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Head off the beaten path with Himalayan Friends’ lower Dolpo trek in the remote but beautiful Dolpo region of Nepal! This incredible 18 days trekking package takes you to some of Nepal’s most remote areas where you can see some of earth’s last untouched landscapes! The trek heads through narrow and rocky trails. Going through gorges, under massive rocks and through dense forests the Lower Dolpo trek promises you a real Himalayan adventure. The biggest highlights of the Lower Dolpo trek are a visit to the famous and spiritual Shey Gompa and the serene Phoksundo Lake. 
The route of the Lower Dolpo trek:
Himalayan Friends has designed an 18 days trekking package with 13 actual trekking days. The route of the Lower Dolpo trek goes mostly off the beaten path and at some overnight destinations camping will be required. There are no hazardous climbs or descends during the trek but we do recommend caution, and to go at your own pace. 
After we fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal we start the Lower Dolpo trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft).
By following the beautiful dense forests blended with pine, rhododendron, bamboo, and juniper trees, we reach our first destination Dunai

Continue on the trail passing Tarakor, Laini and Nawarpani we’ll reach at Do Tarap. Here we hold an acclimatization day to prepare the crossing of 2 high altitude mountain passes. The Numa La at an altitude of 5,309m/17,418ft and the lower Baga La Pass at 5,169m/16,959ft the next day. After crossing our last mountain pass we head down towards the famous Phoksundo Lake. The clear blue water reflects the surrounding mountains like a crystal glass and it’s absolutely stunning to see such natural beauty! We spend a few days around Phokusndu Lake exploring, sightseeing and visiting the Shey Gompa and other smaller monasteries. From here a few days trek takes us back to Juphal, from where we catch a flight back to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. 

Are you ready to go off the beaten path with Himalayan Friends’ Lower Dolpo trek? Book today and prepare to head out into the Himalayas for an unforgettable adventure!

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Trip Itinerary

  • Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in the Kathmandu
  • Our representative will pick-up you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel
  • Hotel check-in and take a few minutes rest
  • Stroll around the Thamel Bazaar
  • Our representative will provide you a short brief orientation class about the further trek to Lower Dolpo
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner with our team and stay overnight in the hotel

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to the domestic airport
  • Scenic short flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu
  • Enjoy the first mountain sights from Nepalgunj 
  • Short acclimatization hike and final trek briefing
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/lodge

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to the domestic airport
  • Fly to Juphal from Nepalgunj for about 45min
  • Enjoy a short exploration hike to get views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges
  • Start the trek to Dunai
  • Pass by terraced agricultural fields
  • Head on to the Bheri River
  • Continue on the trail towards Dunai
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Follow the southern bank of the Bheri River upstream
  • Continue along the trail passing by local villages
  • Head on to narrow paths up and down
  • See the first colorful fields 
  • Reach the village
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Tarakot

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Continue by following the Tarap Chu river until Sandul Gompa
  • Pass by local villages and terraced farm fields
  • Reach the river bed at Laini
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Laini

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Today we climb steeply above the Tarap Chu River
  • Follow the trail through and over a narrow gorge
  • Descend down to the Chyugur Khola River
  • Trek further to Nawarpani
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Nawarpani

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Start by ascending to Kamattarka
  • Cross over a narrow gorge and leave the forest behind
  • Continue on the trail towards the stone walled village of Do Tarap
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Do Tarap’s guesthouse

  • Breakfast 
  • Explore Do Tarap village
  • Interact with local families and learn of  their unique customs
  • Exploration hike to neighboring monasteries
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Start by heading to the Upper Tarap Valley
  • The terrain changes into a more plain valley
  • Continue on the trail to the upstream part of the Tarap Chu River
  • Climb up further via a rougher trail until reaching Numa La Base Camp
  • Enjoy the stunning mountain views from Base Camp
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Numa La Base Camp

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Climb steeply up to the Numa La Pass via the ridge
  • Enjoy incredible views of Mt Dhaulagiri and its neighbors
  • Descend down to Pelung Tang
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Pelung Tang

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Climb up to our second and last mountain pass the Baga La
  • Enjoy incredible views of Mt Kanjiroba and its neighbors
  • Descend down to Dajok Tang
  • Explore around the village
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Dajok Tang

  •  Breakfast and departure
  • Head on the trail towards Ringmo
  • Descend further until reaching Phoksundo Lake
  • Ringmo Goan is located just at the natural dam
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast 
  • Explore around Ringmo Goan
  • See the yak caravans and the 167m/548ft tall waterfall from Ringmo
  • Visit Shey Gompa on the eastern shore
  • Explore around Phoksundo Lake
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Start with a descend to Chepka
  • Follow the narrow trail under a massive hanging rock
  • Continue along the river side
  • Hike back steeply uphill
  • See the last views of Phoksundo Lake from above
  • Ascend and descend a few times before reaching at Shyangta
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Make your way back to Juphal
  • Head through the mineral area of Sulighat
  • Continue on until reaching back at Juphal
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Transfer to the domestic airport and fly back to Nepalgunj
  • Take a connecting flight back the Kathmandu
  • Transfer back to your hotel in Kathmandu
  • Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure
  • Overnight stay at your hotel

  • Hotel breakfast
  • Enjoy your last remaining day in Nepal by exploring around Kathmandu
  • Contact your Himalayan Friends representative to organize any sightseeing tours
  • Overnight stay at your hotel

  • Hotel breakfast and checkout
  • Transfer to the international airport approx. 3 hours before your departure
  • Himalayan Friends hopes that you enjoyed the Lower Dolpo trek in Nepal and hopes to see you soon for your next Himalayan adventure

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