Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek

Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, a representative from our company will meet you outside the terminal with a placard of your name. You will then be escorted to the hotel where you can rest after your flight and prepare for the trek. In the evening, you will be served traditional Nepali cuisine as dinner to introduce you to the country’s culture.

Includes: Overnight stay at hotel, Dinner

Our trail will lead us through the Shey Phoksundo National Park, which is a special area designated for conservation. As tourism is regulated there, we will require special permits that our staff will acquire for you today. Meanwhile, you can spend the morning shopping for essentials or exploring the city. In the afternoon, once everyone has gathered, your trek leader will introduce the rest of the crew to the group and shortly brief you regarding the expedition ahead. Finally, you will head to TIA to catch a domestic flight to Nepalgunj which concludes our activities for the day.

Includes: Overnight stay in lodge, Breakfast and Dinner

After an early breakfast at the lodge, we head back to the airport to catch a flight to nearby Jhupal. You will be able to see Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the north, basking in the morning sun during the course of this flight. Once at Jhupal, we will have our lunch and being our trek to Dunai. Walking along the Bheri River, we reach Dunai quite easily. We spend the evening exploring the district centre in Dunai and prepare for the actual trek that begins the next day.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Our trail today leads us along the southern bank of Bheri River as we walk through the pine forests and past the terraced fields. Treading past the numerous hanging bridges, gorges and streams, we finally reach the old fortress town of Tarakot. We set up camp on the grassy plateau nearby the Gompa. We spend the rest of the evening exploring the old capital.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, we continue following the Tarap Chu river upstream and head to Khanigaon. You will have a good view of the popular Sandul Gompa from here. After a few more bouts of ascending and descending, we will eventually arrive at Laini Odar. Once we set up camp, you will have a good view of Putha Hiunchuli (7246m) and Churen Himal range from here in the evening sun.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, we set back out on the steep trail that becomes easier as the day passes. The trek today will require some extra effort though as you jump across the narrow gorges. After some uphill and downhill walking, we will be walking along the banks of the Chyugur Khola, from where we will eventually reach Nawarpani. We set up camp quickly as the evenings are now noticeably colder, a sign that we are gaining altitude.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Ascending to Kamattarka, where the Tarap Chu and Lang khola converge, we begin the long trek that lies ahead of us today. We tread on the path filled with juniper bushes, past the narrow gorges for a few hours until we stop for lunch. After a quick rest, we continue marching on for a few more hours to finally reach the stone walled settlement of Dho Tarap. The inhabitants mostly comprise of indigenous Magars and a few Tibetans. We spend the evening exploring the small village and enjoying the hospitality of the locals.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As safety is our utmost concern, we will spend the day trying to get used to the thinning air as we’ve been gaining altitude the past few days and are now at over 4000 meters. The monasteries nearby are a popular attraction for newcomers. You may also find it worthwhile to observe the lifestyle and culture of the curious locals who will be more than happy to make friends with foreigners.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After our well-deserved rest day, we are now revitalized and ready to march on again towards today’s destination, Numa la base camp. Heading north from Dho Tarap village, we follow the Tarap chu river upstream. This pleasant track leads us through the dreamy valley with its vast plains towards the traditional and old fashioned village of Tokyu. After a quick visit to the monastery nearby, we have our lunch and resume our journey. The path turns a bit more rigorous for the next few hours, but we struggle on and eventually reach Numa la base camp. We spend the night at the camp and rest for the tough trek that lies ahead.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Situated at an altitude of almost 5200 meters, climbing to the top of the Numa la pass is going to a tedious task. The trail is very steep and the ascent will be strenuous. But the reward for your effort will be well worth it. We will have our lunch enjoying splendid views of the mountains around Dolpo including the Churen range, all the way upto Mt. Dhaulagiri in the distance. After our break is over, we resume on our trail which descends down the ridge for a few hours until we reach our camp at Pelung tang.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We being today’s trek with yet another ascent to the top of the ridge at Baga la. After a few hours of climbing, we will reach the vantage point with mesmerizing views of the dry lands of the region and Mt. Kanjirowa in the backdrop. We will also witness the Kagmara peaks and the crystal clear Phoksundo Lake in all its glory. After lunch, we carefully descend through the deep ravine and reach our camp at Dajok tang.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A pleasant trek lies ahead of us today compared to the challenging ones from the past few days. Walking through the alpine forest paths filled with junipers, oaks and cypress, we make our way through the pasture lands to Ringmo, the closest settlement near Shey Phoksundo. As the trek today was fairly short, we spend the rest of the day exploring the waterfall and garnering amazing views of the lake from the nearby cliffs.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

One of the best parts of the whole trek, the exploration around the Shey Phoksundo Lake is our goal for today. Phoksundo is an alpine fresh water lake, sitting at an elevation of 3611 meters. It is also the deepest lake in Nepal. We spend most of the day taking a pleasant walk around the enchanting turquoise blue waters around Phoksundo. There are also a few Bon monasteries in the locality for us to visit. We will likely also witness trading caravans like the ones you might have seen in the movie ‘Caravan’ or ‘Himalaya’.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Taking in the last views of Phoksundo, we resume on our trail revitalized after our rest day. After breakfast, we head towards Chhekpa where we have multiple ascents and descents ahead of us. Passing through the forested paths, we might come across some minerals believed to have quite potent medicinal properties. Going through Chunuwar and Rechi, we finally arrive at Chhekpa where we take a break and have our lunch. After a few more hours of trekking, we eventually reach the village of Shyanta where we’ll be camping overnight.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We leave the quaint village of Shyanta after breakfast for the more bustling one at Jhupal. We take our time walking through the meadows and forests on this somewhat treacherous trail. After around 5-6 hours of trekking, we reach Jhupal where our journey is almost at an end. We have our lunch at Jhupal and spend the afternoon exploring the nearby markets.

Includes: Overnight stay in tented camps, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We breathe in the last of the mountain air as our early morning flight takes us from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. We have our breakfast in Nepalgunj after which another flight will take us back to the capital. Once at Kathmandu, your trek leader will escort you back to the hotel. Afterwards, you can choose to rest at the hotel, or spend the rest of the evening shopping, as per your preference.

Includes: Overnight stay at hotel, Breakfast and Dinner

You will have the day to yourself today. You can spend the day resting at the hotel after your long trip. You also have the option of joining the rest of the group for a quick tour around the capital, where we’ll visit some of its major attractions including Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath. You may also spend the day shopping downtown for any mementos if you like. In the evening, you’ll be taken to a restaurant serving traditional Nepali cuisine as well as some cultural performances.

Includes: Overnight stay at hotel, Breakfast and Dinner

We will have a brief farewell program after breakfast, during which you’ll be able to meet up with the all the crew and group members one last time. Afterwards, one of our representatives will escort you to Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before your flight.