Lower Dolpo Trek
The area located in the central west of Nepal is the Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Lower Dolpa offers off-the-beaten trek with flight to Juphal and on to the Phoksundo National Park which covers an area of 3555 sq. km. This trek gives you a wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture far different from that seen in other parts of Nepal. The least complicated trek to undertake, and one of the most popular treks in the west of Nepal. This remote and rugged protected area is attractive both scenically and culturally. The area is the inhabitant of various rare and endangered species of wildlife such as snow-leopard, blue sheep, ghoral, musk deer, wolf and other wildlife and plants diversity, which can be seen nowhere else in Nepal. No high Himalayan peaks can be seen except lots of good high altitude scenery and clear water of Phoksumdo Lake.
Trek profile:
Length of trip: 21 days
Grade: Strenuous
Highest Alt: 4500 m
Type of trek: Camping
Best season: Mar- Nov
Group size: Min. 2 people
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Trekking preparation day.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (one & a half hour)
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Juphal (35 min) & trek to Dunai (2,796m)
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot (2,550m)
Day 06: Trek to Khanigoan (2,500m)
Day 07: Trek to Chukore (3,550m)
Day 08: Trek to Kamok Kharka (4,000m)
Day 09: Trek to Dho (4,130m)
Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 11: Trek to Numa La Camp (Shering Gompa) (4,350m)
Day 12: Trek to Baga La Camp (4,500m)
Day 13: Trek to Sanu Bheri (3,800m)
Day 14: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3,627m)
Day 15: Trek to Lasa Meadow (4,300m)
Day 16: Trek to Kagmara Phedi (4,000m)
Day 17: Trek to Mauriya Phedi (3,100m)
Day 18: Trek to Chotra (3,009m)
Day 19: Trek to Jumla (2300m)
Day 20: Fly back to Nepalgunj
Day 21: Drive back to Kathmandu
Note: The itinerary may be flexible during the trek depending upon the client’s requirements and fitness.
