Lower Dolpo Trek
Trip Details :
Destination :
Nepal
Trip Style :
Trekking
Food :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Group Size :
1 to 12 people
Destination :
Nepal
Starts in :
Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Strenuous
Transport :
Public Bus and Jeep
Accomodation :
Hotel and Tea house
Max Elevation :
5,360 m
Highlight
Desert landscape with some alpine meadows
Ethnic and indigenous habitants
Tibetan Bon Po and Buddhist culture, colorful monasteries and chhortens
Technical high passes- Numa La and Baga La
Huge pristine Lake- Phoksundo
About Lower Dolpo Trek
Lower Dolpo Trekking a remote trekking that offers the adventurous experience in Nepal. The trail lies beyond the Dhaulagiri peak, on the Himalayan rain shadow area. During the trek to Lower Dolpo, you can explore the unique desert landscape, diversity of the Phoksundo National Park, traditional Tibeten settlements and the giant blue Lake- Phoksundo.
The trek to Lower Dolpo begins from Juphal of Dolpo, walking through the eye-catching landscape and undisturbed valleys that are just incredible attractions. From the district center of Dunai, it heads to more isolated part of the Dolpo, gradually ascending to the alpine region. The trail goes through the HHimalayan Yak Caravan route. Some of the alpine meadows of the trail are highly famous to collect the caterpillar fungus. The lower Dolpo trail crosses some of the tough high passes, including Numa La Pass and Baga La Pass. The tough part of the trail has been hanged on the giant rock boulder. Phoksundo Lake is the most attractive part of the trek, which is spread on the large area with a wide Lake side, where trekkers go to visit the Lake and spend exploring the surroundings or set the camp and enjoy an overnight. The Buddhist prayer flags, colorful monasteries, typical villages and spiritual lifestyles of the local people are brilliant.
Permits Required for Lower Dolpo Trek
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) Permit,
Dolpo Entry Permit
Itenary
Day : 1
Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel.Day : 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and prepare for trek.Day : 3
Fly to Nepaljung. Overnight at hotel.Day : 4
Fly to Juphal (2,400m) 35 minute flight and trek to Dunai (2,150m) - Overnight at tented camp.Day : 5
Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m): 5-6 hours.Day : 6
Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m): 6-7 hours.Day : 7
Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m): 5-6 hours.Day : 8
Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m): 7-8 hours.Day : 9
Rest Do Tarap for acclimatization.Day : 10
Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4,440m): 6-7 hours walk.Day : 11
Cross Numa La pass (5,190m), camp at Pelung Tang (4,465m): 6-7 hours.Day : 12
Cross Baga La pass (5,070m), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m): 6 hours.Day : 13
Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m): 3-4 hours.Day : 14
Hike to Phoksundo Lake.Day : 15
Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2,520m): 5-6 hours walk.Day : 16
Shyanta to Jhupal.Day : 17
Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu.Day : 18
Rest Katmandu.Day : 19
Final Departure.Lower Dolpo Trek