroundings. You will get the chance to speak with residents and see their way of life, culture, and traditions. Religions practiced here are Chaiba and Bon Po. You may sample their offerings and admire their lovely attire.

 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 4090m
Accommodation: Tea House

Today's Lower Dolpo Trekking Trail will lead you to the upper Tarap valley, where you can see green grassland lining both sides of a beautiful river. You may get to Tokyo by hiking along the Tarap Chu River. You may explore the Chiba sect's monastery here. Later, you will hike a difficult terrain to reach Numa La Base Camp, where you will spend the night.

 

Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tented Camp

It will be the longest and most difficult day of the Lower Dolpo Trek Itinerary. After a delectable breakfast, you will head uphill toward Numa La Pass. You will get breathtaking views of the parched Dolpo Mountains rising to Mount Dhaulagiri from the pass's summit (8,167m). Spend some time here before making your way down to Pelung Tang, where you will spend the night in a tent camp.

 

Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 5190m
Accommodation: Tented Camp

You will pass another pass today. To get to Baga La Pass, you must hike a difficult path. Once more, the view of the desert terrain, Mt. Kanjirowa in the distance, and snow-capped mountains is breathtaking from the pass's peak. Your Lower Dolpo Trek Route will descend to Dajok Tang for the night after some time has passed. In a tea house, you will spend the night.

 

Duration: 6 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 5070m
Accommodation: Tea House

The Lower Dolpo Trekking Trail is mostly through alpine greenery and luxuriant pine trees. You will reach Ringmo village, a Tibetan settlement in the Dolpo area, on a slightly easier trek than on past days. You will spend the night in a tea house in the village of Ringmo.

 

Duration: 3 to 4 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 4080m
Accommodation: Tea House

You will get up early and eat a great breakfast. The Lower Dolpo Trekking Tril will next go to Phoksundo Lake, which is situated 3,611 meters above sea level. The most enticing site in Dolpo is this lake. Yak caravans and local monasteries can be visited as you travel. You will be greeted by breathtaking surroundings when you arrive to Phoksundo Lake. You will spend the night close to the lake today. You will spend the night in a tea house.

 

Duration: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 3611m
Accommodation: Tea House

You will start descending into Shyanta village after breakfast in Phoksundo Lake. You will get to Chepka. The Lower Dolpo Trekking Trail will continue on from here and will pass through various settlements as it follows a huge overhanging cliff. You will pass through therapeutic minerals along the journey that are thought to treat practically everything in this region. You will continue to climb until you arrive at Shyanta village, where you will spend the night in a tea house.

 

Duration: 7 to 8 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Altitude Different: 3611m
Accommodation: Tea House

You will make the trip back to Juphal today through Sulighat. You will pass a lot of birch trees and enjoy stunning mountain vistas along the route. When you get to Juphal, you will rest up and spend the evening exploring its market. You will spend the night at a Juphal tea house.

 

Duration: 7 to 8 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

You will be traveling back-to-back today, first to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu. Your Lower Dolpo Trek Itinerary will come to a conclusion once you arrive in Kathmandu, where you will check into your hotel and spend the day unwinding. You will attend the company-organized farewell dinner that evening. Additionally, you will get ready to travel to your hometown tomorrow. You will spend the night at a Thamel hotel with three stars.

 

Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Altitude Different: 1400m
Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel in Thamel

You will be traveling back-to-back today, first to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu. Your Lower Dolpo Trek Itinerary will come to a conclusion once you arrive in Kathmandu, where you will check into your hotel and spend the day unwinding. You will attend the company-organized farewell dinner that evening. Additionally, you will get ready to travel to your hometown tomorrow. You will spend the night at a Thamel hotel with three stars.

 

Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel in Thamel

You will check out of the hotel after breakfast. You will be escorted to the airport by a representative of Green Valley Nepal Treks & Research Hub so that you can catch a flight home.

If the above Lower Dolpo Trekking -18 Days does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences and specifications.

Price Includes

  • » Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
  • Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking
  • All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook
  • Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen & necessary porters
  • All transportation by car/ van/ bus
  • Trekking crews of insurance
  • Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
  • Accommodation in Nepalgunj with breakfast
  • Airport pick up and drop
  • Trekking permit and entrance fee

Price Excludes

  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu And Nepalgunj
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation
  • Trekking Sleeping bag
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (Tips)
  • Bar bills & beverage
  • Departures taxes
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