Lower Dolpo Trek - 18 Days

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Lower Dolpo Trek in Nepal is the best off-the-beaten trekking route to walk on. Get ready for untainted and untouched natural wonders’ exploration. Mountain Miracle Treks & Expeditions has knitted the best itinerary for the Dolpo Trek. Travel planners themselves traveled to this destination and created the updated itinerary. The journey is full of wilderness adventure, from Nepal’s deepest lake to the serene beauty of Western Nepal; Lower Dolpo Trek offers quintessential moments. Nepal’s Far Western and Mid-Western are relatively unknown. However, trekking and touring activities are slowly taking momentum in these parts of Nepal.

Nepal's Government has given special priority to these destinations. Therefore, there is plenty of accommodation and amenities for the trekkers on the Lower Dolpo Trek trail. The journey encompasses a plethora of unlimited natural wonders and cultural grandeur. From the Himalayan animals to the sub-alpine vegetation and from lakes to glacial rivers; Lower Dolpo Trekking offers all.

The journey starts with the flight to Juphal via a connecting flight to Nepalgunj. The walking on the trail starts from the smallest air terminal through terraced farmlands and remote hamlets. The fresh air and the tranquil environment throughout the trail are highly captivating. The route of Lower Dolpo Trekking in Nepal is along the Phoksundo.
The ruggedness and rusty environment of the place will remind you of the luxury you had in your homeland. Lots of Nepalese people still are below basic living standards. However, on the tourist trail, you will find enough supplies. Our travel planners and guides will ensure great services until you finish the trek.

Explore the majestic blue turquoise lake Phoksundo passing through the tiny Bon Po settlement having an open pasture land with a pristine view of the Blue Crystal Lake. It’s surrounded by Bon Po religious people's actual Tibetan Buddhist Settlement. Similarly another Biggest village Dho Tarap inhabitant by the inquisitive locals and a scenic place to explore here as well and can be seen as an imagined village in upper Dolpa while crossing the high passes, like Namala and Bagala pass (5,300mt). It is wonderful. Eric Value highlighted the beauty of this area through his documentary film Caravan. Since then a very handful amount of people have trekked on this course. Therefore, Lower Dolpo Trek in Nepal can become the excursion of the beautiful Virgin off the beaten trekking route of Nepal.

The final destination in the Lower Dolpo Trek in Nepal is Phoksundo Lake. Therefore, it is also known as the Phoksundo Lake Trek. If you want to explore the Shey Gompa Monastery you should have to take the Upper Dolpo Trek package have to visit and go through Off the beaten page. Book the Lower Dolpo Trek with Mountain miracle treks and explore the remote and magnificent off-the-beaten trekking route of the Himalayan country from Nepal.

Join the magnificent Lower Dolpa trek cost we provide a very regainable and highly trained team of Mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition to witness the breathtaking beauty of the unadulterated piece of Nepal. If you need to know more information about this trekking, you can check below Lower Dolpa Trek Itinerary.

Trip Highlights

Ancient (Monastery) founded and around eight hundred years old at the base of inorganic mountains.
Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges – Mt: Nilgiri , Mt: Kyangyu, and Rupa Mountains .
Off the beaten rain shadow trekking trail of Nepal, only a few visitors can be seen during the trek, itinerant lifestyle of locals, Tibetan Buddhism and Bon Ethnic community, trained yaks and Nomads people and their way of living.
Kanjirowa and crystal Mountain, Flora mainly of Pine, oak, Birches, Cypress, Walnut, Bamboo, and Maple.
Shay- Phoksundo National Park, located at an elevation of 3,611.5 m () above sea level, and Shay-Phoksundo Deepest Lake in Nepal With a length of 4.8 km and a depth of 600 m.
Wildlife of Shay-Phoksundo National park, Blue sheep, Musk deer, Ghoral, leopard, wild dog, wolf, Marmot, weasel, mouse hare, rhesus, and Langur monkeys. The higher reaches haunt the subtle snow leopard. Convoys of Yaks, mules, horses, and sheep.
High passes via Shay-Phoksundo lake- Numula-la and Bagala passes (5,100mt) and salt trade route and varieties of raw hubs.
A day tour of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu).

