Lower Dolpo Trek

After breakfast, your cultural tour begins where our Guide will brief to you about whole Nepal including history, culture, people, religion, geography and living standard of People. You will visit popular world Heritage sites of Nepal such as swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) - Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site, Patan Durbar Square – Old King Palace with Beautiful Temples and Houses, Pashupatinath Temple - popular Hindu temple of South Asia and Boudhanath Stupa – biggest Buddhist stupa with monastery around. It is full day guided city tour where you will learn most important historical and cultural things of Nepal. After you will return back to Hotel from sightseeing, meet with your Trekking Guide and brief about trekking program.

After having breakfast in the hotel, take a short domestic flight to Nepalgunj in the Terai region with our trekking guide. It takes 1 hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj which is situated western south part of Nepal in the border of Northern India. We will sleep in the hotel of Nepalgunj today.

Very early in the morning we fly to Juphal, a small airstrip in the Dolpo region; takes 30 minutes scenic flight of Himalayan region and trek to Dunai village through terrace fields and picturesque villages. Today, we sleep in local Tea house of Dunai.

After having local breakfast in local Tea house we continue trek along with Thuli Bheri River, pass through lush forest, terraced field and reach Tarakot village which is a scenic village with a historical fortress. We sleep in local tea house of Tarakot today.

As usual, after breakfast we start our trek along the riverbank and cross suspension bridge while heading to Laini from Tarakot; ascend through forested areas and we finally reach to Laini Odar which is a small local village settlement.

We continue ascending through remote villages and forest enjoying with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes of Dolpo region and reach to a remote village of Nawarpani. We make short sightseeing around Nawarpani village and sleep there.

Today, we pass by Buddhist monasteries and Chortens along the way while trekking to Dho Tarap from Nawarpani Village; today we explore the unique culture of architecture of the village.

Today is the rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude of Dho Tarap. Dho Tarap village is surrounded by breathtaking and scapes, with towering peaks, barren plateaus, and lush valleys. The Tarap River flows through the village, adding to its natural beauty. Dho Tarap is primarily inhabited by people of Tibetan descent who practice Tibetan Buddhism. The village is known for its ancient monasteries, chortens (stupas), and mani walls adorned with prayer flags. The locals follow a traditional way of life, and their culture is deeply rooted in Buddhism.

Today, we walk in high altitude rugged terrain enjoying the panoramic view of Himalayan range and ascend towards Numa La Base Camp and we sleep inside the camp of Numa La.

Today, we have long walk from Base Camp of Numa La to Pelung Tang via Numa La Pass which is located with an elevation of 5,190 meters. It is all the way to up to Numa La Pass from base camp. While crossing the pass, enjoy the awesome Mountain views with beautiful sceneries. We sleep at Camp which is organized by our trekking crew.

Today too, we have high altitude trek in Dolpo region through a desert landscape with good views of the barren beautiful terrain. We cross the 5,070 meter of Baga La pass and reach to Dajok Tang and overnight there.

We have short and easy walk from Dajok Tang to Ringmo which is located near the Phoksundo Lake. We explore the picturesque village and its monasteries. Enjoy the serene beauty of Lake. We make camp near the Lake of Phoksundo with amazing lake view.

Today we have rest day but we encounter the area around Phoksundo Lake. We hike to nearby viewpoints for breathtaking scenery. Phoksundo Lake is renowned for its unique turquoise color, which is a result of the minerals and sediments in the water. The color of the lake can change with the seasons and lighting conditions. The lake is the largest freshwater lake in Nepal. It covers an area of approximately 4.94 square kilometers (1.91 square miles). The surrounding region is inhabited by ethnic Tibetan communities, and there are several monasteries and cultural sites in the vicinity of the lake, including the Shey Gompa (Shey Monastery), which is perched on a hill above the lake.

We hike down to Shyanta from Phoksundo Lake having beautiful landscape from a different perspective. Today we sleep at tea house of Shyanta.

We continue trekking back to Juphal from Shyanta as it is last day of trekking in this remote land of Dolpo. Enjoy the last day of trekking in this remote region.

Early morning we fly to Nepalgunj from Jhupal and day flight to Kathmandu as it is connecting flight .

This day is kept as a backup in case of flight delays or cancellations during the trek. Alternatively, you can use this day for additional sightseeing in Kathmandu or you can make shopping around Thamel which is the touristic hub of Nepal.

Our staff help your departure to Tribhuvan International Airport for your respective destination. Hopefully, we will wait your recommendation and suggestion and also review about your trek to Lower Dolpo. Our Guide and Porters can wait for your next adventure journey to Nepal Himalaya. See you again and good bye.