Lower Dolpo Trek
Lower Dolpo Trek
$3800
Tour Overview
The Lower Dolpo Trek is a great opportunity for visitors wanting to explore the very remote, wild, magical, and mysterious land of Dolpo Region. This place is located in the northwestern Himalayan area of Nepal, Dolpo is the territory of the world’s natural hidden wonders. Dolpo is exploring of rich wildlife, ancient and isolated villages with distinctive Bon-Po religion surely offers a life-changing experience to keen visitors. The Lower Dolpo Trek also offers the excursion over Nepal’s largest National Park – Shey Phoksundo National Park 3,555 km2. The Shey Phoksundo National park is home to many species of endangered wild animals including Musk Deer, Barking deer, Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep, and the exclusive Snow Leopard. moreover, we will explore the beautiful cobalt blue Shey-Phoksundo Lake. During our Lower Dolpo trek, we walk through the beautiful rain shadow landscape of the Mountains with a stunning combination of light and shadows. Lower Dolpo Trek with Sherpa Expedition and Trekking starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj which is a southern town city in the western part of Nepal. Leaving Nepalgunj, we take another short flight to reach Jhupal at the lower Dolpo region which is our trek starting point. From here, we begin our journey trek by following the route that leads to Dunai. Dunai is the administrative center as well as the main trading center of Dolpo region. We will trek to follow the paths for some days, passing through several Buddhist traditional and cultural villages and crossing high Himalayan passes to arrive Ringmo. Ringmo is truly a beautiful place to spend a rest day. The deep cobalt blue water of Phoksundo Lake and the high mountain peaks of Kanjiroba mountains range truly make our Ringmo visit worthwhile. The remote village of Ringmo and its Buddhist Monastery attracts trekkers from all over the earth. After visiting quality time at Ringmo we return back to our journey heads passing through Chepka towards the Juphal airstrip. Nepalgunj Our journey ending with a flight from Juphal to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. Sherpa team guarantee this trek will leave you with memories to last a lifetime experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to Hotel.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel. ...more ...less
Day 2 - Explore Kathmandu City and trek preparation day
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After having breakfast in the morning, 8:00 am Sherpa Expedition and Trekking City tour guide takes you to a sightseeing trip begins and takes you to several cultural sites and places of historic interest in the Kathmandu Valley. A private car and guide will lead the way!
Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1,50m) Duration: 45 minutes flight.
Location: Nepalgunj
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, We will board a plane on the day third. We will fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu (45 minutes). After a tiring day, we can spend the evening in our hotel or explore this vibrant city. We will stay overnight at Nepalgunj.
Day 4 : Fly to Juphal (2,400m) & trek to Dunai (2,150m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Dunai
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today From Nepalgunj we will take a short flight to Juphal, After arriving in Juphal, we will meet our trekking staff and trek through the green terraced fields along the Bheri River and through the narrow canyon. After 3 hours of walk, we will arrive at a large village in Dunai, where we spend our overnight.
Day 5 : Dunai to Tarakot (2850m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Tarakot
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Tarakot, we will trek along the south bank of the river heading upstream on an easy trail. We continue to follow the path that goes through a tremendous gorge filled with pine trees and head towards an old fortress town of Tarakot. We will set our camp at Tarakot. Today trek will be six hours.
Day 6 : Tarakot to Khani Gaon (2543m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Khani gaon
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we will trek follow the Tarap Chu River upstream and cross the same river twice before heading towards the terraced farmlands and rural village of Sahatera. Then after we will continue to trek down our journey with few climbs to arrive at our camping site at Khani Gaon. Today trek will be approximately six hours.
Day 7 : Khani Gaon to Tarap Khola (3450m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Location: Tarap Khola
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Khani Gaon, we will hike up to the gorge of Tarap River that rises high above on a path built on steep slopes. The trek is quite exciting as the valley becomes narrow gorge that provides unexpected adventure and thrills. We will continue to trek until we reach our camping site near Tarap Khola. We spend our night at Tarap Khola at the tent camp.
