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Lower Dolpo Trekking

Trip code
Package name Lower Dolpo Trekking
Duration 21
Max. elevation 3820 m
Level Moderate
Transportation All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Accomodation 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and Camp/Lodge during the trek
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmanfu
Trip route Juphal-Pibuk Cave-Dho Tarap-Numa La-Ringmo-Juphal
Cost USD 1,995 per person

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Overview

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Lower Dolpo and Foksundo circuit trek in Nepal

Trekking around lower part of Dolpo and Foksundo lake also is without doubt one of the wildest and most remote trekking routes in Nepal - and one, which only the truly adventurous should consider. From Kathmandu either we take a flight in to Dunai in central western Nepal via Nepaljung or a bus drive to Beni and trek all the way to this region. You then commence trek up the Phoksumdo Valley through tiny villages and yak summer grazing lands, all the while with the beautiful Kagmara Peak in sight ahead.
Lower Dolpo and Foksundo trek goes through deep dark forests and wide river canyons you soon reach the village of Ankhe - entrance point for the Shey Phoksumdo National Park. High ridges and deep gorges draw you on until at last you see the great Phoksumdo Lake, and towering above its western shores the 6612m Kanjiroba Peak, one of the most dramatically beautiful sights in the Himalaya. On your rest day here you will visit the Phoksumdo Gompa - a centuries old temple dedicated to the ancient Shamanistic Bon Po religion, the antecedent of Tibetan Buddhism which is still alive and well in these remote parts of the Himalaya. There is a possibility of sighting the rare blue sheep. Crossing a narrow gorges to eventually return to Dunai and Juphal from where you fly back to Kathmandu. This trekking is an exceptional trekking to take what true Himalaya wilderness trekking can offer in the western part of Nepal.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300m

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Evening, join the welcome dinner at the typical Nepalese restaurant with the live cultural programs hosted by the company

Day 2 : Kathmandu

Begin excursion with tour guide by visiting world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and its surroundings. Evening briefing about your trip and meet trek staffs.

Day 3 : Fly to Nepalgunj 780m. 1.20hrs

Transfer to domestic airport and fly to Nepalgung. Arrive and drive to the hotel in city.

Day 4 : Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai 2840m. 3 hrs

Transfer to airport and fly up Juphal 2335m and trek further to Dunai bazzar an administrate headquarter of the Dolpo region. Evening; walk around the village. Over night at tent.

Day 5 : Trek to Tarakot 2,8400m 6 hrs

The trail goes along the riverbank and through pine trees then reach to Tarakot village on a hillock near Bheri River.

Day 6 : Trek to Lasi Cave 2450m 6 hrs

The trail follows the Tarap chu river upstream, crossing bridge and through the farm terraces and traditional villages then reach the Lasi Cave with a gentle descend.

Day 7 : Trek to Pibuk Cave 3,445m 5 hrs

The trail goes through the gorge of the Tarap River, crossing couple of time and of course an exiting walk to reach the Pibuk cave.

Day 8 : Trek to Yak Kharka 3800m 5 hrs

The trail passes some of beautiful landscape and impressive scenery to reach the Yak Kharka.

Day 9 : Trek to Dho Tarap 4100m 6 hrs

The trail ascends to Tarap Chu along the small stream then a gradual up above the tree line with little juniper bush and reach the Dho Tarap village with magnificent stone wall.

Day 10 : Dho Tarap

A rest day for well acclimatize and visit some of the famous of both Bon Po and other Buddhist Gompas around the villages.

Day 11 : Trek to Tokyu Gaun 4270m. 6 hrs

The trail enters to upper Tarap valley along the river and plain valley and get to Tokyu village with its great monastery.

Day 12 : Trek to Numa La 4600m 5 hrs

The trail ascends all the way to Numla just before the pass with some of the scenic landscapes and great views along the way.

Day 13 : Trek to Phedi 4570m. 6 hrs

The trail ascends to the Numa La 5200m with great views of the surrounding mountains and descend to Phedi

Day 14 : Trek to Baga La phedi 4460m 7 hrs

The trail ascends to Baga La 5100m pass with stuning views including Kanjorowa mountain range the descend to other side Phedi

Day 15 : Trek to Ringmo 3,600m 7 hrs

The trail first passes the pine forest then through pasture field and alpine shrubs and reach the Ringmo with crystal Lake of Phoksundo.

Day 16 : Ringmo

A great excursion/exploration day on the trek by visiting Ringmo village, monastry and Phoksundo Lake area.

Day 17 : Trek to Chepka 2300m. 7 hrs

The trail desends first then through village and a short asend to village of Chepka at the wide pasture ridge.

Day 18 : Trek to Jhupal 7 hrs

The trail ascends towards high ridge with some of the spectacular views of the mountain then downwards to Juphal Bazzar.

Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung

Fly to Nepalgunj and catch onward flight to Kathmandu on the same day. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 20 : Kathmandu

A full day at leisure for your own activites. Evening emjoy the fare farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with live culturl program hosted by Holiday Mountain Treks.

Day 21 : Departure

Transfer to airport and fly back to home with great experience of the trip.

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