Lower Dolpo Trek - 19 Days
Lower Dolpo Trek
Lower Dolpo Trek
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Trip Code HTA-23
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Duration: 19 Days
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Trip Grade Moderate
Trip Highlights
Lower Dolpa Trek Highlights:-
- Grand walk in the Trans-Himalayan region
- Amazing landscape, flora & fauna inside Shey-Phoksundo National Park
- The sight of Tak caravans in the high hills of the Dolpa region
- The ethnic lifestyle of Local tribes
About Trip:
Lower Dolpo Trek:
Lower Dolpo Trek is one of the most fascinating trekking adventures in western Nepal. This trek takes place in a restricted and remote region, leading us to the high mountain passes of Numa La and Baga La. The breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas is reflected in the crystal-clear waters of Phoksundo Lake.
The trek begins with sightseeing in the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. From there, we fly from Nepalgunj to the scenic landscapes of the Dolpo region, historically used as a salt trade route with Tibet. The region’s stunning scenery, the warmth and simplicity of the local people, and their welcoming nature make this journey truly unforgettable.
Himalayan Traverse Adventure has designed this trek for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience, offering the chance to explore the lonely yet beautiful landscapes of Dolpo.
Outline Itinerary
| S.N.:- | Outline Itinerary:- |
| Day-01:(1,350m.) | Step on Kathmandu |
| Day-02:(1,350m.) |
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (SIGHTSEEING) |
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Day-03:(150m.) |
Drive Nepalgunj, 7-8 hrs |
| Day-04:(2,850m.) | Fly Jhupal, trek Dunai,2-3 hrs. |
| Day-05:(2,543m.) | Tarakot: 5-6 hrs. |
| Day-06:(3,160m.) | Laini,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-07:(3,545m.) | Nawarpani,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-08:(4,090m.) | Do Tarap,7-8 hrs |
| Day-09:(4,090m.) | Do Tarap Acclimatization |
| Day-10:(4,440m.) | Numa La Base Camp, 6-7 hrs walk |
| Day-11:(5,190m.) | Pelung Tang via Numa La pass,6-7 hrs |
| Day-12:(5,070m.) | Dajok Tang via Baga La pass,6 hrs |
| Day-13:(3,600m.) | Ringmo3-4 hrs |
| Day-14:(3,612m.) | Phoksundo Lake |
| Day-15:(2,520m.) | Shyanta 5-6 hrs |
| Day-16:(2,320m.) | Jhupal,2-3 hrs walk |
| Day-17:(150m.) | Fly Nepalgunj |
| Day-18:(1,350m.) | Drive Kathmandu |
| Day-19:(1,350m.) | Final Departure |
Cost Includes:
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
- Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel bag
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Trip Map
Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)
From the first step off the plane into Nepal, we complete our mandatory customs formalities at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A representative from Himalayan Traverse, who is excited and full of joy for you, meets us at the gate and leads us to the hotel. The rest of the day is spent resting to recharge after the tiredness of the long flight.
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄No Meal
Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)
4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, & Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team & getting to know our guides in person.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day 03: Drive Nepalgunj, 7-8 hrs.
Policy design and policy delivery are two important interrelated components of the policy cycle in Nepalgunj, a town located near the Nepal-India border and also a gateway to Simikot, Humla. The city itself is a charming Terai town that reflects the diverse culture of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, one can find local markets, a mini-zoo, and nearby villages. Overnight in Nepalgunj.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈150m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Fly Jhupal (Dolpo) (2,320m./7,610ft.) & trek Dunai (2,850m./9,348ft.): 45 mins flight, 2-3 hrs. trek
Policy design and policy delivery are two important interconnected components of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. We fly to Jhapa after breakfast, located on the highest point of the Himalayas. Here, we meet our pedestrian staff and begin to have fun. We pass through open fields to the Berry River and its small gorge. We continue on to Dunai, which is the administrative capital of the Dolpo region. We explore a small village in the evening and pitch our tents at night.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,850m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Tarakot (2,543m/8,341ft), 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, our journey continues along the south bank of the Berry River up the river in a convenient way. Along the way, we pass numerous deep pits, hanging bridges & isolated villages. Our route includes a large grove of pine trees & a road built about seven feet [7 m] above the river. After a short walk, we will be greeted by a brightly colored field, Tarakot, a small village perched on a hill south of the Beri River. Overnight in Tarakot.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,543m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Laini (3,160 m/10,365 ft), 6-7 hrs
We walk along the Tarap Chu River and cross it twice before arriving at Sandula Gompa. Gompa is located between Barbung Khola and the Tarap Chu River. We continue on the trail that goes through farmland and rural areas. After going up and down for a while, we finally reach the Line. Overnight in Laini.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,160m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft), 5-6 hrs
We climb a mountain & then head back down the road up the Tarap River. The walk is quite enjoyable as the valley becomes a small ravine where in some places you can jump from one side to the other. The ascent & descent will take us to the shores of Cyugur Khola, where we reach Nawarpani. Overnight in Nawarpani.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,545m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Do Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft, 7-8 hrs
