Dolpa District, Karnali Province

Lower Dolpo Trek

★★★★4.7 (47 reviews)
Best Season:MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

14 days
Download Full Itinerary

150 m. Stay in the lowland city overnight.

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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