Lower Dolpo trek

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Lower Dolpo trek
    Trip Facts
    Accommodation:Hotel. lodge .tea house
    Height:5115 m
    Height:4630m
    Grade:Moderate
    Duration:17 Days
    Duration:17 Days
    Activity:Trekking and Culture tour
    Transportation:Privet car/ tourist a bus
    Treks Type:Tea House

    Lower Dolpo Trek is the enchanting journey to the beautiful Himalayas of the West Norther Nepal. If you are seeking for the tranquility, culture, and Himalayas then Lower Dolpo region is the best solution for such travel desire. Nepal Unique Treks & Expedition offers this off the beaten trekking path in the best competitive price for the trekkers to enjoy.

    Lower Dolpo Trek is characterized by the tranquil and isolated Himalayan Valleys. The region got noticed among the international circuit after the documentary Movie Caravan was released. The movie prepared by the Eric Vallie and his crew members was appreciated in prestigious Oscar Award as well. The region boasts the people who practice Bon Po and Buddhism religious lifestyle. These lifestyles are regarded as the traditional ancient culture. According to the local mythology, the Guru Rimpoche created this hidden valley during the troubled period. The place is surrounded by the gigantic Dhaulagiri Mountain on one side while in other side lies the snow covered high altitude passes. Therefore, people of this region are closely connected with Tibet.

    The daily items and the livelihood is dependent upon the Tibet. In order to reach there from Kathmandu trekkers have to take two flights. From Kathmandu to Nepalgunj then to Juphal flight will take trekkers for the amazing journey to the Lower Dolpo Region. Walking in the trail starts from Juphal. The trail passes by many traditional villages where you can observe the daily lifestyle of the locals. Once you have reached the Shey Phoksundo Lake inside the National Park the journey then returns back to Juphal for flight to Kathmandu. You can witness the plethora of the wildlife and the Himalayan ranges en-route to the Lake.

    Come and let’s enjoy together in this amazing off the beaten trekking trail of Nepal. Lower Dolpo Trek can become your landmark holiday in Nepal with the experienced team of Nepal Unique Treks & Expedition.

    Outline Itinerary
    Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m) and then guided towards the hotel room at Kathmandu.

    Day 02: Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

    Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (Flight for 1 hr 30 minutes) and overnight at lodge

    Day 04: Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight (35 minutes) and then trek towards the Dunai (2150m) for about 3 hours and overnight at tent.]

    Day 05: Dunai to Tarakot (2355m), trek for 6 hours and over night at tent.

    Day 06: Tarakot to Laina Udar (3246m), trek for 7 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

    Day 07: Laina Udar to Sim Udar (3585m), trek for 7 hours and overnight at tented camp.

    Day 08: Sim Udar to Dhotrap (4070m), trek for about 7 hours and overnight tented camp.

    Day 09: Dhotrap to Numala base camp (4630m), trek for 6 hours and then stay overnight at tent.

    Day 10: Numala base camp to Danayghar (4470m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Numala pass (5115m) and the overnight at tented camp.

    Day 11: Danayghar to Yak Kharka (3965m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Bagala pass (5100m), overnight at tented camp.

    Day 12: Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake (3710m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and rest the night at tented camp.

    Day 13: Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi (2940m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

    Day 14: Rechi to Kagani (2722m), trek for about 6 to 7 hours and stay the night at tent.

    Day 15: Kagani to Jhuphal (2320m), trek for 5 to 6 hours and stay the night at hotel.

    Day 16: Jhuphal to Nepalgunj with flight and then back to Kathmandu with flight.

    Day 17: Farewell and then final departure to the home.

