Trip Facts
- Total Duration 21 days
- Trip Grade Moderate to Strenuous
- Max Altitude 5238m.
- Start From Juphal
- End From Juphal
- Min Size 2 Pax
- Max Size 10 Pax
- Trip Mode Trekking
- Accommodation Camping
- Best Season: Mid April to November
Trip Highlights
- Spectacular Landscapes
- Beautiful forest
- Shey Phoksundo Lake
- Waterfalls and Rivers
- Typical Tibetan villages
- Buddhist/Bon and Hindu culture
- Ancient Buddhist/Bon Monasteries & Stupas
- Stunning Mountains view
- Unforgettable Trekking
Dolpo Region, also known as “Ba Yul”; Hidden Sacred Land is located in far-west Nepal within the far-off Trance Himalaya mountains. The remote Trance Himalayan mountains of Dolpo, along with the second largest Himalayan lake, Phokhsundo, with its beautiful turquoise blue color makes the area so precious. Witness the yak caravans that keep the traditional salt trade with Tibet active. The Dolpo region lies further north from the Dhaulagiri Mountain Range in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. This is reflected in the colorful barren slopes of the mountains where the play of light and shadow is a continuously fascinating spectacle. In summer, the caravans of yaks and sheep run through Dolpo Valley on a trade route across the Himalayas, which allows the exchange not only of goods but also of ideas between the Tibetan Plateau and the valleys of Nepal.
The Lower Dolpo trek is destined for real adventurers seeking for an off-the-beaten-path experience. This remote region in western Nepal was opened for foreigners only in 1990. The trek passes through Shey-Phoksundo National Park with spectacular mountain scenery, Bon-Buddhist monasteries (indigenous religion of Tibet), and yak caravans. You fly to Juphal via Nepalgaj from Kathmandu and your trek begins from there.
Lower Dolpo Trekking starts with a flight to Juphal via Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. Depending on your time and possibilities, have several options for completing the Lower Dolpo Trek. You just trek to Shey Phuksundo Lake and back or go over the Numala and Bagala high mountain passes and end at Juphal. Another option is to trek over the Kangmara-la pass to Jumla. Regarding to your request, we will customize the trek itinerary.
Begin on an unforgettable adventure to Dolpo, and submerge yourself in its hidden wonders. Its unique cultural diversity and the remoteness of this corner of the Himalayas and its stunning landscapes make Lower Dolpo Region a real gem in the far-west region of Nepal. Join Blossom Expeditions to discover this wonderland and experience the exciting adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Days | Programs |
1 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1300m) |
2 | Preparation day |
3 | Fly to Nepalgaj |
4 | Fly to Juphal (2475m) early morning and trek to Dunai (2140m) 3-4 hours |
5 | Trek to Tarakot (2537m) 5-6 hours |
6 | Trek to Laini (3370m) 6-7 hours |
7 | Trek to Newarpani (3475m) 5-6 hours |
8 | Trek to Langa Camp (3870m) 5-6 hours |
9 | Trek to Dho Tarap (3965m) 5-6 hours |
10 | Rest day for acclimatization |
11 | Trek to Numala Base Camp (4440m) 5-6 hours |
12 | Trek to Bagala Base Camp (4630m) over Numala La Pass (5238m) 6-7 hours |
13 | Trek to Yak Kharka (3982m) over Bagala-la Pass (5214m) 6-7 hours |
14 | Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3600m) 4-5 hours |
15 | Exploration day |
16 | Trek to Shyanta (2520m) 6-7 hours |
17 | Trek to Juphal (2475m) 6-7 hours |
18 | Extra day |
19 | Fly to Nepalgaj early morning and same day fly to Kathmandu |
20 | Sightseeing around KTM (Boddhanath biggest Buddhist temple in the world, Pashupatinath the very important temple for Hindus and Patan Darbar square.) |
21 | Departure to Home |
Trip Highlights
- Spectacular Landscapes
- Beautiful forest
- Shey Phoksundo Lake
- Waterfalls and Rivers
- Typical Tibetan villages
- Buddhist/Bon and Hindu culture
- Ancient Buddhist/Bon Monasteries & Stupas
- Stunning Mountains view
- Unforgettable Trekking