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Lower Dolpo Trekking
— Patrick MacGill
Trip Facts
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Trip CodeAN-M072
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Trip Length18 Days
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Pricefrom US$ / person
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Route DifficultyLevel D
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Group SizeMin 1 to 12
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Min Altitude2094m/6870ft
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Max Altitude5309m/17417ft
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Route StyleTeahouse
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ModeFly In Fly Out
About Trip
Trekking to Lower Dolpo is an amazing opportunity to discover the collective beauty of nature and culture — meeting local isolated people and observing their archaic lifestyle and Buddhist monasteries with high elevation adventure across the valley lying under the shadow of a trans-himalaya range of mountains.
Lower Dolpo trek route falls inside the country’s biggest preservation area — Shey Phoksundo National Park and had been a shelter for a wide range of birds, plants and wildlife species with an abundant forest of rhododendron, bamboo, blue pines along with the mustard and barley fields of local people.
The lifestyle of Dolpo people has not changed in centuries and they have been living their primitive life revolving around the vastly influenced Tibetan practices. Lower Dolpo is truly a destination for lifetime experience to discover the adventure on remote and rugged terrain, still intact with its unique lifestyle and topographical beauty of Nepal.
Lower Dolpo is an excellent choice for any travelers to explore the unbeatable beauty of ancient Buddhist monasteries and unique Bonpo lifestyle. Besides high elevation adventure and astounding landscapes beauty, the major attraction is the blue colored turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake — the deepest lake of Nepal.
Lower Dolpo Trekking starts with scenic flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal from where the route follows Thuli Bheri river till Khanigaon village and ascends towards Dho Tarap — a place to explore and rest before crossing Numa La and Baga La Pass to enter Phoksundo Lake Valley and then walk down to Juphal via Chhepka to complete the Lower Dolpo Circuit.
Highlights
- Typical Tibet Influenced Living Style of Local People
- Bon Buddhism monasteries and practice
- Turquoise Blue Colored Shey Phoksundo Lake
- Sight of Blue Sheep and Yak Caravan
- Magnificent View of Dhaulagiri range of mountains
- High elevation adventure of Numa La and Baga La Pass
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (600m /1968 ft) and transfer to Hotel
- Day 04:Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2140m / 7020 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2540m / 8333 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Tarakot to Khanigaon (2950m / 9678 ft.)
- Day 07:Trek from Khanigaon to Tarap Khola (3475m / 11400 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Tarap Khola to Yak Kharka (3800m /12467 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Yak Kharka to Dho Tarap (3944m /123939 ft)
- Day 10:Rest and Excursion Day around Dho Tarap
- Day 11:Trek from Dho Tarap to Numa La Base Camp (4350m / 14271 ft)
- Day 12:Cross Numa La Pass (5309m/17417 ft) and trek to Danigar (4512m / 14803 ft)
- Day 13:Cross Baga La Pass (5169m / 16958 ft) and trek to Yak Kharka
- Day 14:Trek from Yak Kharka to Ringmo (3641m / 11945 ft)
- Day 15:Exploration Day around Phoksundo Lake
- Day 16:Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka (2838m / 9311 ft)
- Day 17:Trek from Chhepka to Juphal (2475m / 8120 ft)
- Day 18:Early Flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
- Day 19:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Standard Hotel in Nepaljung for 1 night (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast in Kathmandu Valley
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, flight, accommodation and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation/ Flight
- Private Vehicle are used for airport and trekking transfers
- Roundtrip domestic flight (Kathmandu - Nepaljung) with airport taxes
- Roundtrip domestic flight (Nepaljung- Juphal) with airport taxes
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary National Park Area Permit Fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- AN Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for TrekkingDrive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (600m /1968 ft) and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Flight: 1 hour | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 4Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2140m / 7020 ft)Flight: 45 minutes | Walk: 3 - 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2540m / 8333 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Tarakot to Khanigaon (2950m / 9678 ft.)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Khanigaon to Tarap Khola (3475m / 11400 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Tarap Khola to Yak Kharka (3800m /12467 ft) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Yak Kharka to Dho Tarap (3944m /123939 ft) Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Rest and Excursion Day around Dho Tarap Walk: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Dho Tarap to Numa La Base Camp (4350m / 14271 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Cross Numa La Pass (5309m/17417 ft) and trek to Danigar (4512m / 14803 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Cross Baga La Pass (5169m / 16958 ft) and trek to Yak Kharka Walk: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Yak Kharka to Ringmo (3641m / 11945 ft)Walk: 5.5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Exploration Day around Phoksundo Lake Walk: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka (2838m / 9311 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 17Trek from Chhepka to Juphal (2475m / 8120 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 18Early Flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj to KathmanduFlight: 1 hour 30 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 19Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Safety Concern
Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize
Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers.
There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.
We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Group Size
We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.
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