Lower Dolpa Trekking

Dolpo Trek
This trek crosses three relatively high passes, good paths are followed throughout and there is no trekking on glaciers. At the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalayan rain shadow lies Dolpo the legendary hidden land closed for years to trekkers. This remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal, time has stood still here for centuries as inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done for hundreds of years. Trekking in the Dolpo region has only been permitted since mid-1989. The region lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley, Dolpo is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. The region offers opportunities to visit ancient villages, high passes, beautiful Lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries and also to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue sheep, Mountain Goat, Jackal, Wolf and the legendary Snow Leopard. Trek In this region features various rare and endangered species of wildlife and plants diversity .The delusive snow leopard is a famous denizen of Dolpo and the rare cat has acquired the status of a mere legend.

Scenically and culturally Lower Dolpo trekking is an attractive destination. Lower Dolpo trek crosses over the high passes Baga La (5190 m), Numa La (5159 m) and arrives at high Himalayan valleys. The main features of Lower Dolpo treks are Shey Phoksundo Lake, Buddhist monasteries and traditional culture. Trekking to Lower Dolpo is also known by Explore Phoksundo, Shey Phokshundo Lake trekking. It is not only the scenery that attracts trekkers to Dolpo; it's the chance to see a corner of Nepal that very few visitors will ever experience.

Most treks into Dolpo take from 14 to 30 days.It has been specifically designed for those who do not have much time but are willing trek in the remotest parts of Nepal . The lack of other tourists, the warm welcome given by the Dolpo-Pa & the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life makes this an extremely varied the special trek.
The trek begins at Juphal and follows the trail to Dunai, the first camp then proceeds to Tarakot, way up to Shering Gompa (4440m) which is the highest point of this trek, passing through the Saldang and Shey Gompa village, we descend to the beautiful Phoksundo Lake, which is apart of the Shey Phoksundo National Park. This region of more than 3000sq.km is among the most spectacular and protected area in Nepal. The trek concludes with our descend to Chepka village and then to Juphal, from where the group fly back to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.
The best time to trek here is towards the end of the monsoon season Sept to November.

Itinerary :--

Day 01	Kathmandu to Baglung: Drive to Baglung or fly to Pokhara
Day 02	Baglung to Tatopani: Follow the Magdi khola and arrive at the small town of Beni. Continue along the river valley that starts from the Dhaulagiri glaciers. After two hrs walk by the river side you will reach Tatopani.
Day 03	Tatopani to Babichaur: It is not a long way to reach Durbang. This area is good for learning about Thakali culture. Originally they come from the Thakkhola in the Jomsom area and are Buddhist by religion.
Day 04	Babichaur to Takum: Climb high up the cliff and descend for about 45m into Durbang again. After 15 minutes through the land slide you reach Phedi. From there walk 2 and half hours until you reach the village of Daharapani with its fields and houses spread all over a large valley facing the Dhaulagiri Himal. The path is flat through the village.
Day 05	Takum to Lulang: This part is very nice walking through ethnic villages and a little ridge with spectacular views of Dhaulagiri massif.
Day 06	Lulang to Jaljala La: Walk through small villages and Jungle and cross some suspension bridges to reach Morani. From there it takes 4 hrs to reach Jaljala La. It is worth spending a night here for beautiful views and acclimatization.
Day 07	Jaljala La to Dhorpatan: Walk through the jungle and some villages. It takes about 6 and half hrs to arrive at Dharapani valley. The Dhorpatan is the kingdom of the Tiger Leopard, Black Himalayan bear and deer.
Day 08	Dhorpatan to Tankor: From Dhorpatan start the long ascend to the Phagune Lekh (4050m). From the Phagune summit you will have a glimpse of beautiful Dhaulagiri, Dhuren and Puta Hiun Chuli.
Day 09	Tankor to Pelma: Descend to a grassy meadow for about an hour. Cross the small river after approximately 2hrs that passes through the meadow and enters the middle of a fantastic Jungle. After crossing the river ascend through some small peaks with a beautiful view of Gustang khola and arrive at Pelma village.
Day 10	Pelma to Dhule: Descend the Pelma khola then cross the bridge on the Pelma khola (2400m) and climb up to the small summer Magar village of Ymarkhar 2550m. From here you walk mostly uphill to Dhule 3300m.
Day 11	Dhule to Sengkhola: Climb up a small passage for approximately 1hr before the paths become flat. After 2 hrs climbing you arrive at another pass, Nautale La (3970m), and descend 2 hrs to the bed of Sengkhola at 3600m.
Day 12	Sengkhola to Purbang (Jangala La Base Camp): Climbing for two hrs from Seng khola you reach a pass at 4300m. Then start to walk a flat path until you reach another pass at 4470m. Then you descend about one hr before camping.
Day 13	Purbang to Tarakot: Climb to Jungala La (4530m) then descend about 2 hrs to the old Kingdom of Tichurong the 'valley of water'. Continue to walk until arriving at Tarakot.
Day 14	Tarakot to Dunai: From Tarakot trek to Hautaghar until you reach Dunai, whicht is the headquarters of the Dolpo district.
Day 15	Dunai to Hanke: Climb to the North West on a grassy slope. After three hrs climb you can see the mountain in front of you and a group of abandoned houses. After 2 hrs walking you reach the beautiful Roha village with small Gompa. Stay at the military post of Hanke.
Day 16	Hanke to Reggi: Follow the Suligad River for about 3 hrs to reach Sepka. Then continue to Regi through difficult passages on slippery rocks and follow the river bank about 3hrs to arrive at the beautiful Reggi village.
Day 17	Reggi to Phuksundo Lake: Here the mountains look red and yellow with less vegetation. Walk through the forest and meadows with different wild flowers and climb to Ringmo. After an hr you reach Mondro towards the winter village of Ringmo. Continue walking 2hrs to Ringmo. The area is famous for its Tibetan people, monastery, chorten, Himalayan blue sheep, 'Naur' snow leopard and spectacular mountain views and beautiful Phoksundo Lake.
Day 18	Phuksundo Lake: Rest at Phuksundo Lake. Walk around and visit the nearby village inhabited by Bon and Buddhist settlers.
Day 19	Phuksundo Lake to Bagala Pass (5090m): Trek through the dense forest until you come to a clearing with a village. Proceed north east until you come to a narrow valley and make your camp here.
Day 20	Bagala Pass to Numla Pass Base Camp (5190m): The narrow valleys become wider and surrounded by big glaciers and blade shaped rock cliffs. There are incredible views of Kanjiroba massif to the west. Descend to the Poyon khola (4450m) and proceed to the next pass, which we cross the next day. This is blue sheep country.
Day 21	Numla Pass Base Camp to Dho Tarap: Ascend to the Numla pass which opens to the beautiful valley of upper Tarap. Proceed on to the village of Dho Tarap and camp near the river.
Day 22	Dho Tarap to Lahani: It is only a short walk to Lahini but a very difficult part of the trek, descending a canyon where the trail is normally washed out.
Day 23	Lahani to Tarakot: Walking on you come to a wide valley. This is musk deer country. Laskap khola joins the Tarap khola here. Climb up to Kami Gaon, the residence of the Tarap people. Proceed on to Tarakot at the convergence of the Tarap and Baglung khola.
Day 24	Tarakot to Dunai:
Day 25	Dunai to Jhuphal:
Day 26	Return to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by flight.


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