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Lower Dolpo trek

Trip Facts:

Accommodation:

Hotel. lodge .tea house

Height:

5115 m

Grade:

Moderate

Duration:

17 Days

Activity:

Trekking and Culture tour

Transportation:

Privet car/ tourist a bus

Treks Type:

Tea House

Lower Dolpo Trek is the enchanting journey to the beautiful Himalayas of the West Norther Nepal. If you are seeking for the tranquility, culture, and Himalayas then Lower Dolpo region is the best solution for such travel desire. Nepal Unique Treks & Expedition offers this off the beaten trekking path in the best competitive price for the trekkers to enjoy.

Lower Dolpo Trek is characterized by the tranquil and isolated Himalayan Valleys. The region got noticed among the international circuit after the documentary Movie Caravan was released. The movie prepared by the Eric Vallie and his crew members was appreciated in prestigious Oscar Award as well. The region boasts the people who practice Bon Po and Buddhism religious lifestyle. These lifestyles are regarded as the traditional ancient culture. According to the local mythology, the Guru Rimpoche created this hidden valley during the troubled period. The place is surrounded by the gigantic Dhaulagiri Mountain on one side while in other side lies the snow covered high altitude passes. Therefore, people of this region are closely connected with Tibet.

The daily items and the livelihood is dependent upon the Tibet. In order to reach there from Kathmandu trekkers have to take two flights. From Kathmandu to Nepalgunj then to Juphal flight will take trekkers for the amazing journey to the Lower Dolpo Region. Walking in the trail starts from Juphal. The trail passes by many traditional villages where you can observe the daily lifestyle of the locals. Once you have reached the Shey Phoksundo Lake inside the National Park the journey then returns back to Juphal for flight to Kathmandu. You can witness the plethora of the wildlife and the Himalayan ranges en-route to the Lake.

Come and let’s enjoy together in this amazing off the beaten trekking trail of Nepal. Lower Dolpo Trek can become your landmark holiday in Nepal with the experienced team of Nepal Unique Treks & Expedition.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m) and then guided towards the hotel room at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (Flight for 1 hr 30 minutes) and overnight at lodge

Day 04: Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight (35 minutes) and then trek towards the Dunai (2150m) for about 3 hours and overnight at tent.]

Day 05: Dunai to Tarakot (2355m), trek for 6 hours and over night at tent.

Day 06: Tarakot to Laina Udar (3246m), trek for 7 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

Day 07: Laina Udar to Sim Udar (3585m), trek for 7 hours and overnight at tented camp.

Day 08: Sim Udar to Dhotrap (4070m), trek for about 7 hours and overnight tented camp.

Day 09: Dhotrap to Numala base camp (4630m), trek for 6 hours and then stay overnight at tent.

Day 10: Numala base camp to Danayghar (4470m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Numala pass (5115m) and the overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Danayghar to Yak Kharka (3965m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Bagala pass (5100m), overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake (3710m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and rest the night at tented camp.

Day 13: Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi (2940m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

Day 14: Rechi to Kagani (2722m), trek for about 6 to 7 hours and stay the night at tent.

Day 15: Kagani to Jhuphal (2320m), trek for 5 to 6 hours and stay the night at hotel.

Day 16: Jhuphal to Nepalgunj with flight and then back to Kathmandu with flight.

Day 17: Farewell and then final departure to the home.

Short Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 :
Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu
Day 3 :
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 4 :
Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight and then trek towards the Dunai
Day 5 :
Dunai to Tarakot
Day 6 :
Tarakot to Laina Udar
Day 7 :
Laina Udar to Sim Udar
Day 8 :
Sim Udar to Dhotrap
Day 9 :
 Dhotrap to Numala base camp
Day 10 :
Numala base camp to Danayghar
Day 11 :
Danayghar to Yak Kharka
Day 12 :
Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake
Day 13 :
Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi
Day 14 :
 Rechi to Kagani
Day 15 :
Kagani to Jhuphal
Day 16 :
Fly to Jhuphal - Nepalgunj -Kathmandu
Day 17 :
final departure

Details Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Hotel Food Dinner Elevation 1350

Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m) and then guided towards the hotel room at Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

Hotel Food Breakfast Elevation 1350

Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Lodge Food BLD Elevation 150

Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (Flight for 1 hr 30 minutes) and overnight at lodge

Day 4 : Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight and then trek towards the Dunai

Camp Food BLD Elevation 2150

Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight (35 minutes) and then trek towards the Dunai (2150m) for about 3 hours and overnight at tent.]

Day 5 : Dunai to Tarakot

Camp Food BLD Elevation 2355

Dunai to Tarakot (2355m), trek for 6 hours and over night at tent.

Day 6 : Tarakot to Laina Udar

Camp Food BLD Elevation 3246

Tarakot to Laina Udar (3246m), trek for 7 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

Day 7 : Laina Udar to Sim Udar

Camp Food BLD Elevation 3585

Laina Udar to Sim Udar (3585m), trek for 7 hours and overnight at tented camp.

Day 8 : Sim Udar to Dhotrap

Camp Food BLD Elevation 4070

Sim Udar to Dhotrap (4070m), trek for about 7 hours and overnight tented camp.

Day 9 :  Dhotrap to Numala base camp

Camp Food BLD Elevation 4630

 Dhotrap to Numala base camp (4630m), trek for 6 hours and then stay overnight at tent.

Day 10 : Numala base camp to Danayghar

Camp Food BLD Elevation 4470

Numala base camp to Danayghar (4470m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Numala pass (5115m) and the overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 : Danayghar to Yak Kharka

Camp Food BLD Elevation 3965

Danayghar to Yak Kharka (3965m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Bagala pass (5100m), overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 : Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake

Camp Food BLD Elevation 3710

Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake (3710m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and rest the night at tented camp.

Day 13 : Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi

Camp Food BLD Elevation 2940

Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi (2940m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

Day 14 :  Rechi to Kagani

Camp Food BLD Elevation 2722

 Rechi to Kagani (2722m), trek for about 6 to 7 hours and stay the night at tent.

Day 15 : Kagani to Jhuphal

Lodge Food BLD Elevation 2320

Kagani to Jhuphal (2320m), trek for 5 to 6 hours and stay the night at hotel.

Day 16 : Fly to Jhuphal - Nepalgunj -Kathmandu

Hotel Food BLD Elevation 1345

Jhuphal to Nepalgunj with flight and then back to Kathmandu with flight.

Day 17 : final departure

Food Breakfast

Farewell and then final departure to the home.

What Is Included ?

  • Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 Nights twin sharing with breakfast.
  • Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Transportation Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to KTM drive/flight
  • All meals and accommodation during the trekking period
  • An experienced English speaking guide trained by gov. of Nepal
  • Highly experienced Lower Dolpo trekking staffs
  • All governmental procedure permits fees and local taxes.
  • Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag, medical kit etc.
  • Travel and rescue arrangements
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant

What Is Excluded?

  • Visa fees/ international airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Hot and cold shower, battery recharge during the trek
  • Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, extra porters etc
  • Personal Lower Dolpo trekking equipment’s / gears
  • Tips for guides, porters and driver
  • All others expenses not mentioned on price include section

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