Lower Dolpo Trekking
To explore untouched natural explendid, the trekker selects 'Lower Dolpo Trekking Route' that leads you to Dolpo, located on the isolated corner of Trans Himalayan Zone. Dolpo is a virgin and divine land in Mid-Western Nepal. Shey Phoksundo National Park, which lies at the core of Dolpo Region, is famous for snow leopard. A great Naturalist, Rodney Jackson conducted his research on snow leopards in Shey Phoksundo area. The Dolpo is famous for deepest Lake Phoksundo in entire Himalayan Region.
A unique and wonderful treasurer like Dolpo has been created in the lap of Mother Nature, which is being the shelter for many of the rare alpine living beings. Inspite of tough trails and rugged topography, the journey to Dolpo area offers a life-time experience. Tourists rarely visit Dolpo Region where the trekking route is very narrow and steep at places. Hiking Experience is essential for this trek. The altitude ranges from 2500m to 5070m.
The trek begins at Juphal, a domestic airport in Dolpa district, and follows the trail to Dunai, the first camp, then proceeds to Tarakot, way up to Shering Gompa (4440m) which is the highest point of this trek, passing through the Saldang and Shey Gompa village, we descend to the beautiful Phoksundo Lake, which is a part of Shey Phoksundo National Park. This region of more than 3000 sq. km is among the most spectacular and protected area in Nepal.
The trek concludes descend to Chepka village and then to Juphal, from where we fly back to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.
Trekking Snapshot
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 20 Days
Group Size: Min 2 & Max 9.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly Kathmandu- Nepalgunj
Day 03: Fly Nepalgunj - Jumla
Day 04: Jumla – Gothichaur
Day 05: Gothichaur – Naphukana
Day 06: Naphukana – Basala (Just past Chaurikot)
Day 07: Basala – Toijem
Day 08: Toijem – Kagmara Phedi (Base camp)
Day 09: Kagmara BC – rest
Day 10: Kagmara BC – Lasa ( Over the Kagmara La pass)
Day 11: Lasa – Sumduwa
Day 12: Sumduwa – Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake)
Day 13: Ringmo – Dajok Tang
Day 14: Dajok Tang – Pelungtang (Over the Baga La)
Day 15: Pelungtang – rest day
Day 16: Pelungtang – Numala – Mondo/Tok-Khyu ( or somewhere before)
Day 17: Mondo – Do Tarap
Day 18: Do Tarap – rest day
Day 19: Do Tarap – Sishul Khola ( Where it meets with the Tarap Chu)
Day 20: Sishu Khola – Chheur ( Dolom)
Day 21: Chheur (Dolom) – Kanigoan
Day 22: Khani Goan – Tarakot
Day 23: Tarakot – Dunai
Day 24: Dunai – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu flight.
Day 19: Kathmandu
Day 20: Depature, transfer to airport
Cost Includes
- Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
- Accommodation at 2 /3 / 4 star hotels or best available Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
- Freshly cooked Full board meals prepared by our cook (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek.
- Accommodation in Tented camp while trekking.
- Welcome / fare - well dinner as listed in the itinerary.
- City Sightseeing entrance fees as listed in itinerary.
- All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
- All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
- Professional local experienced trekking Guide well trained in Wilderness First Aid.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag if required (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Trekking map.
- Trekking cook, kitchen staff, Trek Sherpa and other trekking porters.
- Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
- Insurance of all staff including porters.
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters: Gortex jacket & trousers, inner fleece jacket and pant, trekking shoes / boots, woolen hat, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
- Surprise Gifts.
- TIMS / Trekking permit, National park / Conservation entry fees.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance Travel for Nepal
- International Airfare and Airport Tax
- All kind Drinks and meals in cities.
- Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, International telephone, beverage drinks etc while and trek.
- Personal equipment for Trekking
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
Note: The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guide line showing tentative camp night stops. Physical, technical and natural condition may change this above itineraries.
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