We know you want to spend some time in absolute wilderness, far from modern settlements. For this, the Lower Dolpo trek in the Dolpo region is unequivocally your brilliant choice. Located in western Nepal, it is a high altitude region in the upper part of the Dolpa district.
Archaic and exotic, the region is culturally Tibetan. It is very thinly populated, and its people are the followers of the Bon—an animistic religion that predates Buddhism.
Lower Dolpo trek is evidently the lower part of Dolpo, sandwiched between the Dhaulagiri range and the Tibetan plateau. The trek begins from Juphal—first the flight will take you from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, and from there you will be taken to Juphal by next flight. Thus, your trekking adventure will take the charge from here.
The trail traverses across varied landscapes—meadows, pine and oak forests, arid to semi-arid region. You will be surrounded by rolling hills and snowcapped mountains. The thrill will increase with the steps!
The trek is pertinent to high altitude trekkers, and even if you are not one such but audacious, you can make it only to find exotic animals, such as blue sheep and snow leopard in the Shey Phoksundo National Park.
In addition to this, you will be spellbound by the gleaming cobalt-blue Shey Phoksundo Lake. Furthermore, the Numala Pass and the Bagala Pass at 5115 m and 5100 m respectively are also its major attractions from where you will have a majestic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Tibetan ranges the Kugung La and the Khyung La.
The region’s Eastern and the Southern parts appear supernal with the Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri, the Kyangyu, the Ripa and the Annapurna range. Moreover, you will cross the passes to reach the Dho Tarap village at 4040 m.
Lower Dolpo trekking is not the only natural, but also culturally exotic, since the people here have close to the Tibetan way of life, and the religion they follow is animistic Bon Po, predating traditional Buddhism.
The trek is convenient in a way that the trail is always scant with the trekkers, for independent trekkers are not allowed and on top of that, a special permit is required from the government of Nepal. And, what furthers the ease the simplicity, hospitality and the kindness of villagers.
This all is going to make your trek truly special—a lifetime experience of beauty and boldness, a remote world and wilderness! A worthwhile experience.
