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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