Welcome to lower Dolpa trekking -16 days
Facts of the Trek
Duration: 16 DaysTrek
type: Camping
Max Altitude: 5238 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land Grade: Strenuous
Lower
Dolpo Extensive trek (16days)
Dolpo is also
called “Ba Yul” or the Hidden valley is a land of mystery, scenery and peace.
Surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet
from south and north, The Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high
passes, rare flora and fauna and sweeping vistas. The medicinal plant,
Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of wild mushroom is found in
abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to
significantly improve health and fitness. This trekking is for combination of
natural and cultural phenomena which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan
cultural heritage. It is a rain shadow area and was opened in 1991 for
trekking. The whole trekking areas in this region stretches through and around Arun River
whose origin dates back to prehistoric period. The Arun valley is one of the
most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal.
Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It lies to the north of
the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau.
Here one can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, including
the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one
of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa –
dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a
memorable experience.
The Upper Dolpo region is another
remote hidden destination in far west where Nepal's most tranquil and natural
beauty is still unexplored. The home of herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan
culture, Buddhist monuments, and unique human civilization at high altitude is
worth a visit. Trekking around the Dolpo region is an unforgettable journey in
every visitor's life. Observing different rain shadow landscapes with stunning
mountain views, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and huge
birds Himalayan griffon. The Upper Dolpo is
the home of the Bhotiya and Sherpa people. It's difficult to grow crops there,
which makes life difficult for the local people. They depend on barley as sole
crop. The stalwart yak is a vital source of food, transport and dung fuel. They
also trade salt for grain with those from far away Hurikot and Jumla to
compensate their dwindling winter supply of food.
16 Itinerary for Lower Dolpo trek:
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu
to Nepalgunj(260m.), stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to
Juphal(2475m.), trek from Juphal to Dunai(2140m.)
Day 03: Trek from Dunai to
Tarakot(2537m.)
Day 04: Trek from Tarakot to Laina
Odar(3370m)
Day 05: Trek from Laina Odar to
Nawarpani(3475m.)
Day 06: Trek from Nawarpani to Dho
Tarap(3944m.)
Day 07: Trek from Dho Tarap to Numa Phedi(4440m.)
Day 08: Rest at Dho Tarap and explore
in around the area
Day 09: Trek from Numa Phedi to
Danigar(4631m.) via Numa
Pass(5238m.)
Day 10: Trek from Danigar to Phoksunko
lake(Ringmo Gaon – 3733m.) via Baga
Pass(5214m.)
Day 11: Rest at Ringmo Gaon and
explore Phoksundo lake
Day 12: Trek from Ringmo Gaon to Roha
Gaum(3100m.)
Day 13: Trek from Roha Gaum to Dunai
Day 14: Trek from Dunai to Juphal
Day 15: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj,
stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj
Day 16: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Services Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking
permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of
porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping
equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses,
down sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges,
rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.
Services Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips,
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy
rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.
