Lower Dolpo Treks - $ 3650
Lower Dolpo Trek offers a spectacular trail through a mix of forest and arid countryside in the rain shadow behind the Dhaulagiri range. Dolpo region is sparsely populated but villages offer tantalising insights into the lives of the hardy Dolpopa, built around their Bön and Buddhist beliefs.
Dolpo trekking begins with flights to lowland Nepalgunj and then to the high village of Juphal before an easy walk down to the trading town of Dunai.
Lower Dolpo trekking from Dunai follows an ancient trade route to Tibet; still in use by yak caravans. It gradually ascends through narrow valleys and gorges, past Tarakot (a former regional capital) to the broad, fertile Tarap Valley. An acclimatisation day at Do offers a unique opportunity to mingle with the hardy farmers and pastoralists and visit both Bön and Buddhist monasteries.
From the northern end of this valley, the trail turns westwards and summits two 5000m passes, with an overnight stop between them. This tough route offers spectacular high views and exquisite, pristine alpine valleys: a wilderness highlight.
Beyond the passes, the trail climbs high above the Phoksundo Khola Valley floor, passing Nepal’s highest waterfall. This has cut through the debris of an ancient landslide that dammed the Phoksundo Khola to form the breathtaking Phoksundo Lake just beyond the village of Ringmogaon. Spend a day exploring this region: the village; the White Chholing Monastery; and walk along the narrow cliff-side trail on the route to Inner Dolpo and Shey Gompa.
Note : Trip can be Customized as per your needs and time and Price can be Negotiated as per Itinerary details with Mutual Understanding
- Day 01 : Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
- Day 02 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
- Day 03 : Flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung
- Day 04 : Fly to Jhupal (Dolpo) (2,320m/7,610ft) & trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft), 2-3 hrs walk
- Day 05 : Trek to Tarakot (2,850m/9,348ft), 5-6 hrs walk
- Day 06 : Trek to Khani Gaon (2,543m/8,341ft), 5-6 hrs walk
- Day 07 : Trek to Tarap Khola (3,450m/11,316ft), 4-5 hrs walk
- Day 08 : Trek to Yak Kharka (3800m/12,464ft), 4-5 hrs walk
- Day 09 : Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft), 5-6 hrs walk
- Day 10 : Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization
- Day 11 : Trek to Tokyu Gaun 5-6 hrs walk
- Day 12 : Trek to Numa La
- Day 13 : Cross Numa La (5,190m/17,023ft), and camp at Phedi
- Day 14 : Cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp on the other side of the Phedi (4,470m/14,662ft)
- Day 15 : Trek to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft), 6-7 hrs walk
- Day 16 : Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
- Day 17 : Trek to chepka(2260m/7412ft)
- Day 18 : Trek to Jhupal
- Day 19 : One reserve day for flight plan
- Day 20 : Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung
- Day 21 : Rest day in Kathmandu
- Day 22 : Departure
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis with breakfast
- All sightseeing by deluxe vehicle with guide
- Domestic flight tickets
- Domestic airport tax
- National Park entry fees
- Accommodation (in lodges along the way)
- All meals & Tea OR Coffee 3 times a day while on trek
- A good English speaking guide & the required porters
- Essential equipment like trekking stick, sleeping bag,dawn jacket, water bottle
- All Govt. taxes
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain due to any reasonother than the scheduled itinerary
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
- Bar Fees
