"Lower Dolpo Trek"

Lower Dolpa is one of the remote regions of mid-west Nepal and the focus point of this area is Shey Phoksumdo National Park. The south east part of the region is bordered by the Dhaulagiri (8168m) range one of the majors satellite peaks having more than 10 summit over 7000m and Churen Himal ranges, to the west by Jumla district. The snowy peaks, ancient and isolated villages, rich wildlife, reliable Buddhist monastery and wonderful lakes are the main attraction of the trek.
This trek is certainly a challenging one and recommended for those who have plenty of walking experiences in a tough terrain, the walking hour on this trek is minimum 6 each day and some days over 8 hours. The participants no need to have abnormal physical abilities but should be in good physical condition to enjoy the trek.
The minimum group size for this trek is 2 participants and maximum 15 in one group, we prefer more than 6 participants at any number below 14 in one departure.

More about this trip.

Duration: 23 days
Group Size: 2 - 14 participants
Destination: Lower Dolpa, mid-west Nepal
Purpose of visit: Hiking, Trekking, adventure & cultural experiences
Best time: March, April, May, October, November
Mode of Transportation: plane (Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Juful)
Trekking Grade: Very strenuous
Per day walking: 6-8 hours
Mode of accommodation: Tented Camping (fully camping)
Maximum Elevation: 5115m

Cost include on trek:

•Hotel transfer on arrival
•4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
•Both ways air travel between Kathmandu- NepalJung- Juful
•A private bus travel to transfer trekking staff & camping & kitchen equipment to NepalJung or other necessary surface travel cost
•All meal (three time a day) Breakfast, Lunch & dinner during trekking
•An English speaking Guide
•Necessary porters, chef, kitchen staff & Sherpa
•All camping equipment, cooking utensil & fuel
•Wages, Equipment, Insurances & other required facilities to trekking staff.
•3 weeks trekking permit & Shyfoksundo national park entry fee.
•Insurance for supporting staffs

Cost not include on trek:[/b]

•Monument entry fee in Kathmandu
•Insurance, Nepal visa, airport tax
•Meal in Kathmandu
•Personal trekking equipment
•Beverage, alcoholic drinks & laundry
•Rescue & helicopter charting in case of emergency
•Other personal nature expenses

Itinerary:

Day01: Arrive in Kathmandu: On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our representative will receive you & then hotel transfer will be made. Evening free & overnight at Hotel

Day02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu: After having breakfast we will take you sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit Swyambhunath the Buddhist stupa and Hindu temple around the Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour fly) to Juphal (35 minutes fly). We stay at Nepaljung today

Day04: Juphal to Dunai (2150m): The trail descends to the large village of Dangi Bhara and to Kala Gaura. The trail now remains close to the river on its south bank and reach to Roop Ghar with the water mill and simple lodges and finally reach to Dunai, large village with school, police check post and government office.

Day05: Dunai to Tarakot (2550m): Following the trail eastward along the south bank of the Thulo Bheri and crossing north bank beyond Dunai and then south bank reach to Lawan finally reach to Tarakot.

Day06: Tarakot to Khanigaon (2550m): After a few ups and downs, you will cross the high suspension bridge at 2560m. Just above the bridge you will see Tarap Chu joins the Barbung Khola and then reach to Khanigaon, the village complete with Gompa (monastery)

Day07: Khanigaon to Chukore (about 3550m): From Khanigaon the trail leads to Lihini. Now the trail forwards sometimes on stone stairways and sometimes on a twisting bare-earth and reaches to the high point about 3650m. From here the trail slops down to Chukore

Day08: Chukore to Kamokharka (4000m): Beyond Chukore the trail slopes down to Naurpani. Crossing several streams and bridges, passing the series of low caves the trail slopes down into the large yak pasture of Kamokharka.

Day09: Kamokharka to Dho (4130m): From Kamokharka the trail set off across the meadow crossing several little streams and wooden bridge. Along line of Mani walls leads to the village. Finally you will reach to Dho.

Day10: Dho to Numa La Camp (4350m): Head west out of Dho passing stone houses then you will reach the Crystal Mountain School. Beyond the school the trail leads uphill to the Tok-Khyu village (4180m). Then the trail crosses the Tarap Khola and finally reaches to Numa La Camp.

