Welcome to Lower dolpo trekking Nepal
No. of Days: 22 Days
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Max. Elevation:
Grade: Strenuous
Mode of trek: Tented Camping
Season: May - September
Max. Walking: 7-8hrs.
End Point : Kathmandu
Mode of travel: Fly in & Fly out
LOWER DOLPO TREK
The focal point of the Dolpo area is Shey Phoksundo National Park. The east and south of it is bordered by the Dhaulagiri and Chure Himal ranges and to the west by the Jumla district. Trekking to Lower Dolpo offers you the much of the same remarkable and worthwhile experiences as the Upper Dolpo Trek, but it is of shorter duration. The noteworthy features seen on this excursion are the immaculate snowy peaks, ancient and isolated villages, rich wildlife, Buddhist monasteries, and turquoise lakes. The people of this area are simple and warm-hearted with an enthralling culture and ancient heritage. The cultural traditions of this area are basically linked with Tibet. Trekking into this region gives you exposure to the high and isolated Himalayan valleys, which resemble the Tibetan highlands. The major highlight of this trek includes “Shey Phoksundo National Park” which is the largest National Park of Nepal. “Shey Phoksundo Lake” is, for most, the jewel of this region. The lake is totally free of aquatic life, which the crystal clear water clearly explains. Surrounded by rock, forests, and snow-capped peaks, the area has been described as one of the World's “Natural Hidden Wonders”. The trek begins at Juphal and follows the trail to Dunai, then proceeds to Tarakot, way up to Bang La Camp, the highest point of the trek. After passing through Sanu Bheri village, we then descend to the beautiful Phoksundo Lake itself.
Itinerary of lower Dolpo:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu -Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj-Juphal. Trek to Dunai (2150m)
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot
Day 06: Trek to Tharpa Khola I.
Day 07: Trek to Tharpa Khola II.
Day 08: Tharpa Khola II to Dho.
Day 09: Rest day at Dho for acclimatization.
Day 10: Explore around Dho.
Day 11: Dho to Numala Base Camp.
Day 12: Numala Base Camp to Bagala Base Camp.
Day 13: Bagala Base Camp to Yak Kharka.
Day 14: Yak Kharka to Phoksundo lake.
Day 15: Rest day at Phoksundo Lake for acclimatization.
Day 16: Explore around Phoksundo lake.
Day 17: Phoksundo lake to Sali Gad and then to Sepka.
Day 18: Trek to Dunai.
Day 19: Trek to Juphal.
Day 20: Fly Juphal-Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu
Day 21: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Final Departure
Cost Includes
- National Park entry permit
- Trekking permit
- Land transportation to and from, Necessary air flights
- Accommodation in lodges during the trek
- Three meals a day excep GAP trek
- Accommodation in Kathmandu with twin sharing basis(Bed and Breakfast),
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Airport pick up/drop.
- A guide & required number of porter (s), Essential equipment
Cost Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
- Insurance and Tips
- Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Airport tax and custom clearance
- Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.
Trekking price:
Trekking type:
Camping
Trekking grade:
Hard
Trekking duration:
20 (days)
People in group:
2+
Dolpo region has been permitted for trekkers since mid-1989 and located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park of mid-western Nepal. The region offers opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard. Trekkers relatively rarely visit the remote and wild district of Dolpa and yet it offers a wonderful chance to experience the landscape and culture far different from that seen in other parts of the country. This remote and rugged protected area is both scenically and culturally attractive. The trek passes through Shey-Phoksundo National Park for which an entry permit must be achieved in addition to the trekking permit. The lake is quite large being around five kilometers long and one kilometer wide where glaciers enter directly into the lake feed crystal clear waters.
Itinerary:
Day 01
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: Fly.
Day 02
Nepalgunj to Jumla to Ghotichaur: Fly early morning and trek.
Day 03
Ghotichaur to Chutra: Trek.
Day 04
Chutra to Chaurikot (3000m): Trek.
Day 05
Chaurighot to Kaigaun: Trek.
Day 06
Kaigaun to Garpung Khola: Trek.
Day 07
Garpung Khola to Kagmara phedi: Trek.
Day 08
Kagmara phedi to Kagmara pass (5115m) to Pungmi Kharka: Trek.
Day 09
Pungmi Kharka to Shey-Phoksundo Lake (3600m): Trek.
Day 10
Rest day at Shey-Phoksundo Lake: Excursion and acclimatization.
Day 11
Shey-Phoksundo Lake to Baga~La phedi (5090m): Trek.
Day 12
Baga~La phedi to Baga~La (5090m) pass to Num~La phedi: Trek.
Day 13
Num~La phedi to Num~La pass (5190m) to Tarap (4040m): Trek.
Day 14
Tarap to Dho: Trek.
Day 15
Dho to Big cave (3600m): Trek.
Day 16
Big cave to Lahini (3200m): Trek.
Day 17
Lahini to Tarakot (2800m): Trek.
Day 18
Tarakot to Dunai (2150m): Trek.
Day 19
Dunai to Juphal (2500m): Trek.
Day 20
Juphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu: Fly.
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