• DestinationNepal
  • Durations25 days
  • Trip DifficultyChallenging
  • ActivitiesTour and Trekking
  • AccommodationLodge Trek
  • Mx.altitude5190m.
  • VehiclePrivate vehicle and Flight
  • Group SizeMin. 1 Pax

Overview

Highlights

  • Striking sceneries of forest, gorge and Lake.
  • Scenic Himalayan flight.
  • Majestic monasteries and Chhortens.
  • Rich in Flora and Fauna.
  • Historical Caravan Route.

This exotic journey gets away from common travels through a remote and strikingly beautiful area that is rarely visited. It's a challenging trek ideal for people seeking a unique adventure.


The Lower Dolpo Trek is a journey through the pristine land of Shey-Phoksundo National Park where the award-winning, where The Caravan, was filmed. To the east is the Dhaulagiri Range including the world's 7th highest mountain and to the north is the Tibetan plateau. The journey begins with a flight to Jhupal and we will travel to many villages among which are Tarap, Dho, and Tarakot, and through forests of oak, rhododendron (Nepal's national flower) and pine with spectacular views as we climb over three passes, Kagmara La 5115m, Baga La 5190 m and Numa La at 5159 m.

This tour is highlighted by the culture and the views of the mountains, the Phoksundo Lake and the majestic monasteries. Chances are that we may even see various wild animals such as Blue Sheep and Snow Leopard on top of rare vegetal species. Peter Mathiessen wrote his classic book, The Snow Leopard from his experiences in Dolpo.

The Lower Dolpo Trek is a camping tour. The facilities in the region are not capable of supporting a teahouse or lodge to lodge trek. We will have a crew of porters to carry all supplies, including a dining tent, tables, chairs, bathroom tent and personal, comfortable sleeping tent. Our cook will provide quality meals and the evening around the camp will be a cozy time recollecting the wonders of the day's journey and spectacular surroundings over a good meal and a warm drink.

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Detail Itinerary

Cost Details

Cost Includes

Transport

  • All the ground transportation by tourist vehicles.
  • Flight fare from kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Juphal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu including airport departure taxes.

Accommodations

  • Kathmandu (3 Nights): 2** Category Hotel (But it can be customized according to your requirement about hotel).

Meals

  • There are multiple selections in meals item in Lower Dolpo trek. But, it can be basic and may not have choices in menu some of the rest places.
  • Breakfast: includes full trip.
  • Lunch: During the trekking (includes full trip)
  • Dinner: During the trekking (includes full trip)

Guide and Porter

  • Trekking Guide leader in mountains.
  • 1 Sherpa porter for 2 trekkers in mountain.

Trekking Package

  • Best tent camp Mountain views area, all meals during trekking, all necessary staff with experienced leader (guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging.

Taxes and Entrance Fees

  •  All the applicable services charges, government taxes, all necessary paper work and permits (Tims Card)
  • Special Dolpo Trekking permit

Others

  • Good Vibe Adventure’s t-shirt, Down Jacket, sleeping bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter rescue service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag.
  • Good Vibe Adventure offers you Farewell Dinner on last night.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare.
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).
  • Travel and rescue insurance (necessary).
  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, bottle or boiled water & Hot Drinks Tea and Coffee, Hot Shower, Batteries charge, Heater during the Trek and Sweet things like desert).
  • Extra night accommodation and meals if early departure from mountain.
  • Tips for the guide, porter. (Tipping is voluntary).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on including section.

Good to Know

Arrival in Nepal

According to your arrival itinerary in Nepal, Good Vibe Adventure welcomes you at the entry point or at the airport and takes you to the hotel. We also brief you in short about the programs.

Transportation

Private Tourist vehicle to airport drops and pick up/ round flight trip KTM-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-KTM.

Food/ Water and Accommodation on Lower Dolpo Trekking

We provide Standard breakfast in Kathmandu. During the trekking, we provide breakfast and dinner at the lodge and lunch on the trekking trail. We recommend you to bring water purification pills, but you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water as well.

We offer 2-3 star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu but it can be customized according to your request. And best available lodge in the trekking. Lodges with basic facilities are available in  Lower Dolpo Trekking

Luggage on Lower Dolpo Trekking

During the trekking, your bag pack will be carried by the porter and you can use your belongings at your desired time. You can just carry a day pack with a water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, etc. Except for the necessary things, you can deposit your belongings to the hotels' locker.

Communication, Electricity and Battery Charge on Lower Dolpo Trekking

Despite some areas, there is network coverage of mobile phones in almost the places. The landline phones are also available for communication. Electricity or solar powers are available for the mobile charge. It is better to have a spare battery.

Health Issues

It is better to consult with your doctor before going to the lower Dolpo Trekking. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)/ High Altitude Sickness can occur during the trekking so proper acclimatization is needed. Please, take your required medicine with you.

Insurance/Rescue

Insurance helps you to get a quick rescue and medical expenses. It is an expensive operation from the higher altitude in the helicopter. It cuts your economic burden if some accidents happen. Insurance should be done by you.

Best Trekking season for the Lower Dolpo Trekking

Autumn and spring are the best seasons for  Lower Dolpo Trekking. Days are warm and nights are chilling. Mornings are usually clear and fine weather. It can be cloudy around the afternoon and evening. The winter season is more challenging due to the heavy snowfall.

Booking and Payment procedure

20% payment should be paid in advance while you book the trip. It should include Passport copy and flight detail. The rest of the 80% payment is payable at your arrival in Nepal. You can pay by your credit card and deposit into the bank account of Good Vibe Adventure from your country and can pay cash after your arrival.

Trip Extension

In addition to Lower Dolpo Treks, we can also extend the trip to jungle safari, Lumbini Tour, Nepal Tour, Rafting along with tour activities in Tibet and Bhutan. Please, let us know earlier if you want to extend your trip either inside Nepal or outside of it according to your time management.