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Lower Dolpo Trek offers an outstanding trekking experience in the remote western region of Nepal. The 18-day trek begins with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Next, we fly to Jhupal via Nepalgunj and begin our trek through remote locations admiring the beautiful rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas, reflected in the colorful barren slopes of the mountains where the play of light and shadow is a perpetual fascinating spectacle. Thanks to Eric Valli, a French geographical photographer working for National Geographic, the Dolpo region of Nepal has been shown in all its integrity and full mystical experience. Furthermore, this is also one of the few areas where the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. While on the trek, we get to muse at the yak caravans that maintain the traditional salt trade with Tibet. We also cross two high passes- Numa La and Baga La-and reflect on life amidst the tranquil waters of Phoksundo Lake.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj | 150m/492ft | |
Day 04 Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai | 2,850m/9,351ft | 2-3 hrs |
Day 05 Dunai to Tarakot | 2,537m/8,324ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 06 Tarakot to Laini | 3,160m/10,368ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 07 Laini to Nawarpani | 3,545m/11,631ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 08 Nawarpani to Do Tarap | 4,090m/13,419ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 09 Rest Day at Do Tarap for acclimatization | 4,090m/13,419ft | |
Day 10 Trek to Numa La Base Camp | 4,440m/14,568ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 11 Cross Numa La pass, camp at Pelung Tang | 4,465m/14,650ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 12 Cross Baga La pass trek to Dajok Tang | 4,080m/13,386ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 13 Dajok Tang to Ringmo | 3,600m/11,812ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 14 Hike to Phoksundo Lake | 3,612m/11,851ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 15 Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta | 2,250m/7,382ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 16 Shyanta to Jhupal | 2,500m/8,203ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 17 Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 18 Final departure | - |
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