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Lower Dolpo Trekking

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

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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.
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
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The horse is grazing
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 the 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 of 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 (5,290M) and Baga-La (5,175M) which add up to 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 one of the highest human settlements in Nepal and 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's 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.

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” costs $20 for a week per person.
  • Shey Phoksundo's national park entrance fee costs 3000 rupees per person.

Highlights

  • Cultural tour around UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES in Kathmandu.
  • Scenic flight to Nepalganj and 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 for 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 lodge
  • 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 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/lodge
  • 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/lodge
  • 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/lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude4090m/13419ft

Today our trek continues along the Tarap River and 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/lodge
  • 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 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 vegetation is 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 and 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 our night camp on a meadow. Overnight at Dajok tang.

Day 12:Trekking to Shey Phoksundo Lake.
  • Accommodation lodge
  • 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 in the meantime, we are back to the vegetation.

Trek eventually climbs 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 lodge
  • 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 lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time7 hours
  • Maximum Altitude2520m/8267ft

Our trek has long descended today which first gradually climbs up to the hill and then steeply descends to a viewpoint from where you can view the impressive 167 meters of 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 lodge
  • 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 the Dolpa district.

Leaving Dunai behind trek goes along the Bheri River and 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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Included

The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle.

Hotel in Kathmandu for two nights

  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing.
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu-Nepalganj-Juphal by plane.
  • One-night hotel in Nepalganj
  • All night accommodation in the lodges (wherever available) and in tents (if lodge not available) during the trek on a twin-sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a cup of tea or coffee during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people and (we send extra porters to carry tents and supplies to remote areas)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trip.
  • All government taxes

Excluded

  • Entrance fees while visiting UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your trekking insurance and evacuation in an emergency.
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, bottled water, and personal expenses.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, and battery charging.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porter.

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Useful Info

Best months to do Lower Dolpo trekking

Nepal has the two best seasons to do trekking which are Autumn and spring. The Spring season( March, April, and 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, and 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 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 essential gear 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, 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-liter 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 sweat 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 a 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 with 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, a Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and 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  

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If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

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.

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

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