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  • Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 9863201248

Mountain Mate

Lower Dolpo Trek

Duration
18 Days
Altitude
5190m
Group
2-12 people
Accomodation
Tea House/Tent
Grade
Moderate

Overview

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 About Trip 

The Lower Dolpo Circuit is located in Dolpo's secluded and rugged western section, where the terrain and population are Tibetan rather than Nepali. Despite located in 'lower' Dolpo, this mystery place has a dry environment and is at a high height. This two-week trek is designed for experienced and fit hikers, with ever-increasing heights up to a maximum of 5,190m and days averaging 6–7 hours of walking. The crisp, clear blueness of Phoksundo Lake (3,611m); distinct flora and fauna; a unique religion; diverse culture; colorful festivals; hard passes; high snow-covered Kanjirowa Himal peaks, and so on!

Shey Phoksundo National Park protects a large portion of the lower Dolpo. This has ensured the survival of pine, fir, and birch woods, as well as fauna such as the elusive snow leopard, rare Himalayan blue sheep, goral, thar, Himalayan black bear, langur, and rhesus monkeys, among others.

Another characteristic of this location is isolated communities of Tibetans and ancient monasteries that provide a glimpse into the past. This is also one of the few sites where the Bon Po faith is still practiced. Bon Po is related to Buddhism but differs in that practitioners walk counter-clockwise around stupas and shrines.



 Included in the Cost (Received) 

  •  ®    All airport transfers (arrival and departure).
  •  ®   Twin sharing convenience in Kathmandu 
  •  ®   The best local teahouse accommodation during trekking.
  •  ®   Experience leader guide (English speaking, first aid, eco-trained), Sherpa porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers), assistant according to group size.
  •  ®   Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch are served with seasonal fruits and tea cups.
  •  ®   All expenses for Nepalese crew members including salaries, insurance, food, accommodation, equipment and transportation.
  •  ®   Roundtrip Domestic Flight  with airport taxes (if mention in itinerary).
  •  ®   All necessary National Park Permit and Paperworks.
  •  ®   All necessary trekking transfers.
  •  ®   Down Jacket and Seasonal Sleeping Bag (return after use).
  •  ®   Travel Duffel Bag (return after use).
  •  ®   Nepalese Cultural Dinner with farewell programme
  •  ®   A complete first-aid medical kit.
  •  ®   All relevant fees, taxes, and levies. 
  •  ®   Route map for hiking (As a souvenir)
  •  ®   Experience certificate (after completion the journey)
  •  ®   First Aid service (Basic)
  •  ®   Oximeter - To decide your oxygen level.

 Not Included In the Cost (Canceled) 

  •  ©   Nepal Visa Expense and Worldwide Airfare.
  •  ©   lodging & fooding in Kathmandu Valley.
  •  ©   Individual Trekking Gears and Equipments.
  •  ©  Trekking Costs like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Web Utilize, Battery Charging, Clothing, Hot Shower, Gift, Extra Porters etc
  •  ©    Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is obligatory to decrease the conceivable cost in case of crisis clearing)
  •  ©   Cost emerges due to hindrance and delays within the program schedule due to climate issues or Health problem issues.
  •  ©   Any additional expenditures or activities aside from  "Service Provided"

It's always further than it looks. It's always taller than it looks. It's always harder than it looks.” - Unknown

 

Itinerary

SHORT ITINERARY

  • Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft).
  • Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft).
  • Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to Hotel.
  • Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo)[2,320m/7,610ft] and trek to Dunai [2,850m/9,348ft] 2-3 hrs walk.
  • Day 05: Trek to Tarakot [2,543m/8,341ft] 5-6 hrs walk
  • Day 06: Trek to Laini [3,160 m/10,365 ft] 6-7 hrs walk
  • Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani [3,545m/11,627 ft] 5 hrs walk.
  • Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap [4,090m/13,415ft] 7-8 hrs walk.
  • Day 09: Acclimatization day
  • Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft) 6-7 hrs walk. 
  • Day 11: Cross Numa La [5,190m/17,023ft], and camp at Pelung Tang (4465m/14,645 ft) 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 12: Cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft) 6 hrs. 
  • Day 13: Trek to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft) 3-4 hrs walk.
  • Day 14: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake.
  • Day 15: Trek to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft) 5-6 hrs walk.
  • Day 16: Trek to Jhupal
  • Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. 
  • Day 18: Farewell and Departure.

DETAIL ITINERARY

  • Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft).Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you with the garland of flower and assists to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft).After breakfast the day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square . Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
     
  • Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to Hotel.We take an hour's flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj in Western Nepal. Nepalgunj which is a border town near Nepal-India border is the gateway to Simikot of Humla. The town itself is an interesting Terai town of Nepal with influences from both the Nepal hills and plains well as local Hindu & Muslim cultures. Some sightseeing places in Nepalgunj include Mini Zoo, Muslim bazaar, or if possible and interested take a walk into nearby villages. We have to also make preparation for tomorrow's flight to Jhupal.
     
  • Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo)[2,320m/7,610ft] and trek to Dunai [2,850m/9,348ft] 2-3 hrs walk.After an early breakfast, we take a morning flight to Jhupal. The 45minutes flight over the high mountains brings you at Jhupal over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. On arriving at Jhupal our trekking staffs will receive you. Our first day adventure begins through the terraced fields to the Bheri River and the narrow gorge taking 2-3 hours to camp at Dunai. Dunai is the administrative headquarter of the Dolpo region. Explore Dunai in the evening.
     
