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Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo Trek

Facts About Trip

Days 15 Days
Grade Moderate to Hard
Best month March/April/May/ June & October/November
Maxi Elevation NUMALA Pass 5,190m
Group size 2 People in Group
Accommodation Camping Services
Meal Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast
Starts From Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & Dolpo
End at Dolpo - Nepalgunj - KTM

Overview And Highlights

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.

Lower Dolpo Trek at Glance

Trip Duration: 15 Days

Maximum Altitude: 5,190 meters

Difficulty Level: Hard

Suitable Trekking Season: Spring/Autumn

Trekking Mode: Camping

Start/Finish: Juphal/Juphal

Lower Dolpo Trekking Routes

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.

Permits and Regulations of Lower Dolpo Trek

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.

Talking about the permit cost, these three restricted are:

Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Entry Permit: USD 20 Per Person Per Week

Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit: USD 30 Per Person

Best Season for Trekking

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to prevent yourself from Altitude Sickness?

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.

2. Do I need a porter for my Lower Dolpo Trek?

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.

3. Is it safe to drink water at Lower Dolpo 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

Day to Day Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300m transfer to hotel stay in Kathmandu. Overnight stay in hotel Welcome and Preparation of Tour 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.

Day 2 : Flight: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai 2,150m, about 3 hours walking, Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2400

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.

Day 3 : Trek Dunai to Tarakot, 6 hours walking, Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2600

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.

Day 4 : Trek Tarakot to Lahini , 7 hours walking, Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3160

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.

Day 5 : Trek Lahini to Nawarpani, 6 hours. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3545

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.

Day 6 : Trek Nawarpani to Do Tarap , 8 hours walking. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4090

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.

Day 7 : Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

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.

Day 8 : Trek to Numa La Base Camp , 7 hours walking. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4440

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.

Day 9 : Trek Numa La Base Camp to NUMALA Pass, about 7 hours walking and camp at Baga La Base Camp 4,465m. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5190

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.

Day 10 : Trek Baga La Base Camp to BAGA LA pass and next Baga La Base Camp 4,080m 6 hours walking. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5070

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.

Day 11 : Trek Baga La Base Camp to Ringmo, about 4 hours. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3600

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.

Day 12 : Rest day in Phoksundo Lake. Camping Services Accommodation.

Relax day to explore and enjoy around the Phoksundo Lake and historical Ringmo Village.

Day 13 : Trek Phoksundo Lake to Chhepka, about 6 hours walking. Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2670

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.

Day 14 : Trek Chhepka to Jhupal . Camping Services Accommodation.
Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2400

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.

Day 15 : Flight: Dolpo to Nepalgunj and flight to Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

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.

What Is Included ?

  • Transportation: return transfers from the International airport to your hotel
  • Hotel stay: one-night hotel accommodation stay in Kathmandu
  • Entry fees: All government taxes and Dolpo National Park entry fees
  • Entry fees: Lower Dolpo special permit fees
  • TIMS CARD: (Trekking Information Management System)
  • Guide & porter for camping trek services: Required number of experienced English-speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment, food, and accommodation).
  • Accommodation services: 15 nights TENT CAMPING accommodation during the trek on camping services.
  • Wages: 16 days for camping crews (to carry your luggage) wages including his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
  • Wages: 15 days guide wages including his insurances/meals/accommodation/insurances/equipment
  • Flight: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to uphal
  • Flight: Juphal to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
  • Transportation: Necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
  • Trekking equipment: trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag/down jacket (we provide these if necessary), to be returned after the trek completed
  • Water purification tablets: unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bars and cookies at base camp
  • Fruits: Seasonal fresh fruits where is possible
  • Local SIM CARD (NCELL), to be returned after the trek completed
  • Rescue arrangements: in emergency situation & worst weather condition
  • Diamox: Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc)
  • Light for a night by Battery or “generator” as a group size
  • Digital pulse Oximeters for high altitude check
  • Crampons: Snow walking crampons in mountains if necessary
  • Map: Dolpo trekking map
  • Rubbish disposal
  • government taxes & PNT official service charge

Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff

Camping equipments: We always provide every guest holiday trek with high qualities equipments: good qualities tent, Gas stove for food prepare, toilets tent and papers, kitchen tent with necessary utensils, Dining tent (for eating), table and chairs as a group, hand clean up towel and soap with tap water, Ice axe and sable.

