Lower Dolpo Trek is another challenging but rewarding and exciting trek of Nepal that is situated in the western hills of the country. The trek lies in one of the rural regions of the country where you can get the experience of real adventure.
Well, one of the major tourist attraction destinations during the lower Dolpo trek is Shey Phoksundo Lake which is located at an elevation of 3,611.5m / 11,849 feet above sea level.
Likewise, during Lower Dolpo Trek, trekkers pass two high passes that include Numa La Pass at 5,190 meters Baga La Pass at 5,070 meters, and Numa La Pass at 5,190 meters. This trek has a dramatic landscape that every trekker would like to experience once in their lifetime.
As the region lies in the rain shadow of Mount Dhaulagiri, the region is poorly developed and famous for the Tibetan culture and maximum citizen practices and beliefs in the purest forms of Buddhism.
During the 8th century, it is believed that the Lower Dolpo region is blessed by Guru Rinpoche as the people around there has been a refuge for devout Buddhists.
Trip Duration: 15 Days
Maximum Altitude: 5,190 meters
Difficulty Level: Hard
Suitable Trekking Season: Spring/Autumn
Trekking Mode: Camping
Start/Finish: Juphal/Juphal
As the region is situated in one of the rural areas of the country, the trekking routes are really tough and are leveled as hard. You would be walking along the stony roads, terraced fields, besides the river, a narrow gorge, and several steep hills.
However, even though the route might be hard, the overall experience of this trek will be worth remembering. Similar to the Upper Dolpo trek, this trek also begins from Juphal where you will be reached by flight from Nepalgunj.
Lower Dolpo Trek is a strictly protected area that requires an expensive permit to enter.
Similarly, there are several types of permits to trek in the Dolpo area such as Lower
Dolpo Restricted Area Entry Permit, Shey Phoksundo National Park Entry Permit.
Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Entry Permit: USD 20 Per Person Per Week
Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit: USD 30 Per Person
Trekking becomes more easier and worthwhile when you travel during the right time and right season. Therefore, the best trekking season of the year for the Lower Dolpo Trek is during the Spring season (March to May) and during the autumn season (September to November).
Similarly, for more information, the unsafe and hazardous season to travel to Lower Dolpo Trek is during the monsoon season (June to August) and during the winter season (December to February).
Suffering from altitude sickness over the journey is rarely less as to prevent the sickness you would be prescribed medicines to avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness.
If you can afford a porter then It’s a yes, because the trek is over two weeks and you might need lots of baggage during the trek.
It is not safe to drink water that flows directly from the tap or streams, to make it safe, you must use a water purifier or SteriPen which you can buy in Kathmandu
As the only international airport in Nepal, we will welcome you to Kathmandu, the Capital city of Nepal where we will spend a day for the trek preparation and gatherings.
We can also have sightseeing in the beautiful Kathmandu city before beginning our trip the next day.
The next morning after having breakfast in the hotel, we will catch a flight towards Nepalgunj. Similarly, the same day, we will fly towards Juphal which lies at the foothills of the Himalayas and from where our walking trek begins.
On the first day, we will have a short trek towards Dunai where we will experience our first trekking night staying at Dunai village on their local houses.
This is the day when you will be experiencing the real trekking adventure in Nepal as the trail begins harder and more exciting at the same time. You will walk along the southern bank of the Bheri river and Barbung river gorge.
Similarly, you will cross several isolated villages and hang bridges to reach Tarakot where you will experience the Tibetan Buddhism religion and have an overnight stay.
Today we will be walking along Tarap Chu River and get closer to Churen Himal and Putha Huinchuli. Likewise, we will walk across Kanigaon village and meet the local residents of Dho-Tarap. Also, we will trek across Sandul Gompa and several rural villages to finally reach Laini Odar and have camping.
After getting recharged with breakfast, we walk on a steep trail and scary cliffs. Likewise, the paved and flat stone trail at Chhyugar is a tough one. Having a rough and tough day, we reach Toltol and stay overnight inside the camp.
The trek continues leading towards Kamattarka and Ghyamghar having a small settlement with the monastery. After several hours of trek, we will walk along the tree line of Juniper bush and wild roses.
The day ends after reaching Dho Tarap which is surrounded by the irregular stone wall.
Today we will explore Dho Tarap and meet with local people and learn more about their lifestyle and history Dho Tarap. The area has multiple monasteries that are built around 1,000 years ago by Lama Tenzing Tragye and Jigme Nyima Gyaltsen to save the village from evil spirits.
After having a rest at Dho Tarap, we continue our trek towards Numa La Base Camp enjoying the majestic view of lush grassland. After that, we walk along the rocky and steep landscape to reach Tokyou located at the height of 4209 meters.
After crossing Tokyou we will cross several suspension bridges and reach the Numa La Base Camp which is located at 4,440 meters.
Today you will experience an extreme journey of the trek as you will trek to the top of Numa La Pass 5,190m. As you reach the top of Numa La, you will forget all your tiredness and body pains as you will be witnessing the majestic view of the surrounding landscape.
Several mountains including Mount Dhaulagiri massif will be clearly in front of you. Likewise, the day will end at Danighar where you will stay and rest overnight.
