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Trip Highlights
- Remote, less touristic , hidden treasure of Nepal’s Himalayas.
- Beautiful land scape
- Many mane walls, stupas, Monasteries along the trek
- Adventure Numala , Bagala Passes
- People life style and culture,
- Biggest Phoksundo Lake
Activity
Adventure Treks
Altitude
5169m, Bagala Pass
Best Season
March - November
Meals Included
18 Breakfast 15 Lunch 14 Dinner
Transportation
Flight
Destination
Less Crowded Treks
Accommodation
3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu 1 Night Hotel in Nepalganj 13 Nights Lodge and Tent Camp
Duration
18 Days
Region
Dolpo Region Treks
Group Size
2
Difficulty
Adventure
Overview
Lower Dolpa Trek start from Juphal after fly from Kathmandu – Nepalganj – Juphal. You will pass many beautiful places Dunai, Tarakot, Dho Tarap , Numala Pass, Bagala Pass and Phoksundo Lake. People life style and culture, buddhist mane walls, stupas, Monasteries, beautiful landscape, Himalayas view are another attractions of this trek. This trek is less touristic and hidden treasure , remote area of Nepalese Himalayas. The adventure Numala and Bagala Pass is includes on this trek. Most of the place, you will stay at the Lodges. Some places, you will stay at Tent camp. After the beautiful trek, you will end trek at Juphal and fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalganj.
Journey through ancient monasteries, lush valleys, and high Himalayan peaks on the Lower Dolpo Trek. Experience one of Nepal’s least explored regions.
Lower Dolpo Trek Details
Lower Dolpo Trek is a hidden treasure and a remote trekking destination in Nepal. The main point of this area is Shey- Phoksundo Lake. Trekking to Lower Dolpo offers you a remarkable and worthwhile experience of lifetime. You can see snowy peaks, ancient and isolated villages, rich wildlife, Buddhist monastery and wonderful lakes. The people of this area are simple and warm-hearted with enthralling culture and traditions. The cultural traditions of this area are basically linked with Tibet. Trekking into this region gives you an exposure to the High and Isolated Himalayan valleys, resembling to the Tibetan highlands. The major highlight of this trek includes Shey-Phoksundo National Park which is the largest National Park of Nepal. Shey-Phoksundo Lake is another highlight of this region. The lake is totally free of aqua life, which the crystal waters clearly explain. Surrounded by rock, forests, and snow-capped peaks, the area has been described as one of the World’s Natural Hidden Wonders. Numala Pass (5115m) and Bagala Pass (5169m) are challenging passes from where you can see excellent views of Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri, KyangyuRipa, Annapurna range and many other mountains.
Outline
Day 01:
Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Day 02:
Lower Dolpo Restricted area trekking permit preparation and briefing of Trek.
Day 03:
Kathmandu - Nepalganj
Day 04:
Nepalgunj – Juphal - Dunai
Day 05:
Dunai - Tarakot
Day 06:
Tarakot – Laina Udar
Day 07:
Laina Udar – Nawarpani
Day 08:
Nawarpani - Dhotrap
Day 09:
Rest day
Day 10:
Dhotrap – Numala Base Camp
Day 11:
Numala Base Camp - Danayghar
Day 12:
Danayghar – Yak Kharka
Day 13:
Yak Kharka – Shey-Phoksundo
Day 14:
Rest day
Day 15:
Shey-Phoksundo – Shyangta
Day 16:
Shyangta- Juphal
Day 17:
Juphal – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
Day 18:
Departure to International airport to fly your home country.
Daily Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
Highest Altitude
1342m, Kathmandu
Accomodations
Hotel
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) you will meet with me then transfer to hotel by private vehicles then stay at the Hotel and free activities in the evening.
Lower Dolpo restricted Permit preparation and briefing of the trek
Highest Altitude
1342m, Kathmandu
Accomodations
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
We need your original passport with Nepal’s Visa to prepare Lower Dolpo restricted area permit. After preparing your permit, you will introduce with your guide. Your guide will brief details of this trek.