Accommodation and meals: During camping treks an expert cook accompanies us and serves the best local dishes with different items on our plates. Both food and accommodation during camping treks are our responsibilities. We serve three meals on camping treks.

Breakfast Verities: Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, boil water/different kinds Tibetan bread, toast, omelet fried or scrambled, boil egg, porridge, musli, cornflake, chapatti, jam, honey, pinner butter, rice pudding, pani cake, butter, salami, sinoman role.

Lunch: Juice, tea (black/lemon/coffee), boil water/ sandwich, potato cheaps, different items bread, vegetable, macaroni, chaumin, fried/boil potatoes, plan chapatti, backbeans.

Dinner: Different items Soup, popcorn, prawan, cookies, papad/ local Nepali verities food (Daal/rice/vegetables/meat/pickle), pizza (vegetable/mushroom/chicken), burger, pasta, chicken meat, can meat, veg/non veg momo, spagity, noodles, tuna fish, sasit, spring role.

Desert: tea, coffee, milk, chocolate, boil water, cake, pie, seasonal fruits, tin fruit, mango, apple, banana.

Water: we serve with boil water drink along the trek either you can make tea or coffee for day trip. It should be better to bring good quality water bottle for trek.

What Is Excluded?

  • Meals: All meals (lunch/dinner/breakfast) in Kathmandu 
  • Snacks: chocolate/aerated drinks/mineral water/alcoholic drinks/nutria bars
  • Hotel stays: extra night hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Tipping: end of the trek tips to guides and support staff
  • Rescue services: additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate medical & travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), including helicopter evacuation & hospitalization (medical test, medicine) if required
  • extra expenses: personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as bottle water/coca-cola/WIFI on trek/hot shower/electric device recharge
  • city visit: sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu entrance fees/transportation/hire guide
  • Flight ticket: Your International flight ticket airfare & Nepal entry visa fees which travel visa can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport, On Arrival Visa Fee 15 Days – 30 USD, 30 Days – 50 USD, 90 Days – 125 USD
  • Services not mentioned herein
  • Personal trekking equipment

Travel Insurances: –

Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.

Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Nepal has four climatic seasons Spring:

Spring: March-May

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.

Summer: June – August

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.

Autumn: September – November

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.

Winter: December – February

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.

trekking_equipments list for trekkers

  • Good standard trekking boots
  • Camping shoes/thongs
  • Socks-polypropylene
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece
  • T-shirts
  • Trekking trousers
  • Shorts (both casual and for treks)
  • Swimwear
  • Sun Hat
  • Woolen Hat
  • Nylon Windbreaker
  • Gloves
  • Gaters
  • Strong Rucksack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Water Bottle
  • Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
  • Toiletries/soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Sun block
  • Travel Towel
  • Wet-wipes
  • Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
  • Sunglasses
  • Binoculars
  • Camera & lenses
  • Memory cards
  • GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
  • Altimeter
  • Compass
  • Book/music player/pack of cards
  • Padlock
  • A plastic bag for waste
  • Energy/snack bars

CHOOSE A PRIVATE DATE

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.

Feel free to give them a call on 977-1-4266467 or Email us at info@peacenepaltreks.com

Client Reviews

Arlette010

Kathmandu, Nepal

Mar 19, 2024

Manaslu and Dolpa Trek I have been to Manaslu (2002) and Dolpa (2003) with Peace Nepal Treks. Both hikes were amazing, the country is so beautiful and Nir offers a very well-organized hike with his wonderful team. The food is excellent, great service, and a great atmosphere. If you like mountains this is the place to go. ... + See more ... - See less


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