Upper Mustang Tours & Travels

About lower Dolpo tea house trek

Lower Dolpo is located in the north-western part of Nepal, bordering Tibet. It is one of the most remote and least developed regions untouched by modernity. Dolpa region is home to the Dolpo people, who have preserved their unique culture, bon po and lifestyle for centuries. The landscape of Lower Dolpo is rugged and barren, with high mountains, deep valleys, and crystal-clear rivers.

Lower Dolpo Trek is a journey into the heart of Nepal’s Wild West, where one can experience the raw beauty of the Himalayas and witness the simple yet fascinating lifestyle of the Dolpo people. The trek offers a chance to disconnect from the chaos of modern life and connect with nature and oneself. It is a journey that requires courage, determination, and a sense of adventure. But those who undertake it will be rewarded with an experience that they will never forget.

• Catch the glimpse of yak caravan in ancient trans Himalayan salt trading trail between Nepal and Tibet.
• Observe the practice of bon and Tibetan Buddhism, their culture, tradition & lifestyle untouched by modern development.
• Traverses through two high passes Baga la 5190m and Numa la 5159 m and rugged land of high Himalayan valleys Nepal.
• Explore the hidden treasure of Dolpo including bon villages like Ringmo, Tarakot, Dho Tarap and its scenic landscapes.
• Discover deepest Shey Phoksundo Lake “Jewel of Dolpo” located in least explored western region of Nepal.
• Amazing walking experience in desert type terrain of rain shadow area of Himalayas in lower Dolpo Nepal.
• Visit highest human settlement, Bon Po Gompas, Buddhist monasteries & mountains in Dolpo a hidden gem of Nepal.
• Enjoy the wilderness of Dolpo, diverse flora and fauna including snow leopard in Shey Phoksundo national park.
• Experience the pristine land on earth, ancient Bon-Buddhist rituals in Dolpo, an isolated valley of Nepal.
• Walk in off beaten path of Karnali exploring Suligad waterfall, forest, desert, nomadic herding settlements in hidden corners of Nepal.

• Day 1 : Arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal

  Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, one of our officials will greet you and transfer to hotel by private vehicle. At the hotel, representative will brief you about program and plan. You can spend rest of the time at your leisure or explore the bustling city of Kathmandu.

  Elevation: 1,400 meters / 4593 feet.

• Day 2 : Kathmandu city tours and permit preparation

  After breakfast guide take you to Swayambhunath stupa, Bouddha, Pashupatinath temple, Patan and Kathmandu durbar square for sightseeing. Kathmandu city has rich cultural and historical heritage. it offers many opportunities for sightseeing and exploration. Full day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu covers most popular travel spots like famous Temple, stupa, monasteries, people and culture of Nepal. After exploring major sights of Kathmandu, we will drive back to Hotel and discuss about upcoming programs. You spent rest of the time for gear shopping, packaging, exploring streets of Thamel and try local cuisine.

• Day 3 : Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 150 meters / 492 feet
• Day 4 : Flight to Jhupal (Dolpa) 2475m / 8120 feet & trek to Dunai 2140m/ 7020 feet
• Day 5 : Trek to Tarakot 2540 meters / 8333 feet
• Day 6 : Trek to Laina 3370 meters / 11056 feet
• Day 7 : Trek to Nawarpani 3780 meters / 12401 feet
• Day 8 : Trek to Dho tarap 3944 meters / 12939 feet
• Day 9 : Walking around Dho Tarap for Acclimatization
• Day 10 : Trek to Numa La base camp 4440 meters / 14563 feet
• Day 11 : Cross Numa La pass 5238 meters, camp at Danigar 4512m /14803 feet
• Day 12 : Cross Baga La pass 5169 meters, trek to Yak Kharka 3860m / 12664 feet
• Day 13 : Trek to Ringmo 3,641 meters / 11943 feet
• Day 14 : Explore around Phoksundo Lake
• Day 15 : Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta 2520 meters / 8265 feet
• Day 16 : Shyanta to Jhupal 2475 meters / 8120 feet
• Day 17 : Flight to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
• Day 18 : Airport transfer by private vehicle to depart Nepal

  Today we will transfer you to airport 3 hours before scheduled flight to depart from Kathmandu or back home after amazing trip to Himalayas. “Have a safe journey! hope to see you again in future”

• Airports pick up on your arrival day by private vehicle
• Round trip flight from Kathmandu Nepalgunj
• Round trip flight from Nepalgunj to Jhupal to Nepalgunj
• Two nights hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj BB basic
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) 4 cups of hot drink each day on choice
• Accommodation at organize camping tent during Dolpo trekking period
• Professional English speaking guide service trained by government of Nepal
• Trekking staffs to carry your backpack & camping equipments
• All necessary paperwork, special permits (SPNP, TIMS) and local taxes
• Travel and rescue arrangements if require
• Airport transfer to depart Nepal

• Visa fees / international airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Personal expenses phone calls, mineral water, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge, extra porters & gears etc
• Tips for guides, porters (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)