Lower Dolpo Exploring Trek

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Overview

Lower Dolpo exploring trek is off the beaten trek into “The Hidden Land of Dolpo" which winds through one of the least frequented trails of Dolpo. The Lower Dolpo exploring trek is a complete exploration and discovery Lower Dolpo region of Nepal. This trek encircles Lower Dolpo. In this trek, we explore some of the very authentic culture of the Dolpo region visit revered Buddhist monuments, and step on one of the highest human settlements.

"Lower Dolpo" region is one of the most beautiful regions in Dolpo Nepal. Lower Dolpo is the home to Khas, Magar, and Dolpo Pa people and a blended culture of Hinduism, Shamanism, Bon, and Buddhism. Lower Dolpo retains the many ancient Bon and Buddhist monasteries along the trail.

Our Lower Dolpo Exploring trek begins from Juphal to the Dho Tarap classic trail along the Thuli Bheri Gorge and Tara Gorge. From Dho Tarap we trek west-north to Chhyutang and Sagar Khola Valley "a completely new trail", around the Phoksundo Lake, and to Rigmo village. Beyond Phoksundo Lake we pass through Pugmo village, Kagamara Pass, and return to Juphal.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj(150m) 1 hour flight
Day 3: Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai(2150m) 3 hours
Day 4: Dunai to Tarakot(2450m) 5-6 hours
Day 5: Tarakot to Laina Odar(3350m) 5-6 hours.
Day 6: Laina Odar to Nawarpani(3650m) 6 hours
Day 7: Nawarpani to Dho Tarap(4100m) 7-8 hours
Day 8: Explore and rest day in Dho Tarap
Day 9: Dho Tarap to Kyung La Base Camp (4320m) 4-5 hours
Day 10: Khyung La BC to Chhyutang Khola (4100) crossing Khyung La (5050m) 5-6 hours
Day 11: Chhyutang Khola to Sagar Khola(4050) 5-6 hours
Day 12: Sagar Khola to Dekuthang (3610) 4-5 hours
Day 13: Dekhuthang to Phoksundo North Camp(3600m) 5-6 hours
Day 14: Phosundo North camp to Phoksundo (3600m) 4-5 hours
Day 15: Phoksundo to Pugmo village(3300m) 5-6 hours
Day 16: Pugmo village to Lasa Meadow(4350m) 6-7 hours
Day 17: Lasa Meadow to Kagmara Phedi crossing Kagmara La(5115m) 7-8 hours
Day 18: Lasa Meadow to Kaigaon village(2200m) 7-8 hours
Day 19: Kaigaon Village to Godha Khor(3850m) 6-7 hours
Day 20: Ghoda Khor to Juphal(2475m) 6-7 hours
Day 21: Juphal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23: Fly back to Home

Our services include

Airport pickup and drop.
3 Nights Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu.
One-night hotel accommodation and dinner in Nepalgunj.
Domestic airfare:Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Dolpo & Dolpo- Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.
All the government procedure.
Lower Dolpo trekking permit and National Park fees.
One experienced English speaking guide, Cook, Helpers and Porters/Mules.
Trekking equipment -Mattresses, Member tents, and Kitchen utensils.
Three-time meals during a trek along with Tea/coffee and snacks.
Staff's salary, food, insurance, and clothing.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Our services exclude

International flights and visa fee.
Personal expenses and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, Rescue, and evacuation.
Tips and gratitude for staffs.
Donation and local entrance fee.
Extra baggage load in domestic flights.

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Trip Highlights

Complete exploration & discovering Lower Dolpo region
Round Phoksundo Lake and new Trail
Experience of blended cultures of Lower Dolpo
Magnificent high passes Khyung la & Kagmara Pass
Breath taking views of Kanjiruwa, Dhaulagiro and several snowcapped peak

At A Glance

Group size:
2-10
Max. altitude:
5115m
Duration:
23 days
Trekking:
19 days
Grade:
Moderate

Accomodation & Meal

3 nights in three star hotel in Kathmandu
1 night in three star hotel in Nepalgunj
20 nights in tented camping
All meals during trek

Preparation

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