Lower Dolpo Trek

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Our representative will pick you up at the international airport and drive you to the hotel. After then we will take a meandering evening walk through Kathmandu’s heritage sites, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together.

Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing

Today you will spend the day discovering medieval Kathmandu. Venture into Pashupatinath and visit Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa, the Boudhanath Stupa. Later afternoon you will visit the monkey temple and then stroll around the durbar squares in the evening. Overnight stay at a hotel near Thamel.

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour by flight

Today you will take a flight to Nepalgunj which is one of the major cities of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, you will explore the plains of terai and discover the unique lifestyle. You will stay overnight in a hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day 4 : Nepalgunj to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft): 4 hours

You will take a 45 minutes long morning flight to Jhuphal airstrip. Jhuphal lies in the foothill of the Himalayas offering stunning mountain views of Annapurna massif and Dhaulagiri on the north. Our real trek begins from here through the terraced fields and along the narrow gorge of the Bheri river. You will continue trekking forward and get to the town of Dunai, where you will explore the village and see the unique lifestyle of this timeless land. You will stay overnight in Dunai.

Day 5 : Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341ft): 5-6 hours

You will continue trekking further from Dunai upstream along the Bheri river. Today you will trek through a trail made above the river about 8 meters high. Along the trail today you will be accompanied by deep gorges, suspension bridges, and scattered villages. Trekking further through the beautiful cultivated lands you will reach Tarakot. You will stay overnight in Tarakot.

Day 6 : Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m/10,365 ft): 6-7 hours

You will trek further along the Tarap Chu river cross it twice and reach the junction of another river Barbung. The junction is the important religious shrine where lies Sandul Gompa. Afterward, you will trek further through the beautiful cultivated lands and scattered settlements and reach the village of Laini for staying overnight.

Day 7 : Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft): 5-6 hours

Today you will trek further above the river Tarap and continue through the narrow gorge until reaching Chyugur Khola. You will trek further to Nawarpani for staying overnight.

Day 8 : Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft): 7-8 hours

You will continue trekking up to Kamattarka where the river Tarap Chu and Lang Khola confluence. Afterward, you will cross a narrow gorge and enter the valley of wild rose and juniper bushes. Trekking further for a few hours you will enter the village of Do Tarap. The village is walled by irregular stones and inhabits mostly Magar ethnic community. You can observe the unique culture of the Bon Po and Chaiba religions. You will stay overnight in Do Tarap.

Day 9 : Rest Day

Today you will spend the day in Do Tarap village exploring the monasteries and observing the local lifestyle. You will see the Tibetan culture in the community of Do Tarap village. Later in the day, your guide will take you to see the homespun clothing in a local house. You will stay overnight in Do Tarap village.

Day 10 : Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft): 6-7 hours walk

You will trek further from Do Tara village through the alpine meadows extending across the Tarap Chu river. Trekking for a few hours gazing at the amazing mountain vistas you will reach the village of Tokyo. You will venture into the Chiba monastery and continue to Numa La Base Camp for staying overnight.

Day 11 : Numa La Pass (5,190m/17,023ft) to Pelung Tang (4465m/14,645 ft): 6-7 hours

Today you will cross Numa La Pass at 5190m, from the pass you can see outstanding views of mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m and the rocky mountains of Dolpo. After then you will descend down to Pelung Tang and stay overnight in a camp.

Day 12 : Pelung Tang to Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft): 6 hours

Today you will climb steeply up and cross Baga La Pass at (5,070m/16,630ft). From the pass, you can get incredible views of the dry landscape and a distant view of mount Kanjirowa. After then you will descend down to Dajok Tang for staying overnight.

Day 13 : Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft): 3-4 hours

On this day you will trek through the beautiful landscape with low ascends and descends. You can see beautiful alpine vegetation throughout the trail. Trekking few hours you will reach the village of Ringmo. Later in the day, you will explore this traditional Tibetan village. You will stay overnight in Ringmo.

Day 14 : Ringmo to Phoksundo Lake

Today is one of the most rewarding days of your trek. You will hike to Phoksundo lake and camp overnight on its shore. You can see yak caravans through the Ringmo on a distant remote mountain trail. Many of the areas of this region were filmed in the Hollywood movie ‘Caravan’. Rest of the day you will explore this serene lake. You will stay overnight camping in Phoksundo.

Day 15 : Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m/8265 ft): 5-6 hours walk

Today you will trek down to Check village through a big overhanging rock. During the trek, your guide will tell you about interesting medicinal herbs found in this region. Afterward, you will trek up to Shyanta village for staying overnight.

Day 16 : Shyanta to Jhuphal

Today you will trek toward Jhuphal through the beautiful birch forest. You will continue trekking atop a ridge from where you can see a spectacular view of Jhuphal village below. You will trek further to Jhuphal village and stay overnight.

Day 17 : Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu

You will leave the Jhuphal early morning on a twin otter flight to Nepalgunj. You will take another flight to Kathmandu and drive to your hotel. In the evening your guide will invite you for the farewell dinner from Trek Around Himalayas.