Dolpa (Dolpo) is one of the largest district of Nepal and it comprises the best trekking destination in Nepal because it retains the silver shining mountains, revered and sacred pilgrims, and diverse cultural and geographical settings. Federal Democratic the government of Nepal, has divided Dolpa in to 8 local bodies (Local Governments) such as Tripura Sundari Municpality, Thuli Bheri Municiapality, Kaike Rural Municipality, Chharka Tangsung Rural Municipality, Dolpo Budhha Municipality, Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality, Mudkechula Rural Municipality, and Jagdulla Rural Municipality. Generally for trekking in Dolpo we have two categories of Dolpo region, that is such as Lower Dolpo Trek and Upper Dolpo Trek.
If you are looking for your holiday adventure in Dolpo and it may arise a question which Lower Dolpo trek Or Upper Dolpo trek is suitable for you. Trekking in Dolpo can be done minimum one weeks (7 days) to nine weeks (63 days) around the Dolpo. Today's blog we discuss about three best Lower Dolpo treks in Dolpo Nepal.
- Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek
Overview
Maximum Elevation: Numala Pass, 5309 meters
Trek Duration: 17 days
Trek Category: Moderate
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Best Season: March-May and Sep- November
Trek Permits: Lower Dolpo(Restricted Area Permit), Shey Phoksundo National Park
Lowe Dolpo Circuit trek is a classic Lower dolpo trek in Dolpo region of Nepal. The trek leads from Juphal airstrip along the Thulibheri River Dunai, and Tichurong Valley of Tarakot, Yelakot, Sadul Gompa, Tarap Khola Valley to Dho Tarap. After Dho Tarap valley it stretches through two high passes Numala Pass (5309m) and Bagala Pass(5169m) to magical Phoksundo lake of Rigmo valley. The last part of trek treading along the Phoksundo River valley and lush vegetation of Shey Phoksundo National park to Thuli Bheri River confluence Suligad, Rupgad, and Kalagaunda to Juphal.
Highlights
● Diverse cultural immersion(Khas people, Magar Indigenous people and Dolpo Pa people)
● Ancient age old Buddhist and Bon Monasteries
● Highest human settlement (Dho Tarap & Tokyau Valley)
● Deepest Lake of Nepal – Phoksundo
● Largest national park of Nepal – Shey Phoksundo National Park
● Highest Water Fall of Nepal – Phoksundo Water Falls
● Stunning view Kanjiruwa Mountain range
● Encountering high passes
● Snow Leopard, and Blue Sheeps
● Expedition style trek
Lowlights
● Expensive trip due to permits
● Expensive airfare
● Cannot trek alone (Solo Trek), you have to have two person minimum
2. Lower Dolpo Exploring Trek
Overview
Maximum Elevation: Chanla Pass, 5378 meters
Trek Duration: 25 days
Trek Category: Moderate
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Best Season: March – May and Sep- November
Trek Permits: Lower Dolpo(Restricted Area Permit), Shey Phoksundo National Park
Lower Dolpo Exploing trek is newly discovered treks in Dolpo region. It stretches from Juphal airstrip Juphal airstrip along the Thulibheri River Dunai, and Tichurong Valley of Tarakot, Yelakot, Kola & Lasicap, and entering to Tarap gorge to Dolpo Buddha Rural municipality of Dho Tarap. After Dho Tarap it continue to North-West of Tokyau village to Sagar and Chhyutang Khola valley via Khyungla(5153m) pass to Rigmo village & Phoksundo Lake. The last part of trek treading along the Phoksundo River valley and lush vegetation of Shey Phoksundo National park to Thuli Bheri River confluence Suligad, Rupgad, and Kalagaunda to Juphal.
Highlights
● Diverse cultural immersion(Khas people, Magar Indigenous people and Dolpo Pa people)
● Panoramic view of Dhaulagiri Massif
● Ancient age old Buddhist and Bon Monasteries
● Highest human settlement (Dho Tarap & Tokyau Valley)
● Deepest Lake of Nepal – Phoksundo
● Largest national park of Nepal – Shey Phoksundo National Park
● Highest Water Fall of Nepal – Phoksundo Water Falls
● Stunning view Kanjiruwa Mountain range
● Encountering high passes
● Snow Leopard, and Blue Sheeps
● Expedition style trek
Lowlights
● Expensive trip due to permits
● Expensive airfare
● Cannot trek alone (Solo Trek), you have to have two person minimum
3. Beni Dolpo Trek
Overview
Maximum Elevation: Numal Pass, 5309 meters
Trek Duration: 26 days
Trek Category: Moderate
Accommodation Type: Tented Camping
Best Season: March – May and Sep- November
Trek Permits: Lower Dolpo (Restricted Area Permit), Shey Phoksundo National Park
Beni Dolpo trek is an ideal and a classic treks in North West Nepal. Beni Dolpo Trek, winds across the Dhaulagiri range into the lower Dolpo caters insightful charisma for Himalayan admiring people. Beni Dolpo trek begins from Myagdi district headquarter Beni and heading to the south, along the Babiyachaur village, Ratodunga, Muna, Jaljala and to the Dhorpatan village. Dhorpatan is the only one Hunting reserve of Nepal. Then following wilderness trail throughout Phagune pass 4062 meters to Pelma, Dhule, Sengkhola. Heading further to the northern pastureland is Jangla Pass (4535m), descend down from pastureland we reach at ‘Tichurong Valley’ a beautiful Magar inhabited valley. Beyond the ‘Tichurong ‘area we further continue our journey towards the north following Tarap River along the Laina Odar, Pivo cave, Sisol to ‘Dho Tarap valley’ a valley is known as the highest human settlement and trade junction of Upper Dolpo. After the end of the valley we turn to the west crossing two high passes Numala pass (5360m) and Bagala Pass (5070m), caters astonishment vistas and spectacular scenic realms before descend down to the Rigmo Bon village and turquoise Phoksundo Lake. The last part of trek treading along the Phoksundo River valley and lush vegetation of Shey Phoksundo National park to Thuli Bheri River confluence Suligad, Rupgad, and Kalagaunda to Juphal.
Highlights
● Diverse cultural immersion(Khas people, Magar Indigenous people and Dolpo Pa people)
● Beautiful Dhorpatan Valley on the foothills of Dhaulagiri massif
● Panoramic view of Dhaulagiri Massif
● Ancient age old Buddhist and Bon Monasteries
● Highest human settlement (Dho Tarap & Tokyau Valley)
● Deepest Lake of Nepal – Phoksundo
● Largest national park of Nepal – Shey Phoksundo National Park
● Highest Water Fall of Nepal – Phoksundo Water Falls
● Stunning view Kanjiruwa Mountain range
● Encountering high passes
● Snow Leopard, and Blue Sheeps
● Expedition style trek
Lowlights
● Expensive trip due to permits
● Expensive airfare
● Cannot trek alone (Solo Trek), you have to have two person minimum
