Lower Dolpo Short Trek

Bone religion, Tibetan Buddhist culture & monasteries, high Numula - Bagala passes, Beautiful Shey Phuksundo Lake, Dho Tarap, Excellent dry & desert landscape, superb Mountain View, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, friendly people and many more ....
  • Duration:21 Days
  • Trip Grade:Tough
  • Max Elevation:4465 m.
  • Walking Hours:7-8 hrs
  • Max Group Size:2
  • Best Time:March till November

Trip Overview

The Dolpo region is best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valleys across northern Nepal, Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan culture. Legend says it’s one of the “hidden valleys” created by Guru Rinpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the south-east and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo’s easiest access is from Tibet, where its people emigrated from perhaps 1000 years ago.

Upper Dolpo shelters about 5000 people, whose lives revolve around Buddhism, barley, and yaks; their villages (over 4270 meters) are among the highest settlements on earth. A large portion of Dolpo has been set aside as Shey – Phoksumdo National Park, at 3555 square km Nepal’s largest. Meant to preserve a complete example of the trans-Himalayan ecosystem, the park shelters blue sheep, Himalayan black bears, leopards, wolves, and the exclusive snow leopard.

We start our trek from Juphal, after two small flights to Nepalgunj on the first day and to Juphal on the second day. Trekking through the nice village in the beginning and through the high and remote alpine area and passes later and finally come to beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake (3600m). From here we will trek back to Juphal again with a different route where we catch a flight to Kathmandu. The route goes through high passes like Numala & Bagala and very remote areas of the country so we are rewarded with an excellent view of mountains and virgin Tibetan culture on the way.

As this is Nepal’s one of the most demanding treks and goes through Numala & Bagala pass and remote area of the country where we should make a lot of ascending and descending we, therefore, recommend to attempt only for experienced trekkers. Clients carry only a daypack and walk at their own pace. Average hiking per day in Dhaulagiri trek 7-8 hrs.

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
Day 02 Day at Leisure /Hotel. (B)
Day 03 Fly to Nepalgunj /hotel (B, L, D)
Day 04 Fly to Juphal (2345m) & trek to Dunai(B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek to Shartara (2520m) (B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek to Khanigaon (2650) (B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek to Lahini (3160m) (B, L, D)
Day 08 Trek to Dho Tarap (4040m) (B, L, D)
Day 09 Rest and explore Dho Tarap village (B, L, D)
Day 10 Trek to Numula Base camp (4180) (B, L, D)
Day 11 Trek to Bagala base camp (4465) via 5318m Numala pass (B, L, D)
Day 12 Trek to other side of Bagala base camp via 5190 Bagala pass (B, L, D)
Day 13 Trek to Shey Phuksundo 3730m (Ringmo) (B, L, D)
Day 14 Day hike around Shey Phoksundo Lake (3600m) (B, L, D)
Day 15 Trek to Sepka (B, L, D)
Day 16 Trek to Rahagaon (B, L, D)
Day 17 Trek to Dunai (2050m) (B, L, D)
Day 18 Trek to Juphal (2345m) (B, L, D)
Day 19 Fly to KTM via Nepalgunj /Hotel (B)
Day 20 Day at leisure /farewell dinner /hotel (B, D)
Day 21 Drive to airport for return flight (B)

  • International airport pick up and drop
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Hotel accommodation in the 3-star category in double occupancy
  • Trekking Transportation by land and fly as per the itinerary
  • Special trekking permit
  • Conservation permit.
  • TRC permit
  • Meals as per mention (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
  • English speaking guide with his insurance and equipment.
  • Porter with his insurance and equipment (one porter in between two-person)
  • Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance, and other facilities to staff
  • Beverage (drinks)
  • Tips
  • Helicopter evacuation in case of an emergency.
  • Personal insurance
  • Sleeping bag (this can be rented at Thamel; costs Rs 75-150 a day a sleeping bag)

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Client's Reviews

Nepal is a nation between India and Tibet known for its temples and Himalayan mountains, which include Mt. Everest. Kathmandu, the capital, has a mazelike old quarter filled with Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

Patrik E,
Sydney, Australia

From Kathmandu to Pokhara alone, trekking team was very organized and professional! advice to anyone who wants to move to contact the agency, Hari and his brothers will realize your dreams! The landscape was simply extraordinary and people are very hospitable!!

Leonardo,
United Kingdom

I have been from Kathmandu to Pokhara alone, trekking team was very organized and professional! advice to anyone who wants to move to contact the agency, Hari and his brothers will realize your dreams! The landscape was simply extraordinary and people are very hospitable!!

Allessandra L,
United Kingdom

We did the 12-day itinerary trekking to Everest Base Camp. We booked it all from England and communicated with the owner Hari via email. Such a nice family that owns and runs this business. Very friendly and welcoming. We had loads of cups of tea with them in their shop in Thamel before and after our trek.

Patrik E,
Sydney, Australia
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