Lower Dolpo Trek 18 Days 17 Night

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
You will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport where a representative from Sange Sherpa Adventure Hub will welcome you. He will take you to your hotel and help you settle in. To show our gratitude and welcome you in Nepal, the company will organize a welcome dinner for you. You will stay overnight in a hotel. Meals: Welcome dinner only

Day 02: Lower Dolpo Restricted area trekking permit preparation and briefing of Trek.
Today, we will go on a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. After having breakfast, we will begin our tour by visiting the first monument, Pashupatinath Temple. From here, you will head towards Boudhnath Stupa. The tour will then take you to Swayambhunath and then to Kathmandu Durbar Square. All of these landmarks are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which will present your the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. In the late afternoon, we will meet with our trek leader. He will brief you about the trip, and we will arrange gears along with our guide. We will stay overnight in a hotel. Meals: Breakfast only

Day 03: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj.
Today, we will fly to Nepalgunj after having breakfast along with your guide and other crew members. After an hour-long flight, we will reach Nepalgunj, the gateway of Simikot, Humla. Later in the day, we will visit its bustling market, mini zoo, and nearby villages. We will stay overnight in a hotel. Meals: Breakfast only

Day 04: Nepalgunj – Jhupal.
From today onwards, we will begin trekking. Having a delightful breakfast in Nepalgunj, we will fly to Jhupal. The flight will be short and scenic. Upon reaching Juphal, we will begin trekking towards Dunai. On the way, we will get to see beautiful views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). Trekking through terraced fields, we reach Behri River. From here, the trail follows a narrow gorge and lead us to Dunai, the administrative headquarters of the Dolpo region. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay flight, 2-3 hours trek

Day 05: Dunai – Tarakot.
We will begin trekking along the southern bank of the Bheri River and climb upstream following an easy trail. On the way, we pass by several deep gorges, thrilling hanging bridges, and beautiful isolated villages. The trail will take us to Tarakot, a small village situated on a hillock on the south of the Bheri River. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 06: Tarakot – Laina Udar.
The trail today goes along the Tarap Chu River. After crossing this river twice, we will reach Sandul Gompa located between Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River. From here, we continue walking through terraced farms and villages. Further, we will ascend and descend a few times to reach Laini. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 07: Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m/11,627 ft): 5-6 hours.
After having breakfast, we begin ascending on a steep trail and continue trekking above the Tarap River. As we move further, the valley becomes a narrow gorge to an extent where we can jump from one side to another easily. Further, accomplishing challenging ascends and descends, we will reach Chyugur Khola. A short walk from here will take us to Nawarpani. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 08: Nawarpani to Dho Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft): 7-8 hours
Leaving Nawarpani behind, we will gradually ascend to Kamattarka located at the confluence of Tarap Chu River and Lang Khola. Crossing a narrow gorge, we will leave the tree line behind and enter in the dry inner Himalayan valley, which will welcome us with lovely wild rose and juniper bushes. The trail from here will take us to Dho Tarap village surrounded by irregular stone walls. Here, we will get to experience unique Bon Po and Chaiba religion. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 09: Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization
Today is our rest day at Dho Tarap village. This off day will help us with acclimatization and allow us to explore the village along with its nearby areas. We will get to interact with locals and see their lifestyle, culture, and tradition. The people here follow Bon Po and Chaiba religion. You will get to see their beautiful dress and taste their assortments. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home StayMeals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m/14,563 ft): 6-7 hours walk
The trail today will take us to upper Tarap valley where we will get to witness lush grassland on both sides of a lovely river. Trekking along the side of Tarap Chu river, we will reach Tokyu. Here we will get to visit the monastery of the Chiba sect. Later, we will ascend on a rugged trail and reach Numa La Base Camp for the night stay. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tent Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 11: Cross Numa La pass (5,190m/17,023ft), camp at Pelung Tang (4,465m/14,645 ft): 6-7 hours It is going to be the toughest and longest day of our trek. After having a delicious breakfast, we will ascend towards Numa La Pass. From the top of the pass, we will see stunning views of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m). We will spend some time here and descend down to Pelung Tang. We will stay overnight in a camp.Accommodation: Tent Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 12: Danayghar – Yak Kharka.
Cross Baga La pass (5,070m/16,630ft), trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m/13,382ft): 6 hours Today, we will cross another pass. We will ascend on a steep trail to reach Baga La Pass. Again from the top of the pass, we will get to see an amazing dry landscape view along with snow-capped mountains and Mt. Kanjirowa on far distant. After spending some time, we will descend down to Dajok Tang for the night stay. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

The most part of the trail goes through lush pine forests and alpine vegetation. The trail will be relatively easier than other days and take us to Ringmo village, a Tibetan village of the Dolpo region. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home StayMeals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 14: Rest day. Hike to Phoksundo Lake
We will wake up early in the morning and have a warm breakfast. After that, we will hike to Phoksundo Lake located at 3,611 meters above the sea level. This lake is the most alluring attraction of Dolpo. On the way, we will see yak caravans and visit nearby monasteries. Upon reaching Phoksundo Lake, we will be welcomed by utterly gorgeous scenery. Today, we will stay overnight near the lake. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 15: Shey-Phoksundo – Rechi. Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2,520m/8,265 ft): 7-8 hours walk After having breakfast, we will begin descending towards Shyanta village. We will reach Chepka. From here, the trail follows a massive overhanging rock and passes by several villages. On the way, we will come across medicinal minerals that are believed to cure almost anything in this area. Further, we will ascend and reach Shyanta village. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 16: Rechi – Kagani. Today, we will trek back to Jhupal via Sulighat. On the way, we will pass numerous birch tree and get to see fantastic views of the mountains. Upon reaching Jhupal, we will rest and explore its market in the evening. We will stay overnight in a tea house. Accommodation: Tea House or Home Stay Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 17: Kagani – Jhupal. Today, we will take back to back flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we will head to our hotel and spend the day relaxing. In the evening, we will join the farewell dinner organized by the company. We will also prepare to leave tomorrow. We will stay overnight in a hotel. Meals: Breakfast & farewell dinner

Day 18 Final departure.
After having breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. One of the members from Green Valley Nepal Treks & Research Hub will escort you to the airport for your flight back to your home.