Day11: Numa La Camp to Bang La Camp (4500m): The route crosses a small stream and makes a long climb along a moraine to Numa La (5318m). From the pass on a clear day you will see the Shey Shikar (6139m), Kenjeralwa and Dhaulagiri I (8169m). Descend from the pass into the U-shaped rocky valley and reach to Bang La Camp.

Day12: Bang La Camp to Sanu Bheri Valley: The trail crosses the stream then climbs a slope and reach to Poyun Chu Valley and to Banga La (5190m). Descend from the pass and cross the stream and slant down the right-hand mountainside, finally reach to Sanu Bheri Valley.

Day13: Sanu Bheri valley to Phoksundo Lake (3730m): The trail downs to the meadow then descend into a forest reach to the yak pasture. Trek through more meadows, forest, and yak pasture then climb on a high Cliffside trail to a ridge at 3780m. There are the good views across the valley to the huge waterfall formed by the Phoksundo Lake. Then the trail descends gently through a blue pine forest and reaches to Ringmo (3730m) and near to the shores of Phoksundo Lake.

Day14: Phoksundo Lake to Pungmo Valley (3304m): From Phoksundo Lake the trail you will take the down valley trail through meadows and reaches a high p [point about 377om and descends very steeply to Palam (3230m) and then to Sumduwa where you will see the National park head quarters. The trail continues on the right bank of Pungmo Khola, finally reach to Pungmo Valley.

Day15: Pungmo Valley to Lasa Meadow (about 4300m): The trail slopes down through trees to the riverside and comes to a chorten at the confluence of two streams. At around 400m you will see the band of rhododendrons. In the way the wedge peak is no longer seen but the mass of Kanjelaruwa can bee seen clearly. The trail climbs and reaches to Lasa Meadow.

Day16: Lasa Meadow to Garpung khola Valley (4000m): From Lasa Meadow the trail climbs up with magnificent views and finally reaches to Kagmara La. From Karmara La the trail descends quite steep and came to the head of Garpung Khola valley and finally reach to the camping area of Garpung Khola Valley.

Day17: Garpung Khola Valley to Hurikot (2600m): The trail forward following down the Garpung Khola Valley and descending quite steeply you come to a bridge and to Toljem (2920m) where you can see the army check-post. Just below the check-post cross the Jagdula Khola and walking sometimes you will reach to Hurikot, a collection of somber grey, flat-roofed.

Day18: Hurikot to Forest Camp (3250m): Passing Kaigaon, Majgaon, and Rimi you will pass through the dense forest of holly oak, bamboo and tree juniper. After then you will reach to Chaurikot, a medium sized Khamoa village. Crossing several minor streams in the forest you will reach to Forest Camp.

Day19: Forest Camp to Churta (3010m): Leaving Mauria Bhanjyang descends among the rhododendrons and into the forest of birch, pine and oak you will reach the settlement of Naphukana. About 20-25 minutes later crossing side stream you will reach to Churta, a Tibetan village.

Day20: Churta to Jumla (2370m): Leaving Mani Sangu you will reach to Gothi Chaur. From here the trail climbs to Pattyata Lagna (2830m) and to Dochal Ghara. The trail descends gently in a fertile valley and crosses the river and finally reaches to Jumla.

Day21: Jumla to Kathmandu. You have a scenic fly from Jumla to Kathmandu, hotel transfer then afternoon free.

Day22: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day23: Airport transfer

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Price/Person: 1485 EUR
Number of participants 4 to 14
Duration: 23 Days

Area: Nepal Trekking Holiday
Accomodation is included in this tour: Lodge/ Guest house and tent accommodation is provided

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english
   french

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last update 11.01.10 | 09:14 AM

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Bijay Raj Devkota

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I am a native-born Gorkhan and have been a travel consultant, mountain and trekking guide in Nepal for many years.

I started my Company Botanical Treks & Excursion(P) ltd in 2002,which is an active member of Trekking agents association of Nepal(TAAN), Nepal mountaineering association(NMA) and recognize by Nepal government minister of culture tourism and civil aviation of Nepal.

Botanical Treks & Excursion purpose all level of treks and mountain expedition for adventure seeker in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan,

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