Dolpo Trek.

Destination: Low Dolpo Trek.

Region: Dolpo region. 

Duration: 15- 17 days.

Activities: Trekking and Hiking.

Best season:  Summer, Spring and autumn.

Group size: 2-14

Trek starts and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Accommodations: Tent and Teahouses.

Food: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner.

Maximum altitude: 5310 meters Numa-la pass.

Trip grade: Moderate to challenging.

Trip distance: 140- 145 km Juphal to Juphal.

 

Low Dolpo Trek – A beautiful hidden valley Trek Nepal.

 

Overview:

Lower part of Dolpo is one of the last untouched trekking trails offering Himalayan beauty and ancient Tibetan culture. A beautiful deepest lake Phoksundo, rich Tibetan culture, over 5000 passes Numa-la and Baga-la, with dramatic landscapes and old monasteries make Dolpo trek unbelievable and memorable. Dolpo trails take you through Yak caravans, old traditional villages, wonderful valleys where you fixed your tent camping are the unforgettable memories in lifetime.

 

 

Short Itinerary for Lower Dolpo trek:

 

Day – 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

 

Day – 02: Fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.

 

Day – 03: Fly to Juphal and (2140 meters).

 

Day – 04: Trek to Tarakot (2537 meters).

 

Day – 05: Trek to Laina Odhar (3370 meters).

 

Day – 06: Trek to Nawarpani (3475 meters).

 

Day – 07: Trek to Dho Tarap (3944 meters).

 

Day – 08: Trek to Numala base camp (4440 meters).

 

Day – 09: Trek to Bagala Base Camp (4631 meters).

 

Day – 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (3982 meters).

 

Day – 11: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3733 meters).

 

Day – 12: Rest and Explore day.

 

Day – 13: Trek to Chhepka (2838 meters).

 

Day – 14: Trek to Juphal (2475 meters).

 

Day – 15: Fly to Nepalgunj and Another flight to Kathmandu.

 

Day – 16: Final departure.

 

Details Itinerary of Lower Dolpo trek:

 

Day – 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

When arrive at Kathmandu international airport, our team will pick up you and transfer to hotel where we or you booked.

Altitude: 1300 meters Kathmandu valley.

Distance / Time duration:  12-13 km from airport to Thamel about 30-minute drive to transfer hotel.

Food and drinks: Lunch and Dinner separate, and Breakfast included.

Accommodations: Star Level hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu.

 

Highlight of the day:

Kathmandu valley and the Himalayan ranges from airplane.

Hotel in Thamel and explore shops surrounding.

First experience in Kathmandu and Thamel discover.

Wonderful evening to walk in Thamel Bazar.

 

Day – 02: Fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.

The day start adventure journey to west part of Nepal Dolpo region. First step from Kathmandu flight to Nepalganj about 1 hour. Nepalganj is very hot place so, take a late afternoon flight and stay overnight in Nepalganj.

 

Altitude:150 meters Nepalganj from sea level.

Distance/ Time duration: flight about 55 minuets.

Elevation loss:1150 meters from Kathmandu.

Flights difficulty: Easy flight to Nepalganj.

Food and Drinks: Not available.

Accommodations: BB plan hotel with AC.

Highlights of the day: Domestic flight to Nepalganj is one of the different experience and low altitude city Nepalganj exploring.

 

Day – 03: Fly to Juphal and (2140 meters).

Early in the morning flight operate from Nepalganj to Juphal. So be sure that your flight is early in the morning. About 30 minutes flight to Juphal your trek start continues to Dunai.

 

Altitude: 2140 meters Dunai.

Distance/ Time duration: 11-12 Km. Take 4-5 hour walk.

Elevation gain: 1990 meters different from Nepalganj.

Trails difficulty: Small aircraft flight and easy roadway trek.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner provide.

Accommodations: Tent with sleeping bag.

Highlights of the day: small aircraft flying, Juphal airport, Dunai bazar and nice Thuli Bheri river valley.

