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Lower Dolpo Trekking

The trekking journey into the Fairy tale region of far western Nepal.

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The village of Dho and River as pictured in Lower Dolpo Region.
The village of Dho and River as pictured in Lower Dolpo Region.
Farming
Lower Dolpo Trekking
Horse
The horse is grazing
A beautiful color of turquoise water can be seen during the late afternoon in Phoksundo Lake
A beautiful turquoise colored-water of Phoksundo can mesmerize anybody.
Dho Tarap Monastery is perched on the hill above the village.
The ancient Monastery of Dho Tarap.
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The lower Dolpo trek region is situated about 300 kilometers away to the northwest of Kathmandu in Dolpa district, which is the least developed district in Nepal. Lower Dolpo trek lies in the lower sub-area of Shey Phoksundo national park which is the largest national park in Nepal.

This national park was established in 1984 to preserve the unique and highly diversified Trans-Himalayan ecosystem with various kinds of flora and fauna. The park features a spectacularly diverse landscape in which five percent of the park is forest area which lies in the southern part of the park.

This remote southern part or Lower Dolpo comprises huge river valleys, beautiful lakes, and scattered isolated villages with monasteries and Tibetan Buddhist culture throughout the region.

Lower Dolpo trekking also passes through ancient villages like Do- Tarap with traditional Tibetan stone house clusters, local fields surrounded by beautiful monasteries, and high passes like Numa-La (5,290 m.) and Baga-La (5,175 m.) which add up some adventures in this trek.

One of the highlights of a trek to lower Dolpo is Shey-Phoksundo Lake famed as Nepal’s second largest lake with magnificent turquoise water located near an outlet of Nepal’s highest waterfall. As well as Ringmo village, a typical Tibetan village scenically nestles in the area near a 900-year-old Thashung Gompa as well as the beautiful Kanjiroba Himal.

How to get to the trailhead of lower Dolpo trekking?

To get to the trailhead of the lower Dolpo trek you can either take a flight to Nepalgunj which takes about 55 minutes or take a drive that takes a minimum of 16 hours. Then after this, you have to take a flight to Juphal airport which takes 35 minutes.

Or if you have time, you can even take a flight to Jumla which takes about 6-7 days to reach Juphal. As part of the by-road option, you can take a jeep ride for a few days to get to Dunai however it is not recommended during the monsoon season.

Lower Dolpo trekking Route

Normally the lower Dolpa trek begins from Juphal airport and goes to Tarakot(2543m), Laini(3160m), and Nawarpani(3545m) for the first, second, and third nights of the trek. Then trek goes to one of the highlights of the trek to Do-Tarap (4019m) where we spend two nights for acclimatization. Do-Tarap is a lovely village with amazing local farmland. This village is considered as one of the highest human settlements in Nepal which has a monastery as well.

After this trek goes to a more remote region of this journey and becomes more adventurous. So, next, the trek goes to the Numa-la base camp (4440m) before going over the Numa-la pass (5310m) on the next day. After the first pass, the trek goes to Pelung Tang (4465m) to get ready for another pass which is Baga-La (5175m). The next day trek goes over the Baga-la pass and descends to Dajok Tang (4080m) for the night camp.

After walking in a more desolate region of the trek, the trek descends to greener areas full of vegetation and to one of the main highlights of the trek, Phoksundo Lake (3612m) where we spend our 2 nights for exploration around. After this trek descends to Shyanta (2520m) for another night camp before we head to Juphal (2475m) on our last night of the trek. The trek ends the next morning flying to Nepalgunj and flying back to Kathmandu on the same day.

Lower Dolpo trekking Permits, fees

  • "Special trekking permits” which costs $20 USD for a week per person.
  • Shey Phoksundo's national park entrance fee cost 3000 rupees per person.

Highlights

  • Cultural tour around UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES in Kathmandu.
  • Scenic flight to Nepalganj and to Juphal.
  • The stunning scenery of the trans-Himalayan region.
  • The ancient village of Do-Tarap
  • Phoksundo lake and phoksundo waterfall.
  • Dense forests and rivers.
  • Ancient monasteries.

Gallery

Phoksundo Lake As Pictured During The Lower Dolpo Trekking.
Enroute To Tarakot During The Lower Dolpo Trekking.
Beautiful Scenery Seen From Tent
Mountain Cap And Trekking Trial
Yak Farm
Village In Dolpo

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu airport
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4429ft

On your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the Kathmandu hotel. Later we held a meeting to ask about your preparation regarding the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2:Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast.
  • Time4 hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4429ft

On day second today after morning breakfast, our experienced cultural guide takes you around UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES for sightseeing. You will be back in the hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 3:Take a flight to Nepalgunj.
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time55 minutes flight
  • Maximum Altitude150m/492ft

Today we take our morning flight to Nepalgunj. This scenic flight takes about 55 minutes to reach Nepalgunj airport then we drive to the hotel. Overnight in Nepalgunj. 

