Lower Dolpo Circuit trek - 18 Nights 19 Days
Lower Dolpo Circuit trek
“To start the Lower Dolpo Circuit trek,” you need to fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Juphal. The trek starts from Dunai Palchekhola. It is a quiet and less crowded trek with fewer trekkers compared to other treks in Nepal. The trek can be completed in fourteen days, and you can stay in tea houses as lodges are simple. However, during the Numula and Bagala past two days, you must carry your necessary food and tent because there are no houses at the Numula and Bagala base camp.
Lower Dolpo Trek Overview:
Cross two high passes, Numa La (5,309 meters) and Baga La (5,190 meters), offering panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba mountain ranges. Traditional Bon Po Religion:
Difficulty: Challenging Lower Dolpo Trek
Trek Duration: Typically 14-15 days, depending on the itinerary. Trekking Hours: 5-7 hours per day on average. Terrain: Steep ascents and descents, rocky trails, and high-altitude passes. The Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek is considered challenging due to its high altitude, remote location, and long duration. Prior trekking experience and good physical fitness are recommended.
The Lower Dolpo Trek-Shey Phoksundo Lake:
A stunning turquoise lake, considered one of the most beautiful in Nepal. It lies at an elevation of 3,611 meters (11,849 feet).
Shey Phoksundo National Park:
The largest national park in Nepal is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered snow leopard, blue sheep, and Himalayan griffon.
Remote Villages and Tibetan Culture Lower Dolpo:
Experience the unique Tibetan Buddhist culture in isolated villages like Ringmo, and witness ancient monasteries and Chortens.
Lower Dolpo Trek: Explore the ancient Bon religion, which predates Buddhism, still practiced in some villages of Dolpo.
Wild and Remote Landscape:
Lower Dolpo Trek through an arid and rugged landscape that resembles the Tibetan plateau, with dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, and open valleys.
Rich Biodiversity:
Lower Dolpo Trekking region is home to diverse wildlife, including yaks, wild goats, musk deer, and a variety of bird species.
The Dolpo Trek offers an off-the-beaten-path adventure into one of the most remote and culturally rich regions of Nepal, with breathtaking natural beauty and challenging yet rewarding trekking experiences.
Trek itinerary of the Lower Dolpo Circuit
The best time to make the Lower Dolpo Circuit trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these seasons, the weather in the Dolpo region is generally stable and clear, with warm days and cool nights. The trails are also dry, making it easier to trek through the remote and rugged terrain of Lower Dolpo.
In the spring season, the trekking trail is adorned with blooming rhododendrons and other wildflowers, making it a beautiful sight to behold. Likewise, in the autumn season, the clear skies provide excellent views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes.
Drinking water for during the Trek: The Dolpo region doesn’t sell plastic mineral water, therefore, you can take boiled water from Camping Cook. A much better idea is to use water purification drops and tablets which you can either bring from your country or can buy in Kathmandu.
Lower Dolpo Trek cost: includes typical foods such as Noodles, Rice, Pasta, Potato dishes, fresh vegetables, eggs, and Chicken items at the same time for dinner and Lunch. Breakfast items Tibetan bread, Pancake, muesli, Porridge, and toast with peanut butter. Honey and jam.
Accommodation for the Lower Dolpo package trek, you will sleep every day in the tents, but we will eat food in the tea house. Lower Dolpo region Guest house room is not sweet and able for the tourist visitor.
Lower Dolpo Trekking Permits: You need Lower Dolpo trek permits for two weeks and Fhouksundo national park permits.
What you bring for the Trek: For the Lower Dolpa trek very important that you bring hiking boots, other clothing son and snow goggles, Sleeping bag. Tents and mattresses will be provided by the Trekking agency.
Lower Dolpo trek cost per person | We require a minimum of 2 pax groups.
- The cost of the trek in September | October, and November, as well as March and April. | USD 2230 Per pax.
