Lower Dolpo Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
Once you arrive at the premises of International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be received by a staff member from ‘Keen Adventures’ and then transferred to the hotel through the bustling streets of Kathmandu. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be briefly explained about your itinerary package which will be followed by the welcome dinner.
 
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu: 
A government registered guide will take you on a ride through several World Heritage Sites inside Kathmandu which includes Pashupatinath Temple Complex, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. The tour on the second day concludes with a visit to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square premises which holds sites like Basantapur Museum and home of Living Goddess- Kumari.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj:
It takes about an hour of flight to arrive at the Airstrip of Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj exists near to the Indian border and is the hub of Western Nepal. The unpredictable weather in Jumla often leads to delay or cancel the flight. So, we will stay overnight at the hotel in Nepalgunj city on the 3rd day.

Day 04: Fly to Jhupal (2320m) Trek to Dunai (2850m):2-3hrs walk:
45minutes of a scenic flight over mountains will lead us to Airport at Jhupal. Enjoying the panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Peaks, we will proceed through the terraced fields and the bank of Bheri River to arrive at Dunai which is the Administrative Headquarter of Dolpo Region.

Day 05: Trek to Tarakot (2543m): 5-6hrs walk:
Starting from the southern edge of the river, we will follow the upward trail through gorges and few dispersed settlements that continue further across the pine trees along the narrow path towards pretty fortress town of Tarakot that is located atop the hill towards the south of Bheri River.

Day 06: Trek to Laini (3160m): 6-7hrs walk:
Pursuing the trail that locates above Tarap Chu River, we will cross the bridge and continue our journey through the terraced fields of few villages to arrive at Laini. We will take this opportunity to have a peek into the rural ways of living at Laini and stay overnight at Laini.

Day 07: Trek to Nawarpani (3545m): 5hrs walk:
The trek on 7th day begins with a walk along the gorge of Tarap River. Pursuing the trail through the gorges, we will choose the downward trail to Chyugur River at which point the trekking becomes a bit difficult as the trail vanishes and we have to predict our own way. We will spend the night at Nawarpani.

Day 08: Trek to Do Tarap (4090m): 7hrs walk:
Following the easy trail, we will pass through Kamattarka that exists at the junction of Tarap chu and Lang Rivers. The trail then advances through the gorge and the tree lines to the pretty village of Do Tarap which constitutes natives from both Bon Po and Chaiba sects.

Day 09: Acclimatization Day at Do Tarap:
9th day is taken as the rest day. Taking rest is beneficial to get acclimatized to the higher altitude. Since trekking experts recommend a gentle walk over remaining idle, we will pay a visit to nearby Buddhist Gompa. The Bon Po Gompa is located about 40minutes far from our camp site.

Day 10: Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m): 7hrs walk:
7hours of walk through Upper Tarap Valley will shift us to Numa La Base Camp. A walk taken on this day will introduce you with a topography that is totally different than other terrains inside Inner Dolpo. In contrast to other arid belts of Inner Dolpo, Tarap Valley is blessed with a meadow with lush green vegetation. Passing through Tokyu Village, we will take the ascending trail towards Numa La Base Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Pelung Tang (4465m) via Numa La Pass (5190m):
A strenuous trekking through the escalating trail will take us to the 5190m towering Numa La Pass. We will enjoy the picturesque views of Dhaulagiri Mountain and the arid valley before lowering down to Pelung Tang where we will set our camp for the night.

Day 12: Trek to Dajok Tang (4080m) via Baga La Pass (5070m):
Leaving Pelung Tang behind, we will pursue the strenuous trail towards Baga La Pass that locates at an altitude of 5070m height. Conquering the Baga La Pass, we will enjoy the gratifying views of the Kanjirowa Mountain Range and the nearby valley before taking the downward trail for about 3hrs to arrive at Dajok Tang.

Day 13: Trek to Ringmo (3600m): 4hrs walk:
Walking through the dense pine woods, the trail contours down to the pasture land where we can observe several varieties of alpine shrubs. Taking brief rest of the pasture land, we will undergo through series of ups and downs to arrive at the village of Ringmo which is located near to exotic Shey Phoksundo Lake.

Day 14: Trek to Phoksundo Lake:
A short trek from Ringmo Village will take us to the serene land of Phoksundo Lake. We will indulge in the spectacular view of deep turquoise blue Phoksundo Lake before spending our night in the tented camp.

Day 15: Trek to Shyanta (2520m): 6hrs walk:
The trek on 15th day begins by walking through the downhill trail to Chepka. Chepka is a mineral-rich site. Leaving the land of Chepka, we will follow the trekking trail that passes through the small settlements before taking the upward trail to Shyanta which is located at 2520m altitude.

Day 16: Trek to Jhupal:
Pursuing the escalating trail, we will advance towards Sulighat. From Sulighjat, we will make progress through the birch woods to arrive at the top of the ridge. We will enjoy the views of mountains and the landscapes of Jhupal prior to lowering down to Jhupal.

Day 17: Flight: Jhupal- Nepalgunj- Kathmandu:
It takes 45 minutes of flight to arrive at Nepalgunj from where we will board another flight to Kathmandu. Disembarking at the Domestic Airport in Kathmandu, we will take a drive through bustling streets of Kathmandu to the hotel where we will take a well- earned rest.

Day 18: Departure:
18th day will conclude our amazing ‘Lower Dolpo Trek’. Our staff will assist in your last moment preparation and then convey you back to Tribhuvan International Airport from where you will take a flight to your desired next destination. We are happy to serve you.