Situated to the North-West of Nepal, Lower Doplo is a well known camping trek destination. All settlements in the rgion are from Tibetan origin, and therefore the Buddhist culture and lifestyle dominate, mixed in with a culture pre-exisitng Buddhism influenced by the Bön religion. Then Buddhist monasteries and hidden valleys have been waiting for explorers since a longtime. Apart from its particular famous Tibetan culture, some major points of interest concern medicinal herbal plants, black rocky hills and white snowcapped mountains.
The trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj in the far South-West, close to the Indian border, and from there, a second flight brings you to Juphal. The trek starts then by a walk to Dunai, head quarter of the Dolpo province. It then goes up the Tharap valley, crossing some villages like Tarakot and Do Taraph. From there, the trail brings you through the adventurous passes of Numala and Bagala down to Phoksundo Lake through the Shey Phoksundo National Park.
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and debriefing of the entire program and plans
Day02: Sightseeing day in Kathmandu/ permit preparation day, O/N in hotel as per program
Day03: Flight to Nepalgunj, 45 minutes, O/N in hotel at Nepalgunj
Day04: Flight to Juphal (2450m), 35 minutes, trek to Dunai (2140m), 4 hrs. O/N in campsite as every night from now on, until back to Kathamandu.
Day05: Trek to Tarakot (2800m), 5 hrs.
Day06: Trek to Laini Odar(3350m), 6 hrs.
Day07: Trek to Naworpani(3775m), 5 hrs.
Day08: Trek to Do Taraph(3940m), 6 hrs.
Day09: Excursion/resting day, O/N in camp
Day10: Trek to Numala BC (4440m), 6 hrs.
Day11: Cross the Numala Pass (5240m), and night at Danigar (4630m), 6 hrs.
Day12: Cross the Bagala Pass (5215m), and night at Yak Kharka (3982m), 6 hrs.
Day13: Trek to Ringmo (Shey Phoksundo Lake side, 3733m), 5 hrs.
Day14: Excursion/resting day around the Lake.
Day15: Trek to Chekka (2838m), 6/7 hrs.
Day16: Trek to Sunlighat (2228m), 5 hrs.
Day17: Trek to Juphal (2475m), 4 hrs. Last day of Dolpo adventure and campsite.
Day18: Flight to Nepalgunj and on the same day flight to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day19: Cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu valley as per your program
Day20: Final departure from Kathmandu for your further destination.
Airport-hotel service by private vehicle, hotel in Kathmandu on the basis of Bed and Breakfast plan as per program
Domestic flight tickets: KTM-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-KTM
Dayly three times meal during the trip
Hot drink during the hiking days
Assistant guide as per necessary (depends on nb of trekkers)
English speaking guide and salary
Porters (mules) as per requirement
All kicthen gears, kitchen tent, eating tent
Special Lower Dolpo Trekking Permits
Guest and staff tents with matresses, toilet tent
Altitude chamber
Local insurance, transportation for all staffs
Shey Phoksundo National Park fee
Nepal government taxes.
International flights and airport tax
Nepal entry visa
Travel insurance
Excess luggage charge
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry etc..
All kinds of unforeseen circumstances
Gratitude for the staff members.
Duration of trekking: 2 weeks
Best Season: August, September, October.
Difficulty: Middle adventure
Accommodation: camping trek
Maximum elevation: 5240m
Trek start/end: Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Flights: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj / Nepalgunj-Juphal/ Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
Trekking highlights: Meeting with Nepalese staff in Juphal, trek to Dunai the same day, etc.
