Dolpa District, Karnali Province
Lower Dolpo Trek
★★★★4.7 (47 reviews)
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Duration
14 Days
Max Altitude
5,190 m (Numa La Pass)
Group Size
2–10 people
Difficulty
challenging
Trip Starts
Kathmandu
Trip Ends
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during trek
Accommodation
Tented camps throughout
Overview
Discover the hidden land of Dolpo on this remote trans-Himalayan trek. Cross the Numa La (5,190 m) and Baga La (5,170 m) high passes, gaze at the turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake — Nepal's deepest lake — and visit ancient Bon-Po monasteries that pre-date Buddhism. The lower Dolpo region is one of the last remaining outposts of authentic Tibetan culture in Nepal, made famous by Peter Matthiessen's "The Snow Leopard".
Highlights
- Phoksundo Lake — Nepal's deepest, 145 m turquoise waters
- Cross Numa La (5,190 m) & Baga La (5,170 m)
- Ancient Bon-Po monasteries
- Trans-Himalayan barren landscape
- Authentic Dolpo-pa culture
What's Included
✓Restricted Area Permit ($500)
✓Senior trekking guide
✓Camping crew (cook, kitchen helper, porters)
✓Full camping equipment
✓All meals during trek
✓Internal flights to Juphal
What's Not Included
International flights
Nepal visa
Travel insurance
Sleeping bag & personal gear
Tips for crew
Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Go
About Dolpo
- •Made famous by The Snow Leopard book
- •Bon-Po pre-Buddhist religion still practised
- •One of Nepal's most remote regions
Permit details
- •$500 USD per 10 days for Lower Dolpo
- •Shey Phoksundo National Park entry fee
- •TIMS card
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