Lower Dolpo Trekking

The journey to Lower Dolpo begins with a flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drop you at Kathmandu domestic airport. You will take a flight to Nepalgunj, and an aerial flight of approximately 50 minutes will take you to the airport in Nepalgunj.
Our crew member will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at your hotel. Upon checking in, you can relax and visit the nearby areas in the evening. Your overnight stay is at the Nepalgunj Hotel.

After a warm breakfast, you will prepare for your next journey early in the morning. Our team member will take you to the airport. A 40-minute flight from Nepalgunj Airport will take you to Juphal.

After landing, your trekking journey begins. This is your first trek day, on which you will trek to Dunai village. The trek from Juphal to Dunai is beautiful, passing through scenic villages, terraced fields, and dense forests. The trek involves walking alongside the riverbank and encountering the unique culture and traditions of the Dolpo people. Four to five hours of trekking take you to the administrative center of Dolpa district, Dunai. Your dinner and overnight are at Dunai’s Lodge.

With a warm breakfast at the Lodge of Dunai, you will get ready for hiking to reach the day’s destination, Tarakot. The trek involves passing through diverse landscapes, terraced fields, forests, and ascend and descent sections. The trail passes through the view of the rivers and mountain peaks, adding to the allure of your hike.

Along the way, you’ll pass through several traditional villages inhabited by Buddhist people, known for their unique culture and Tibetan influences. During your hike, you can interact with locals, learn about their way of life, and experience their warm hospitality. On your way, you will walk alongside the Thuli Bheri River, and the trail involves passing several suspension bridges, adding a thrill to your trek. The trek from Dunai to Tarakot takes 5-6 hours to complete. Your dinner and overnight stay are at the tea house of Tarakot.

With a delicious morning meal at the tea house of Tarakot, you’ll begin your fourth day’s journey, Laini. While passing through Tarakot, you will encounter serval monasteries, where you can take time to explore.

You must pass a suspension bridge over the Thuli Bheri River as you continue your walk. One of the major highlights of the trek from Tarakot to Laini is passing through numerous monasteries. A 6-7-hour hike takes you to your day’s destination, Laini. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Laini’s tea house.

Day five takes you to Nawarpani, another wonderful village, on your trek to Lower Dolpo. Right after finishing your morning meal, we will begin the trek. The trek from Laini to Nawarpani takes you through traditional villages, lush forests, and beautiful trails. It provides an authentic experience of the area’s natural beauty and cultural richness. Your hike involves walking the riverside of Tarap Khola.
A five-hour tranquil trek through nature’s beauty will take you to Nawarpani. You’ll have a pleasant dinner and a comfortable sleep at Nawarpani’s tea house.

Day six is your trek toward Dho Tarap. After finishing the morning meal at the tea house of Nawarpani, you’ll begin to ascend toward the day’s destination. The trail passes through lush forests, alpine meadows, and fresh rivers. The highlight of the trek is interacting with local communities, experiencing their unique culture, and visiting ancient monasteries.
After passing through the Toltol, Gyamgar, Sisaul, and Langa villages, you will return to Dho Tarap, which requires a 6-7-hour walk.

As you get to higher elevations, the chances of altitude sickness are high. Thus, day nine is your first day of acclimatization at Dho Tarap. Acclimatization helps you adjust to the changed temperature and aims to reduce the chances of altitude sickness.

Acclimatization day is all yours. You can roam around the area, visit the nearby areas, and appreciate the area’s beauty. Bon Po and Chaiba inhabit the Dho Tarap. Also, the Tibetans greatly influenced the village. Thus, in each part of the area, you can find monasteries. On your acclimatization day, you can grab the opportunity to visit each monastery and get involved in spiritual practice. Furthermore, you can learn about the traditions and culture of the locals on the acclimatization day.

After a beautiful acclimatization day, you will wake up fresh and energetic for a day hike. With the same freshness and energy, you start hiking toward Numa La Base Camp after breakfast. The trek includes walking alongside the Thakchiu Khola, which has stunning landscapes and mountain peaks.

The trail passes through several monasteries and beautiful settlements. Passing a suspension bridge is also an exciting part of the trek. However, the trail becomes rougher as you get closer to the base camp. It takes 6-7 hours of walking to reach Numa La Base Camp from Dho Tarap. Your overnight and dinner are at the tea house of Numa La Base Camp.

