Lower Dolpo Trek

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and meeting Himalayan Social Journey's representative who will transfer you to the hotel. 

Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Activities: Welcome dinner and Orientation

After breakfast, our guide will take you to different attractions of Kathmandu Valley. Today, you will visit, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. (B) Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel. (B)

Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

We transport to the southwest region of Nepal to Nepalgunj. It is a long flight of around an hour and we arrive late afternoon or midday there. The weather is very hot in the south of Nepal. We will spend the remainder of the evening exploring the area, including the Bageshwori temple, one of Nepalese 's largest Hindu temples.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: fly -1 Hour
Altitude: 150m

From Nepalgunj  it is about 35 minute Flight to Juphal then we begin to trek towards Dunai which is around 3 and a half hours away.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 35 min flight and 3.5 hours trek
Altitude: 2090m

It continues from Dunai to Tarakot, called locally as Dzong for its hilltop stronghold, along the banks of Barbung Khola. It's a smooth road. The Tarakot villagers speak Kaike, a special tongue, but have not spoken anywhere. We 're staying in Tarakot for the night.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours Trek
Altitude: 2850m

You cross the high suspension bridge at 2560 m after a few ups and downs. Right over the bridge you see Tarap Chu joining the Barbung Khola and then reaching Khanigaon, the town with Gompa.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours Trek
Altitude: 2543m

We walk to the treeline just above. We may see blue sheep herds. By afternoon, we reach the Tarap Chu crossroads and Lang Khola. We've built our camp here. Kamakharka (3,800 m), this area is also called, spending the night.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 4-5 Hours Trek
Altitude: 3450m

Yak Kharka is a large, green area, named Yak Kharka because it is named Yak Kharka, because people who came with their Yak for the business that they used to live.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Trek 4-5 Hours
Altitude: 3800m          

It is an easy and often used trail. A lot of Mani Walls and ancient Chortens will pass through. In the village of Dho Tarap, there is a French School. The Dho village, which consists of approximately 24 houses is surrounded by uneven stone walls. There are people both Bonpo and Buddhist sect. We 're going to Buddhist Gompa to visit the lama who lives in it. He's going to show his monastery and even show you his private Gompa and his own Thangkas.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Trek 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 4090m 

We will spend the day with Dho Tarap exploring. You may also communicate with the Dolpo people. The village comprises Bonpo and Nyingmapa Buddhists alike. The Buddhist Gompa can be located in the area and Bon Gompa is 40 minutes away.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Rest day
Altitude: 4090m

The Jeng La Pass must be crossed at 4850 m to reach Tokyo Gaon. It takes us about 2 hours of tough climbing to reach the top of the Jeng La. but we have amazing views of the Dhaulagiri mountain, and more peaks then descend in the direction of the Tarap Valley. The Tarap is a lovely valley that extends twenty kilometers along Tarap Chu River and has many plants in high mountains. 

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 4209m

Today we cross Pass Numala and go down to Poyon khola until we reach Camp Bagala with large glaciers and rock-skulls. In the evening, we rest in the village of Pelungtang, surrounded by mountains with temporary homes, yak pasture and terraces.  The Himal of Norbukang glows beyond.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 5190m

On a clear day you will see the Shey Shikar (6,139 m), Kenjeralwa and Dhaulagiri I (8,169 m). The path is a long and crossed stream and it leads along the moraine to Numa La (5,318 m). Stay off the pass and head down to Bang La. Overnight in the camp

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 5190m

After early morning breakfast we will cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp on the other side of the Phedi (4,470m/14,662ft) Overnight at camp.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 4470m

The track continues down to the meadow and down to the yak field into the forest. Continue on the high cliffside path through more wetlands, woodland and yak pastures, then head up to a ridge at 3780 m. The massive waterfall of Lake Phoksundo has a clear look of the gorge. So the route goes down through a white pine forest to the shore of the Phoksundo Sea and enters ringmo (3600 m).

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: 5-6 Hours
Altitude: 3600m

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Rest day at Ringmo
Altitude: 3600m

Savor the views of fluttering prayer flags, cascading waterfalls, and lush vegetation on the way to  uphill along the narrow trail brings you to the village of Chhepka.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Trek 5-6hours
Altitude: 2260m

After breakfast, retrace the trail to Juphal through beautiful forests, fields, and villages. 

Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Activity: Trek 6-7 hours
Altitude: 2260m

We take a flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj, we return to Kathmandu (drive/flight)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Activity: Drive/fly

Take a free day in Kathmandu. Relax your muscles with our spa services, stroll around the hotel area or do some shopping. 

Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, 
Activity: Easy Rest Day

Today is your final day in Nepal. Our representative will come to pick you up for your transfer to the Airport. 

Meal: Breakfast