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This trek truly provides an opportunity to experience the life in the remote highland. Lying in the western Himalayan region, battered by the high winds, arid and dry landscape, unbearable cold in the winter months and almost cut off from the development of the outside world, this region is a living example of a tough struggle against the harsh force of nature. The trail passes through some high mountain passes and scarcely spread local villages, with beautiful mountains towering above in the background.

It combines of nature tour together with insightful cultural experience.T here are opportunities to visit ancient Buddhist and Bon po villages, high passes, beautiful lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries, to observe the vast array of endangered wildlife, including Blue sheep, Himalayan Tahr and Snow Leopard.The medicinal plant, Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of wild mushroom is found in abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to significantly improve health and fitness. As you trek through this mystique land you see people collecting Yarchagumba in the fields and meadows.

For this trek you need only the permit for Lower Dolpa is enough.

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Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02:Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
  • Day 03:Nepalgunj to Juphal/ flight and Juphal to Dunai/ trek
  • Day 04:Dunai toTarakot
  • Day 05:Tarakot to Mushi Khola
  • Day 06:Musi Khola to Karkot Village
  • Day 07:Karkot Village to Pimari Village
  • Day 08:Pimari Village to Shabha kharka
  • Day 09:Shabha kharka to Papta Chanla BC
  • Day 10:Papta to Dho Takyo village Crossing Chanla Pass/ (5200m)
  • Day 11:Dho Takyo Village- Rest day
  • Day 12:Dho Takyo Village to Numala Base Camp
  • Day 13:Numala BC to Danigar (4512m) Crossing Numala Pass (5190m) and Bagala BC
  • Day 14:Danigar to Yak kharka (3995m) Crossing Bagala pass (5070m)
  • Day 15:Yak Kharka to Rigmo Phoksundo Lake (3610m)
  • Day 16:Phoksundo – Rest Day
  • Day 17:Phoksundo to Pugmo Village (3500m)
  • Day 18:Pungmo Village to Kagmara High Camp (4800m)
  • Day 19:Kagmara High Camp to Kagmara Phedi (4190m) Crossing Kagmara pass (5115m)
  • Day 20:Kagmara Phedi to Toijum (2920m)
  • Day 21:Toijum to Kaigaon (2610m)
  • Day 22:Kaigaon Village to Chaurikot (3700m)
  • Day 23:Churikot to Chotra (3380m)
  • Day 24:Chotra to Gothichaur (2650m)
  • Day 25:Gothichaur to Jumla Khalanga Bazaar (2540m)
  • Day 26:Jumla to Nepalgunj/ flight
  • Day 27:Depart Kathmandu
  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

    As you fly into Kathmandu, the views of snow-capped mountain peaks greet you. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.

  • Day 02: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

    From Kathmandu we take a bus or fly on any domestic carrier to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj , a town in the western Terai , is very close to the Indian border and the Bardia Nationl Park. It is a major transport hub for western, mid-western and far-western regions of Nepal. Overnight at hotel or lodge.

  • Day 03: Nepalgunj to Juphal/ flight and Juphal to Dunai/ trek

    Today we take a 35 minutes long flight to Juphal .Our trekking starts from Juphal .The trail descends and winds through local villages. We trek by the riverside and pass Roop Ghar with the water mill and finally reach the village of Dunai(2150m).Dunai has a village school, police check post and some government offices. We stay overnight in Dunai at Pala Guest House.

  • Day 04: Dunai toTarakot

    From Dunai the trail continues along the banks of Barbung Khola to Tarakot, known locally as Dzong for its hilltop fortress. The trail is flat. The villagers of Tarakot speak Kaike, a unique language, spoken no where else in the world. We camp for the night at Tarakot.

  • Day 05: Tarakot to Mushi Khola

    From Tarakot we trek to Musi Kharka. We camp for the night at a large meadow.

  • Day 06: Musi Khola to Karkot Village

    From Musi Kharka we trek for about 6 to 7 hours and reach the village of Kakoat. On the way we pass through interesting scenery.

  • Day 07: Karkot Village to Pimari Village

    From Kakoat village we trek to Pimari village.

  • Day 08: Pimari Village to Shabha kharka

    Today we pass through forests of pine , birch and juniper to reach Shabha Kharka, a grazing site.

  • Day 09: Shabha kharka to Papta Chanla BC

    We make an arduous trek to Papta Chanla BC today.

  • Day 10: Papta to Dho Takyo village Crossing Chanla Pass/ (5200m)

    This day we come across several villages,while walking along the bank of Tarap Khola. We pass many chortens, monasteries, mani walls, prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and local people who are very close to Tibetan life style. We reach Dho Takyo village our camp for the night.It is the uppermost village of the Tarap region.

  • Day 11: Dho Takyo Village- Rest day

    Dho Takyo is a Gurung village rich in Buddhist culture. We find beautiful monasteries, chortens, mani walls and prayer flags. We spend the day exploring these sites. It is worth visiting all the gompas. It is the largest settlement in Tarap. Of special interest is the Ri Bhunpa Gompa and the chorten within a chorten. We will take a nature tour.

    Shimen Tinje Image
  • Day 12: Dho Takyo Village to Numala Base Camp

    We trek through arid country with wonderful eroded pillars. If it is clear there are views of the Dhaulagiri massif, north of high desert country towards Tibet and down into the Tarap valley. You trek along the steep ascent path crossing grassland until you reach Numala base camp.