  • Day 05: Trek to Tarakot [2,543m/8,341ft] 5-6 hrs walk.After breakfast we start our trek continues along the south bank of the river heading upstream on a good trail. Deep gorges, hanging bridges and isolated villages. A tremendous gorge with pine trees and an ingenious path built about seven meter above the river. The colorful terraced field of Tarakot greets us. Tarakot is an old fortress town built by the local people as Dzong or fort. The village stands on a hillock to the south of Bheri River at one time supervised collection of tolls for the trading caravans.
     
  • Day 06: Trek to Laini [3,160 m/10,365 ft] 6-7 hrs walk.After breakfast, we continue our walking to follow the Tarap chu river upstream, crossing by bridge and crossing the same river twice. The famed Sandul Gompa lies farther east from Tarakot and at the junction of Barbung khola and Tarup chu Rriver. The path leads through the farm terraces and rural villages.  After a few ups and downs, finally descend to reach our overnight camp at Laini.
     
  • Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani [3,545m/11,627 ft] 5 hrs walk.After breakfast we continue walking up to the gorge of the Tarap River, rising high above on a trail built out from steep slopes. The walk is quite exciting as the valley becomes narrow gorge that in some places you can jump from one side to another. Descend to Chyugur Khola. Sometimes the path vanishes for a while, making our own path across stone slabs fitted on logs in between the walls which act as a bridge.
     
  • Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap [4,090m/13,415ft] 7-8 hrs walk.Our morning walk begins after breakfast with a gradual up leading us at Kamattarka at the confluence of the Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, a stream flowing from the east. After few hours of good morning walk leaving the narrow gorge, from here the path leads just above tree lines for juniper bush and wild rose, typical of dry inner Himlayan valleys. Another 3 hours or more walk brings us to the village of Dho Tarap surrounded by an irregualr stone wall. In this Valley both Bon Po and Chaiba sects reside together. Tarap is also inhabited by a few Tibetans and mostly Magars who have lived here for many generations. 
     
  • Day 09: Acclimatization day.We spend a rest day in Do Tarap for gradually getting used to the altitude. Time to visit monasteries and enjoy the breathtaking views.  Make friends with the locals who have hardly seen westerners. The Dolpo people wear home spun clothing that is sometimes dyed maroon and they favour Tibetan style somba or dhocha (boots with upturned toes) for foot wear. Both men and women often wear religious amulets and strings of coral, amber and turquoise. The people of the region are both Bon po and Nyingmapa of Buddhist sect. The Buddhist Gompa is nearby to the camp while the Bon Gompa (pre Buddhist) is about half an hour's walk.
     
  • Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft) 6-7 hrs walk. After a wonderful time at Do Tarap, our journey continues towards upper Tarap valley, the walk follows in this plain valley with patched of lush verdant grass on both sides of the river, which is completely different from other parts of inner Dolpo. The trek on this pleasant track leads by the Tarap chu upstream all the way. Tarap is certainly a dream valley with vast plains in high mountains.  A few hours' good walk takes us to the village of Tokyu, it has a monastery belonging to the Chiba sect. After visit this village our walk continues further up this valley climbing up the rough track for almost another three hours to reach our overnight camp beneath the Numa-la.
     
  • Day 11: Cross Numa La [5,190m/17,023ft], and camp at Pelung Tang (4465m/14,645 ft) 6-7 hrs. This is one of the long and difficult days during the trek. After breakfast our journey continues to crossing of Numa La pass at 5,190m, the track leads to steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Numa la with great views of the surrounding landscapes. An incredible panoramic view of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to the Dhaulagiri (8167m).  After getting to the top of Numa La we will descend to camp at Pelung Tang.
     
  • Day 12: Cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft) 6 hrs. After breakfast our morning trek starts with a steep climb to reach the ridge top of Baga-la at 5,070m, which offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscapes and of the distant snow capped peaks of Kanjirowa Himal range, after a glorious moment at the pass, almost three hours of downhill walk takes to the Dajok Tang for overnight.
     
  • Day 13: Trek to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft) 3-4 hrs walk. After breakfast our morning trek starts through the pine forest, on leaving the forest behind the country and the vegetation changes for pasture field and alpine shrubs most of the way to Ringmo on the gradual slopes with few ups and downs as we reach our final destination at Ringmo.
     
  • Day 14: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake. A rest and exploration day.  And of course we sit right on the shore of the spectacular Phoksumdo Lake; remember the harrowing scene in 'Himalaya' when Thinley's yak caravan attempted the 'Devil's Trail'. Yak caravans will be heading in and out of Ringmo on their way north towards the border of Tibet, and our most northerly destinations, Saldang and Thinje. This is the pleasant day free from the hassle of packing and chance to visit the nearby Tibetan Buddhist monastery is well worth a visit, as is the village of Ringmo. A walk part way round the lake is also very enjoyable and relaxing. This is a great day exploring the lake areas and the crystal serene Lake of Phoksundo with a great views.  overnight at camp.
     
  • Day 15: Trek to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft) 5-6 hrs walk. Trek downhill to Chepka. From Chepka the trail follows the massive overhanging rock. We found many important medicinal mineral which is believed to cure almost anything in this area. The route then passes through the villages, before climbing to Shyanta.
     
  • Day 16: Trek to Jhupal. Following the trail gently sloping upwards, we march towards Jhupal via Sulighat. We meet tall birch trees on our way. From atop the ridge, we can have the most spectacular views of the mountain and Jhupal below. Utmost caution is required while trekking along this trail. After reaching Jhupal, we can spend our afternoon exploring the busy market town or simply pursuing whatever we feel like.
     
  • Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. We take a flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj, we return to Kathmandu on the next available flight. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. You can spend the evening leisurely, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping and celebrate dinner together with AME staff. Overnight at Kathmandu.
     
  • Day 18: Farewell and Departure. Your last day is free until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport.
     “End of our Services”.

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