Kathmandu - Nepalganj flight
Activity
1 hour flight
Highest Altitude
150m, Nepalganj
Accomodations
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj (1 hour by flight). And then overnight at Guest House.
Nepalganj - Juphal - Dunai
Activity
35 minutes flight, 3 hours walk
Highest Altitude
35 minutes flight, 3 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal by 35 minutes. Trek from Juphal to Dunai (2140m) is 3 hours walking and then overnight at Lodge.
Dunai - Tarakot
Highest Altitude
2543m, Tarakot
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2355m) is 6 hours walking and then overnight at Lodge.
Tarakot - Laina Udar
Activity
7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3370 Laina Udar
Trek from Tarakot to Laina Udar (3370m) 7 hours walking and then overnight at Tent Camp
Laina Udar - Nawalpani
Activity
6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3475m, Nawalpani
Accomodations
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Laina Udar to Nawalpani(3475m) 6 hours walking and then overnight at Tent Camp.
Nawalpani - Dho Tarap 3944m
Activity
7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3944m, Dho Tarap
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Nawalpani to Dhotrap (3944m) 7 hours walking and then overnight at Lodge.
Rest day
Highest Altitude
3944m, Dho Tarap
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day, you will Visit Gompa and Village and then overnight at same place.
Dho Tarap - Numala Base Camp
Activity
6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
4440m, Numala Base Camp
Accomodations
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Dho tarap to Numala Base Camp (4440m) is 6 hours walking and then overnight at Tent Camp.
Numala B.C. - Numala Pass - Danigar 4512m
Activity
6-7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
5143m, Numala Pass
Accomodations
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Numala Base Camp – Numala Pass 5143m – Danigar (4512m) is 6-7 hours walking via and then overnight at Tent Camp.
Danigar - Bagala Pass- Bagala Phedi
Activity
6-7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
6-7 hours walk
Accomodations
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Danayghar to Bagala Phedi (3995m) is 6-7 hours walking via Bagala Pass (5169m) and then overnight at Tent Camp.
Bagala Phedi - Yak Kharka - Rengmogaon
Activity
5 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3641m, Phoksundo
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Bagala Phedi to Rengmogaon (Phoksundo) (3641m) is 5 hours walking and then overnight at Lodge.
Rest day
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will explore Lake and Gompa and then overnight at same place.
Phoksundo - Recht - Chhekpa - Shyanta
Activity
6-7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
2478m, Shyanta
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2478m 6-7 hours walking) and then overnight at Lodge.
Shyanta - Juphal
Activity
6-7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
2475m, Jhupal
Accomodations
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Shyanta to Juphal (2475m,) is 6-7 hours walking and then overnight at Lodge.
Juphal - Nepalganj - Kathmandu
Activity
35 minutes and 1 hours flight
Highest Altitude
1342m, Kathmandu
Accomodations
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu and overnight at selected Hotel in Kathmandu.
Departure home
Meals
Breakfast
Departure to International airport to fly your home country.
A Remote Trekking Adventure
The Lower Dolpo Trek is for those who seek adventure away from the crowds. Explore the vast, remote valleys, the majestic Himalayas, and lakes like Rara. Immerse yourself in Tibetan traditions, walk through isolated villages, and find peace among the untouched beauty of Nepal’s wild frontier.
Travel Map
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Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
- 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
- Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Juphal and Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu by flight ticket.
- 1 Night Guest House in Nepalgunj.
- All the meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) during trekking with Tea/ coffee .
- Lodge and Tented accommodation during the trek.
- A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
- Lower Dolpo trekking permit and National Park Fee.
- Trekker\’s Information Management System (TIMS) Card.
- First Aids Kit.
- 13% Government VAT and Official expense.
- Local seasonal fresh fruit like orange, apple etc.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fee (15 days for USD$25 and 30 days for USD$40).
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- All the drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
- Your Trekking gears.
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
- Tips for all staffs.
Available dates & Prices
If you are two or more people, private trip is available any date, providing a fantastic opportunity. If you are solo travellers, our fixed group trips are thoughtfully scheduled and offer specific departure dates.
