Lower Dolpa Trek (19 Days)

Dolpa region appears in historical records since c. 8th century. The region lies in Shey Phoksundo National Park at western part of Nepal, between the Tibet plateau and Dhaulagiri range. The Dolpa is divided into two part Upper Dolpa and Lower Dolpa but the entire district was closed to all trekkers until 1989. The region is normally adherents of "Bon" and has preserved its Tibetan culture in fairly pure form. Our trekking to Dolpa is connected by the place named 'Jufal' after taking a short flight from Nepalagunj airport. Jufal is a starting and ending point of Lower Dolpa Trek.

Dolpa was the location for the Oscar-nominated movies "The Himalaya" and “The Caravana” and for the German documentary Dolpo Tulku. The trek crosses three high passes of this region such as Kangmara La 5115 m, Numa La 5159 m and Baga La 5190 m and also pass through beautiful villagers, trail route and meet fantastic people. The beauty of the vast Phoksundo Lake during the trek gives lifetime memory. In spite of the near inaccessibility of the region and tourism restrictions for the more remote parts, Dolpa is a popular destination for trekking tourism.
We do not force to trek or follow this itinerary day to day, it can be minimize and maximize as your wish. We can arrange the trip to begins on any date during the trekking season which is Spring, Summer and Autumn.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu 1300 m

 Day 02 : Trip briefing and paper works.  

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Day 04: Fly to Jufal from Nepalgunj and trek to Dunai  2850 m

Day 05: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot 2543 m  

Day 06: Trek from Tarakot to Laini 3160 m

Day 07: Trek from Laini to Nawarpani 3545 m

Day 08: Trek from Nawarpani to Do Tarap 4090 m  

Day 09: Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization

Day 10: Trek from Do Tarap  to Numa La Base Camp 4440 m   

Day 11: Cross Numa La pass 5190 m and Camp at Pelung Tang 4465 m

Day 12 : Trek to Dojok Tang 4080 m via Baga La Pass 5070 m  

Day 13: Trek from Dajok Tang to Ringmo 3600 m  

Day 14: Hike to Phoksundo Lake 3611 m  

Day 15: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta 2520 m   

Day 15: Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta 2520 m  

Day 16: Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal

 Day 17: Fly from Jhuphal to Nepalgunj

Day 18: Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Day 19: Final departure

COST INCLUDES

Pickups and drops from hotels and airports.

Accommodation in Kathmandu, Hotel and tea house during trekking.

Two night’s hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj on BB Plan as per itinerary.

Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu Flight Tickets.

All ground transportation as per the itinerary.

Shey Phoksundo National Park entry permits fee.

Experienced Trekking guide and porter services with their food and accommodation.

Staff's Insurance and Salary.

Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.

Breakfast in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj and all meals during the trek.

All necessary paper work; trekking permits and others.

Comprehensive First aid medical kit.

Travel and rescue arrangements.

Company services and all required government taxes/royalties.

COST EXCLUDES

Nepalese visa fee.

International airfare to and from Kathmandu.

Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).

Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.

Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj

Travel and rescue insurance.

Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)

Internet Access during the trek.

Personal trekking equipment.

Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.

Tips for Staffs.