Day 4:Morning Flight to Juphal and trek to Tarakot.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time35 minutes flight and 6 hours trek.
  • Maximum Altitude2443m/8343ft

After taking a morning flight to Juphal our trek goes down to Dunai passing through several villages and local farmlands along the Thulo Bheri River. After Dunai the trail shortly crosses to the north bank of the river and goes along the river. Eventually, we cross back to the south bank of the river at Lawan then the trail goes through the fields to Tarakot where we spend our night. Overnight at Tarakot

Day 5:Trekking to Laini.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours
  • Maximum Altitude3160m/10367ft

On our second day of trekking, it goes a gentle walk at first and crosses the river, hereafter the trail climbs gradually through the local farmlands. The trail climbs up above along the river and eventually descends through the forests and crosses a suspension bridge at Laisicap (2775m). Meanwhile, we go through a police checkpoint where we register our permits. After this, trek along the Tarap Khola, and eventually our final climb takes us to Laini where we set our tent for the night. Overnight at Laini.

Day 6:Trekking to Nawarpani.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude3545m/11631ft

Today our trek starts off with a steep ascent to the top with prayer flags then the trail continues above the river and descends to the river. Our trek again climbs steep uphill and descends to the river. Hereafter we cross the Tarap River on a suspension bridge then it goes along the river to Nawarpani for our night camp

Day 7:Trekking to Do-Tarap
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude4090m/13419ft

Today our trek continues along the Tarap River then ascends to a junction of Tarap Chu and lang river. Trek continues along the narrow river valley and eventually we enter into bushy vegetation region leaving the trees behind which takes us to the wonderful village of Do-Tarap. Do-Tarap is a big village and it is among the highest human settlements in Nepal. This is also a junction from where you can connect your trek to the east to Jomsom. Overnight at Do-Tarap.

Day 8:Acclimatization day in Do-Tarap
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time2 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude4090m/13419ft

Today we have an acclimatization day before we head on to the higher ground or the trek. So, we take a hike on a nearby hill which provides overlooks the valley. Later we explore around the village in which we can observe the typical architecture of the local house and visit the monastery and Buddhist monuments. Overnight at Do-Tarap.

Day 9:Trekking to Numa-La Base camp.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time4 hours
  • Maximum Altitude4440m/14567ft

Our trek today heads to the west valley passing through villages and Buddhist monuments such as monasteries and chhortens along the trail. The trail climbs to another village of Khangar and goes along the Tarap Chu-River to another village of Tokyu. From here on the trek continues on climbing through rugged terrain where vegetations are limited to juniper and thorny bushes to our night camp nearby the stream. Overnight at Numa-la base camp.

Day 10:Trekking to Pelung Tang.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours
  • Maximum Altitude4465m/14649ft

The trek today goes to the highest point of the trek which is the Numa-la pass (5310m). So, our trek starts off with crossing the stream and the trail climbs steep uphill on the ridge and we come across the chhortens and Mani wall (4600m). The trail continues climbing on moraine terrain all the way up to the top of Numa-la. The Numa-la provides an excellent view of mount Kanjiroba, Shey-shikhara, and a bit of mount Dhaulagiri which is the 7th highest mountain in the world.

Leaving the top our trek now descends steeply through the valley to our night camp on a meadow. Overnight at Pelung tang.

Day 11:Trekking to Dajok Tang.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude4080m/13386ft

Today is another adventure day of the trek in which we go over the Baga-la pass (5175m). So, our trek today begins with crossing the stream then the trail goes uphill climbs zigzagging on the hill to high camp (4700m). After this trek now climbs on the ridge and up on the moraine terrain to the top of Baga-la. Leaving the top, the trail now descends steeply at first and eventually gets less steep crossing scree slopes in between to our night camp on a meadow. Overnight at Dajok tang.

Day 12:Trekking to Shey Phoksundo Lake.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time4 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude3611m/11847ft

Today is a short trek and in which our trek starts off descending down the valley and trek continues walking above the river and in the meantime, we are back to the vegetation. Trek eventually climbs on a cliff and descends along the side of Phoksundo Lake to our night camp by the shore of Phoksundo. Overnight at Phoksundo.