Note: keep drinking water with you, during the trails very less water source to refill.

 

 

Day – 04: Trek to Tarakot (2537 meters).

Start the trekking after the breakfast. Today easy to moderate trails about 6-7 hours walking to the destination.

 

Altitude: 2537 meters Tarakot.

Distance/ Time duration: 16 km. About 6-7 hours walking.

Elevation gain: 397 meters from Dunai.

Trails difficulty: Moderate pace throgh riverside trails.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner provide.

Accommodations: Tent with warm sleeping bag.

Highlights of the day: Riverside trails with cliff, beautiful Magar and Tarali village with their traditional.

Note: keep drinking water until lunch place, always use boiled water for your healthy tips.

 

 

Day – 05: Trek to Laina Odhar (3370 meters).

As usual start your trek after the breakfast and start another adventures to the deep gorges trails to Laina Odhar campsite.

 

Altitude: 3370 meters Laina Odhar.

Distance/ Time duration: 15-16 km, 6-7 hours to walk.

Elevation gain: 833 meters from Tarakot.

Trails difficulty: Moderate through the valley.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent

Highlights of the day: suspension bridges, deep gorges valley and landscapes.

 

 

Day – 06: Trek to Nawarpani (3475 meters).

Today is gradually ascent high cliff and downhill. Deep gorges take you to the camp site in Nawarpani.

 

Altitude: 3475 meters Nawarpani.

Distance/ Time duration: 11 km about 5 hours walk.

Elevation gain: 105 meters from the laini Odhar.

Trails difficulty: Gradually ascent through big cliff.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast ? Lunch and /Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent, camping.

Highlights of the day: Deep River gorge and high cliff and good for the acclimatization.

 

 

Day – 07: Trek to Dho Tarap (3944 meters).

Today is long and little harder day then last couple of days, so start your trek earlier. Today you are entering a wide valley and more nice views.

Altitude: 3944 Dho village.

Distance/ Time duration: 15-16 km, 6-7 hours walk.

Elevation gain: 564 meters from Nawarpani.

Trails difficulty: Moderate gradually ascent.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner provide.

Accommodations: Tent in Camp site.

Highlights of the day: Different from deep gorge to wide Tarap valley, Bonpo and Buddhist influences and beautiful Dho village with old monastery.

 

Note: start your trek early in the morning, keep drinking water, walk slowly to acclimatize.

 

 

Day – 08: Trek to Numala base camp (4440 meters).

Today is high valley trails take you to the Numa-la base camp. Easy trail but in the high altitude make it challenging.

 

Altitude: 4440-meter Numa-la basecamp.

Distance/ Time duration: 10 km, about 5-6 hours walk.

Elevation gain: 476 meters from Dho village.

Trails difficulty: Moderate and flat ascent.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner provide.

Accommodations: Tent in camp site.

Highlights of the day: Passing beautiful wide valley, alpine yak pastures, possibility to capture Blue -ships, passing through beautiful village.

 

Travel tip: high altitude, so walk slowly and drink a lot to avoid altitude-sickness.

 

 

Day – 09: Trek to Bagala Base Camp (4560 meters).

Today is the key highlight of the Lower part of the Dolpo trek, it is challenging to cross over 5310m Numa-la. Wonderful views of snow-cover mountains make you forget what you make challenging to get in the top of Numa-la.

 

Altitude: 4560 meters Baga-la base camp (Pelung Tang).

Distance/ Time duration: 13-14 km, 7-8 hours walk.

Elevation gain: 870 meters ascent and 750 descent.

Trails difficulty: Challenging to ascent Numa-la pass 5310m.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast/ Pack lunch and / Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent in Camp Site.

Highlights of the day: Walking on dark, highest altitude of the trek Numa-la 5310m, key highlight of the low Dolpo trek and wonderful Dhaulagiri and Api, Saipal Himalayan ranges.

 

Note: Take enough drinking water, keep some chocolate bar or snacks for extra enargy. It is challenging but wonderful views, walk slowly.