Policy design and policy delivery are two important interrelated components of the policy cycle, commonly found in the Himalayan foothills. We begin our journey with a short hike, passing through wild forests and juniper trees. After several hours of walking, we arrive at Dho Tarap village, surrounded by an unusual stone wall. Bon Po and Chaiba dominate the population in the valley. Tarap is also inhabited by a small number of Tibetans, especially the Magar, who have lived here for many generations. We spend the night in Do Tarap.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,090m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Do Tarap Acclimatization
A day of rest can help with the routine and give your body a chance to recover. We can spend the day visiting nearby monasteries. Today’s short hike is a good way to get to know the local culture. The people of Dolpo wear brown dresses and often choose the Tibetan somba style or dhocha style, which are types of boots with flexible toes. Both men and women usually wear coral, amber, and turquoise jewelry. The people in this area follow either the Bon Po or Nyingmapa Buddhist traditions. We will stay overnight in Do Tarap.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,090m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft), 6-7 hrs walk
We head to the upper valley of Tarap to enjoy the lush green pastures on both sides of the unique river in this part of the inner Dolpo. We walk along the Tarap Chu River & enjoy spectacular views of the great Tarap valley with its vast plateaus & majestic mountains. Couple hrs. hike to the village(Tokyu), in the Buddhist monastery of Chiba sect. After exploring the palace, we continue up the valley by rough road before reaching Numa La Base Camp. Overnight at Numa La Base Camp
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,440m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Pelung Tang (4465m/14,645 ft)via Numa La pass (5,190m/17,023ft), 6-7 hrs
Today is going to be very difficult & it will be one of the longest days of our journey. After breakfast, we begin to cross the Numa La pass by a steep trail all the way up the world hill. From the coast we get a spectacular view of the empty mountains of Dolpo as far as Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). After arriving at the Numa La conference, we disembarked at Pelung Tang.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,190m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft)via Baga La pass (5,070m/16,630ft), 6 hrs
Today is going to be very difficult & it will be one of the longest days of our journey. After breakfast, we begin to cross the Numa La pass by a steep trail all the way up the world hill. From the coast we get a spectacular view of the empty mountains of Dolpo as far as Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). After arriving at the Numa La conference, we disembarked at Pelung Tang.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,190m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft), 3-4 hrs
We spend most of our day on the trails along with beautiful pine forests & alpine vegetation. After a short walk up the steep slope, we arrive at Ringmo Village.(a traditional Tibetan village in Dolpo). Overnight in Ringmo
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,070m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Phoksundo Lake
Today we explore Lake Poksundo & set up tents along its shoreline. We see yak caravans coming in & out of Ringmo especially looking at Tibetan borders on remote mountain roads. This situation is even illustrated in the Hollywood film 'Caravan' that was shot in the area. On the way to the lake, we visit a nearby monastery. When we reach Lake Pooksundo, we can enjoy a comfortable walk along the cozy coast. Overnight in Phoksundo
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,600m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft), 5-6 hrs
Today we explore Lake Poksundo & set up tents along its shoreline. We see yak caravans coming in & out of Ringmo especially looking at Tibetan borders on remote mountain roads. This situation is even illustrated in the Hollywood film 'Caravan' that was shot in the area. On the way to the lake, we visit a nearby monastery. When we reach Lake Pooksundo, we can enjoy a comfortable walk along the cozy coast. Overnight in Phoksundo
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,612m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Jhupal,2-3 hrs.
We march towards Jhupal via Sulighat along a trail surrounded by birch trees. From the top of the mountain, we get an amazing view of the mountain above us & Jhupal Village below. Great care is required as you travel this route. After arriving in Jhupal, we can spend the afternoon exploring a busy market city or just relaxing. Overnight in Jhupal
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,520m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17: Fly Nepalgunj: 45 min flight
We take the 1st flight retrace from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. Overnight in Nepalgunj.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,320m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18: Drive Kathmandu
After completing our trip, today we return to Kathmandu. We go through the equipment that is seen outside our windows. Arriving in Kathmandu, we rest & pack together for the next international flight. In the evening, a special dinner will be arranged by the Himalayan Traverse during the success of our beautiful trip.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST
✈150m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast
DAY-19: FINAL DEPARTURE
Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight & finally, you will depart back for your homeland!
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast
✈1,350m.
☾Homeland
〄Breakfast
(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)
You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.
- Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
- Proof of insurance and visa form
- International air tickets
- Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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