Lower Dolpo Trekking
Dolpo located in the far western region of Nepal, the land of Dolpo and its fabled Crystal mountain were the focus of Peter Matthiessen’s classic book ‘The snow Leopard’. In 1988, the southern valleys leading to Dolpo’s Shey-Phoksundo National park were de-restricted.
The visit to Shey Gompa and the rest of the huge park covering 1,373 sq. km above Phoksundo Lake is still restricted and special trek permit is required from Kathmandu to enter the region. The trekking into this remote and agriculturally impoverished landscape requires a mindset to endure hardships and all foods and camping equipment to be carried from Kathmandu. There are several approach routes to Dolpo from Pokhara, and Jumla.
As it is in the isolated part of Nepal, there the nature seems to have remained exactly the same as it was first created- unharmed and unaltered. Undisturbed and preserved for centuries now. Blue sheep, leopards and other interesting Himalayan animals are still there in that region. To trek on Dolpo region is quite an experience of life.
Trekking duration: 24 days
Starting from: Jumla after flight from Nepalgunj
Ending at: Juphal and fly down to Nepalgunj
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous and alpine.
Highest access of the trek: Kagmara La (5115 m)
Culture: Mixed with typical Nepalese ,Tibetans.
Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only
Himalayan sights: Sisne Himal Range, Kanjiroba Himal.
Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote western Nepal .
Lower Dolpo Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Dolpo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Upper Dolpa trekking because this day is required to make Dolpa special trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu .
Day 03: Fly, Katmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to hotel
Day 04: Early morning, fly to Jumla and trek to Ghotichour (2700m).
Day 05: Ghotichaur to Chutra (2856)
Day 06: Chutra to Chaurikot (3000 m.)
Day 07: Chaurighot to Kaigaun (3245m)
Day 08: Kaigaun to Garpung Khola (3285m)
Day 09: Garpung Khola to Kagmara phedi (4645m)
Day 10: Kagmara phedi - Cross Kagmara pass (5115 m) to Pungmi Kharka
Day 11: Pungmi Kharka to Phoksumdo Lake (3600m)
Day 12: Rest at Phoksumdo Lake & excursion
Day 13: Phoksumdo Lake via Baga –la cross to Baga-La Phedi (5070m) forest camp
Day 1: Baga-La forest camp to Numla Phedi (4535m)
Day 15: Numla Phedi -Cross Numla (5190m) and trek to Tarap (4040m)
Day 16: Tarap to Dho (4020m)
Day 17: Dho to Big cave (3600m)
Day 18: Big cave to Lahini (3200m)
Day 19: Lahini to Tarakot (2800m)
Day 20: Tarakot to Dunai (2150m)
Day 21: Dunai to Juphal (2500m)
Day 22: Fly Juphal - Nepalgunj to Katmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.
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