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Dhorpatan Lower Dolpo Trek

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 19 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate to Strenuous
  • Max Altitude 4535m.
  • Start From Dharapani
  • End From Juphal
  • Min Size 2 pax
  • Max Size 10 pax
  • Trip Mode Camping Trekking
  • Accommodation Tent
  • Best Season: Late-Sep to Nov and Mid-March to May

Trip Highlights

  • Remote Wilderness & Off-the-Beaten-Path Trek: Explore the untouched landscapes of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Lower Dolpo, and Shey Phoksundo National Park on a true remote camping trek in western Nepal.
  • High Passes & Panoramic Mountain Views: Cross Fagune Pass (4,060m) and Jagala Pass (4,530m) while enjoying stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Churen Himal, and the Annapurna ranges.
  • Cultural Villages & Hidden Valleys: Trek through Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, and Tibetan-influenced Dolpo villages, discovering hidden valleys and authentic Himalayan lifestyles.

Remote Wilderness Adventure Through Untouched Nepal

The Dhorpatan Lower Dolpo Trek is a remote Himalayan adventure through the untouched landscapes of midwestern Nepal. This challenging trek combines the wild beauty of the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve with the cultural richness of Lower Dolpo and Shey Phoksundo National Park. Trekkers cross high passes, vast grasslands, hidden valleys, and dense forests, making it one of Nepal’s most rewarding wilderness trekking routes for true off-the-beaten-track adventure seekers.

Dhorpatan Lower Dolpo Trekking Route’s Major Highlights
The journey begins in Pokhara and continues by road to Dharapani before entering remote terrain, ending at Juphal in Lower Dolpo. This is a fully supported ca mping trek through isolated landscapes and typical western Nepal settlements. Along the route, trekkers cross high passes like Fagune Pass (4,060m) and Jagala Pass (4,530m), explore hidden valleys, and encounter rare wildlife. The trail also offers stunning views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges.

Culture, Nature, and Remote Experience
This trek offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural diversity. In the Dhorpatan region, trekkers meet Magar, Biswakarma, Brahmin, and Chhetri communities, while Lower Dolpo reveals strong Tibetan-influenced traditions. The journey showcases Nepal’s diverse landscapes, from alpine meadows and river valleys to rugged mountain terrain.

A Perfect Trek for Adventure and Solitude
The Dhorpatan Lower Dolpo Trek is ideal for trekkers seeking solitude, authentic culture, and a true off-the-beaten-path experience. Blossom Expeditions ensures a safe, well-organized camping trek, guiding you through one of Nepal’s most remote and unforgettable trekking routes.

Trip Itinerary

Days Programs
01 Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m) International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
02 Free morning for preparation day, and in the afternoon, fly to Pokhara
03 Sightseeing around Pokhara: Mountain Museum, Gupteswar Mahadev cave, Davi’s, Peace Pagoda Temple, and Shiva Statue (Pumdikot)
04 Drive to Dharapani, a short trek to Sibang (1680m)
05 Trek to Lamsung (2160m)
06 Trek to Jaljala (3386m)
07 Trek to Gurjaghat (3020m)
08 Trek to Dhorpatan (2870m)
09 Exploration Day
10 Trek to Thankur (3175m) via Fagune Pass (4060m)
11 Trek to Tatopani /Jharlung (2360m)
12 Trek to Dhule (3300m)
13 Trek to Seng Khola (3990m)
14 Trek to Purbang (4065m)
15 Trek to Kharka (3515m) 6-7 hours via Jang La Pass (4535m)
16 Trek to Dunai and Drive to Juphal (2475m)
17 Fly to Nepalgunj, and the same day, fly to Kathmandu
18 Sightseeing around Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
19 Departure to Home

Note: The trek can be extended to the magnificent Shey Phoksundo Lake, with a return trek to Juphal needing six more days, or you can continue onward to Jumla by crossing the challenging Kagmar Pass (5,115 m), enjoying breathtaking landscape views along the way.

Trip Highlights

  • Remote Wilderness & Off-the-Beaten-Path Trek: Explore the untouched landscapes of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Lower Dolpo, and Shey Phoksundo National Park on a true remote camping trek in western Nepal.
  • High Passes & Panoramic Mountain Views: Cross Fagune Pass (4,060m) and Jagala Pass (4,530m) while enjoying stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Churen Himal, and the Annapurna ranges.
  • Cultural Villages & Hidden Valleys: Trek through Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, and Tibetan-influenced Dolpo villages, discovering hidden valleys and authentic Himalayan lifestyles.

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Nepal Contact Info

PO Box No: 21101, Kapan - 12
Phone Tel: 977-1-4810388
Cell: 977 - 9841454462
Email: info@blossomexpeditions.com
ambartg@yahoo.com

U.S. A. Contact Info

Gyandip Lama
556 Tulsa Street, San Lorenza
California, 94580
Tel: 415-694-1388
gyandip_lama2002@yahoo.com

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