Lower Dolpo Trek – 15 Days Overview
Lower Dolpo Trek takes you to a remote place that lies in the western part of the Dolpo district. Tibetan people dominate and populate the place. Lower Dolpo started publicly in 1982. But it still falls under restricted areas and requires a special government permit to trek.
The maximum elevation in this trek is 5309m (Numa La pass) with most of the route of over 4000m. The trek to Lower Dolpo is a very challenging trek. Moreover, the trek involves crossing 3 high passes, Kagmara La, Baga La, and Numa La. This area falls under the protection of Shey Phoksundo National Park. It is the largest national park in Nepal and covers an area of 3,555 km2.
You can see rare flora and fauna throughout your journey. Examples include juniper, white Himalayan Birch, Rhododendrons, hemlock, spruce, snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, etc. People practice the pre-Buddhist religion, Bon Po, in this place, which is one of the few remaining places.
Bon PO religion is quite similar to Buddhism, the only difference is this religion walks anti-clockwise around stupas and shrines. Shey Phoksundo Lake, the Panoramic Himalayan mountains, the Thrilling Terrain, and hidden traditional villages are some main attractions of this trek.
Lower Dolpo Trek, a compelling trek that uncovers the hidden marvels of Nepal’s Dolpo valley, will take you on a mesmerizing excursion. Lower Dolpo is popular for its beautiful vistas, historic monasteries, and unusual fauna. Additionally, it acts as a gateway to the nearby Upper Dolpo Trek. This allows trekkers to see the entire Himalayan region.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1- Kathmandu-Nepalgunj (50 minutes flight)
Day 2- Nepalgunj-Jhupal (45 minutes flight)
Day 3- Jhupal-Dunai (2-3 hours walk)
Day 4- Dunai-Tarakot (5-6 hours walk)
Day 5- Tarakot-Laini (6-7 hours walk)
Day 6- Laini-Nawarpani (6-7 hours walk)
Day 7- Nawarpani-Do Tarap (7-8 hours walk)
Day 8- Do Tarap-Numa La Base camp (6-7 hours walk)
Day 9- Numa La base camp-Pelung Thang (6-7 hours walk)
Day 10- Pelung Tang-Baga la pass-Dajok Tang (6 hours walk)
Day 11- Dajok Tang-Ringmo (3-4 hours walk)
Day 12- Ringmo-Phoksundo Lake
Day 13- Phoksundo Lake-Shyanta (5-6 hours walk)
Day 14- Shyanta-Jhupal
Day 15- Jhupal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu (45 minutes flight, 50 minutes flight)
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