Lower Dolpo Trek

Highlights of Lower Dolpo Trek

• Trekking

  140 km

• Stay

  15 nights in tea houses and lodges

• Mountains visible

  Api, Saipal, Nampa

• Altitude gain

  2,140–5,309 m (7,021–17,418 ft)

• Destinations

  Nepalgunj, Dunai, Chhepka, Samdua village, Phoksundo lake

• Activities

  Tea house stays, Sherpa and Himalayan village visits, Sunrise viewpoints, Prayer flags, stupas and monasteries

Seasonality for Lower Dolpo Trek

The best months to go are shown in green and the months to avoid in red. Weather in the mountains can change at any time of year, so ask us about your dates.

Altitude Profile of Lower Dolpo Trek

1. Day1 Flights & TransfersArrival in Kathmandu/ transfer to hotel

   You will be met by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel.

2. Day2 Flights & TransfersSightseeing in Kathmandu and flight to Nepalgunj

   Morning in Kathmandu with sightseeing tour to fascinating places such as the old Durbar square, and Swayambhunath. Afternoon flight to Nepalgunj, a city located near the India border. It takes about 60 mins. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

3. Day3 Flights & TransfersFly to Jhupal (2,475 m) then drive to Dunai (2,140 m)2,140 m

   After breakfast, hop on another short connecting flight to Jhupal in Dolpo. On reaching Jhupal, a short drive of more than an hour to Dunai for an overnight stay in a lodge.

4. Day4 TrekkingDunai to Chhepka (2,838 m)2,838 m698 m

   A morning walk past the market across a bridge over Thulo Bheri River and then climb over a ridge to Phoksumdo River valley with views of Kagmara peak. From here, the trek leads downhill, passing villages with walnut trees close to a stream at Dhera. Then, a short climb to Rahagaon village of Thakuri followed by a downhill walk into a forested area to reach the overnight camp at Chhepka.

5. Day5 TrekkingChepka to Samdua village (2,960 m)2,960 m122 m

   From Chhepka, we take a morning walk with a short climb and descend through a forest reaching a river bank. We then walk downhill to a forested area that leads upstream across a small bridge at Ryajik village. We trek further to Samdua for an overnight stop near the entrance of Phoksumdo National Park.

6. Day6 TrekkingSamdua village to Phoksundo lake (3,630 m)3,630 m670 m

   

   We walk to Phoksumdo Lake after Pungmo Kholas valley and cross streams, following Pungmo Khola downhill into pine and birch trees to reach the upper side of Phoksumdo Khola. After a short break, we continue walking to Ringmo village, which is an interesting village of Tibetan origin with mud-plastered chortens and Mani (prayer) walls. From here, we take a short walk to Phoksumdo Lake. Then, overnight stay in a camp by the shore of beautiful turquoise Phoksumdo Lake.

7. Day7 Rest & AcclimatisationRest day at Phoksundo lake for local excursion

   We get to marvel at the beautiful views of surrounding landscapes and peaks of Kagmara or pay a visit to Ringmo village and walk by the lake side.

8. Day8 TrekkingPhoksundo to Temche (3,995 m) near Ghuchun Khola3,995 m

   We walk to other side of Dolpo area heading east crossing few passes of Baga-la and Numa-la. Morning walk leads past Muduwa village and the stream of Muduwa on a valley gorge to reach a small grazing area at Temche for overnight stop near Ghuchun Khola.

9. Day9 TrekkingCross Baga-La (5,169 m), overnight at Danigar (4,512 m)4,512 m517 m

   We walk on a pleasant and gradual trail that leads uphill to cross over Baga-la at 5,169 meters, with a steep climb for about near 3 hours to reach the top of the pass. The top offers panoramic view of Phoksumdo lake and Kagmara peaks. After a long descent we reach our overnight camp at Danigar or Phedi.

10. Day10 TrekkingCross Numa-La (5,309 m) overnight at Phedi5,309 m797 m

    Our walk leads to another pass Numa-la South at 5,309 meters. A climb on nice grassy slopes for about three hours then we reach the top of Numa-la that has impressive views of Dhaulagiri mountain range to Kagmara peak and looks down at beautiful valleys and surrounding dramatic landscapes. We then descend to camp on a summer pasture fields at the base or Phedi.

11. Day11 TrekkingTrek to Tokyu Gaon (4,209 m) via Khanger4,209 m1,100 m

    From the base at Numa-la, our morning starts with a steep climb to reach the top of a small ridge. Then, from here we have a long descent to Modo valley. The trail from Upper Dolpa joins here. After Modo and Khanger , we walk for a few good hours of good to Tokyugaon. This is one of the most impressive and interesting village of Dolpa area, consist of more than ten villages and nice tended farm fields with old monasteries.

12. Day12 TrekkingTokyu Gaon to Dho Tarap 3,944 m)3,944 m265 m

    

    After Tokyugaon, We walk downhill towards Tarap Chu. Then, our walk continues to our overnight camp at Dho Tarap.

13. Day13 TrekkingDho Taram to Ghyamgar (3,759 m)3,759 m185 m

    We descend to Tarap valley, one of the largest and longest valley of Dolpo area. It stretches along Tarap Chu River most of the way which joins with Thuli Bheri River near Tarakot village. Our walk leads us past Langa with beautiful cascading waterfalls. We head due south following the trail after Sisaul and Kesilas to reach our overnight camp at Ghyamgar.

14. Day14 TrekkingGhyamgar to Tarap Khola (3,652 m) via Chhyugar 3,440 m3,440 m319 m

    The trail enters into a narrow gorge with bushes of juniper and wild rose. We walk past Toltol with a large overhanging cave. Around this area, we might see some wildlife like Naur or Blue Sheep and other animals. Then, we reach a confluence of River Tarap Chu and Lang Khola. Overnight camp by the river after a long day.

15. Day15 TrekkingTarap Khola to Tarakot (2,540 m)2,540 m900 m

    We pass smaller villages and then walk into a small wooded area, following the river all the way to Tarakot, a large and interesting village with well maintained terraced farm fields. Tarakot has an old historical fortress (Dzong or Kot) guarding the village. Tarakot village houses a famous old Sandul Gomba located at the junction of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River.

16. Day16 TrekkingTrek to Dunai 5 hrs then drive to Jhupal

    We pass through many villages and farmlands on wider trail towards Thuli Bheri River valley to reach Dunai,. On reaching Dunai, we drive to Jhupal to catch our next morning flight to Nepalgunj.

17. Day17 Flights & TransfersFly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel

    

    We board a short flight to Nepalgunj and then after reaching there, we transfer to another flight back to Kathmandu.

18. Day18 Rest & AcclimatisationA free day in Kathmandu

    You can visit various historical and religious sites. Go shopping for souvenirs. You can also relax in the hotel.

19. Day19 Flights & TransfersFinal departure

    You will be dropped off at the airport.

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