TRIP FACTS | |
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Duration: | 21 days |
Region: | Remote area trek |
Max. elevation: | 5360 m |
Grade: | Moderate |
Best month: | September – November // March – May |
Accommodation | Hotel / Tent camp |
Transportation: | Flight / Touristic bus / Car / Van |
Lower Dolpo trek offers a real adventure trekking on remote and rugged natural unspoiled corner simply beyond the Himalayan valleys across western Nepal. The Dolpo region preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture where the pre-Buddhist Bon-Po religion is still in practice. High mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast surround this spiritual sanctuary. Dolpo region provides the opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region in Nepal.
After exploring Kathmandu valleys’ historical/cultural sights and obtaining special permit for the lower Dopla trekking we take our flight to Jhupal via Nepalganj. We trek continuous to Shey- Phoksundo National Park before joining ancient Nepal Tibet trade route and enjoy the views of lower Dolpa valley. Eventually you can hear prayer flag fluttering at the top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the Kanjiroba and majestic Dhaulagiri range.
On our trek to Dolpa the trek descends to the Jhupal airstrip to end our historical trip of lifetime to Dolpa, the land of mystery, scenery and peace.
OUTLINE ITINERARY: | |
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Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Orientation about the trip |
Day 02: | Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03: | Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj |
Day 04: | Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal (Dolpo), trek to Dunai 2850 m |
Day 05: | Trek to Tarakot, 2850 m, 5-6 hours walk |
Day 06: | Trek to Khani Gaon, 2543 m, 3-4 hours walk |
Day 07: | Trek to Tarap Khola, 3450 m, 4-5 hours walk |
Day 08: | Trek to Yak Kharka, 3800 m, 4-5 hours walk |
Day 09: | Trek to Dho Tarap 4090 m, 5-6 hours walk |
Day 10: | Rest day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization |
Day 11: | Trek to Tokyu Gaun 4200 m, 4-5 hours walk |
Day 12: | Trek to Numa La pass 4665 m, 4-5 hours walk |
Day 13: | Cross Numa la Pass 5190 m and camp at Phedi, 6-7 hours walk |
Day 14: | Trek and cross Bala La Pass 5070 m, 6-7 hours walk |
Day 15: | Trek to Ringmo 3600 m, 6-7 hours walk |
Day 16: | Rest day at Ringmo and for a hike to Phoksundo Lake 3730 |
Day 17: | Trek to Chepka 2260 m |
Day 18: | Trek to Jhupal |
Day 19: | Fly from Jhupal to Nepalgunj and then flight return to Kathmandu |
Day 20: | Leisure day at Kathmandu |
Day 21: | Transfer to the airport for final departure |