Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek: Hidden Treasure of Nepal

Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek: Hidden Treasure of Nepal Overview

The trek takes us to the ‘Hidden Treasure of Nepal’ as we cross three high passes at Baga La, Numa La, and Kangma La. Also, we will visit the famous Phoksundo Lake and explore the wilderness in the vicinity. We will need special trekking permits to travel in this region as it's quite a remote yet beautiful area. Still, despite being almost untouched by the modern world, the people here are amiable and humble.

1. day 1

   Arrival at the Airport

   Highest Altitude	1400 m

   You will meet our office representative at the airport who will pick you up in a cab and take you to your hotel. After freshening up, we will have a meeting where we will brief you about the tour. We will have dinner at a Nepali restaurant before going back to our hotel.

   • • Overnight stay at a hotel

      

2. day 2

   Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

   Flight Hours	45 minutes
   Highest Altitude	2850 m
   Trek Duration	3 hours

   We will take an hour-long trip to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. Located near the Nepal-India border, it is the gateway to all western treks of Nepal. We will explore the town for the rest of the day.

   • • Overnight stay a Hotel
   • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

      

3. day 3

   Nepalgunj to Jhupal and trek to Dunai

   Flight Hours	45 minutes
   Highest Altitude	2850 m
   Trek Duration	3 hours

   After breakfast, we take a 45-minute flight to Jhupal, where we begin our trekking. We will walk across the terraced fields on the sides of the Bheri River. After hiking for about 3 hours, we arrive at the administrative center of the Dolpo region i.e., Jhupal. We will stroll around the small town and spend the night in an outdoor camp.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
4. day 4

   Dunai to Tarakot

   Highest Altitude	2543 m
   Trek Duration	5-6 hours

   We continue our trek to Tarakot along the southern bank of the Bheri River passing through several villages and hanging bridges. We also tread across deep gorges surrounded by pine trees. After encountering vibrant terrace fields, we will have arrived at the small village of Tarakot. We will stay overnight at a tented camp.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
5. day 5

   Tarakot to Laini

   Highest Altitude	3160 m
   Trek Duration	6-7 hours

   We will walk along the Tarap Chu river and cross two bridges before reaching Sandul Gompa. Situated near the confluence of Tarap Chu and Barbung Khola, the gompa was built in the 11th century.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
6. day 6

   Laini to Nawarpani

   Highest Altitude	3545 m
   Trek Duration	5-6 hours

   Climbing on a steep path, we will walk above the Tarap River. After several ascents and descents along the way, we will arrive at the bank of Chyugur Khola. The village of Nawarpani is just nearby where we will spend the night.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
7. day 7

   Nawarpani to Dho Tarap (4090 m)

   Highest Altitude	4090 m
   Trek Duration	7-8 hours

   We gradually ascend to Kamattarka, which lies at the intersection of the Lang Khola and Tarap Chu. From there, we cross a gorge and walk alongside juniper bushes to reach the village of Do Tarap. It is a Magar settlement who have been living here for centuries.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
8. day 8

   Acclimtization at Dho Tarap

   Highest Altitude	4090 m

   We will take a free day in this place to acclimatize to the altitude by resting in Do Tarap. We will visit the nearby monasteries and also explore the ancient culture of the people.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
9. day 9

   Dho Tarap to Numa La Base Camp

   Highest Altitude	4440 m
   Trek Duration	6-7 hours

   Trekking upwards from Do Tarap, we enter the grasslands of inner Dolpo. We will walk along the Tarap Chu river for a couple of hours before reaching the village of Tokyu. After visiting the Buddhist monastery nearby, we hike along rough terrain before reaching Numa La Base Camp.

   • • Overnight stay camping
   • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
10. day 10

    Numa La Base Camp to Pelung Tang

    Highest Altitude	4465 m
    Trek Duration	7 hours

    After breakfast, we begin our hiking along a steep trail that takes us to the Numa La Pass. The Pass offers some excellent views of the surrounding villages as well as the Dhaulagiri massif. After about 7 hours of hike, we will reach Pelung Tang, where we spend the night.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
11. day 11

    Pelung Tang to Dajok Tang (4080 m) via Baga La Pass

    Highest Altitude	4080 m
    Trek Duration	6 hours

    Again, we do some steep climbing to reach another pass at Baga La. From the top, we can see a fantastic landscape with snow-clad mountains like Kanjirowa in the distance.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
12. day 12

    Dojak Tang to Ringmo

    Highest Altitude	3600 m
    Trek Duration	4 hours

    It’s a relatively short trek as we tread alongside gorgeous alpine vegetation. After only about 4 hours, we will reach the Tibetan-style village of Ringmo.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
13. day 13

    Ringmo to Phoksundo

    Highest Altitude	3612 m
    Trek Duration	5 hours

    We will hike to the famous Phoksudo Lake as we get close to the Tibetan border. Visiting several monasteries on the way, we finally reach the glorious and sacred lake.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
14. day 14

    Phoksundo to Syanta

    Highest Altitude	2520 m
    Trek Duration	4 hours

    After trekking downhill to Chepka, we pass through several villages before reaching Shyanta.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Brekafast + Lunch + Dinner)
15. day 15

    Shyanta to Jhupal

    Highest Altitude	2320 m
    Trek Duration	5 hours

    We hike to Sulighat, which provides some fascinating views of the mountains. Walking cautiously along the ridge, we descend to Jhupal village.

    • • Overnight stay camping
    • • Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
16. day 16

    Flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu

    We take the earliest flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu.

    • • Overnight stay at a Hotel
17. day 17

    Farewell

    We will drop you at the airport and bid you farewell.

•  All the required airport and hotel transfers.
• Twin sharing 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu city according to the fixed itinerary inclusive of bed and breakfast.
• Kathmandu city tour guided by a professional city tour guide includes all the entrance fees and transportation.
• Tented accommodation during the trekking days in the mountain region.
• Full board standard meals during the trekking days are prepared by our expert trekking cook.
• All the essentials camping and kitchen equipment.
• An experienced local trekking guide.
• Required supporting local porters and donkeys to carry food and luggage.
• Special trekking permit of Shey Phoksundo National Park and local taxes.
• All the required domestic fights.
• Food/Salary/accommodation and medical or accidental insurance for all the trekking staff.
• Farewell dinner party after the trip completion in Kathmandu.
• All the government and local taxes.