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Lower
Dolpo Trekking/Trekking in lower Dolpo region
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.
| Lower Doplo Trekking Itinary |
| Trekking
duration |
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23 days |
| Starting
from |
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Jumla
after flight from Nepalgunj |
| Ending
at |
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Juphal
and fly down to Nepalgunj |
| Grade |
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Moderate
to Strenuous and alpine. |
| Highest
access of the trek |
: |
Kagmara
La (5115 m) |
| Culture |
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Mixed with
typical Nepalese ,Tibetans. |
| Mode
of trekking tour |
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Camping
trek only |
| Himalayan
sights |
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Sisne
Himal Range, Kanjiroba Himal. |
| Splendid
breathtaking place |
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Most challenging
special trek in remote western Nepal . |
| Lower Dolpo Trekking Itinerary |
| Day 01: |
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Arrival in Katmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel and wel come diner. |
| Day 02: |
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Fly, Katmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to hotel |
| Day 03: |
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Early morning, fly to Jumla and trek to Ghotichour (2700m). |
| Day 04: |
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Ghotichaur to Chutra (2856) |
| Day 05: |
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Chutra to Chaurikot (3000 m.) |
| Day 06: |
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Chaurighot to Kaigaun (3245m) |
| Day 07: |
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Kaigaun to Garpung Khola (3285m) |
| Day 08: |
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Garpung Khola to Kagmara phedi (4645m) |
| Day 09: |
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Kagmara phedi - Cross Kagmara pass (5115 m) to Pungmi Kharka |
| Day 10: |
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Pungmi Kharka to Phoksumdo Lake (3600m) |
| Day 11: |
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Rest at Phoksumdo Lake & excursion |
| Day 12: |
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Phoksumdo Lake via Baga –la cross to Baga-La Phedi (5070m) forest camp |
| Day 13: |
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Baga-La forest camp to Numla Phedi (4535m) |
| Day 14: |
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Numla Phedi -Cross Numla (5190m) and trek to Tarap (4040m) |
| Day 15: |
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Tarap to Dho (4020m) |
| Day 16: |
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Dho to Big cave (3600m) |
| Day 17: |
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Big cave to Lahini (3200m) |
| Day 18: |
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Lahini to Tarakot (2800m) |
| Day 19: |
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Tarakot to Dunai (2150m) |
| Day 20: |
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Dunai to Juphal (2500m) |
| Day 21: |
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Fly Juphal - Nepalgunj to Katmandu & transfer to hotel |
| Day 22: |
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Katmandu valley sightseeing and farewell diner. |
| Day 23: |
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Back to onward destination. |
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