- Trek costs from May to June and December to February. | USD 2100 Per pax.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel | 1300 | One hour drive from airport to hotel | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 2 | Preparation for your trekking permits and equipments | 1300 | Free walking | Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service |
| 3 | Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj | 158 | One hour flight from Kathmandu | Hotel in Nepalgunj with Dinner |
| 4 | 25 Minutes Flight to Juphal & trek to Dunai | 2090 | 2-3-hours | Tent Camping |
| 5 | Dunai to Tarakot | 2580 | 5-6-hoours | Tent Camping |
| 6 | Tarakot to Lahini | 3005 | 6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 7 | Lahini to Bavo Cave | 3500 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 8 | Bavo cave to Dho trap | 4190 | 5-6-hours | Tent camping |
| 9 | Dhotrap to Numula Base camp | 4300 | 5-hours | Tent Camping |
| 10 | Base camp to Numula pass (309m) and Bagala Base camp | 4700 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 11 | Base camp to Bagala Pass (5190) miters and Phedi | 3653 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 12 | Bagala Phedi to Ringmo PhokSaidu Lake | 3600 | 4-5-hours | Tent Camping |
| 13 | Day Free at Phoksindu Lake | 3600 | Free visit Phoksundo Lake | Tent camping |
| 14 | Phoksidu to Richi Gaun | 3011 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping or Guest house |
| 15 | Richi to Raktang | 2836 | 5-6-hour | Tent camping or Guest house |
| 16 | Rimtang to Juphal | 2475 | 5-6-hours | Tent camping or Guest house |
| 17 | Juphal to Kathmandu | 1300 | Flight frm Juphal -Nepalgunj to Kathmandu | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 18 | Day Free in Kathmandu | 1300 | Free visit in Kathmandu | Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service |
| 19 | Departure day | 1300 | Drive to the airport to catch your flight to home | At Your home |
Lower Dolpo circuit trek cost US$ 2230Per Person
cost Includes
- Transport service for arrivals and departures in Kathmandu.
- As per the itinerary, hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- The plane from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Juphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu: 624$ per person.
- Trekking guide, cook, and porters who speak English.
- Transportation on all ground surfaces.
- During the trek, you will have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Camping gears/Tow meant tents, toilet tents, kitchen equipment, and dining tents.
- Special Trekking Permit for Lower Dolpo and park entry fee.
- Including dinner, one night at a hotel in Nepalgunj.
- Two passport-sized photographs are required
Lower Dolpo circuit trek cost Excludes
- Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu.
- The Visa fee is 30 US$ for 15 Days and 50 US$ for 30 Days if you have not taken it from your Country. You can get your visa at Kathmandu airport if you have not taken it from your Country.
- Trekking equipment and all your personal expenses
- These tips are for your guide, cook, and porter.
- Weather-dependent and daily
- Beer, Coke, Fanta, and mineral water are some examples of soft and hard drinks.
- Accidents and high altitude sickness are covered by your travel insurance policy.
May to September
Day time normal and during Night 5/13 degree.
Lower Dolpo Trekking costs 2,000 U$$ per person.
Phoksandu National park permit and Lower Dolpo especial Trekking Permit.
Yes, If you take a Guide and porter then very safe trip all the trekking in Nepal. It is better to book your trip with an agency if something happens then easy to solve any problem and full responsibility from Trekking agency.
Lodge and Tent Service
Chinese, Nepali, Tibetans, India dish.
5/7 hours of walking per day.
Numula pass (5,128m) Bagala pass (5,169m)
Lower Dolpo trekking necessary to flight 4 times, Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal,-Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 4,000 meters. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.
Arrival &departure transport service in Kathmandu. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu Plane about 624 $ per person. English Speaking Trekking guide, cook, and porters. All the ground transportation., A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. Camping gears /Tow meant Tent, Dining Tent toilet Tent Kitchen Equipment. Lower Dolpo special Trekking Permit 20 $ per week per person and Park fee. One night hotel in Nepalgunj including dinner. Please bring 2 passport size pictures
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
Yes, if a woman travels alone to Nepal no problem but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency because the trekking company is fully responsible for trekking and Mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.
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