Lower Dolpo Trek
The Dolpo region is best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valleys across northern Nepal. Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend says it's a one of the "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo's easiest access is from Tibet, where its people emigrated from perhaps 1000 years ago.
The Lower Dolpo Trek is meant for real adventurers wishing for an off-the-beaten-path experience. This remote region in western Nepal was opened for the foreigners only in 1990. The trek passes through Shey-Phoksundo National Park with spectacular mountain scenery, Buddhist monasteries and yak caravans. Our trek takes us through a wooded area, then load through rugged canyons in the barren plateau near the border with Tibet. After your arrival in Kathmandu, make a historical and cultural tour of Kathmandu valley and monuments while we obtain special permit for the lower Dopla trekking. Then we take our flight to Jhupal via Nepalgunj. Experience the high altitude tundra and rocks and the microclimate of Lower Dolpo and Phoksumdo with the cold air of the glaciers of Kanjiroba.
Trip Highlights
Trip Duration: 17 Days
Trek Duration: 13 Days
Grade: Strong
Highest Point: Namu-La Base Camp (4440 m), (Phoksundo Lake) (3641 m)
Best Season:Mar,Apr, May,Sep,Oct, Nov,Dec
Activities: Trekking & Cultural Excursion
Accommodation: Deluxe Hotels in City & Lodges in Trekking
Group Size: Min 1 to 25
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1340 m)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu/ Trek preparation
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj (150 m), 45 mins
Day 04: Fly to Jhuphal (2475 m) and Trek to Dunai (2140 m), 4 hrs
Day 05: Dunai to Shar Tara (2730 m), 7 hrs
Day 06: Shahar Tara to Laina Odar (3370 m), 8 hrs
Day 07: Laina order to Toltol (3523 m), 7 hrs
Day 08: Toltol to Dhotarap (3945 m), 5 hrs
Day 09: Rest day, Explore Bon Monasteries, Visit local village
Day 10: Dho Tarap to Namu-La Base Camp (4440 m)
Day 11: Namu-La Base Camp to Namu-La (5310 m) and to Danigar (Banga La Base Camp, 4512 m), 9 hrs
Day 12: Danighar to Baga-la (5170 m) and to Yak-Kharka (3860 m), 7 hrs
Day 13: Yak Kharka to Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake), (3641 m), 4 hrs
Day 14: Ringmo to Chhepka (2838 m), 7 hrs
Day 15: Chhepka to Jhuphal, 5 hrs
Day 16: Morning flight to Nepalgunj and afternoon flight to Kathmandu
Day 17: Departure to onward destination
Trekking Destination: | Kathmandu - Nepalgung - Kathmandu |
Group Size: | 01-25 |
Highest Access of the Trekking: | 3600m |
Grade: | |
Transportation: | Surface |
Mode of Trekking Tour: | Camping |
Trekking Hour: | 4-6 |
Total Days: | 17 Days |
The cost of each trip differs as per the size of group, choice of hotel, client's interest of service and correction in our itinerary.
For Price of this trip, please contact us
Tour Cost Include:
» | Accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast |
» | Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking |
» | All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook |
» | Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen & necessary porters |
» | All transportation by car/ van/ bus |
» | Trekking crews of insurance |
» | Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews |
» | Accomodation in Nepalgunj with breakfast |
» | Airpot pick up and drop |
Trekking permit and entrance fee |
» | Personl trekking equipment |
» | Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal |
» | Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu And Nepalgunj |
» | Emergency Rescue evacuation |
» | Trekking Sleeping bag |
» | Personal expenses |
» | Tipping (Tips) |
» | Bar bills & beverage |
» | Departures taxes |
Please contact us for special discounted promotional Upper Dolpo trekking cost