Day 8 : Tarap khola to Yak Kharka (3800m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Location: yak Kharak
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Tarap Khola, we will trek is pleasant and an easy way. we will follow the trail that goes through scenic landscapes. We will trek continues until we reach the good camping sites of Yak Kharka for our overnight camping. Today trek will be approximately five hours.
Day 9 : Yak Kharka to to Dho Tarap (4090m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Dho
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving yak Kharka, we will start our trek with a gradual climb towards Kamattarka at the confluence of Tarap Chu and Lang Khola. Rhen after, we will walk through the narrow gorge and entering the typical dry Himalayan valleys. After two hours of walking through juniper bushes and wild roses, we trek towards the village of Dho Tarap. We will set our tent at Dho Tarap for an overnight stay.
Day 10 - Rest and Acclimatization day at Dho Tarap.
Location: Dho
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Today is our Rest day at Dho Tarap, Acclimatization is very important for avoiding mental and physical mountain sickness in higher altitudes. Besides, we can spend our day visiting Dho Tarap. This valley, both Bon Po and Chaiba sects reside together. Tarap is also inhabited by a few Tibetans and mostly Magars who have lived in this village for many generations. We will get the opportunity to explore a couple of Buddhists and Bon Po Gompa. We spend our overnight at Dho Tarap
Day 11 : Dho Tarap to Tokyu Gaun (4240m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Tokyo gaon
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Do Tarap, we will continue our trek towards the upper Tarap valley. We follow the trail that goes through the plain valley with lush verdant grass on both sides of the river. we Passing through several villages with cultivated fields of barley, buckwheat, and potato we will continue trek to reach the village of Tokyu. We will set our camp at Tokyu for overnight.
Day 12 : Tokyu Gaon to to Numa La Base Camp (4465m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Numa La Base Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Tokyu Gaon, We will trek the path gradually gain high altitude with a magnificent view of fascinating valleys. Today’s trek is more difficult and can be very tiring than other days. we will rest every hour and then which helps to restore energy. We will camp beneath Numa Base Camp. We will set our camp at Numa Base Camp for overnight.
Day 13 : Cross Numa La (5190m) & trek to Numa La Phedi; Duration: 6-7 hours.
Location: Numa la Pass
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After Breakfast, we will start our trek early in the morning the trail leads us for the crossing of Numa La pass at 5190 meters. We will trek a steep climb to reach the top of the Numa La pass. From the top of the pass, we can enjoy spectacular views of surrounding valleys and Himalayas including the north face of Dhaulagiri range along with other snow-capped peaks at a distance. We will trek down to the bottom to reach Phedi for overnight camping. Today we will walk for approximately six hours.
Day 14 : Cross Baga La Pass (5070m) & trek to Phedi (4470m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
Location: Bangla Phedi
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, early in the morning, we will start our trek with a steep climb to reach the ridge top of Baga La Pass at 5070 m. From the pass, we will see magnificent views of breathtaking valleys and Kanjirowa Himalayan Ranges. After spending some time at the top of the pass, we will trek down vigorously to reach our campsite at Phedi. Today trek will be approximately for six hours.
Day 15 : Baga la Phedi to Ringmo (3733m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
Location: Bagala
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Baga La Phedi, we will start our trek through pine forest and then enter the region of alpine vegetation with pasture grounds. We will trek to follow the trail with few ups and downs hills as we head towards Ringmo and the serene cobalt blue Lake of Phoksundo. We will stay overnight at Camp.
Day 16 - Exploration day at Ringmo & Hike to Phoksundo Lake
Location: Phoksundo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we have a rest and exploration day at Ringmo. We can visit nearby Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and wander around the village of Ringmo. A trek around the serene lake of Phoksundo is also worth spending a great day exploring. We will stay overnight at a tent.
Day 17 : Ringmo to Chepka (2838m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Chepka
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
leaving Ringmo, we will trek through the trail that walking along a massive overhanging rock. We will continue our trek that passes through several traditional and cultural villages before climbing uphill to the pasture fields of Chepka for overnight stay.