 

 

Day – 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (3982 meters).

A day another adventure and challenging to get Yak Kharka over Baga-la 5170m. start early in the morning for nice view and avoid wind on the top of Baga-la.

 

Altitude: 3980 meters Yak Kharka.

Distance/ Time duration: 11-12 km, 6-7 hours walk.

Elevation gain: 610 meters ascent and 1190 meters descent.

Trails difficulty: Challenging to ascent Baga-la 5170m.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Pack Lunch and / Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent in Camp site.

Highlights of the day: Views from Baga-la top 5170m, dramatic alpine valleys, Yak pastures, high Himalayan ranges are the main highlights of the day.

 

Note: Start another adventure early in the morning, keep enough water, keep some energy dry food and walk slowly.

 

 

Day – 11: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3733 meters).

Easy trails to Ringmo village, stay overnight near Phoksundo Lake, just front of your tent.

 

Altitude: 3730 meters Phoksundo Lake.

Distance/ Time duration: 11 km, 5-6 hours walk.

Elevation descent: 250 meters from Yak kharka.

Trails difficulty: Moderate inside of bushes.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner with tea coffee.

Accommodations: Tent in camping.

Highlights of the day: beautiful alpine scenery, deepest lake Phoksundo, Ringmo village are the main highlight of the day.

 

 

Day – 12: Rest and Explore day.

Today is easy day. After all, and challenging day, relaxing day exploring the Ringmo village and Nepal’s deepest lake Phoksundo.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast/ Lunch and / Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent in camp site.

Highlights of the day: Exploring Phoksundo lake, Monastery, and Ringmo village are the main highlights of the day.

 

 

Day – 13: Trek to Chhepka (2838 meters).

Start trek descent to the valley through river gorge. All-most way down to the Chhekpa. Stay overnight here.

 

Altitude: 2835 meters Chhekpa.

Distance/ Time duration: 16km, 6-7 hours walk.

Elevation descent: About 900 meters from Ringmo village.

Trails difficulty: Easy descent with short ups and down.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent camping.

Highlights of the day: last views of Phoksundo lake and wonderful waterfall, beautiful forest trail and clean water river.

 

 

Day – 14: Trek to Juphal (2475 meters).

Today is quit long distance trek, so start early in the morning and last day of the trek, after dinner celebrate last day after complete your Dolpo trekking. Next day you are flying to Nepalganj and Kathmandu.

 

Altitude: 2475 meters Juphal.

Distance/ Time duration: 20km, 6-7 hours walk.

Elevation Descent: 360 meters from Chhekpa.

Trails difficulty: Moderate descent and gentle ups and down.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast, / Pack Lunch, and /Dinner.

Accommodations: Tent camping.

Highlights of the day: Beautiful valleys, Sulighat river views.

 

 

Day – 15: Fly to Nepalganj and another flight to Kathmandu.

Catch an early in the morning flight to Nepalganj and after that take another flight to Kathmandu. After that all free explore day in Kathmandu.

 

Altitude: 150 meters Nepalganj and 1300m Kathmandu.

Time duration: 30m to Nepalganj and an hour Ktm.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast provide.

Accommodations: BB plan hotel in Kathmandu.

 

 

Day – 16: Final departure.

After all, complete your trek to low Dolpo, our team will manage you to drop Trivuwan international airport for your journey back home.

We hope you are leaving Nepal with beautiful memories of mountains, our hospitality and Nepalese cultures. Namaste and we wish you a safe Travels, we are looking forward to welcoming you again for another adventure journey to Nepal Himalayas.

 

 

Includes for lower Dolpo Trek Package:

Which services are including for Low – Dolpo Trek?

 

All the Airport Transfer are Included.

 

All the accommodation and meal (3 times a day with one main course) during the trek.

 

2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night hotel in Nepalganj with BB plan.

 

All the official expenses and paperwork, Permits and necessaries documents.

