Lower Dolpo Trekking

Lower Dolpo Trekking
An outstanding trek in the isolated area of west Nepal where trek can also be done even in the mid monsoon as it lies in the rain shadow area formed by the Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges. The trek begins at the STOL airstrip of Juphal after a short flight from the terrain town of Nepalgunj which is well connected by both road and air from Kathmandu.

Trekking in the Dolpo region has its own charm, people here still lead a primitive life, yet they are friendly. This is also one of few areas where pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. The trail goes over three high passes, the Kagmara La [5115m], Baga La [5090m] and Numa La [5360m] passing the deep-blue tranquil Phoksumdo Lake and finally concludes at Juphal descending the gorge-side path of Tarap Khola.

A physically fit person can do this trip anytime in April to October. November can be a bit risky as the passes are covered by the snow.

Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 Fly to Nepalgunj.
Day 04 Fly to Jumla [2370m] & trek to Gothi chaur [2700m]
Day 05 Trek to Naphukana [3080m]
Day 06 Trek to Chaurikot [3060m]
Day 07 Trek to Bheri riverside [2610m]
Day 08 Trek to Garpung khola [2900m]
Day 09 Trek to Kagmara [3500m]
Day 10 Trek to Kagmara phedi [4000m]
Day 11 Cross Kagmara La [5115m]
Day 12 Trek to Pungmo
Day 13 Trek to Phoksumdo Lake
Day 14 At Phoksumdo Lake
Day 15 Trek to Baga La phedi
Day 16 Cross Baga La [5090m] & trek to Numa La phedi [4800m]
Day 17 Cross Numa La [5360m] & trek to Do [4100m].
Day 18/19 At Do
Day 20 Trek to Lahini [3560m]
Day 21 Trek to Tarakot [2600m]
Day 22 Trek to Dunai [2100m]
Day 23 Trek to Juphal [2500m]
Day 24 Fly Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu
Day 25 Depart Kathmandu
Price USD 1800 per person
Price includes: Airport Pick up/drop, accommodation in kathmandu, all inclusive trek such as Ground transportation, necessary permits ( including special permit), entrance fess, professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipments, accommodation in the tent ( Mattress, sleeping bags), all food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee, soft drinks, all domestic flights etc.
Price excludes: Alcoholic drink, Tips, your insurance, personal/natural expenses, Food in Kathmandu