Lower Dolpo Trekking

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek.

Today would be the most exhilarating day where you will be introduced to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious places that are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites and elucidates you to the entire mysticism over its existence Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath stupa.

Today we take an early flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, located in the western part of Nepal. The hour-long flight is longer than most domestic flights, offering a unique mix of traditional local culture. Stay overnight at a hotel in Nepalgunj.

We fly early morning from Nepalgunj to Jhupal. After breakfast, we explore Jhupal and then begin our trek by heading down towards the Thule Bheri Riverbank, passing through terraced fields and beautiful villages. We continue on a flat path along the river until we reach Dunai. Stay overnight at Dunai.

We start our trek passing along the Thuli Bheri River as we head out of Dunai. The path gradually ascends upstream and crosses bridges to reach the north bank of the river. We continue through deep gorges and remote villages shaded by pine trees, about seven meters above the river, until we reach Lawan, where we cross another bridge to get to the south bank of the river again. As we continue, we'll be greeted by the beautiful terraced fields of Tarakot and the village standing on a mound south of the Bheri River. The village, built as a fort by the local people, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the region. The night is spent at an inn in Tarakot.

Laini is our destination for the day. Leaving Tarakot, we cross the bridge over the river and gently climb through the fields of buckwheat. We follow a roundabout route, heading south into a side valley and then climbing to the south bank of the Thulo Bheri River. The trail passes through cypress trees and a white chorten, leading to a 120m long suspension bridge at Laisicap. As we cross the bridge, we can spot the village of Kanigaon high above the path and some white-breasted dippers (only found in western Nepal) down below the path, on the river. We continue through cedar forests and the steepest part of the gorge until we reach Laini. The night is spent in a basic tea house.

Nawarpani is the destination for the day. After a short flat walk, we make a sharp ascent to a mini pass. We walk across the steep gorge, descend, and cross the water made by the Tilba River. We climb another ridge, descend to the Chyangru River, and cross it to reach the east bank. Continuing along the river, we cross a side stream, Chaya Khola, and continue to Thanjam. After crossing the Tarap Khola once more, we follow the riverside path to reach Nawarpani. Overnight at Nawarpani.

Dho Tarap is the destination for the day. We continue along the riverside, crossing small caves, camping areas, and the beautiful bridge of the Tarap River, enjoying the barren canyon walls. We climb the east bank of the river and pass through a worn Trans-Himalayan landscape to reach the ridge at Serkam, greeted by a chorten. After descending from Serkam and walking a couple of kilometers, we cross the bridge over the Saul River. We continue along a rocky path below the cliff and then climb gradually along the river past many walls and worn cliffs, reaching a line of ancient chortens. After a 20-minute walk, Dho Tarap arrives, welcomed by Buddhist flags and a monastery. The night is spent at a lodge in Dho Tarap.

Dho Tarap is a village of closely packed stone homes and corrals surrounded by barley fields. The village is inhabited by Tibetans and Magars, who are followers of both Bon PO and Nyingma traditions. The day will be spent exploring nearby monasteries like Doro and Shipchhong and the settlement of Dho Tarap. The night is spent at a lodge in Dho Tarap.

Numa La Base Camp is the destination for the day. Although the distance is relatively short, we make several detours to visit gompas and villages before reaching the base camp. From Dho Tarap, we head back to the ancient Mekyem Gompa. We continue along the river, enjoying the plain valley with yaks and horses grazing on thick green grasses. We cross a bridge and walk towards another bridge at a path junction, continuing southward towards Numa La Base Camp. The night is spent in a tented camp beneath Numa La.

Today is the toughest day of the trek as we aim to cross Numa La. We start early, climbing the ridge on a yak path up a grass-covered slope. The ascent continues up to Numa La, where we are rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and the barren landscapes of Dolpa. After enjoying the views, we descend into a U-shaped rocky valley and cross the stream and talus slopes, reaching Pelung Tang. Overnight stay at the tented camp in Pelung Tang.

From Pelung Tang, our destination is Dajok Tang. We cross meadows, streams, and ridges, eventually reaching the village of Dajok Tang (4,080m). Overnight stay in a tented camp at Dajok Tang.

Ringmo is the destination for the day. Initially, we walk through pine, walnut, and oak forests. After an hour, we continue through narrow rocky cliffs for about 2-3 hours to reach Ringmo. The remaining day is spent exploring the village. The night is spent at a lodge in Ringmo.

We take a relaxing walk halfway around Phoksundo Lake to explore the lake area. We also visit the nearby temple and the Tibetan Buddhist monastery. If time permits, we explore Ringmo village further. The night is spent at a lodge in Ringmo.

Shyanta is the destination for the day. We walk along the Phoksundo River towards the bridge along Pugma Khola, passing Polam (a winter settlement) and Amchi Hospital. An easy walk on the east bank of the Phoksundo River, through the forest, brings us to Chhepka before climbing to Shyanta. Overnight at Shyanta.

From Shyanta, we descend to Sulighat, passing Raktang where we cross the bridge across the Thuli Bheri River. After exploring the villages, we reach Jhupal after about 4 to 5 hours of walking. Stay overnight at Jhupal.

We take an early morning flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj, and then from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we head to the hotel for refreshment. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner (Nepali Food) to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Your wonderful adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. We wish you all the best. A representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.