Lower Dolpo Trek

• Off the Beaten Treks

Lower Dolpo Trek located far north west of Nepal. The dolpo region is explored and hardly visited by westerners or foreign travelers. Lower Dolpo Trek is sum of exceptional non touristy trekking experience in the remote western region of Nepal. The 19 days off the beaten path trek starts with a stunning flight Kathmandu to Jhupal via Nepalgunj. We begins our lower dolpo trek through remote locations admiring the beautiful rain shadow landscape of the Himalayas. Reflected in the colorful barren slopes of the mountains where the play of light and shadow is a perpetual fascinating spectacle.

This is also one of the few areas where the Pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. While on the trek, we get to muse at the yak caravans that maintain the traditional salt trade with Tibet. We also cross two high passes- Numa La and Baga La and reflect on life amidst the tranquil waters of Phoksundo Lake. Trekking to Lower Dolpa offers you the remarkable and breathtaking experience of a lifetime. The notable features seen here are snowy peaks, ancient villages, Buddhist monasteries and wonderful lakes.

Highlights of Lower Dolpo Trek

• Explore Lower Dolpo villages enriched with ancient Bon tradition and Buddhism culture
• Adventure on ancient Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade & Caravan Trail to Tibet via Dolpo
• Extension of huge South-West Tibetan landscapes within world highest plateau land
• Impressive old monasteries and villages with stunning views of dramatic valley and mountains
• Crossing high passes of Numa-la Baga-la with exceptional views of high snow-capped peaks
• Walk on high windswept-dry and arid country within beautiful landscapes
• Cross two high passes- Numa La and Baga La
• Grand views of snowcapped peaks of Dhaulagiri- Kagmara with Kanjibroba peaks
• In the country of ancient Bon sect of pre Buddhism and Blue Sheep with elusive snow-leopard

Lower Dolpo Trek Difficulty

You forget every modern convenience and explore the world that looks like one back to hundreds of years. No wheels, no huge buildings, malls, or star hotels for weeks!. Trekking in Lower Dolpo is considered strenuous. There are steep ascents, two passes above 5000 m. Some long trekking days of six hours or more. The fact that this is a camping trek adds to the physical challenge and discomfort of trekking in Lower Dolpo.

Lower Dolpo Trekking Permit

To trek to Lower Dolpo, you will need two trekking permits. Lower Dolpo restricted area permit that costs U$ 10 per person per week and Shey Phoksundo National Park entrance fee NPR 3000 per person and NPR 1500 per person for SAARC nationals. Children below 10 years are free.

Lower Dolpo Trekking Seasons

Like much of Nepal, the best time to visit Lower Dolpo is the spring (April to May) and the fall (October to November) when temperatures are pleasant, skies are the clearest, and there is minimal chance of snow at high altitudes. Late/early snow can affect this trek in April and November, making some passes impossible to cross.