Day 13:Exploration around Ringmo village and afternoon Rest.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time2 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude3611m/11847ft

Today we take a rest day or we can explore around the Ringmo village and its “Thashung monastery” which dates back to 900 years old. Overnight at Phoksundo.

Day 14:Trekking to Shyanta.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours
  • Maximum Altitude2520m/8267ft

Our trek has long descended today in which first gradually climbs up to the hill then steeply descends to a viewpoint from where you can view impressive 167 meters Phoksundo waterfalls. Our Trek today continues descending along the Phoksundo River at first then to Thulo Bheri through the forests to Chunuwar (3110m), Chhekpa (2490), and to our night camp at Shyanta. Overnight at Shyanta.

Day 15:Trekking to Juphal.
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude2475m/8120ft

Our trek today continues along the Bheri River to Kageni (2260m) and to Suligad (2070m) which has Phoksundo national park checkpoint. After checking out our permits our trekking still goes along the Bheri River to Dunai (2030m) which is the district headquarter of Dolpa district. Leaving Dunai behind trek goes along the Bheri River then climbs to Juphal passing through villages and terraced fields. Overnight at Juphal.

Day 16:Fly to Nepalganj and same day fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast.
  • Time35+55 minutes flight.

Today we take a morning flight to Nepaljung and Late afternoon we catch a flight to Kathmandu on the same day. In the evening we will take you to a Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy Nepalese cuisine and typical Nepalese dances.

Day 17:Your Final Departure.
  • MealsBreakfast.

Today our Representative accompany you to Kathmandu airport to see you off for your final departure.

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Transportations

  • Pick up from the airport and hotel transfer by private vehicle.
  • Drop off at the airport for your final departure by private vehicle.
  • Private car or van service for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Both-way flight to Nepalganj from Kathmandu.
  • Both way flight to Juphal from Nepalganj.

Accommodations

  • Comfort hotel in Kathmandu for three nights: on the day you arrive, on the following day, and the last night on return from the trekking. The room will have comfy beds with a private bathroom plus, will provide breakfast in the morning by the hotel.
  • One night hotel in Nepalganj.
  • All nights’ accommodation in Tents on a twin sharing basis, Plus Dining tents, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent to use during the trek. ( please ask for a single supplement if you want a private tent for you).

Guide, porter, and other staff.

  • A city guide for the touring around Kathmandu on your second day of arrival.
  • Trekking Guide during the trek. The guide will be well experienced and trained. He is also an authorized guide with a government license. He will also be able to communicate in English. (Please inquire if you need a guide who can speak your own language)
  • Required number of Porters to carry our Tents, Daily supplies for trekking. (our porter will only carry about 20 Kg of your individual gears if you have much heavier please inquire about that) 
  • Sherpa to fix our Tents on our arrival at the camp.
  • Chef to cook meals during the trek. (He is trained to cook mountain meals)
  • Our guide and porter and staffs insurance, Accommodation, food, and salary during the trek.

Trekking accessories

  • A warm down jacket will be provided during the trekking which is to be returned after the trek. (Please bring your own if you don’t want to use the used one)
  • A warm sleeping bag also will be provided by us during the trekking which is also to be returned after the trek. (Please bring your own sleeping bag if you don’t want to use the used one)
  • Duffel bags will be provided by our company in which you can put your trekking accessories. The Duffel bag will be carried by our porter during the trek except for the Day bag.
  • A trekking map, T-shirt, and Achievement certificate at the end of the trekking will also be provided.
  • Medical kit.
  • We will provide Walkie-talkie for the bigger groups to communicate within the group.

All required permits and documents for the trip.

  • Phoksundo National park entrance permit.
  • Special trekking Permits for the lower Dolpo region.
  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)

All standard meals during the trek

Our chef is trained and experienced who been cooking meals during the trek for a long time. He knows every basic mountain cooking and will serve the different menus as possible. He might also surprise you with a new dish with local ingredients available, however, here below is just a general idea you going to get on your meals.

