Lower Dolpo Trekking - Dolpo trekking information 24 Days

Dolpo trekking Trip Profile

Dolpo trekking is remote wilderness & explore the Shey Phoksundo lake

23 days treking in Dolpo region with beautiful landscape & lush valleys

Natural embodiment of high passes, flora and fauna, and sweeping vistas.

Dolpo trekking is an attractive destination in Nepal Himalaya. Dolpo Trek Located on the isolated corner of Trans Himalayan Zone of Nepal. Trekking in Dolpo region gives an exposure to the High & Isolated Himalayan valleys, resembling the Tibetan highlands. Dolpo region full of Buddhist monasteries is challenging but the reward is also overwhelming for adventure loving trekkers. Lower Dolpo Himalayan region which lies in the northwest remains one of the most remote places and is also known for its high mountain Lake Se- Phoksundo. Trekking in the Dolpo region has only been permitted since mid-1989. Dolpo region lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley and located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. The visit to Shey Gompa and the rest of the huge park covering 1,373 sq. km above Phoksundo Lake is still restricted and special trekking permit is required from Kathmandu to enter the upper /Lower Dolo region .Lower Dolpo trek offers opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard also it remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal, time has stood still here for centuries as inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done for hundreds of years. The east and south of it is bordered by the Dhaulagiri and Churen Himal ranges and to the west by Jumla district. Trekking in Lower Dolpo proffers you the remarkable and worthwhile experience of lifetime and altitude ranges from 2500m to 5070m. The lack of other tourists, the warm welcome given by the hardy Dolpo & the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life makes this an extremely varied & special trek in Nepal.

There are several approach routes to Dolpo from Pokhara, and Jumla.The journey begins with a 35 minutes flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal. From Dunai, the district headquarter & check-post the trek route continues along the banks of Barbung Khola to Tarakote, known locally as Dzong for its hilltop fortress. Proceeding along Tarap Khola through grassy meadows, Magar villages and their gompas, the highest point of the trek Numa La (5,190m) is reached, which affords a magnificent views of Dhaulagiri to the south and Tibetan ranges ¨C Kugung La and Khyung La to the north. Blue Sheep, musk Deer, Ghoral, snow Leopard, Tahr and black Bear inhibit the park. Ringmo is across the Baga La (5,070m), a pass surrounded by large glaciers and spiced rock cliffs. The first view of the lake¡¯s radiant turquoise-blue waters of Phoksundo set in a cleft between rocks that rise 2,000m into the clear mountain skies and the peaks of Kanjiroba is simply stupendous. The descending trail drops along Suli Gad river to Raha, the park entrance and finally to the hamlet of Juphal. Most treks into Dolpo region take from 14 to 30 days. The best time to trek Lower /Upper Dolpa is towards the end of the monsoon season Sept to November.

Trip Itinerary
Trip Highlight
Required Equipments
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Tailor Made Trip

Lower Dolpo Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Dolpo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Upper Dolpa trekking because this day is required to make Dolpa special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu .

Day 03: Fly, Katmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to hotel

Day 04: Early morning, fly to Jumla and trek to Ghotichour (2700m).

Day 05: Ghotichaur to Chutra (2856)

Day 06: Chutra to Chaurikot (3000 m.)

Day 07: Chaurighot to Kaigaun (3245m)

Day 08: Kaigaun to Garpung Khola (3285m)

Day 09: Garpung Khola to Kagmara phedi (4645m)

Day 10: Kagmara phedi - Cross Kagmara pass (5115 m) to Pungmi Kharka

Day 11: Pungmi Kharka to Phoksumdo Lake (3600m)

Day 12: Rest at Phoksumdo Lake & excursion

Day 13: Phoksumdo Lake via Baga –la cross to Baga-La Phedi (5070m) forest camp

Day 1: Baga-La forest camp to Numla Phedi (4535m)

Day 15: Numla Phedi -Cross Numla (5190m) and trek to Tarap (4040m)

Day 16: Tarap to Dho (4020m)

Day 17: Dho to Big cave (3600m)

Day 18: Big cave to Lahini (3200m)

Day 19: Lahini to Tarakot (2800m)

Day 20: Tarakot to Dunai (2150m)

Day 21: Dunai to Juphal (2500m)

Day 22: Fly Juphal - Nepalgunj to Katmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Lower Dolpo Trekking Trip Highlight

Trekking duration: 24 days

Starting from: Jumla after flight from Nepalgunj

Ending at: Juphal and fly down to Nepalgunj

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.

Highest access of the trek: Kagmara La (5115 m)

Culture: Mixed with typical Nepalese ,Tibetans.

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only

Himalayan sights: Sisne Himal Range, Kanjiroba Himal.

Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote western Nepal.

Nepal Trekking Equipments

Trekking Bag pack.
Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandal.
Trekking stick.
Trekking Hat, cat
Trekking woollen cap.
Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
3/4 pairs of Underwear
Eye glass
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag.
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.
Sun cream.

About trip cost:

Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.

Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Cost, Includes and Excludes

Tailor made trip:

Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India