Outline Itinerary:

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Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu

In the wake of arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a delegate from Mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition who will drop you off at your lodging. At night an appreciated supper will be facilitated by Mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02:Kathmandu: touring and trek planning

After breakfast, we start our voyage through four stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the structurally rich Durbar Square, the holy Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the intriguing 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is one of the biggest stupas on the planet. Subsequent to finishing our visit late in the evening, we drive to Mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition's office for a concise meeting about our trek and to become more acquainted with our group pioneer (guide) and kindred explorers.

Day 03:Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Today we catch our flight to Nepalgunj, a town close to the Nepal-India fringe, which is additionally the passage to Simikot, Humla. The town itself is a fascinating Terai town that features the differing society of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, we visit the neighborhood showcase, small-scale zoo, and close-by towns. Overnight in Nepalgunj. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner.

Day 04:Nepalgunj to Jhupal and trek to Dunai

We travel to Jhupal after breakfast. The town is perfectly situated over the Himalayan foothills, with perspectives of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri crests to its north. Here, we meet our trekking staff and start the experience. We stroll through terraced fields to the Bheri River and its tight canyon. We keep strolling to Dunai which is the authoritative headquarter of the Dolpo area. We investigate the residential area at night and camp there for the night.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 05:Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341ft): 5-6 hours

After breakfast our trek proceeds with the southern bank of the Bheri River heading upstream on a simple trail. En route, we go through a few profound crevasses, hanging spans and detached towns. Our trail likewise incorporates an enormous canyon with pine trees and a way worked around seven meters over the stream. Subsequent to strolling for some time, we will be welcomed by the bright, terraced field of Tarakot, a little town that stands on a hillock toward the south of the Bheri River. Overnight in Tarakot.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 06:Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m/10,365 ft): 6-7 hours

We stroll close to Tarap Chu stream and cross it twice before achieving Sandul Gompa. The gompa lies at a crossroads between Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu waterways. We keep strolling on a trail that takes us through ranch porches and country towns. In the wake of climbing and plunging for some time, we at long last achieve Laini. Overnight in Laini.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 07:Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft): 5-6 hours

We get on a lofty trail and stroll along the curve over the Tarap River. The walk is very energizing as the valley turns into a tight crevasse that in a few spots, you can bounce starting with one side and then onto the next. A few energetic ascensions and plunges will take us to the banks of the Chyugur Khola, from where we achieve Nawarpani. Overnight in Nawarpani.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 08:Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft): 7-8 hours

We start the present trek by continuously rising to Kamattarka at the conversion of the Tarap Chu and Lang Khola. We cross a tight chasm and desert the tree line us and welcome wild rose and juniper brambles, normal for the dry internal Himalayan valleys. In the wake of strolling for a few more hours, we achieve the town of Dho Tarap which is encompassed by a sporadic stone divider. In this Valley, both Bon Po and Chaiba religious groups dwell together. Tarap is additionally possessed by a couple of Tibetans and for the most part Magars who have lived here for some eras. Overnight in Do Tarap.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 09:Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization

The free day will help with acclimatization and permit some substantial rest. We can spend the day going by close-by religious communities. Amid the present short strolls, we additionally get an opportunity to get to know the nearby culture. The Dolpo individuals wear handcrafted garments that are now and again colored a maroon shading and they support Tibetan style samba or dacha (boots with upturned toes) for footwear. The two men and ladies regularly wear religious talismans and strings of coral, golden and turquoise. The general population of the area is both Bon Po and Nyingmapa (Buddhist factions). Overnight in Do Tarap.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10:Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft): 6-7 hours walk

We trek towards the upper Tarap valley getting a charge out of perspectives of rich meadows on the two sides of the stream which is special to this piece of the internal Dolpo. We stroll the nearby Tarap Chu waterway and enjoy the stunning perspectives of the tremendous Tarap Valley with its wide fields and high mountains. A couple of hours' great walk takes us to the town of Tokyu which houses a Buddhist religious community of the Chiba organization. Subsequent to investigating the religious community, we keep strolling up the valley on a harsh trail before coming to the Numa La Base Camp. Overnight in Numa La Base Camp.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11:Cross Numa La pass and camp at Pelung Tang

Today will be the hardest and one of the longest days of our trek. After breakfast, we start crossing the Numa La pass on a precarious trail as far as possible up the best edge of the pass. From the edge, we get unfathomable perspectives of the infertile heaps of Dolpo up to Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). In the wake of getting to the highest point of Numa La, we slip to camp at Pelung Tang.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12:Cross Baga La pass (5,070m/16,630ft), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft): 6 hours

