Lower Dolpo Trek, 18-day program in Nepal

Discover western Nepal on a unique Lower Dolpo Trek adventure led by the certified guides at Welcome Nepal Treks!

Group

Himalaya

1/2 Day

Mar - May, Sep - Nov

Highlights

Join a unique 18-day program in a remote and rugged region of Nepal.
Discover the Shey-Phoksundo National park, one of the most scenic in the world.
Enjoy awe-inspiring views and the charm of the local people.

Description

The Lower Dolpo Trek is remote and rugged and invites you to explore the beautiful western region of Nepal. Join us on this 18-day adventure and prepare yourself for an experience you will never forget!

The focal point of our trek will be the Shey-Phoksundo National park. This awe-inspiring place is considered to be one of the most scenic parks in the world, and you will understand why when you catch sight of the intense turquoise Phoksundo Lake and Nepal’s highest waterfall! We will also enjoy the wildlife and amazing vegetation as we explore this magical region.

We will set off from Kathmandu, from where we will fly to Nepalganj and then to Juphal. Then, over the course of the next two weeks, we will trek around the region and discover something new every day. Of course, we will be there at all times to help and guide you!

So, are you ready to discover some of the most remote and beautiful places in Nepal? Then book your place now and join us on an exciting Lower Dolpo Trek!

You can also check out some of our other amazing trekking programs in Nepal!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees
Tents
Local flights

Price details

INCLUDED:
All the ground transportation by private tourist vehicles.
Flight fare from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj– Juphal – Nepalgunj Kathmandu including airport departure taxes.
Full board meal 3 times a day during the trekking.
Tea house and Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide two man tents, dinning tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent.)
Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu accommodation as per the itinerary with breakfast.
Comfortable private vehicle as per itinerary.
Professional tour guide on day trip in Kathmandu.
Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu city tour.
Government licensed English speaking Guide and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter Between 2 Person basis), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, and medicine.
Travel & Rescue arrangement.
Special Dolpo Trekking Permit .
All necessary paperwork.
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.
First aid medical kit.
Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole if necessary.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance show.
All our government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
International Flight, Airport tax and Nepal Visa fee.
Major meals in Cities (Kathmandu).
All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, tea/coffee, snacks, shower, battery recharge laundry charge, etc.
Personal clothing and gears, sleeping bag and Down jacket for a trek.
Tipping (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory).
Cost raised by flight cancelation, emergency rescue charges, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness, rerouting, etc. which are not under our control.

Meeting point

Itinerary

Day 1: Nepalganj

Fly to Nepalganj, overnight at hotel

Day 2: Juphal

Fly to Juphal and start trek to Dunai, overnight at tented camp.

Day 3: Hanke Check Post

Trek to Hanke Check Post, overnight at tented camp

Day 4: Sumdo

Trek to Sumdo, overnight at tented camp

Day 5: Shey - Phoksundo Lake

Trek to Shey – Phoksundo Lake, overnight at tented camp

Day 6: Rest day

Rest at Shey – Phoksundi Lake, overnight at tented camp

Day 7: Baga La Base Camp

Trek to Baga La Base Camp, overnight at tented camp

Day 8: Numa La Base Camp

Trek to Numa La Base Camp after crossing Baga La Pass, overnight at tented camp

Day 9: Kakar Gompa

Trek to Kakar Gompa after crossing Numa La Pass, overnight at tented camp

Day 10: Dho Tarap

Trek to Dho Tarap, overnight at tented camp

Day 11: Dho Tarap

Rest at Dho Tarap, overnight at tented camp

Day 12: Big Cave

Trek to Big Cave, overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Lahini

Trek to Lahini, overnight at tented camp.

Day 14: Tarakot

Trek to Tarakot, overnight at tented camp.

Day 15: Heute Ghar

Trek to Heute Ghar, overnight at tented camp

Day 16: Dunai

Trek to Dunai, overnight at tented camp.

Day 17: Juphal

Trek to Juphal, overnight at tented camp.

Day 18: Nepalganj

Fly to Nepalganj & continuous to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

About the guide

Welcome Nepal Treks

4.7

(13)

Tour Operator

At Welcome Nepal Treks we offer the best guided programs to some of the most amazing locations in the Himalayas!
Nepal is a premier trekking destination, with some of the most amazing mountains in the world. However, mountaineering in the Himalayas requires adequate preparation, handling complex logistics, paperwork and more. In order to have the best possible trekking experience, it is paramount to go with a certified guide from a qualified agency that can both point you in the right direction and take care of your needs and queries. As one of the leading trekking companies in Nepal, we are approved by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and are an active member of TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association and NTB (Nepal Tourism Board).
Join us on one of our many trekking programs and we will make sure to point you to the best places in the region while making sure that you acclimatize properly and are safe, that all your logistics are taken care of, and that you have an overall unforgettable wonderful experience!

Languages

Nepali | English

What people are saying about Welcome Nepal Treks

Catherine

Very good trip in Nepal with a lot of variety. Organisation was perfect. Very good guide and service. Lots of attention to make sure we are fully satisfied. Highly recommend..

Sandra

Didier

Très belle expérience que ce trek de 5 jours intense physiquement dans un cadre exceptionnel avec une vue extraordinaire. Le guide exceptionnel nous a accompagné jusqu’au bout de ce trek. Il connaît parfaitement les sentiers les tea house et nous a permis de découvrir des paysages époustouflants. Je le recommande chaleureusement et le remercie encore

Excellent service adventure safari lodge was very nice location.All staff was very helpful.Guide was very knowledgeable .Thanks Mr Hari for your great arrangement.

Amazing view. Helpful guide and porter. We enjoyed alot this trek is really touched with nature. Thanks welcomenepal trek for arranging this beautiful trek.

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