 

The flight to Nepalganj from Kathmandu and Nepalganj to Kathamndu.

 

Flight from Nepalganj to Juphal and Jufal to Nepalganj.

 

Government license holder Ascend Hikes Experience English Speaking Guide.

 

A Porter for 2 Trekkers and Maximum 20 Kg weight of Luggage.

 

All the Government Taxes.

 

Bar Bills, like cold drinks.

 

All the Insurance of Guide and Porters.

 

Farwell dinner in Kathmandu.

 

This is the services are including from Ascend Hikes in the package. Please check complete before action, so we won’t misunderstand after all. Thank you!

 

 

Service Exclude Dolpo trek:

What is not included in this Dolpo Valley Trek?

 

Travel Insurance and Entry visa fees.

 

International Flight tickets.

 

All trekking gear and others expenses.

 

 Bar and Beverages bills.

Food before and after Trekking.

 

Excess Baggage charge.

 

Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc.…

 

Staff tips

All other things are excluded which is not in the list of Include.

 

 

Highlight of the Dolpo Trek:

What are the highlights of the Dolpo trek?

These are the worth activities on Dolpo trek:

 

1. Small aircraft flying to Juphal.
2. Bonpo and Buddhist influnces.
3. Dho-Tarap valley and old Monasteries.
4. Numa-la 5310m and Baga-la 5170m.
5. Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo valley are the main highlights of the Dolpo trekking.

 

 

Lower Dolpo Trek cost:

 

For group of 2-person cost is usd $ 3595/- Per/ Person.

 

For group of 3 Person cost is usd $ 2965/- Per/Person.

 

For Group of 4 Person cost is usd $ 2650/- Per/Person.

 

For group of 5 Persons cost is usd $ 2550/- Per/Person.

 

For group of 6+ persons cost is usd $ 2505/- Per/Person.

 

If you ae interested in this trek, then Book now.

 

Things to carry for lower Dolpo Trek:

Here are the must necessaries equipment recommended to pack for the trekking to Dolpo trek.

 

 

Travel Documents to carry.

Valid Passport (in case some place you need it).

Debit/Credit Cards (For your own safety).

PP Size Photo (2 Pieces) (need for the permits).

Insurance paper and contact address (need for the rescues).

Family members / company’s contact address.

 

 

Medical/First Aid.

Small First Aid Kid – Include first aid medicines, Bandage, Ibuprofen, Blister tape, personal medications, etc.

Medications and prescriptions – Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.) painkiller tablets, and altitude medicine such as Diamox.

 

 

Head wear.                                             

1. Sun Cap: to protect sun burn during the day trip.
2. Warm Hat: need for the high altitude to avoid cold.
3. Neck Gaiter (Scarf): protect your neck to keep warm.
4. Head lamps: remote area, most needed.

 

 

 

Footwear,

1. Normal Socks (2-3 Pairs)  
2. Warm Socks (2–3 Pairs)  
3. Trekking Shoes: comfortable to hikes/ Trekking.
4. Sports Shoes: for the evening.

 

 

 

Eye care.

1. Sunglasses: Important to protect your eye.
2. Eye drop: Better to have one sometimes need it.

 

 

 

Hand Wear.

1. Thin Fleece glove a pair: keep your hand warm.
2. Wind Stopper glove a pair: useful for Poon hill hike.
3. Walking Stick: it helps a lot on the trekking while walking ups and down.

 

 

 

Bag Packs,

1. Day Bag: Maximum 35L for during the day hike.
2. Duffle Bag: 40 L -60 L waterproof would be better.

 

 

 

Toilet and daily used things.

1. Hand sanitizer: to clean your hand.
2. Toilet Paper
3. Wet Tissue, it needed.
4. Toothbrush: it is daily used things.
5. Soap and Shampoos: you need every day in the mountain.
6. Towel: important to have one.

 

 

Budy Weare.

Thermal Top Base Layer (2-3 pieces).

