Lower Dolpo trek is going popular in Nepal travelers. Lower Dolpo trekking is an outstanding trek in isolated area of western Nepal. Dolpo region or Karnali is open for trekking since 1982. Lower Dolpo is scenically and culturally attractive destination for trekking. Dolpo is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. Dolpo or Karnali region offers opportunities to visit ancient villages like Tarakot, Tarap, Dho, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries and various rare and endangered species of wildlife and plants, wildlife like Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and Snow Leopard etc are found in lower Dolpo.
Lower Dolpo trek begins from Juphal after a short flight from the terrain town of Nepalgunj which is well connected by both road and air from Kathmandu. Lower Dolpo trek is an adventurous trekking trail of Karnali. For lower Dolpo trekking it required previous hiking and trekking experience, normal walking experience is not enough for Lower Dolpo trekking. We suggest the lower Dolpo trekking trail for those who have previous trekking experience and physically fit. If given itinerary is not suitable for you, we design another itinerary as per your desire and duration of holidays. Experience the high altitude tundra and rocks and the Microclimate of Lower Dolpo and Phoksumdo with the cold air of the glaciers of Kanjiroba.
Trip Cost: $3240.USD
Duration: 18 days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 4465m / at Pelung Tang (4465m)
Grade: Moderate / Adventure
Meal: Breakfast in kathmandu/ All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in kathmandu/Tented Camp/lodge
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Ktm - Nepalgunj - Jhupal / Jupal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 02 to 30
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (152m) 45 min.
Day 04: Flight to Jhupal (2475m) then trek to Dunai (2140m) 3-4 hrs
Day 05: Trek Dunai to Tarakot (2543m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Tarakot to Laini (3160m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Trek Laini to Nawarpani (3545m) 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Trek Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4090m) 6-7 hrs
Day 09: Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization
Day 10: Trek Do Tarap to Numa La Base Camp (4440m) 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Cross Numa La (5190m) and camp at Pelung Tang (4465m) 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Cross Baga La (5070m) to Dajok Tang (4080m) 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Trek Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3600m) 3-4 hrs
Day 14: Rest Day at Ringmo and hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 15: Trek Phoksundo to Shyanta (2520m) 5-6 hrs
Day 16: Trek Shyanta to Jhupal (2475m) 4-5 hrs
Day 17: Fly Jupal to Nepalgunj (25 min) and to Kathmandu 40 min.
Day 18: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Note:- Cost includes and exclude section may give you better idea on how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested traveler and departure date we would get back to you with actual cost for the trip.