21 Day Lower Dolpo Trek
Trekking in one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots, encounter a unique blend of Tibetan and Hindu culture, enthralling mountains and lakes. Discover the alluring charm of this remote region in western Nepal that has captivated the imagination of writers and filmmakers… When you trek in Dolpo, you might feel like you walked into a movie set – only, the picturesque cinematic landscape lies in the little-explored western region of Nepal behind the Dhaulagiri mountain range. In fact, Dolpo’s Tarap and Phoksundo Lake were the shooting locations for Eric Vialli’s charming movie ‘Himalaya’ about Tibetan salt traders, depicting the lifestyle and story of survival and enduring traditions of the Dolpopas in their harsh mountain environment.
Dolpo was also the inspiration and subject for Peter Matthiessen’s book ‘The Snow Leopard’ which chronicles his journey through Dolpo. The endangered and elusive snow leopards inhabit the upper reaches of this region as do a variety of fauna such as snow pigeons, Himalayan griffons, Nepal’s national bird the Impheyan Pheasant, and blue sheep. If you are an avid adventure and nature-lover, Dolpo will be an outdoor wonderland – encounters with wildlife along trails festooned with Himalayan orchids, edelweiss, corydalis, camapunlas, anemones and a variety of other flora unique to this region welcome you while you descend through rocky valleys and ascend dramatic mountain passes to the Baga La Base Camp and the turquoise waters of the Phoksundo Lake.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport, pick up by our private vehicle, and transfer to the hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 2Kathmandu sightseeing, including the Buddhist stupa of Boudhnath, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Patan Durbar Square, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. O/N Hotel.
Day 3Flight to Nepalgunj – O/N Hotel.
Day 4Fly to Juphal (2500m) and begin trek to Dunai. O/N Camp.
Day 5Trek to Lahini (3200m) O/N Camp.
Day 6Trek to Nam Kharka (3600m) O/N Camp.
Day 7Trek to Dho/Tarap (4040m) O/N Camp.
Day 8Trek to Tok Khyu (4180m) O/N Camp.
Day 9Cross Num La pass (5318m) O/N Camp.
Day 10Rest Day O/N Camp.
Day 11Baga La Base Camp (5190m) O/N Camp.
Day 12Trek to Chimiche O/N Camp.
Day 13Trek to Phoksundo (3600m) O/N Camp.
Day 14Exploration day O/N Camp.
Day 15Trek to Reji (2940m) O/N Camp.
Day 16Trek to Sekpa (2660m) O/N Camp.
Day 17Trek to Dunai (2150m) O/N Camp.
Day 18Trek to Juphal (2500m) O/N Camp.
Day 19Flight to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu. O/N Hotel.
Day 20Kathmandu – Time on your own - sightseeing can be arranged. O/N Hotel.
Day 21Last day of trip.
Included and Additional Expences
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
- 4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu similar to 3 star (upgrade option available) on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- Sightseeing tour with English speaking city guide and all monument fees.
- 15 days Camping Trek on Full Board Basis.
- 1 Night Hotel accommodations in Nepalgunj on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Juphal / Nepalgunj flights.
- Domestic airport tax.
- 1 porter for each 2 members to carry their baggage (includes their food, accommodation and daily wages).
- 1 Sherpa English speaking guide for entire trek days (includes their food, accommodation and daily wages).
- Guide and porter insurance.
- Lower Dolpo Special Permit.
- Dolpo National park permit and TIMS permit.
- Down Jacket, Sleeping bags (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel/kit bag (to put your trekking gear during the trek) can take after the trek as a souvenir.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and mineral water.
- Your travel insurance (mandatory).
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa (Can be obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, requires 2 passport size photos and US$ 40 or equivalent in any other currency)
- Tipping.
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