Day 18 : Chekpa to Jhupal (2475m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Juphal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Today is the last day of our trekking, we will trek through the trail that climbs to a top of a ridge from where spectacular views of valleys and the high Himalayas can be seen. Jhupal is seen right below from the ridge. It is an easy trek to downhill all the way to reach Jhupal. We will spend our night at Juphal.
Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj from Juphal.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, after breakfast, We will board the two planes. We will fly from Nepalgunj (35 minutes) and from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu (45 minutes). After a tiring day, you can spend the evening at your hotel or visit this vibrant city.
Day 20 - Final Departure Day
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your last day in Nepal you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will then share our goodbyes and wish you a safe flight back home. With this, the trip concludes and you come to an end of the Lower Dolpo Trek.
What's Included
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Meals – Half Board
Full board meal (veg. /nonveg.) during camping, prepared by our expert cook with Tea & coffee. Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.
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Accommodation
Three-night standard hotel on bed and breakfast (B/B) and two nights hotel At Nepalgunj. Twin sharing tented accommodation and other equipment during the camping trek. We will provide full waterproof two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Table with chairs, kitchen utensils, toilet tents, etc.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu Flight Tickets/ ground transport for Clients and Trekking Crews.
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Tims & Permit
All necessary paper works and Phoksundo National Park entry permits fee. Trekking Permits for Lower Dolpo Restricted Area.
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Additional service
Upper Dolpo Trekking map, one in a group. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.
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Guide & Porter
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance. Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people). ...more ...less
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Other Included
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company). Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed). Sherpa Expedition and Trekking T-shirt Government taxes and official expenses. ...more ...less
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep. Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private car/jeep.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Your personal expenses. Battery charging and hot shower during the trek on the tea houses.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
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Flight fare & Visa fee
Nepal entry visa fee. International airfare
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Drinks with Meals
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic hot and cold drinks. Meals and hotel whilst you are in Kathmandu prior to the trek.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Travelers will be provided with 3 star hotels in cities and lodges or Tent Camp during the trek.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, you cant joing the tour once it has departed.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, your booking amount will be contributed to the charity.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
TAAN, NMA, TripAdvisor, TourRadar, NTB
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
No documents will be provided before you Travel.
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What essential documents/items do I need to bring with me?
You must bring a valid passport (must be valid for up to 6 months, keep an extra photocopy just in case), a copy of your travel insurance, cash, flight tickets, emergency contact numbers of insurance and family members and any medications.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we operate a single share option and you need to pay extra if you're a solo traveler as a single supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Our company has been trading since 1977 A.D
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Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?
Yes, our Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick you up. Outside of Terminal Hall, he/she will be displaying a play card of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team Pvt. Ltd. with your name on it. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel or our office.
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Does Sherpa Expedition and Trekking pvt. ltd accepts credit cards?
Yes, we accept Visa and Master Card for payment (not American Express). The bank will be charge 4.5 % extra to paying by cards.
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Can I get Nepal visa on arrival or online?
Yes, you can get on arrival tourist visa at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Most of the people can obtain visa on entry to Nepal. There are some countries visa will need to be organised prior to travelling. $30 USD for 15 days of visa from the date of issue, $50 USD for 30 days and $125 USD for 90 days tourist visa.You can apply visa online.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, the accommodations included meeting local health and safety regulations.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can easily change your holiday date easily even after you have once booked.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking staffs like a guide, porter, and other staffs will be your travelling companions on the tour.
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What currency should I bring to Nepal?
We advise you to bring US dollars /British pound s/Euros to pay for your visa, trip cost and other expenses. Most major currencies are usually accepted also. It is always better to travel with US dollars.
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Free Date Changes
Sherpa Expedition & Trekking allows you to make 30 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Sherpa Expedition & Trekking requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sherpa expedition & trekking charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Lower Dolpo Trek
20 Days Starting in Kathmandu and ending in kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Dunai, Tarakot, Khani gaon, Tarap Khola, yak Kharak, Dho, Tokyo gaon, Numa La Base Camp, Numa la Pass, Bangla Phedi, Bagala, Phoksundo, Chepka, Juphal ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
11
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking