Lower Dolpo Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Footprint Holiday Pvt.ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek route is combined zone of ancient trading center in the west remote area of Nepal. The area occupied by Tibetan Buddhism followers, ethical remote villages, wild nature and landscapes up to 5000 meters passes, turquoise lake Phoksundo with the famous Himalayan Natural Herbal Viagra – Cordyceps sinesis or Yarchagumba territories in West Nepal to Tibetan Border. Still Dolpo region still a remote and non-developed region. Dolpo Circuit trekking is a fully Camping trek till the high passes Numa-La and Baga-La and some of the villages you may use the local guest house and have tested their traditional Dolpali taste as well. Lower Dolpo is a relatively less touristic and offbeat track in the shadow of High Himalaya Mt. Dhaulagiri and lap of the Kanjiroba Mountain range. The breathtaking view of vibrant nature, flowers, wildlife, lakes, and live Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition from Tibet still present 100 years back. Make some side trips around the Phoksundo Lake, Monastery Excursions, Temple Visiting and Bonpo shrines monasteries make an insightful time. For this trek, you need to take two domestic flights from Kathmandu to Juphal via Nepalgunj and connect with the local crew team for trekking. A Special trek permit for lower Dolpo is required and needs to pay Shey Phoksundo National Park Entry fees.
Journey at a glance
Day Day 1:: Arrival, Welcome To Kathmandu And Transfer To Your Hotel. — Arrival, Welcome To Kathmandu And Transfer To Your Hotel. Day Day 2:: Explore Kathmandu And Flight To Nepalgunj. — Explore Kathmandu heritage tour and transfer to domestic Airport, Evening flight to Nepalgunj, West Nepal. Hotel Day Day 3:: Flight To Juphal, Trek To Dunai Bazaar. — Morning, flight to Juphal Airport and short hike to Dunai bazaar. City of Dolpa Destrict. Guest house. Day Day 4:: Explore Dolpo Trek To Tarakot. — Explore Dolpo Trek To Tarakot. Day Day 5:: Trek From Tarakot To Mushi Kharka. — Trek From Tarakot To Mushi Kharka. Day Day 6:: Trek From Musikharka To Kakoat Village. — Trek From Musikharka To Kakoat Village. Day Day 7:: Kakot To Pingdhing Village Hiking. — Kakot To Pingdhing Village Hiking. Day Day 8:: Trek To Shabha Kharka — Trek To Shabha Kharka Day Day 9:: Trek To Papta Chalna Base Camp. — Trek To Papta Chalna Base Camp. Day Day 10:: Chalna Pass 5230m And Trek To Takyo Village. — Chalna Pass 5230m And Trek To Takyo Village. Day Day 11:: Rest Day After The Chalna Pass And Around. — Rest Day After The Chalna Pass And Around. Day Day 12:: Trek To Numala Base Camp. — Trek To Numala Base Camp. Day Day 13:: Cross Numala Pass 5200m And Camp At Bagala Pass Base Camp. — Cross Numala Pass 5200m And Camp At Bagala Pass Base Camp. Day Day 14:: Cross Bagala Pass And 5100m And Camp At Yak Kharka. — Cross Bagala Pass And 5100m And Camp At Yak Kharka. Day Day 15:: Trek To Phoksundo Lake Via Rongmo Village — Trek To Phoksundo Lake Via Rongmo Village (Jewels Of Dolpo Region) Camp/Guest House Day Day 16:: Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake — Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake – Explore Around Lake And Enjoy Amazing Nature. Day Day 17:: Trek To Chhepka Village. — Trek To Chhepka Village. Day Day 18:: Trek Back To Juphal. — Trek Back To Juphal. Day Day 19:: Morning Fly To Nepaljung – Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel. — Morning Fly To Nepaljung – Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel. Day Day 20:: Free And Final Departure. — Free And Final Departure. Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, Welcome To Kathmandu And Transfer To Your Hotel. — Arrival, Welcome To Kathmandu And Transfer To Your Hotel.
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Day 2: Explore Kathmandu And Flight To Nepalgunj. — Explore Kathmandu heritage tour and transfer to domestic Airport, Evening flight to Nepalgunj, West Nepal. Hotel
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Day 3: Flight To Juphal, Trek To Dunai Bazaar. — Morning, flight to Juphal Airport and short hike to Dunai bazaar. City of Dolpa Destrict. Guest house.
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Day 4: Explore Dolpo Trek To Tarakot. — Explore Dolpo Trek To Tarakot.
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Day 5: Trek From Tarakot To Mushi Kharka. — Trek From Tarakot To Mushi Kharka.
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Day 6: Trek From Musikharka To Kakoat Village. — Trek From Musikharka To Kakoat Village.
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Day 7: Kakot To Pingdhing Village Hiking. — Kakot To Pingdhing Village Hiking.
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Day 8: Trek To Shabha Kharka — Trek To Shabha Kharka
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Day 9: Trek To Papta Chalna Base Camp. — Trek To Papta Chalna Base Camp.
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Day 10: Chalna Pass 5230m And Trek To Takyo Village. — Chalna Pass 5230m And Trek To Takyo Village.
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Day 11: Rest Day After The Chalna Pass And Around. — Rest Day After The Chalna Pass And Around.
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Day 12: Trek To Numala Base Camp. — Trek To Numala Base Camp.
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Day 13: Cross Numala Pass 5200m And Camp At Bagala Pass Base Camp. — Cross Numala Pass 5200m And Camp At Bagala Pass Base Camp.
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Day 14: Cross Bagala Pass And 5100m And Camp At Yak Kharka. — Cross Bagala Pass And 5100m And Camp At Yak Kharka.
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Day 15: Trek To Phoksundo Lake Via Rongmo Village — Trek To Phoksundo Lake Via Rongmo Village (Jewels Of Dolpo Region) Camp/Guest House
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Day 16: Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake — Rest Day At Phoksundo Lake – Explore Around Lake And Enjoy Amazing Nature.
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Day 17: Trek To Chhepka Village. — Trek To Chhepka Village.
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Day 18: Trek Back To Juphal. — Trek Back To Juphal.
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Day 19: Morning Fly To Nepaljung – Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel. — Morning Fly To Nepaljung – Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel.
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Day 20: Free And Final Departure. — Free And Final Departure. Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Airport pickup, drop and all ground transport by private vehicle.
- Standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the upper dolpo trek.
- All necessary paper works for dolpo trek special permit, Phoksundo National Park Entry Permit and TIMS card.
- A highly experience and knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government License holder guide with his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- Friendly and helpful porters with proper walking equipment, his salary, foods, accommodation and insurance (one porter for two people).
- Comprehensive medical box (first aid kit will be available).
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company).
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Emergency life saver oxygen and mask support.
- Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicle.
- Assistant guide group size more than 4 person group.
- Welcome and farewell dinner in typical Nepalese restaurant.
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Camping
Fitness & eligibility
2
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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