Lower Dolpo Trek 

21 Days

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Best Season

Autumn and Spring

Elevation

5,070m (Baga La Pass)

Group Size

2-12

Activity

Camping Trek

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Overview

Laying in western Nepal, Dolpo is one of the most remote of Nepal’s regions. By special permit, we are able to offer these-days trek through upper and lower Dolpo .Our route follows much of the route taken by Peter Mathiessen and George Shaller as described in The snow Leopard. We trek 200 miles, averaging 10 miles a day. We spend 6-8 hours a day trekking. Several layover days are planned. Porters carry a day pack with the things you need for the day. Participants should be in good shape.

We are at high elevation much of the time on this trip. Five passes, over 16,500 feet, are crossed. Steep climbs and descents are made.Treks in the Lower Dolpo do not require special permits. The Lower Dolpo is located in the mid western part of Nepal known as known as “Ba Yul” in the local dialect or the hidden valley. One of the many highlights of the lower Dolpo trek is the flat upper valley, which contains a number of interesting villages mostly inhabited by people of Magar & Gurung origins. There are a number of Buddhist and Bon-po temples to see along the way.

What's included

Airport

Pick & Drop to Airport

Accommodation

Accommodation 3 star hotel b/b plan in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj, Lodges, tented camp in Twin Sharing Bases during the trekas per itinerary

Gears

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide

Meals

3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek

Gears

Trekking Guides, crew members and Porters Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.

Permits

Shey Phoksundo National Park and & Lower Dolpo Special Permit fees.

Domestic Flights

Airfare domestic flights and taxes.

Transportation

All ground transportation

Exclusions

  • Any Meals in Kathmandu & other area
  • Airfare international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport.
  • All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, and internets etc.
  • Personal Trekking Equipment,
  • Personal travel insurance medical kits
  • Helicopter rescue incase if we needed
  • Tips for staff

Essential Information

Visa Information

Immigration Offices, under Department of Immigration have been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours.

 If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country.  However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

Useful Tips:

A travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment is recommended for all tourists.
Similarly, we recommend you to make sure that the insurance covers activities such as trekking, hiking, adventure activities, rafting etc. that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal
Getting special vaccinations is not necessary when visiting Nepal.
We still recommend that you consult with your physician regarding special immunizing against any tropical disease.
It may be a good idea to get a complete checkup before departure.
We recommend that you undertake training programs to be physically fit if you plan to go high-altitude trekking or mountaineering when you’re visiting Nepal.
Please read up on altitude sickness (AMS) , diarrhea, Giardia, Dysentery, Cholera, Hepatitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Diphtheria, Malaria and HIV/ AIDS. Information and little precautions can often save lives.
Always make sure that your water is clean by opting for boiled and then cooled water, treated water or sealed water from a brand.
Always carry a bottle of water when trekking or venturing off away from the city/ town.
Please do not swim in lakes and water bodies, especially where depth and vegetation are not known.
Always carry and use mosquito repellant when in Terai region or during the summer.
Please have a handy medical first aid kit ready for any situation.

Lower Dolpo Trek 

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Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu in International Airport meet and transfer to hotel kathmandu.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and evening trekking tour briefing.
  • Day 03: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj by flight, 1 hour flight and overnight in Nepalgunj Hotel.
  • Day 04: In the morning flight Nepalgunj – Jhupal 40 minutes flight and trek start about 4 hour walk to Dunai,camp in Dunai (2150m).overnight tent camp
  • Day 05: Dunai – Ankhe (2660m) about 6 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 06: Ankhe – Sumdo (3100m) about 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 07: Sumdo – Ringmo Phoksindo (3728m) about 4 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 08: Ringmo rest day and Excoration around the Lake.overnight tent camp
  • Day 09: Ringmo Phoksindo – Bagala Phedi (4150m) 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 10: BagalaPhedi – Bagala pass 5070m.7 hours and Pelungtang, 4465m.overnight tent camp
  • Day 11: Pelungtang – Numala Pass 5190m.7 hours, Jaglung Gompa about 4520m.overnight tent camp
  • Day 12: Jaglung Gompa – Dho 4150m. 5 hours.overnight tent camp
  • Day 13: Rest day or Excoriation around Monastery and very interesting and old village around.
  • Day 14: Dho – Serkam (370m) 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 15: Serkam – Khanigaon (3543m) 6 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 16: Khanigaon – Heutaghar (2250m) 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 17: Heutaghar – Dunai (2150m) 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 18: Dunai – Jhupal(2400m) 5 hours walk.overnight tent camp
  • Day 19: Jhupal – Nepalgunj by flight and afternoon flight to kathandu transfer to hotel
  • Day 20: Kathmandu sightseeing and Shopping.
  • Day 21: Departure Transport to International Airport and fly back.

Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirements.

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