Same as the day before, we cross another Pass, Baga La Pass which lies at the height of 5170 meters. Reaching the Basa La Pass 5,070m, once again you will be experiencing majestic views of the Himalayas.
Similarly, the day ends at the campsite of Temche after walking down through the beautiful meadow.
The trek continues with the downhill walk to Yak Kharka along the trail of lake Phoksundo observing several verses of natural beauty. After having a much easier trek than the past two days, you will reach Ringmo and enjoy the gorgeous natural lake, Phoksundo.
Relax day to explore and enjoy around the Phoksundo Lake and historical Ringmo Village.
Once again we trek downhill towards Shyanta crossing multiple villages on the way. We stay overnight at the camp reaching the picturesque place of Chhepka.
On the final day of the trek as we will reach Juphal at end of the day which was the starting point of the Lower Dolpo Trek. The trail is quite easier heading downwards to Juphal where we will have the final day of the trek.
This morning, we fly towards Nepalgunj and then take another flight towards the capital, Kathmandu.
Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
March/April/May months are called the spring season which is the best for holidays in most of the Himalayas of Nepal. The sky and the weather are very clear and sunny in these months and warmer. The weather forecast will be 20 to 25 degrees till the 3,500m during the daytime. And at night time and in the morning will be colder. But above the 4,500m will be -10 to -15 degrees cold in the morning and at night. Some time will be rainfall in these months. This is the best season for blooming the rhododendron flower in the mountain which is our national flower. There will be many different kinds of natural flora and fauna in the mountain which makes this season beautiful and attractive for tourists in mountains. The tourist comes for trekking/peak climbing and expedition during this season. This is one of the perfect seasons to visit Nepal Mountain to see and take the experiences of walking and climbing mountains.
We called the monsoon months June/July August because of the heavy rainfall in Nepal. Mostly July/August and till mid-September. It’s still possible to do the trek in Mid June which isn’t heavy rain yet. During the monsoon time is difficult to do the trek in mountains and the sky and the weather isn’t visible and difficult to walk during the heavy rain and scare with flooding. Mostly, It’s difficult to do the trek in the Everest region because the flight is not on time. Sometimes, It will take a few days long wait to fly Lukla or long waiting to fly to Kathmandu were lots of chances of missing an international flight. So, During these months, It’s idle to choose dry places for trekking in Nepal, Upper Mustang Trek, and Upper Dolpo Trek. These are the recommended trekking for holidays by Peace Nepal Treks (p Ltd and also we provide our best services for our customer.
Mid-September to Mid December is the best season for mountain holidays in Nepal where ever can choose in the mountain as your timing frame and the budget. We have many different kinds of trekking/peak climbing and Expedition services packages for you. This is one of the most outstanding seasons with a beautiful clear sky and the temperatures will be moderate. These months are the feast and festival time were the biggest Dashain festival/Tihar festival and Chhad festival fall. And also have a long holiday from government and people have time to visit shortly in holidays and to meet friends and relatives around. There is no heavy long rainfall but there is a clear sunny day and warmer on these days. So for it, Nepalese people also visit for short holidays around and the International people come for trekking and peak climbing expedition for long or short holidays. Most of the popular trekking regions will be full of trekkers and quite busy times. Like, mostly busier trekking regions will be the Annapurna region/Everest region and the Langtang region. But there are several less crowded trekking holidays places in Nepal, such as Manaslu circuit trek, Tsum Valley Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, Mustang Trek, Naar Phu Trek, etc.
December to February are the winter season in Nepal. This season isn’t idle to visit long trekking high altitude trek. This is the season of snowfall in the mountain region above the 4,500m and the temperature will be -30 degrees below which is too frozen and the people of hotel lodges also not staying these months in the higher mountain and they moved to a nearby city or in Kathmandu or in Pokhara. So these months are good to visit short trekking route a week or 10 days only around the Kathmandu city, Ghorepani poon hill, Nagarkot visit, Chitwan National park, Bardia National park, Pokhara city or staying local village homestay, etc. But the sunrise and sunset will be very visible and attractive these months. So the short best trekking is good to visit in Nepal.
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different trekking regions are best visited in different seasons. Once you inquire about any trekking itinerary we’ll email you regarding the best season for that particular trek. Nepal for all seasons.
Check-list of personal equipment:
This equipment for holidays is a guideline to make easier for your holidays in Nepal. You can choose and take the equipment as your holiday’s timing frame longer holidays or in shorter holidays. It’s depending on the higher elevation of the mountain region, challenging walking of trek harder or moderate. And the peak climbing or in Expedition. However, the guideline will help you to carry and bring the right equipment for your holidays. We always suggest bringing your most important equipment from your country and also can buy in Kathmandu many different brands of product or Nepali product get in cheaper than another popular brand. We say, not too much worried about the trekking gears if you left or did the mistake to bring with you which can buy in Kathmandu easily. This equipment listed is prepared by our long experiences in trekking. During the trekking, our porter carries 20kg in total between two members and one person makes about 10 to 12kg trekking luggage where you will be carrying your small day pack with your important camera drinking water during the daytime.
If you’d prefer to share this Peace Nepal holiday trip with your own group of friends, we’ve got good news, it’s also available as a Private Adventure!, Our Private Adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk through some different options.
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