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Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo Trekking

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US$

3,250

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Next listed departure: May 01, 2020
Private price available from US$ 3,250
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Duration

18 Days

Group price

US$ 3,250

Private price

US$ 3,250

Rating

5.0/5

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Lower Dolpo Trek

Overview

Trip overview

A quick summary of the route, support level, and the main things travelers should know before booking.

Best recognized as the location of the Oscar nominated Caravan (Himalaya) film and the home of Thinley, the Dolpa district is a hidden treasure of Nepal. Situated north of Dhaulagiri, in the rain-shadow of the Himalayas, the Lower Dolpa is a remote trekking destination in Nepal. The Shey-Phoksundo Lake- one of the deepest Himalayan lakes inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park- that preserves Trans-Himalayan ecosystem, blue sheep, wolves, Himalayan black bear and exclusive snow leopard  and the Tarap Valley- one of the highest human settlement in the world and their Bon PO tradition are some of the major attractions of the Lower Dolpo Trek. Beautiful views of the peaks like Kanjiroba and Dhaulagiri, barren slopes, deep gorges, pristine villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries and high passes like Numa La and Baga La make Lower Dolpa trekking experience more enjoyable and thrilling. The area was opened to foreigners only in the year 1990. Since then, the area has become a very popular destination of trekkers, who are interested in exploring the remote lands of Nepal.

We fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Jhupal, which is the starting point of the Lower Dolpa treks. The trail passes through beautiful villages, deep gorges, rocky cliffs, alpine forest, high passes and very remote part of the county, before reaching the Shey-Phoksundo Lake. We then trek back to Jhupal, using a different route, to board a flight to Nepalgung. From Nepalgunj, we take another flight to Kathmandu, which ends the 18 Days Lower Dolpa Trek.

Our standard Lower Dolpo trekking package is carefully designed to meet your needs and requirements. This 18 day package ensures a visit to all the must-visit locations in the area, ensuring proper acclimatization  and an average of 5-7 hour hike per day. The package covers full board during the trek and bed and breakfast before and after the trek. Accommodation is mostly arranged in a lodge or a tea-house; however, in the absence of these, we spend nights in a tented camp. A free map is also provided to help you trace the trail. Moreover, this package designed by Amigo Treks and expedition can be fully customized to your requirements, ensuring flat rates and 100% departure. Bring a group and get a special group discount! We also suggest you to plan your trek in between September-December or March-May for the best trekking experience.

If you are looking to explore more of this region, we suggest you to try our 28 days Upper Dolpo Trek that covers the areas of Upper Dolpa as well as the Lower Dolpa. Enjoy the trek!

Best recognized as the location of the Oscar nominated Caravan (Himalaya) film and the home of Thinley, the Dolpa district is a hidden treasure of Nepal. Situated north of Dhaulagiri, in the rain-shadow of the Himalayas, the Lower Dolpa is a remote trekking destination in Nepal. The Shey-Phoksundo Lake- one of the deepest Himalayan lakes inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park- that preserves Trans-Himalayan ecosystem, blue sheep, wolves, Himalayan black bear and exclusive snow leopard  and the Tarap Valley- one of the highest human settlement in the world and their Bon PO tradition are some of the major attractions of the Lower Dolpo Trek. Beautiful views of the peaks like Kanjiroba and Dhaulagiri, barren slopes, deep gorges, pristine villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries and high passes like Numa La and Baga La make Lower Dolpa trekking experience more enjoyable and thrilling. The area was opened to foreigners only in the year 1990. Since then, the area has become a very popular destination of trekkers, who are interested in exploring the remote lands of Nepal.

We fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Jhupal, which is the starting point of the Lower Dolpa treks. The trail passes through beautiful villages, deep gorges, rocky cliffs, alpine forest, high passes and very remote part of the county, before reaching the Shey-Phoksundo Lake. We then trek back to Jhupal, using a different route, to board a flight to Nepalgung. From Nepalgunj, we take another flight to Kathmandu, which ends the 18 Days Lower Dolpa Trek.

Our standard Lower Dolpo trekking package is carefully designed to meet your needs and requirements. This 18 day package ensures a visit to all the must-visit locations in the area, ensuring proper acclimatization  and an average of 5-7 hour hike per day. The package covers full board during the trek and bed and breakfast before and after the trek. Accommodation is mostly arranged in a lodge or a tea-house; however, in the absence of these, we spend nights in a tented camp. A free map is also provided to help you trace the trail. Moreover, this package designed by Amigo Treks and expedition can be fully customized to your requirements, ensuring flat rates and 100% departure. Bring a group and get a special group discount! We also suggest you to plan your trek in between September-December or March-May for the best trekking experience.

