Trekking in Nepal >> Far Western Nepal Trek >> Lower Dolpo Trek

Dolpo trekking is opened to trekking in 1989, the Dolpo region is hard to match for it’s pristine beauty and rugged charm, where one can still have opportunity to meet the nomadic people and their life style almost untouched and unexplored. The Himalayas offer an endless variety of landscapes, cultures and great people. This unbounded diversity makes it a destination you can visit over and over again. It even becomes more interesting and fascinating with every time you return.Lower Dolpa trek crosses three relatively high passes, good paths are followed throughout and there is no trekking on glaciers. At the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalayan rain shadow lies Dolpo the legendary hidden land closed for years to trekkers. The lack of other tourists, the warm welcome given by the hardy Dolpo-Pa & the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life makes this an extremely varied & special trek.

A Skyline treks in Nepal, it is ideally suited to both beginners and those who have "been everywhere". You haven't until you've been to Dolpo.

 

 

The Trekking Group

For the Lower Dolpo trek, there will be one leader, one cook, assistant leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers: 1 porter), other helpers (1 trekker: 2 helpers). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Lower Dolpo Trek for at least a group of two, and include maximum of twelve people only, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

 

Health & Experience Required
Our Lower Dolpo Trek suitable for passionate adventurers who have ability to walk at least 6-8 hours a day with a light rucksack. Some days you might even need to walk more hours such as while you are in high passes. Walking in higher altitude is physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if you are in excellent health with above average physical fitness, have past trekking experinece, positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, you can accomplish the Lower Dolpo Trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some months (2-3 months) prior of the trip is good idea to enhance your strength and stability. Past hiking experience is a must but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is vital that you consult with your doctor before you decide and set up for the Lower Dolpo Trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform Skyline treksbefore booking the trek.

 

Accommodations
Accommodations are included in the trip cost and skyline treks has chosen the best deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu in a 4-star Hotel, 2 night in lodge in Nepalgunj/Jupal, and 12 nights in comfortable two-men camping tent. To sleep in tent, 4 season sleeping bag and foam mattress will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All hotel and camping accommodation is on twin sharing basis, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex without extra charge.

 

Meals
During your Lower Dolpo Trek, you can enjoy freshly cooked hygienic and nutritious meals on full board basis prepared by our trained and experienced cook. Typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) will be provided from the camp as per the Skyline treks menu. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner and breakfasts will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Trip Fact:

Trip Duration :20 Days
Best Time :Oct /Nov/March-May
Grade :strenuous
Highest access of the trek: Kagmara La (5115 m), Baga La (5070 m) Numa La (5190 m)
Culture :Mixed with typical western Nepalese and Tibetans.
Mode of trekking tour :Camping, Equipment and clothing Checklist
Himalayan sights Sisne: Kanjiroba Himal Range and remoteness hilly ranges. Weather in Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek: most challenging trek in remote western Nepal.