  • Day 13: Numala BC to Danigar (4512m) Crossing Numala Pass (5190m) and Bagala BC

    Today we cross Numala Pass and descend towards Poyon khola till we reach Bagala Base Camp surrounded by big glaciers and blade shaped rock cliffs. We stop for the night at Danigar, a place surrounded by hills with temporary houses, yak pasture and terraces. For the first time you can see Topo Peak (4900m.) in panorama. The Norbukang Himal sparkles at the back.

    Upper dolpo upper mustang trek
  • Day 14: Danigar to Yak kharka (3995m) Crossing Bagala pass (5070m)

    We make our way to Yak Kharka via Bagala Pass. From the pass we get to enjoy the beautiful view of Kanjiroba massif. After Baga La the trails turn gentle down all the way to Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka is open grassland and grazing ground for yaks and sheep.

  • Day 15: Yak Kharka to Rigmo Phoksundo Lake (3610m)

    The trek to Phoksondo Lake (3728m.) via Ringmo (3730m.) takes about seven hours. From Yak Kharka till Ringmo the trail goes down hill. Ringmo is a small village inhabited by Gurung and Thakuri communities. We move along the flat land passing through pine forests, grassland, terraces, hills and villages. The views of Phoksundo Lake appear before you. After crossing a wooden bridge we reach our destination. Phoksundo Lake is the deepest lake of the world. The big village lying at the bank of this lake is quite rich in Buddhist culture as there are monasteries, chortens, mani walls, shops, prayer flags, hotels, lodges, terraces and so on. This village is beautifully surrounded by hills.

  • Day 16: Phoksundo – Rest Day

    Today we explore the area around the magnificent Phoksundo Lake. The lake is famous for its magnificent turquoise color and spectacular scenery. Ringmo village, which looks like a typical Tibetan village, is scenically nestled in the area. Many beautiful glaciers can be found near and above the lake area. There are many monasteries (Gompas) and Bon-po religious sites at the park and we spend our time visiting some of these. The most famous, Shey Gompa was established in the 11th Century. Thashung Gompa located near Phoksundo Lake was built about 900 years ago. We will explore the natural sites and enjoy our nature tour.

    western nepal trekking trails
  • Day 17: Phoksundo to Pugmo Village (3500m)

    Today we follow a trail that stays high above the stream, which eventually becomes the Pungmo khola. The route enters birch and juniper forests. It gives way to blue pine as the trail crosses the river on a wooden bridge. There are views of the Kanjiroba peak in the horizon above the barley fields of Pungmo, a fortress like village. We camp at this village.

  • Day 18: Pungmo Village to Kagmara High Camp (4800m)

    From Pungmo village we take the route on the side of the Pungmo khola. We pass birch and juniper forests and blue pine trees .We reach Kagmara High Camp, where we camp for the night.

  • Day 19: Kagmara High Camp to Kagmara Phedi (4190m) Crossing Kagmara pass (5115m)

    We climb alongside the Kagmara Glacier to the Kagmara La at 5115m.The panoramic views of the peaks are sensational. Wildflowers and exotic birds and blue sheep dot the landscape.

  • Day 20: Kagmara Phedi to Toijum (2920m)

    From Kagmara phedi we trek to Toijum. We cross a series of waterfalls and descend a moraine. Till we reach Garpung Khola.From here the village is just nearby. We camp near the army post.

  • Day 21: Toijum to Kaigaon (2610m)

    We take a high trail above the Bheri River. We pass Hurikot and reach Kaigaon.

  • Day 22: Kaigaon Village to Chaurikot (3700m)

    The trail is fairly gentle today. We climb on a grassy knoll for a panoramic view east to the distant Dhaulagiri Himal.We reach Chaurikot our camp for the night.

  • Day 23: Churikot to Chotra (3380m)

    Chotra lies at a distance beyond Chaurikot.The inhabitants of Chotra are Khampas, people from eastern Tibet who are traditionally Buddhists. The village has the typical Tibetan Mani walls and a kani arching over the trail. It is also the home of Matwali chettris.Their religious practices have very little to do with Hinduism.Their rites are conducted by shamans known as dhamis or jhankris.

  • Day 24: Chotra to Gothichaur (2650m)

    From Chotra we trek to Ghotichaur. We trek through completely flat land . En route you see terraces, pass forests and villages situated at the bank of river. There are some 13th century Malla dynasty stone carvings at the spring here .There is a sheep farm here and this place is completely surrounded by pine forests.

  • Day 25: Gothichaur to Jumla Khalanga Bazaar (2540m)

    We trek from Gothi Chaur (3080m.) to Jumla. The trails we follow is steep ascent up to Pattyata Lagna Pass. To reach Jumla, we pass Dochar Gara,and follow the flat route to Gariakot. This is a small village with apple orchard, terraces, beautiful green hills and it lies at the bank of Tila Khola (stream). We reach Jumla late in the evening.

  • Day 26: Jumla to Nepalgunj/ flight

    Today we fly from Jumla to Nepalganj, and then to Kathmandu.

  • Day 27: Depart Kathmandu

    Our representative will drive you to the airport for your flight home.

  • First of all ,thank’s to all, the Trek agency (Explore Dolpo Treks), our guide (Mr.Chandra) and his crew for that very well organized Trekking Tour of 2 weeks. It has been a fantastic time for us, beside the landscape, flora & fauna, we had close contact to friendly local people and got an impression how daily life is going on.There has been no shortcomings : no delays ,very good food and sufficient camping equipment. The guide and the crew have worked and communicated in a particular harmonic way together. Bravo.
    Great time for us. Thanks again….

    - Lower Dolpo Round Trip – 27 Days Volker Krempin, Paris / France | 1 Sep, 2016

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