If you are looking to explore more of this region, we suggest you to try our 28 days Upper Dolpo Trek that covers the areas of Upper Dolpa as well as the Lower Dolpa. Enjoy the trek!

(Note: The team leaders provided by the company are strictly ordered to follow the itinerary provided by the company. However, your safety is our prime concern. Therefore, the team leaders also hold every authority to make changes in the given itinerary, under the circumstances that concerns your safety like bad weather condition, unforeseen natural disaster and even a bad health of a group member. In such cases, we request and expect you to remain calm, flexible and cooperative and follow the instructions given by the team leader.)

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264ft)

Why travelers book this with Amigo

Local support built into the trip from the start.

Best recognized as the location of the Oscar nominated Caravan (Himalaya) film and the home of Thinley, the Dolpa district is a hidden treasure of Nepal.

Trip Includes

  • Trip Includes
  • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
  • 3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with breakfast
  • Round air ticket of Nepalgunj
  • One full day guided city tour by private vehicle
  • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance
  • Trekking permits and Tims permits
  • All meals during the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Gov. licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
  • A porter (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
  • Insurance of Guide and Porter
  • All required local tax and Gov tax
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags
  • Trekking route Map
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Trip Excludes

  • Trip Excludes
  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Meals in the city except breakfast and above mentioned special dinner
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage etc
  • Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation
  • Tips and any other extending trips and accommodation.
  • (Note: The team leaders provided by the company are strictly ordered to follow the itinerary provided by the company. However, your safety is our prime concern. Therefore, the team leaders also hold every authority to make changes in the given itinerary, under the circumstances that concerns your safety like bad weather condition, unforeseen natural disaster and even a bad health of a group member. In such cases, we request and expect you to remain calm, flexible and cooperative and follow the instructions given by the team leader.)

FAQs

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

Do I need prior trekking experience?

No. A moderate fitness level is enough. Our guides pace the route with acclimatization days to support first-time high-altitude trekkers.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. We can tailor pace, accommodation class, helicopter return, and add-ons like Kathmandu cultural tours.

What happens if Lukla flights are delayed?

We include a buffer day and support rescheduling. Your ground team will coordinate logistics and updates in real time.

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What travelers say after the trip

Mark Gray

Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★

WOW, Where do I start? I have wanted to do this trek for about 30 years, so when we decided to book we compared many trekking companies to decide who to go with and #AmigoTrekking scored the best and they certainly lived up to expectations. We had an amazing journey far better than our wildest dreams. There were a few reasons why our trip was so good and here's why. Prior to the Journey: AMIGO Trekking were so professional prior to the journey, answering my numerous emails in the leadup in regards to gear requirements, weight of rental gear and logistics. We communicated with Niti regularly and she always got back to me within 24 hours. This is very important when trying to plan such a trip. Amigo and Niti were also the only company that effortlessly accommodated our desire to extend our stay in Tengboche to attend the festival at the monastery. (November) Once we arrived:  We were greeted at the airport by a very friendly and professional mountain guide 'Hari Adhikari' who immediately helped us navigate our exit from the airport making a very chaotic situation easy. We felt like royalty. Little did we know at that point just how much this one man would shape our trek into the amazing journey it became. For the next 14 days Hari was by our side perfectly pacesetting our speed for success. He steered us to quality tea houses with the best food for breaks, negotiated the best rooms for us every night and even showed us the best spots for pictures along the way. His experience and cheery disposition was very visible with every interaction he had. He seemed to be best friends with every guide, porter and tea house owner we passed. Hence we nicknamed him 'Happy Hari'. No task was too big or small and he made a point of letting us know where he'd be every night (his room number, tent or dining room) in case we needed him. He was not only the main reason for our successful completion of the Trek, but added many enjoyable moments for us as well. If you are lucky enough to have Hari as your guide, make sure you take a pack of UNO cards with you. Hari loves the game! Along with Hari we were also lucky to have on our team an amazing young man Chandra (Sandra) who was our super human porter. He too always wore a smile, even when lugging our bags over rock after rock! Thanks mate, we don't know how you do it. If we can impart one thing we've learned that will make your Trek in Nepal memorable. It's go with Amigo and insist on Hari and Chandra. You won't regret it! Thanks guys, we are forever grateful.

Mark Gray

AU

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