The region is divided into two different parts lower and upper, the area has been open to travelers so they can observe its natural beauty and landscapes for a long time. This is one of the most remote places in West Nepal. Trekking around the lower Dolpo region is quite peaceful and full of interesting sights, you can observe abundant of wildlife – blue sheep, muskdeer, snow leopards and sub alpine vegetation. Along the journey you’ll have a unique cultural experience with stunning mountain views of Dhaulagiri range, Kanjiroba, Gurja Himal and many different peaks of far western Himalayas. The main attraction is walking around and camping near by beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake, which is in a complete wilderness setting.
Lower Dolpo Program Itinerary
Trekking around this region is recommended only Sept. to Oct.
Day 01: Fly to Nepalganj fro Kathmandu, over night at hotel.
Day 02: Nepalgunj to Juphal fly and trek to Chaurikharka.
Day 03: Trek Chaurikharka to Kaliban.
Day 04: Trek Kaliban to Kaigaun.
Day 05: Trek Kaigaun to Gorpung khola.
Day 06: Trek Gorpung khola to Kagmara phedi.
Day 07: Trek Kagmara phedi to Gorjang via. Kagmara La.
Day 08: Trek Gorjang to Pungmo.
Day 09: Trek Pungmo to Ringmo.
Day 10: Excursion around Shey Phoksundo Lake.
Day 11: Trek Ringmo to Renji.
Day 12: Trek Renji to Hankhe.
Day 13: Trek Hanhke to Dunai.
Day 14: Trek Dunai to Juphal.
Day 15: Fly from Juphal to Nepalganj and afternoon fly to Kathmandu
The above Package includes the following services:
- Airport transfers
- Trekking permit and conservation area entrance fee
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Domestic airfare and airport tax (Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Jumla-Nepaljung-Kathmandu)
The above Package does not include:
- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1.00 per item for day)
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.
