Lower Dolpo Trek 15 days Itinerary

Lower Dolpo Trek is an attractive isolated landscapes journey trek in Nepal compared to the Annapurna region and Everest region. The Lower Dolpo trekking trail offers pleasant and remote companionship. Nepal’s Lower Dolpo trek traverses the high passes of Baga La (5190m), Numa La (5159m), and lands in high Himalayan valleys. Lower Dolpo treks are characterized by Shey Phoksundo Lake, Buddhist cloisters, and old Bonpo order society. In addition to the Dolpo social encounter, the trek to Dolpoandests a unique and endangered range of plants and animals. The trek to Lower Dolpo is also called Exploring Phoksundo as well as trekking along Shey Phoksundo Lake, which is an unforgettable experience when trekking in Nepal’s remote stations.

The trek to Lower Dolpo is the Midwestern part of Nepal, and it is 15 days trek with a basic Tea house and homestay including 3 nights 4 days camping during the passes the places call Numala Base Camp 4,440 M, Danigar 4,510 M, and Yak Kharka 3,982 M passes.

Lower and Upper Dolpo region trek was opened in 1990 for foreign travelers, and also the single person is now permitted to enter this area trek still now, the trails are remote routes and Local use yak and sheep caravans that travel through the Dolpo valleys to Tibet for trade. quite a long time ago Hidden valley for enchanted scenes.

Lower Dolpo Trek is a magnification adventure Himalayas view of the Dolpo region, It calls rain shadow trekking in Nepal which is the best time to do June, July, August, Sep-Oct, lower Dolpo trekking permit is $10 per week per person Issue from the Nepal immigration office, And Phoksundo National park permits are $30 per person.

The main highlighted of the Trek is Phoksundo Lake and several high passes, it is an adventure and enthralling path, reasonably tough trek connects with the part of the Great Himalayan Trail (upper Dolpo trek) and Rara Lake to Dhorpatan Circuit trek.

Flora and fauna

Lower Dolpo of Phoksundo Lake is situated 3,612 m. Above sea level, which is a very charming Lake, rhododendron and pine trees around, Wild animals- Himalayan Thar, musk deer, Danphe and Monals protected under the Phoksundo National park. The trails are the natural stone step.

People and religion of lower Dolpo 

Lower Dolpo has Magar, Thakali, Bohora, Tibetan, and Bhote populations. They have a typical Buddhist culture and a long-accepted society of Bonpo followers who follow Tibetan culture and are well-preserved against the outside world, with local practices and beliefs that seem to echo a distant past, for example, the purest forms of Buddhism. Guru Rinpoche is said to have blessed the entire region in the 8th century, and it has long been a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times.

Isolated region 

The lower Dolpo area is a Restricted but isolated paradise and area of Nepal. The mountains are gray hills and dry alpine grazing deserts. During the day there is a lot of wind and dust, greenery can be seen less. Therefore, this trek is Isolated from other treks.

Trek Durations

lower Dolpo trek 15 days journey begins with a short scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, followed by another 30-minute flight to Juphal, the start of the trek. this trek discovers the beautiful villages of Dunai Bazaar, Phoksundo, Dhotrap, Numala Base Camp, and beautiful blue color Shey-Phoksundo Lake with around green valley pine forest.

Local agency 

Nepal Wilderness trekking is a Reliable trekking agency in Nepal, who leads Lower Dolpo trek expert team, we are sure, that you will have Qualities time with our experienced guide and porters, our guide is Knowledgeable, responsible, the Local guide who born in the same area known every corner of trekking trails, history, people, cultures of the Dolpa region.

Lower Dolpo Trip Highlighted

• World deepest and blue Phoksundo Lake
• Basic tea houses accommodations
• Rainshadow trekking region
• Less tourist visiting per year
• 3-night tent, Numala Base Camp, Danayghar and Yak Kharka
• Remote region and own culture followers

NOTE: It is recommended that you arrive in Kathmandu a day before you start your trek (if you do not have a day tour of Kathmandu planned). If you have scheduled a Kathmandu day tour, you should arrive two days prior to the day of the trek.

It would be best for you to arrive a day early so you can rest, learn about the trek you are doing, learn about the routes, and buy trekking equipment if needed. By adding some extra days beside the actual trekking days, you can enjoy your trip to Nepal to the fullest. This is without having to worry about preparations, flight delays, or missing international flights.