Lower Dolpo Trek – the quick round trip around Dolpo’s greatest highlights

Lower Dolpo Trek

Trekking in Dolpo is probably the only trekking experience in Nepal that caters something unique and the different side of Nepal. The landscapes here in Dolpo have no resemblances to the other parts of country and so do the culture.

“Because of being in close proximity to Tibet in the North, this hidden territory in Nepal seems more like a Tibet than Nepal.”

Every Trek in Dolpo basically caters the superlative blend of natural magnificence and the centuries old unharmed culture amidst the tranquil neighborhood. So does the Lower Dolpo Trek with Explore Dolpo, that winds through the magnificent trails of Dolpo.

Lower Dolpo Trek

“The Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek with us begins at Juphal. Treading along the villages of Lower Dolpo like Tarakot and Nwarpani the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek winds along the banks of Tarap Khola all the way to Dho Tarap Village- the trading center of Dolpo.Exploring a day around Dho Tarap for acclimatization and to be a part of Dolpapa (The people of Dolpo) the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek resumes. Beyond Dho Tarap trekkers tread the trails of Great Himalayan Trail High route and cross over Numa La Pass 5309m and Baga La Pass 5169m and arrive to Phoksundo Lake.”

Lower Dolpo Trek

These high passes that cater moderate challenge during Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek are opened from April to November. Hence it is recommended that the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek shall be undertaken between April to November. Once arriving at Phoksundo Lake the trekkers joys have no limits. Phoksumdo Lake inside Shey Phoksundo National Park is truly a heaven on Earth.   The most popular destination in Dolpo that every trekker would prefer visiting it once is Phoksumdo Lake. The deepest lake in Nepal having unique attributes Phoksundo Lake has Mt. Kanzirowa looming dramatically at its backdrop. Moreover, the traditional Bon Village Ringmo that nestles on an elevated spur just above the lake is great cultural encounter while trekkers enjoy a day rest at Phoksumdo Lake.

Lower Dolpo Trek

“The trek doesn’t end here. The mesmerizingly cascading Sulighad Fall formed by the water of Phoksundo Lake while it emerges out is yet to come. We get to savor the view of this majestic fall on the way to Chhepka while making our way out towards Juphal to end the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek.”

“To summarize Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek in Dolpo is one big adventure in Nepal that has everything. Be it walking fun, natural wonders, cultural difference and the challenges of elevation- the Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek has it all.”

Lower Dolpo Trek