    Short Itinerary

    Day 1 :
    Arrival in Kathmandu
    Day 2 :
    Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu
    Day 3 :
    Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
    Day 4 :
    Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight and then trek towards the Dunai
    Day 5 :
    Dunai to Tarakot
    Day 6 :
    Tarakot to Laina Udar
    Day 7 :
    Laina Udar to Sim Udar
    Day 8 :
    Sim Udar to Dhotrap
    Day 9 :
     Dhotrap to Numala base camp
    Day 10 :
    Numala base camp to Danayghar
    Day 11 :
    Danayghar to Yak Kharka
    Day 12 :
    Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake
    Day 13 :
    Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi
    Day 14 :
     Rechi to Kagani
    Day 15 :
    Kagani to Jhuphal
    Day 16 :
    Fly to Jhuphal - Nepalgunj -Kathmandu
    Day 17 :
    final departure

    Details Itinerary

    DAY 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m) and then guided towards the hotel room at Kathmandu.

    Max Altitude: 1350
    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: Hotel
    DAY 2

    Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

    Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

    Max Altitude: 1350
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel
    DAY 3

    Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

    Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (Flight for 1 hr 30 minutes) and overnight at lodge

    Max Altitude: 150
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Lodge
    DAY 4

    Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight and then trek towards the Dunai

    Nepalgunj to Jhuphal by flight (35 minutes) and then trek towards the Dunai (2150m) for about 3 hours and overnight at tent.]

    Max Altitude: 2150
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 5

    Dunai to Tarakot

    Dunai to Tarakot (2355m), trek for 6 hours and over night at tent.

    Max Altitude: 2355
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 6

    Tarakot to Laina Udar

    Tarakot to Laina Udar (3246m), trek for 7 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 3246
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 7

    Laina Udar to Sim Udar

    Laina Udar to Sim Udar (3585m), trek for 7 hours and overnight at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 3585
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 8

    Sim Udar to Dhotrap

    Sim Udar to Dhotrap (4070m), trek for about 7 hours and overnight tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 4070
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 9

     Dhotrap to Numala base camp

     Dhotrap to Numala base camp (4630m), trek for 6 hours and then stay overnight at tent.

    Max Altitude: 4630
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 10

    Numala base camp to Danayghar

    Numala base camp to Danayghar (4470m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Numala pass (5115m) and the overnight at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 4470
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 11

    Danayghar to Yak Kharka

    Danayghar to Yak Kharka (3965m), trek for about 6 hours passing the Bagala pass (5100m), overnight at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 3965
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 12

    Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake

    Yak Kharka to Shey Phoksundo Lake (3710m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and rest the night at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 3710
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 13

    Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi

    Shey Phoksundo Lake to Rechi (2940m), trek for about 4 to 5 hours and stay the night at tented camp.

    Max Altitude: 2940
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 14

     Rechi to Kagani

     Rechi to Kagani (2722m), trek for about 6 to 7 hours and stay the night at tent.

    Max Altitude: 2722
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Camp
    DAY 15

    Kagani to Jhuphal

    Kagani to Jhuphal (2320m), trek for 5 to 6 hours and stay the night at hotel.

    Max Altitude: 2320
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Lodge
    DAY 16

    Fly to Jhuphal - Nepalgunj -Kathmandu

    Jhuphal to Nepalgunj with flight and then back to Kathmandu with flight.

    Max Altitude: 1345
    Meals: BLD
    Accommodation: Hotel
    DAY 17

    final departure

    Farewell and then final departure to the home.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Services Included on Price

    Regular Package

    Regular Package Service Includes

    • Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 Nights twin sharing with breakfast.
    • Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
    • Transportation Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to KTM drive/flight
    • All meals and accommodation during the trekking period
    • An experienced English speaking guide trained by gov. of Nepal
    • Highly experienced Lower Dolpo trekking staffs
    • All governmental procedure permits fees and local taxes.
    • Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag, medical kit etc.
    • Travel and rescue arrangements
    • Welcome and farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant

    Regular Package Service Excludes

    • Visa fees/ international airfare to and from Kathmandu
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
    • Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
    • Hot and cold shower, battery recharge during the trek
    • Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, extra porters etc
    • Personal Lower Dolpo trekking equipment’s / gears
    • Tips for guides, porters and driver
    • All others expenses not mentioned on price include section

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