  • Breakfast: Normally these are menus available for breakfast during the trek such as pancake, corn flakes, local bread, chapatti, porridge, egg items any style (fried egg, scramble egg, boiled egg, omelet), toast, Muesli with milk, hash brown potatoes, Noodle soups, etc. (you can choose two of these items from the list of menu for your breakfast with a drink.)
  • Lunch: These are the Lunch menu available during the trek such as Rice items like Dal Bhat (rice, Lentil curry) Fried rice, boiled rice with curry, Potato’s items such as Fried potato, Potato chips, roast potato, boiled potato, Mashed potatoes, sandwich, Macaroni, Spaghetti, pizza, Sherpa stew, fried noodle along with items of soups such as Tomato soup, Mushroom soup, Garlic soup, vegetable soup, chicken soup, etc.
  • Dinner: the menu for the Dinner is similar to Lunch besides this, you will get a starter.
  • Drinks: you will have plenty of hot drinks during the trip such as tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. for drinks for the tea items, you can get Black tea, milk tea, lemon tea, ginger tea, mint tea, etc., and for the coffee, Milk coffee or black coffee is available
  • Boiled water: our chef will give you boiled water for a drink which you can refill your bottle as well. but you have to let them before.

Farewell dinner is also included at the end of the trip which will be offered in a typical Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy the typical Nepalese cuisine and cultural show.

All Government Taxes.

Excluded

  • Entrance tickets will not be included for entering the UNESCO world heritage sites during the sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your travel insurance, Medical insurance, helicopter evacuation in an emergency, and medical bills.
  • Gratitude for Guides and porter. (It is a general rule of thumb in Tourism in Nepal that after the trek you have to reward the trek crew by tipping).
  • Personal expenses such Bottled water, cold drinks, canned juices, hard drinks, etc.
  • All those not mentioned in the included section.

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Useful Info

Best months to do Lower Dolpo trekking

Nepal has two best seasons to do trekking which are Autumn and spring. Spring season( March, April, May) is relatively warmer compared to other months in Nepal besides, during this month sky remains clear so, it provides a good sight of the mountains as well. Autumn (September, October, November) is more temperate and skies are also clearer so it is also the preferred season to trek. 

But unlike other trekking regions, Lower Dolpa is also considered good to be done During the Months of  June, July, and August as this is a trans-Himalayan region and has fewer chances of rain.

The list of the trekking accessories for Lower Dolpo trekking

Duffel bag

You need a duffel bag that is supposed to be waterproof with a strap along with a TSA lock. In your duffel bag, you keep all the clothes and essentials gears while trekking. And this will be carried by our porter. Regarding the size, you can choose from 100 liters to 140 liters duffel as this size all you to fit most of the things you need for trekking.

Sleeping bag

It is the most important piece of equipment for trekking and climbing. Normally the smaller and lighter the size, the more expensive it is. Regarding the warmth of sleeping bags, down sleeping bags are warmer than synthetic ones. You need to bring a sleeping bag that rates up to -20c and a liner just in case it feels colder.

Daypack bag

It’s a daypack bag that you carry while waking where you put your wallet, camera, water bottle, rain cover, fleece jacket, and windproof jacket. Regarding the size of the daypack bag, the size of a small-medium 30 to 40-liters day bag with some side pockets where you can fit your water bottle or gloves is good. Moreover, if you can fit your Camelbak in your daily carry it is more efficient in the coldest weather as your water doesn't get freeze.

Water bottle

You can bring two water bottles in which you can drink in one and treat water in another to refill again. (Nalgene water bottle is good as you can put hot water as well if you want) you also can bring Camelbak which can be very handy for climbing.

Upper body

  • Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts*3(while trekking you sweats a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)
  • Wind shirts*1
  • Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts*2
  • Synthetic insulated jacket (you can use it for climbing as well)
  • Fleece glove
  • Insulated gloves
  • Buff (trail gets very dusty with animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)
  • Sunglass
  • Sun hat
  • Fleece hat
  • Rain gear or poncho.
  • Lower body
  • Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)
  • Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy when you have done day trekking)
  • Cotton hiking shocks
  • Hiking pants*2
  • Fleece trouser
  • Underwear trousers*2
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof paint

Miscellaneous items

  • Fast drying-camp towel 
  • Body wipes (it comes in handy if you don't take shower, especially in higher altitudes where there are no showers)
  • Toilet papers
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.
  • Diary
  • Chargers with an adapter (you can charge your gadgets along the trail by hydro-powered electricity in the lower region)
  • portable solar panel 
  • Camera, Mobile Phone.
  • Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,
  • Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag however Zip-lock bag can come in handy while you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, smelly clothes)
  • Headlamp or torchlight
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.
  • Pocket knife  

FAQs

Q1. How difficult is Lower Dolpo Trekking?

This trek comprises several ups and downs and two high passes over 5000 meters which is physically demanding. So, this trek is listed as among the difficult trek in Nepal.

Trip Facts

  • Duration17 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate to strenuous
  • Max Altitude5290m/17355ft

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