Lower Dolpa Trek

Trip Brief

  • Duration 17 Days
  • Difficulty Level Technical
  • Max- Altitude 5200 Meters
  • Starting Point - Ending Point Juphal - Juphal
  • Guide Language English

Lower Dolpo Trek offers an outstanding trekking experience in the remote western region of Nepal. The 18-day trek begins with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Next, we fly to Jhupal via Nepalgunj and begin our trek through remote locations admiring the beautiful rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas, reflected in the colorful barren slopes of the mountains where the play of light and shadow is a perpetual fascinating spectacle. Thanks to Eric Valli, a French geographical photographer working for National Geographic, the Dolpo region of Nepal has been shown in all its integrity and full mystical experience. Furthermore, this is also one of the few areas where the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. While on the trek, we get to muse at the yak caravans that maintain the traditional salt trade with Tibet. We also cross two high passes- Numa La and Baga La-and reflect on life amidst the tranquil waters of Phoksundo Lake.


Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel,

Day 02: Trek preparation day and half day Kathmandu sightseeing,

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (150 m / 492 ft), 40 minutes,

Day 04: Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2475 m / 8118 ft), 35 minutes and trek to Dunai (2140 m / 7019 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 05: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2540 m / 8331 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 06: Trek from Tarakot to Laini (3160 m / 10365ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 07: Trek from Laini to Nawarpani (3545 m / 11628 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap (3944 m / 12608 ft), 7-8 hrs,

Day 09: Acclimatize and exploring day around Tarap (3944 m / 12936 ft),

Day 10: Trek from Do Tarap to Numa La Base Camp (4440 m / 14563 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 11: Trek from Num-La B C to Baga-La (5169 m / 16954 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 12: Trek form Baga-La to Yak Kharka (3860 m / 12669 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Phokshund (3641 m / 11945 ft),

Day 14: Hike to Phokshundo Lake (3600 m / 11808 ft), explore around there and trek back to Shyanta (2520 m / 82657 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 15: Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal (2475 m / 8118 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 16: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj (150 m / 492 ft) and connecting flight to Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft),

Day 17: Fly back home.

Cost Includes

  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in private vehicle e.g. car, jeep, van etc.
  • Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
  • Flights Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
  • All Land transportation
  • Nepal Government Certified (license holder) English Speaking mountain trekking guide(s)
  • Professional and strong mountain trekking assistance guide, sarder, porters, tent boy, kitchen helpers, cook etc.
  • National Park Entry Permits
  • Special Restricted area trekking permit
  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
  • Tea-coffee, Juice, Milk, Soups, Bakery foods, Snacks, Vegetables, Meats, Eggs etc.
  • Camping (tent) accommodation during the trek
  • Camping equipments: tents (sleeping, kitchen, dining, toilet), mattress, kitchenware, basket, table and chairs, rope etc.
  • First aid and medical kits
  • Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipments, insurance and other facilities to the trekking staffs during the trek
  • Welcome & Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
  • All kind of rescue arrangements
  • All kind of local and government TAX etc.

Cost Excludes

  • Kathmandu Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations
  • International airfare
  • Tips for the trekking staffs and driver
  • Alcoholic items
  • Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking equipment, SIM Card etc.
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Cost raised by unpredictable conditions: cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned above in INCLUDE section

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