2. Fleece Jacket (2 Piece).
3. Gore Tex/ windproof Jacket (1 Piece).
4. Warm Jacket (1-2 Piece).
5. Insulated Down Jacket (1 Piece).
6. Cotton T-Shirt (2-4 Pieces).  
7. T-shirt – Sport- quick dry and breathable (2/4Pieces).

 

 

Lower part of Body wear.

1. Thermal Layer (2Pieces)  
2. Fleece Trouser (2pieces)  
3. Light Trekking Pant (2–3 pieces)  
4. Quick dry Trekking Pants (2–3 Pairs)  
5. Half pants (1-2 Piece)
6. Under Wear (2-3 pieces)

 

 

Miscellaneous.

1. Pocket Knife (Swiss): travelling knife is must important.
2. Umbrella / Raincoat: if it is rain would be useful.
3. Nail Cutter: in the mountain most useful.
4. Altimeter Watch: to discover altitude.
5. Power Bank: in the remote area, must needed,
6. Camera: your future memories.

Water Drinking bottle.

Sleeping Bags

 

Trip Information of  Dolpo trek:

Lower Dolpo Trekking is reach in culture and nature. Restricted area trek, need special permit. Walking around 5 to 9 hours from Juphal 2475 meters to 5310m Numala pass. Normally 15-18 days modarate to challenging camping trek with wonderful Himalayan experience away from the crowd.

 

Essential Information:

 

Altitude sickness and precaution

Above the 3000meters altitude, should be get altitude sickness in the Himalayas. There is no boundary, who will get altitude sickness. Anyone – any time can get altitude symptoms. It’s depending on how you can adjust the environment.

 

How to know getting altitude sickness?

Some major symptoms of Altitude sickness.

Less apatite and tiredness.

Short breath and can’t sleep at night.

Headache and dizziness

Vomiting and whole body cold.

 

 

How to prevention altitude sickness?

Some step to avoid altitude sickness in high Himalaya.

 

Walk slowly where you are above 2500 meters altitude around Dho, Numa-la and Baga-la.

Drink enough water (3-4 litters) recommend.

Stop drinking alcohol and smoke.

Eat plenty and hygienic food, instead of junk food.

Don’t sleep at daytime.

Pack a diomox for the emergency case.

And walk in high and sleep at low elevation.

 

 

What to do/ medicine, is recommended if get altitude sickness?

There is no medicine for the altitude sickness to recovery and ascent. Only the prevention is best idea. In case get altitude sickness what to do?

 

Try to eat hot soups and as soon as possible descend and descend to the low elevation.

Take a dimox for little relax and move down.

If it is serious case, rescue whatever by helicopter or what is possible.

Don’t underestimate with altitude sickness, it may take your life.

 

 

Weather information in lower Dolpo Trek:

According to our experience in the Dolpo region trek, seasonally the weather like as.

 

Spring (March -May):

The spring is one of the best for trekking season in lower Dolpo trek. The temperature in the daytime 12 – 22° C  and at the night time 0 -5°centigrade, which is ideal temperature to trek in Dolpo. Discovering   traditional culture and panoramic mountains views from the top of Numa-la and Baga-la. Different kinds of Bird watching. Photography experience, with beautiful landscapes with panoramic views at stable clear blue sky.

 

 

Summer season (June – August):

Summertime is best for harvesting and planting season. It is best for agriculture activities. You can join to planting rice and Millet. Lush green landscape and nice waterfalls are the amazing. Discovering Ropai festival. Normally this season is best to experience of agriculture.

Temperature: During the daytime temperature is 18 – 25°C, in the morning and evening time 12 – 18 °C and,

During the nighttime drop down 8 – 14°C.

If you are looking for trek in this season, you have to well- preparation against rain, muddy and the land sliding. Benefits are less crowed and different experience of green environment.

 

 

Autumn season (September – November):

Autumn season is another one of the best seasons for trekking to lower part of Dolpo. Normally this season is clear blue skies and stable weather.