The ninth day is the most awaited in your trek to Lower Dolpo. Today’s trek is also one of the most adventurous ones. The day begins with a breakfast at Numa La base camp and ascends towards Numa La Pass through steep and rocky terrain. The trail involves walking while enjoying breathtaking views of mountain peaks and alpine meadows.

Four hours of trekking from Numa La Base Camp take you to the summit of Numa La at an elevation of 5190, providing a sense of accomplishment. The surrounding areas of Numa La are mesmerizing and decorated with prayer flags. The 360-degree views of the surrounding mountain peaks and glaciers are also eye-catching from the top of Numa La.

After enjoying the view from the summit of Numa La, you’ll stay overnight at Pelung Tang. The ninth day’s overall trek is 8 to 9 hours and includes an adventurous walk.

After the challenging Numa La, the tenth day of the trekking journey brings yet another exciting, adventurous trek. On this day, you’ll hike to Baga La, another adventurous pass of the trip. You will leave Pelung Tang with a morning meal and walk towards Baga La.
The trail to Baga La is adventurous and involves rugged, high-altitude terrain. The steep ascents and descents and rocky paths make the trek quite challenging. However, after reaching the summit of Baga La (5070m), the breathtaking views will make you forget all the difficulties faced during the trail. Mesmerizing mountain peaks and a surreal surrounding landscape are awe-inspiring from the summit of Baga La.

After appreciating the area’s beauty from Baga La, you will descend to Dajok Tang. The entire trekking hour on the tenth day is 8 to 9 hours. Your night stay and dinner are at the same tea house as Dajok Tang.

The chirping sound of a bird will wake you up to the fresh air of Dajok Tang. You will have a warm and delicious morning meal at the tea house and start trekking towards the day’s destination. The eleventh day’s trek is Ringmogoan. The trail includes walking through pine forests and alpine vegetation. The trek is relatively easy, with some sections ascending and descending. Three to four hours of trekking will take you to your day’s camping point, Ringmogoan.

Twelfth is a beautiful day on your journey to Lower Dolpo. Today, you will explore Nepal’s most profound and second-largest lake, Phoksundo. You will ascend towards Shey Phoksundo Lake early in the morning after breakfast. On the way to the lake is a Bonpo Monastery, which you can explore.
The Phoksundo lake is well known for its turquoise water and surrounding beauty.

Numerous mountain peaks surround the lake, creating an eye-appealing experience. After exploring the lake and clicking some photos, you will return to Ringmogoan. You can use the remaining time to rest or connect with locals. You’ll have a pleasant nightstay at the Ringmogaon’s tea house.

The journey descends from the Ringmogoan to Shyanta on the thirteenth day. The trek descends through the Shey Phoksundo National Park after your breakfast. Walking alongside Phoksundo Lake, you’ll pass through lush forests to barren rocky terrain. The trial also involves passing several suspension bridges. Passing through Sanduwa, Rechi, and Chhepka, you will reach Shyanta with 5 to 6 hours of descent. Your overnight and dinner will be at the tea house in Shyanta.

Fourteen days take you to the village from where your trekking began, Jupal. After finishing breakfast at Shyanta, you start descending to Juphal. The trail passes through lush trees with an astonishing view of mountain ranges. Waking alongside Suli Khola and passing through Kageni and Sulighat village, you will reach Juphal. You’ll have dinner and an overnight stay at Juphal’s tea house.

Saying goodbye to Lower Dolpa, you’ll fly back to Nepalgunj from Juphal after finishing your morning meal by plane. Ensure you have packed all your backpacks and that no stuff is left. The 35-40 minute flight will again allow you to enjoy the beauty of the lower Dolpo, and you will land at the airport in Nepagunj.

You will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day or wait for the next day. The flight for Kathmandu from Nepalgunj is subject to availability. If the flight operates, you will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day. Otherwise, it would be best if you stayed at Nepalgung that day, and on the following day, you will return to Kathmandu.

We’ll have a warm breakfast at the Hotel and must say goodbye after providing you with as much service as possible on your lower Dolpa trek. Our representative will pick you up from your Hotel according to your flight time and drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport.

However, If you fly from Kathmandu at night, the Hotel will cost you extra. Please let us know your departure time.