Lower Dolpo Trek – 15 Days

The Lower Dolpo Trek takes us to a remote and spectacular corner of the Himalayas in the largest district of Nepal occupying 15% of total land area, bound to the east and south by the huge Dhaulagiri and Churen Himal ranges, to the west by Jumla district and isolated from rest of the country by high passes to the south. Lower Dolpo Trek is recommended to trekkers who are used to trekking into great heights and although is a difficult route compensated however by the beauty of the countryside and kindness of the people.

The Tibetan-style villages of Tarap and Phoksumdo Lake boast impressive gompas and monasteries, where yak caravans remain the main form of transportation. Observing different rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain views, wildflowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and huge birds Himalayan griffon.

Accommodations:

We will be staying at Alpine Hotel Nepal in Kathmandu, Mount Kailash Resort in Pokhara, and at teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD350. Alpine Club of Himalaya will arrange rooms with attached washrooms. However, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also, note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevations but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.