This circuit is the shorter one in Lower Dolpo. This program will take you to the capital town Dho, of Lower Dolpo. It consists of two passes over 5000m, Numla and Bagala, and Shey Phoksundo Lake, which is deepest Lake in Nepal, also lies inside the Shey Phoksundo National Park.
Dolpo region, that culturally and naturally resembles the Mustang region, lies in the direct route between Tibet and Nepal, where we cross the caravans of yaks carrying salt and wool from Tibet. It makes any trekkers feel the lifestyle of mountainous region. It offers a highly adventurous journey where you get to feel the rhythm of chörtens, Buddhist prayer spots and watching Blue Sheep, Snow Leopard, Rabbit and Marmot in the Shey Phoksundo National Park where Shey Phoksundo Lake lies. Crossing two passes Kangla pass (5500m) and Gela pass (5100m)
Hightlight: Phoksundu Lake, Dho-Tarap, Nomad Life styles Shey Gumpa and monasteries etc
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Best Season: | April – October |
| Highest Access of the Trekking: | 5185m | |
| Grade: | Strenuous | |
| Transportation: | Bus/ porters/ plane. | |
| Accommodation: | Tent | |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day. | |
| Length of stay: | 19 Days | |
| Group size | 6-12 pax | |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
| Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu. Welcome in the airport and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu: Free day. Preparation day for the trek. |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu- Nepalgunj : 1hrs by plane or by bus 12 hrs and O/N in Hotel. |
| Day 04 | Nepalgunj- Juphal- Dunai (2135m), 45min by air and 3/4hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 05 | Dunai -Tarakot (2500m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 06 | Tarakot- Lahini (2800m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 07 | Lahini - Taraf Khola (3300m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp |
| Day 08 | Taraf Khola - Dho (3800m), 4/5hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 09 | Dho: Excursion and acclimatizing day. |
| Day 10 | Dho- Num La base camp (4700m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N AT camp |
| Day 11 | Num La bc -Baga BC (4500m), 6/7hrs walking and O/N AT camp. |
| Day 12 | Baga BC - Yak Kharka, 7/8hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 13 | Yak Kharka-Ringmo (3200m), 2/3hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 14 | Ringmo - Chhepka (2600m), 7/8hrs walking and O/N at camp. |
| Day 15 | Chhepka - Juphal (2400m), 6/h7hrs walking and O/N at camp |
| Day 16 | Juphal-Nepalgunj, 45min by plane and then Nepalgunj to Katmandou 1hrs by plane or 12/13hrs by bus. It is necessary to be ready before 7 o'clock for the flight. O/N in the hotel. |
| Day 17 | Kathmandu: free day for shopping and souvenirs. |
| Day 18 | Kathmandu: free day for shopping and souvenirs. |
| Day 19 | Transfer to International airport for final departure |
All the programs date we have proposed are flexible and can be customized according to your needs and your preferred date, time availability and number of participants. Individuals or small groups can choose to join a pre-existing group with us or trek independently.
| Trip Kathmandu to Kathmandu | Departure Guarantee | Duration Trek | Accommodation | Participants |
| From 26/04 to 09/05/2011 | Above 6 Person | 14 Days | Camping Trek | |
| From 26/07 to 08/08/2011 | ||||
| From 09/08 to 22/08/2011 | ||||
| From 06/09 to 19/10/2011 | ||||
| From 27/09 to 10/10/2011 |
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, road slides, avalanches and public strikes
- Transfer: Airport / Hotel pick up & drop by private car/van as per group size.
- Full board basis during the trekking in tent, camping equipment will be provided such as two-men tents, dining tent, foam mattresses, stools and all cooking and kitchen gear, meals will be prepared by our kitchen staff (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and coffee.), (Except beverage).
- An Experienced & Professional Government license holder English speaking trained Trekking guide.
- Trekking permit for lower Dolpo and Shey Phoksundo national park permit
- 5 nights in hotel Manaslu at Katmandu or Similar category on a twin sharing bed and BB basis.
- 1 night at tourist class hotel in Nepalgunj on twin sharing basis with breakfasts
- First aid kit will be available during the trek.
- All personal gears and group equipments will be carried by porter or yaks
- Staffs Insurance.
- Domestic airport taxes.
- Flight Katmandu/Nepalgunj/dolpo/Nepalgunj/Katmandu.
- Lunches and dinners in Katmandu (Near about $US 10 – 15 per day/person)
- Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Katmandu).
- International Airfare and Airport Taxes.
- Entrance fees in the Historical site /Monument at KTM.
- Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks or bar menu.
- Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter in case for emergency Rescue evacuation, personal expenses,
- Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents and unforeseen events etc…
- Tips and Gratitude.