Go on a private trip!
Customize this itinerary
If these dates do not suit your plans, please contact us to request alternative dates. We are more than happy to customise the itinerary and schedule to better fit your needs.
There is no additional cost on the private trip. Group discount will be applied on checkout.
ESSENTIAL INFOS
Packing List for Lower Dolpo Trek
- Trekking boots (If new boots are purchased, “break them in” to avoid blisters) and spare laces
- Hat (Warm),scarf and gloves
- Trousers (Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.
- Running shoes, sandals or thongs (To wear in the camp at night or when your boots are wet).
- Shorts and trousers
- Wool-blend socks, liner socks and under wear(three pairs)
- Thermal underwear
- Sunhat
- Fleece jacket
- T-shirts (two or three) and long sleeved shirt with collar (long sleeved – shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.)
- Laundry soap powder or bar
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen (SPF 20+) and lip guard
- Sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Iodine ,water-purification tablets or filter
- Insect repellent ( for lower elevation)
- Stuff sacks
- Earplugs
- Back pack
- Sleeping back and silk liner
- Water bottle
- Torch (flashlight),spare batteries and bulbs
- Duffle bag
- Crampon
- Down jacket
- Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries)
- Books and magazines
- Trekking poles
- Quick- drying camp towel
- Day pack (This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet items, cameras, towel, soap, chocolate bar etc.)
- 2-4 large plastic bags: to separate clean clothes from dirty ones
- Personal medical supplies
What kind of food do we expect ?
We organize tea house and tent camp Lower Dolpo Trek. The Lodges have basic and local foods. The foods are hygienic. We provide basic Nepali style food during the camping as well.
- Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item, Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
- Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When is the best time to do this trek ?
We organize this trek all the months. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.
- Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be difficult to trek because of there will be heavy snow. There is high chance to closed the trek during this time.
- Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on Lower Dolpo trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature.
- Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. But Lower Dolpo Trek is rain shadow area. This trek is still beautiful to do this trek.
- Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do this Lower Dolpo trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature
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Hi! Im Sara, from Spain! Good morning! Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo. There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt. From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and...
Incredible!
Hi! Im Sara, from Spain!
Good morning!
Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo.
There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt.
From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and explanation of the route, rental of necessary equipment, etc.
The most important thing for us has been the ease and comfort with which Ramesh (our precious guide) has taken care of us at all time.
Attentive to the food, to make sure we didn’t get cold, adapting the route day by day according to the needs of the team.
I only have words of gratitude for Ramesh, who I would recommend for any trekking in the world.
In addition to being a great guide and knowing all the mountains of Nepal perfectly, he is a great person, with a big heart.
We hope to repeat in the not too distant future and hopefully it can be with him, since he is already part of our family.
Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks!!!!
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Couldn’t recommend enough
Had an incredible experience doing the Mardi Himal trek with Himalaya Trip. Our guide Jay and our two porters Umesh and Masak were all simply incredible people.
I’m a photographer so always have odd requests for weird areas to access for better angles or even simply just extending time in certain areas and all requests were met with so much help from the team. Highly recommend
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Mardi Himal: fantastic trek & wonderful guide
I had an amazing time trekking with Surpa, particularly as this was my first solo trek. Beautiful views doing the Mardi Himal trek over 4 days, Surpa was a great guide who organised everything so well for me, kept me well fed, supported a good pace the whole way and always cheerful. Would recommend, and I would happily have him as my guide again in the future. The organisation and booking with Himalaya Trip was great, really responsive on emails and Harka was so helpful in organising everything and meeting me in Kathmandu for a briefing before the trip. Thanks so much!
Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped...
Once in a lifetime experience in the Himalayas
Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped us rent equipment, and handled all logistics in between. Our first time in the Himalayas was unforgettable between all the unbelievable landscapes and scenery, and we were lucky to have MIlan and Plekta with us to experience it all. I can’t begin to describe how ethereal sunrise is over the base camp, but hopefully you’ll be able to experience it soon!
