Trekkers rarely visit the district of Dolpo and yet it offers a wonderful chance to experience a landscape and culture very different from other parts of the country. Dolpo is rugged and remote and divided into two areas (upper and lower).
The upper region is restricted and requires a permit. The whole of Dolpo is situated in the Shey Phoksundo National Park, 400 km west of Kathmandu. It is a rich and diverse area lying west of the Kali Gandaki valley just behind the Dhaulagiri massif in mid-western Nepal.
Dolpo is home to many rare and endangered animal species including the Snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep. The Dolpo region has only been opened to foreigners since 1989.
Lower Dolpo is the least strenuous trek of the two Dolpo treks on this web site (see upper Dolpo trek in restricted regions) nevertheless it is not an easy trek. One of the many highlights of the lower trek is the flat upper valley, which contains a number of interesting villages which are mostly inhabited by people of Magar & Gurung origin. There are number of Buddhist and Bon temples to be experienced along the way.
| Starting from : | Drive Kathmandu to Beni |
| Ending at : | Flight Juphal/Nepalgunj/KTM |
| Grade : | Moderate-Difficult |
| Highest Access of the Trek : | Numala Cross (5190m), Bagala Cross (5070m) |
| Best Season : | Gurung, Tamang, Chetri, Tibetan |
| Trekking type : | Only Camping |
| Himalayan sights : | Manaslu, Ganesh himal |
| Most Attraction of the Trek : | Phokshendu lake, water fall, monastary, blue sheep, Landscape |
| Best Season : | March till May & October till December |
| Meal : | Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner |
| Transportation : | Car/Van |
| Minimum Group Size : | 2 |
| Per day Walking : | 5 to 7 hours | Itinerary type : | Fixed / Customized |
| Day 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu airport &transfer to hotel. O/N Hotel |
| Day 2 | Free day in Kathmandu &official work. O/N Hotel |
| Day 3 | Transfer by bus Kathmandu to Beni. O/N Beni. |
| Day 4 | Beni to Lamachaur. O/N Lamachaur. |
| Day 5 | Lamachaur to Dharapani. O/N Dharapani. |
| Day 6 | Dharapani to Muna. O/N Muna |
| Day 7 | Muna to Jaljale. O/N Jaljale. |
| Day 8 | Jaljale to Dhorpatan. O/N Dhorpatan. |
| Day 9 | Dhorpatan to Faguni Lake Cross (about 4200m) to Thankot Besi. O/N Thankot Besi. |
| Day 10 | Thankot Besi Camp to Pelma. O/N Pelma. |
| Day 11 | Pelma to Dule. O/N Dule. |
| Day 12 | Dule to Sang Khola. O/N Sang Khola. |
| Day 13 | Sang Khola to Purbang. O/N Purbang. |
| Day 14 | Purbang to Sahartara O/N Sahartara. |
| Day 15 | Explore days. O/N Sahartara. |
| Day 16 | Sahartara to Lahini. O/N Lahini. |
| Day 17 | Lahini to Odar. O/N Odar. |
| Day 18 | Odar to Dho Tarap. O/N Dho Tarap. |
| Day 19 | Dho Tarap “Half day rest” to Numala Base Camp. O/N Numala B.C. |
| Day 20 | Numala Base Camp to Numala Cross (5190m) to Bagala BC. O/N Bagala Base Camp. |
| Day 21 | Bagala Base Camp to Bagala Cross (5070m) to Phoksundo Lake. O/N Phoksundo Lake. |
| Day 22 | Explore days. |
| Day 23 | Phoksundo Lake to Sepka. O/N Sepka. |
| Day 24 | Sepka to Dunai. O/N Dunai. |
| Day 25 | Dunai to Juphal. O/N Juphal. |
Our package cost includes the following services:
- Transfer to and from the international airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
- Welcome dinner on the arrival evening.
- 3 times food (Veg/non Veg.) during the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner) prepared by our expert cook
- Trekking group equipments (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, table with chairs, all kitchen gears and other necessary equipments during the trek)
- Accommodation in a hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast, as per the scheduled itinerary
- Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments (All Nepali crew).
- Required numbers of experiences Licenses holder English speaking guide, supporters or (Donkey) /cook and kitchen staffs during the Trek.
- All transportation (private car/ jeep/ land cruiser/ tourist bus/ hiace) during the trek depending upon the group size
- All the government tax and local taxes during the trekking
- Dolpo National Park fee
- Lower Dolpo Trekking special permit during the trip
- TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
- First aid medicine while traveling in Nepal.
- Sleeping bags, if necessary, during the trek
- Good Bye dinner, on the last day, at a traditional Nepali place that offers traditional food and showcases typical dances.
Our package cost excludes the following services:
- Meals in Kathmandu (Lunch and Dinner)
- Personal medical, trekking equipments and travel Insurance during the trekking
- Personal expenses nature including beverages such as bottle water, soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Tips for all the Nepali staffs
- Liabilities for insurance against loss of life, sickness, injury, Accidents, damage or loss of goods
- Liability for extra expenses caused by illness, accidents, flight Cancellation, delays or situation beyond our control.
- Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
- (01. Tribhuvan international Airport, Kathmandu, 02. Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal), 03. Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal), 04. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northen Border), 05. Belhiya, Bhairahawa ( Rupandehi, Western Nepal), 06. Jamuna, Nepalgunj ( Banke, Mid Western Nepal), 07. Mohana, Dhangadhi, (Kailali, Far Western Nepal), 08. Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal).
- TOURIST VISA
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days USD $25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days USD $40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days USD $100 or equivalent convertible currency - Tourist Visa Extension
01: Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is USD $30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is USD $2 per day
02: Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January-December).. - TRANSIT VISA
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal’s immigration offices at the entry points.
Upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal by paying USD $5 of equivalent currency.
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