Lower Dolpo Trek - 20 Days

About Trip:

This exciting trek gets away from the main tourist areas to an isolated and starkly beautiful region. The challenging journey, off the beaten path is rarely visited by tourists and full of adventure. If you are looking for an exceptional experience with charming natural beauty and cultural insight then this trek is for you! The Dolpo Region was opened to trekkers in 1989, but few people have witnessed its timeless way of life and the culture retains its mystique.Some people compare the land and culture to Tibet before the Chinese arrived in the 1950s, and because it is remote and requires special permits, a limited number of tourists visit Dolpo.

The journey starts with a scenic flight to Jhupal, in Lower Dolpo. We then begin our trek, which passes through rich forests and visits magnificent villages with spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Churen, Kanjiroba, the Annapurnas and Nilgiri peaks and more. A main attraction of this journey is Phoksundo Lake and its nearby waterfalls and the regal village of Ringmo. We will have many breathtaking viewpoints of the Himalayan landscape as we cross remote mountain passes of Kagmara La 5115 m/16770 ft, Baga La 5190 m/17015 ft and Numa La at 5159 m/16915 ft and visit scenic villages. Dolpo is bordered by the Tibetan plateau to the north, and has long maintained trade with its northern neighbor. The residents of the region share many similarities with Tibetans with their Buddhist culture and a lifestyle influenced by the Bon religion that predates many of the modern practices of Tibetan Buddhism.

We also have the opportunity to observe a wide array of plants and wildlife, notably the Blue Sheep. Snow leopards are known to prey on them but are quite a rare sight. The Snow Leopard, a book by Peter Matthiessen dramatically recounts his experiences in the Dolpo.
Lower Dolpo is a camping trek,and we will have porters to carry supplies, a dining tent, sleeping tent and more for your comfort. The Himalaya Hikes chef will make delicious meals and the camp will be a warm place to reminisce about of the day’s highlights over food and drink, under the heavenly stars.
There are many choices for more trekking in the Dolpo and Mustang areas if you would like to extend your travels, just let us know and we will arrange according to your schedule!

We have fixed departures and custom treks that can be arranged any day to suit your needs and schedule. Himalaya Hikes looks forward to guiding you into the spectacular Dolpo Region and the most breathtaking scenery in Nepal!