The temperature is during the day 14°C – 22°C.

Morning and the Evening is 4°C – 10°C and

Nighttime the temperature is 0°C – 6°C.

 

If you are planning for lower part of Dolpo trek in this autumn season, then it is an ideal choice, offering a beautiful views and suitable weather. We highly recommend this trip in autumn.

 

 

Why autumn is the best season for lower Dolpo trek?

 

1. Usually stable clear weather, which is the best time for trek and flight.
2. Comfortable temperatures for trekking during the daytime.
3. Beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Api Himal and Saipal Himalayan ranges from the top of Numa-la 5310m and Baga-la 5170m.
4. Wonderful landscape and traditional experiences.

 

Winter season (December – February):

The winter season is normally chilly cold in the mountains. Mostly clear weather but frizzing cold make challenging to trek. All the paths are frozen. If you are looking in winter for Dolpo trek, you need to well-prepared and experience staff to complete this trek.

 

The temperature: During the daytime 8°C to 15°C.

In the morning and evening is -2°C to -5°C and

At the nighttime drop down -5°C to -15°C.

 

So, if you are considering such a temperature, not many snows and willing to chill out there are no objection to make this trek success with panoramic clear weather.

 

 

Trek duration and possibility:

What is the trekking duration and time for Lower Dolpo trek?

For the Lower Dolpo trek, the time duration is possibility to do like this for your comfort and the possibility.

 

Drive to reach trekking sport:

1. Kathmandu to Nepalganj Flight about an hour.
2. Nepalganjto Juphal flight about 30 minutes.
3. Juphal to Nepalganj flight 30 minutes and,
4. Nepalganj to Kathamdnu flight an hour.
5. Start trek from Juphalto Juphal 12

 

So, altogether 16-17 Days you need to complete this lower Dolpo trek.

 

Is possible to start trekking continue to Upper Dolpo?

 

Ascend Hikes always flexible according to the trekkers comfortable and possibilities, so there is no objection to start upper Dolpo trek from lower part of Dolpo. For Upper Dolpo trek need another Permit to explore upper part. If you want to continue, then the itinerary should be 27 days altogether:

 

 

When you once in Dolpo region, the permits are validity for another trek too?

Dolpo region is the restricted area trek, there are only in exactly date you have to exit from the check point, or you have to make another additional permit to explore another destination, same in the Upper part of the Dolpo and Lower part of the Dolpo trek separated and different permits too.

 

 

Extra activities:

Hiking in Phoksundo lake and Monastery.

Nepalganj experience.

Dunai bazar exploring.

Some seasonal local cultural experience is the extra activities on this trek.

 

 

Mountain ranges:

Which mountains can see from the lower part of Dolpo trek?

We can see panoramic mountains frrom the lower Dolpo trek, such as:

 

Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) and ranges.

Kanjirowa Himal (6884 meters) and ranges.

Puta Himchuli / Dhaulagiri VII and ranges

Churen Himal (7375 meters) and ranges.

Local unnamed peaks and mountains.

These are the main mountains are seen from the trails.

 

 

Flora and fauna in lower Dolpo trek:

The Lower Dolpo trekking is a wide variety of flora and fauna, including pine, oak, fir, juniper and rhododendron woods as well as high-altitude species such as blue sheep, Himalayan thar, musk deer, barking deer, rabbits and Himalayan birds, making it an adventure journey with both natural and cultural significance.

 

 

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Massage from the company:

Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd. has been developing unique trips for our amazing clientele to guarantee safe travel to lower Dolpo trek. Our typical itinerary for Lower part of Dolpo trek, includes a porter and an experienced guide who will introduce you to the rich local Tibetan and Bonpo culture of the area while offering you advice and support. Due to our many years of experience in the Dolpo region, we are aware of the best locations for local services, activities, and overnight stays. Therefore, get in touch with us if you’re thinking about visiting the Dolpo region trek, and we’ll help you arrange an amazing trip in Nepal Himalaya.