After breakfast, we start our lofty ascend to the highest point of Baga La Pass. From here, we get incredible perspectives of the dry scene and the inaccessible snow-topped mountains including Mt. Kanjirowa. We invest some energy at the highest point of the pass taking pictures and for the most part getting a charge out of the entrancing perspectives. Next, we slip to Dajok Tang for an overnight remain.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13:Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft): 3-4 hours

We spend a large portion of the present trek on trails close by delightful pine woods and high vegetation. Subsequent to trekking for a brief timeframe on a simple trail with just steady highs and lows, we achieve Ringmo Village. The town is a conventional Tibetan town in the Dolpo district. Overnight in Ringmo.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch

Day 14:Hike to Phoksundo Lake

Today we investigate the colossal Phoksundo Lake and camp at its shores. We see yak trains moving all through Ringmo for the most part towards Tibetan fringes on remote mountain trails. The scene is even portrayed in a Hollywood motion picture "Band" shot for the most part in this area. On our way to the lake, we likewise visit a close-by religious community. After coming to Phoksundo Lake, we can appreciate an unwinding stroll on the quiet lake's shores. Overnight at Phoksundo.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 15:Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft): 5-6 hours walk

We trek downhill to Chepka. From Chepka the trail takes after a huge overhanging rock. Amid our trek, we find numerous vital restorative minerals which are accepted to cure practically anything around there. The course at that point goes through towns, previously moving to Shyanta. Overnight in Shyanta.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 16:Shyanta to Jhupal

We walk towards Jhupal through Sulighat on a trail encompassed by birch trees. From an edge, we get the most marvelous perspectives of the mountain above us and Jhupal Village beneath. The most extreme alert is required while trekking along this trail. Subsequent to achieving Jhupal, we can spend our evening investigating the bustling business sector town or basically taking a rest. Overnight in Jhupal.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 17:Fly to Nepalgunj, travel to Kathmandu

We take the soonest flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. After achieving Nepalgunj, we profit to Kathmandu for the following accessible flight. Upon our landing in Kathmandu, we will be exchanged for our lodging. There is nothing to do except for exchange messages with travel sidekicks and sort out the photographs. To commend the fruitful fulfillment of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 18:Final takeoff

Our expedition in Nepal concludes today. A mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition delegate will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a couple of hours before the planned flight.

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Cost Includes

The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle for your Arrival and departure.
Depending on the group size, we provide ground transportation with a car, van, jeep, Bus, or coaster.
Full-day city sightseeing tour of Kathmandu's world heritage sites with an experienced tour guide.
Three-night Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a sharing basis on the BB plan.
One- night accommodation in Nepalgunj on a sharing basis on the BB plan.
Flight fares- Kathmandu/Nepaljung/Jhupal/Nepaljung/Kathmandu- including airport tax and transport.
Accommodation in Guest houses/lodges during your Trek on a sharing basis.
Essential documents- Shey Phoksundo national park permit and Restricted area permit.
We provide meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—along the trek.
A knowledgeable and friendly trekking guide will be with you throughout your entire trekking journey.
All necessary types of camping equipment and staff will be provided according to the requirements.
We will serve seasonal fruits as dessert after your dinner during the trekking period.
If needed, we provide sleeping bags, down jackets, and duffle bags, which you must return after finishing the trek.
A general medical first aid kit will be provided for common medical issues. (Please consult your doctor if you have chronic diseases and obtain a prescription before traveling to Nepal.
Emergency helicopter services will be arranged and covered by your travel insurance. Clients should have travel insurance that includes high-altitude sickness emergencies and helicopter evacuation services.
A farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a traditional Nepali cultural restaurant after finishing the Trek.
All government taxes, VAT, and company service charges.

Cost Excludes

All alcoholic beverages, cold drinks, and dessert items are excluded.
Entrance fees for monuments and temples during your city tour.
Hot shower, Wi-Fi, Battery Charge, etc., during the Trek.
Personal trek/ tour gear (equipment) is not included.
Tipping for a guide, porters, and driver is expected.
Any additional expenses that are not specified in the included section.

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Trip Fact

Destination Nepal
Duration 18 Days
Trip Difficulty Moderate
Activity Camping Trek
Accomodation Hotel + Lodges

Transportation: Private Vehicle / Bus
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Duration : 18
Group Size : 1-15
Max-altitude : 5,170m.

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