Lower Dolpo Trek is an off-beat trekking experience in Nepal, Which explores the largest national park in the country, the Shey Phoksundo National Park. Explore one of the remotest regions in Nepal, while trekking close to the Tibetan border in the North. The Dolpo Trek also introduces the Phoksundo Lake, the deepest one in Nepal, In addition to plenty of Himalayan and natural beauty.
The Lower Dolpo Trek begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu. After preparing the restricted-area permits, you’ll advance northwest of Kathmandu to Juphal via Nepalgunj. You’ll embark on an hour-long flight to Nepalgunj and catch a short flight north to Juphal. The trek officially begins at Juphal and gradually ascends through Dunai, Tarakot, Laina Odar, and Dho Tarap to Numa La Base Camp. During the trek, you’ll enter the pristine Shey Phoksundo National Park which is home to some exotic wildlife. Continuing along the trail, you’ll climb Numa La Pass (5238m). One of the highest passes in the region, you can relish the spectacular scenery of the barren territory of Dolpo and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m).
Afterward, you’ll traverse through Danigar and Temche village to cross Bagala La Pass (5170m) making your way back to Phoksundo Lake. Phoksundo is a holy lake located inside the Shey Phoksundo National Park. The banks of the lake are home to numerous Buddhist stupas and a hilltop monastery. You’ll retrace your path and trek back to Juphal via Yak Kharka. Most people in Dolpo still practice the nomadic lifestyle and indulge in frequent trades using the Yak Caravan. You can undertake the Lower Dolpo trek throughout the year, however, the autumn and spring seasons guarantee the best weather and accessibility.
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Overview
Trip Highlights:
- Scenic trans-Himalayan flights from Kathmandu to Juphal via Nepalgunj
- Explore the remote and culturally rich Thakuri settlements of Lower Dolpo
- Witness Tibetan lifestyle and primitive Bon-Po religion
- Incredible sights of the Himalayas in Dhaulagiri range