Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo is one of best known isolated Himalayan valley in Nepal that lies across Dhaulagiri range connecting to Tibetan plateau. The region is nestled at the west of Kali Gandaki Valley inside the territory of Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Trekking to Lower Dolpo has been restricted until mid-1989, so it preserves one of last remnant of Tibetan culture. Lower Dolpo is also considered as the “Hidden Valley” created by Guru Rinpoche as a refugee center for Buddhist devotee in trouble time. Engulfed by vast swathe of Dhaulagiri massif to the south-east and cut off by series of high pass closed by snow, Tibet is an easy entrance gate to Dolpo, where people is believed to migrated centuries ago. Lower Dolpo trek offers exceptional opportunity to visit ancient villages, high passes, age-old monasteries, alpine lakes and also let you experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting in protected area like Blue sheep, Wolf, Snow Leopard and more. The region’s entrance chorten consist nine complexes of Buddhist and Bonpo mandals painted on wooden ceiling.

Lower Dolpo is truly a land of paradise, time has still stood still here for centuries and the Tibetan inhabitants continue to exist, cultivate, trade and follow the culture the way they have done centuries ago. The people living in the region are Bhotia and their culture hugely resembles to Tibetan. The Bonpo monastery and Tso Gompa set above the lake on forested ridge and the striking view of Kanjiroba are the major attractions of the region. As the region lies in rain shadow area of Dhaulagiri massif, the ideal time to trek Lower Dolpo is during monsoon season.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmanu (1,300m) and transfer to hotel byprivate vehicle

Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley includingUNSCEO designated world heritage site and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Early morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung.Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Early morning scenic flight from Nepaljung to Juphal (2,345m)and trek to Dunai. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Trek from Dunai to Shartara (2,520m). Stay overnightat hotel.

Day 06: Trek from Shartara to Kanigaon (2,650m). Stayovernight at hotel.

Day 07: Trek from Kanaigaon to Lahini (3,160m). Stayovernight at hotel.

Day 08: Trek from Lahini to Dho Tarap (4,040m). Stayovernight at hotel.

Day 09: Acclimatization and exploration day at Dho Tarapvillage. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Trek from Dho Tarap village to Numul Base Camp(4,180m). Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Trek from Numula Base Camp to Bagala Base Camp(4,465m). Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Trek from Bagal Base Camp to the other side of BagalaBase Camp crossing Bagala Pass (5,190m). Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Trek from Bagala Base Camp to Shey Phuksundo(3,730m). Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Rest and exploration day at Shey Phoksundo Lake(3,600m). Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Trek from Shey Phoksundo to Sepka. Stay overnight athotel.

Day 16: Trek from Sepka to Rahagaon. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Trek from Rahagaon to Dunai (2,050m). Stay overnightat hotel.

Day 18: Trek back from Dunai to Juphal (2,345m). Stayovernight at hotel.

Day 19: Early morning flight from Juphal to Nepaljung andflight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Includes

• Airport to Hotel pickup and drop transportation by private van
• Accommodation and meals throughout trek
• Kathmandu City tour
• Transportation fare- All national flights and ground transportation as per itinerary
• All Trekking permits and required entrance fee
• An experienced guide, porters and their accommodation and meals
• Trekking equipments
• Safe drinking water –boiled/iodinate
• First medical kit
• All government and local tax
• All office charge

Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Travel insurance charge
• International flight fare
• Nepal entry fare- 25$ for 15 days, 40$ for 30 days and 90$ for 100 days
• Personal nature expenses- alcoholic beverages, mineral water, special menu, shopping, internets, laundry
• Hot showers during the trek
• Personal trekking equipments
• Tips for guides, porters and drivers (Tips are expected but not mandatory)