LOWER DOLPO TREK - 18 days

LOWER DOLPO TREK


Duration: 18 Days
Highest Altitude: 5070m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trekking
Arrival: Kathmandu
Departure: Kathmandu
Group: 1-50
Min Age: 18+
Jan - Dec
Destination: Nepal
Best Season: Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Fixable Departure: Seasonal Month/Day
Accommodation: Lodge and Tea house


Lower Dolpo trek is one of the amazing outstanding trekking in Nepal which is nature rewarded and paradise unexplored Northwest part of Nepal (Tibetan border of Nepal). This trek was opened for the foreigners from in 1982. Since that time this trekking area has become very popular in Nepal. Lower Dolpa area is the remote and beautiful rain shadow landscape

of the Himalaya. This trekking can be challenging as the tourism infrastructure is almost nonexistent and organized tours are essential. There is one book which is called The Snow Leopard. Wrote by Peter Matthiessen who describes his journey through the amazingly beautiful landscape of Dolpo. Nepal’s first English subtitle movie which is Oscar-nominated Himalaya, Caravan also shot in this region. Lower Dolpo is a region of mystical beauty. It is one of the restricted trekking regions of Nepal. Lower Dolpo Trek needs a special trekking permit because of remote sensitive geography. This trek should be a minimum two-person to get a permit. Lower Dolpo Trek is a kind of adventure trek Which is more challenging than other trekking due to high passes trail. In this trekking people can see most amazing things are like Tibetan Buddhist culture, many more oldest monasteries, the spectacular She-Phoksundo lake which is the deepest(145m) lake of Nepal, beautiful valleys, pine forest, beautiful Rhododendrons forest, amazing spectacular landscapes, This trek will start with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj around 45 minutes. Then the next morning again flight from Nepalgunj to Jhupal and will start to walk then trek will end in the same place Jhupal. And due to heavy snowfall winter season is avoided for this trekking so the best season for this trekking is in the summer and monsoon.

Departure and Arrival Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Airport

Departure Time: Before 3 Hours

Cost Include and Exclude

Cost Include

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast for 3 night
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Tea house accommodation during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
Snickers Chocolate for each person during the trek
Snacks as Oreo cookie and peanut biscuit etc.
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Nepalgunj -Jhupal round trip)
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Overland Trek Nepal trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map are yours to take
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Nepal entry visa fee, International air fare
Personal Equipment
Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected)
Personal expenses such as: Alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation etc
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Trip highlight

Trek in the remote areas of the Himalayas
Reach Phoksundo lake the deepest lake of Nepal
Ancient monasteries
Stunning landscapes
Traditional villages
Walkthrough Shey Phoksundo National Park
Explore the untouched parts of Dolpo

Complimentaries

Trekking Pole/ Stick
Nepal Sim Card
Overland T-Shirt

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel Preparation for trekking and overnight in Kathmandu. (1336.m)
Day 2Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation for trekking
Day 3Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour
Day 4Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (2,320m) and trek to Dunai (2,850m): 45 mins flight, 2-3 hours trek
Day 5Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m): 5-6 hours
Day 6Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m): 6-7 hours
Day 7Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m): 5-6 hours
Day 8Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m): 7-8 hours
Day 9Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization
Day 10Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m): 6-7 hours walk
Day 11Cross Numa La pass (5,190m), camp at Pelung Tang (4465m): 6-7 hours
Day 12Cross Baga La pass (5,070m), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m): 6 hours
Day 13Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m): 3-4 hours
Day 14Hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 15Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m): 5-6 hours walk
Day 16Shyanta to Jhupal
Day 17Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu
Day 18Final departure to home country