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Fact of the Trek

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Place Covers	Phoksundo Lake
Group Size	Min.2, Max. 9
Trek Grade	Moderate + Fairly Strenuous
Min. altitude	2370m
Max. altitude	5115m
Season	February to June and September to November
Transportation	Aero Plane (Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Trek Duration	18 Days
Age Limit	22 to 60

HIGHLIGHT OF THE TREK
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. But It does not require any technical experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes.

DIFFICULTIES OF THE TREK
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. But It does not require any technical experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes.

How can you trek in Dolpo area ?
Lower Dolpo trek can be organize only camping (Tented Camp). On a camping trek you will sleep in tents. The staff includes a guide, cook, Sherpa and sufficient porters to carry all trekking gear. Even if you have never camped before, there is no need to worry that you won’t enjoy the experience. The tents we provide are roomy, the sleeping pads/ mattresses are comfortable and international style food of a high standard is freshly prepared and served. On all of our treks a bathroom tent is provided as well as a dining tent with tables and camp stools, providing a cozy, comfortable atmosphere to eat and chat with fellow trekkers during the evening.

How Camping Trek is Operated?
　
In a typical Camping Trek, day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup of hot tea or coffee followed by a bucked of warm water for their washing and cleaning. After packing up their stuff and daypack, the trekkers are requested to leave their camp and meet at the dinning table for breakfast. The trek started around 7.30 - 8 a.m. and the kitchen staffs go ahead of the group.
Our well trained staff pack all camping equipment and gears and the porters carry them to the next camping site. The trekkers should carry only personal belongings that they may need for the day like water bottle, rain gear, camera, etc.

The Trekkers can decide on their own on time for viewing the beautiful landscape, taking photographs and resting or making a short pause. The walk to the lunch spot normally takes 3 hours. Our cook and assistant serves hot lunch upon arrival. The afternoon walk takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach at the night camp around 4/5 p.m. Tea and snacks are served while our sherpa pitch the camp. The dinner is served around 6/7 p.m. in the dining tent lit with a pressurized lantern and furnished with table and camping tools. We provide high quality tents, foam and mattress, and a simple toilet tent in every camp for once comfort.

Our well - trained and experienced cook, and assistant prepare a variety of healthy, hygienic and clean food which is carried for the entire trek. Fresh Fruit and vegetable may taste on the way to trek.

When is the best season?
The best season for this trek is half of February to First week of June and September to early December.

Half of February to First week of June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan" in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much greater than other seasons.

September to half of December: September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views. The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite cold.

Note: July to August is the Monsoon period in Nepal. However, it is possible to do trekking in rain shadow area like Mustang, Rara, Dolpo, Annapurna circuit, Lantang valley, Everest base camp and Gokyo valley respectively.

Short Description of Lower Dolpo Trek
Lower Dolpo 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 and the fascinating insight into the Tibetan way of life makes this an extremely varied and special trek. A unique trek in Nepal, it is ideally suited to both beginners and those who have "been everywhere". You haven't until you've been to Dolpo.

Lower Dolpo Trek

Itinerary in Details

Day 01 : Flight Kathmandu - Nepalgunj.

Day 02 : Flight Nepalgunj - Jumla (2770m), and camp at Tila river side

Day 03 : Trek to Ghotichour (2700m).

Day 04 : Trek to Sumdo (3000m).

Day 05 : Trek to Napakhona (3080m).

Day 06 : Trek to Taijung.

Day 07 : Trek to Thulo Chour.

Day 08 : Trek to Kagmara Phedi.

Day 09 : Kagmara La Pass (5115m) pass and camp at Kharka.

Day 10 - 12 : Trek to Pungmo (3050 m.)

Day 13 : Trek to Phoksumdo Lake (3600m).

Day 14 : Rest day at Phoksumdo Lake. Today we rest to admire the beauty of this great lake. We visit nearby villages inhabited by Bon and Buddhist Settlers.

Day 15 : Trek to Chhekpar (2670m).

Day 16 : Trek to Roha.

Day 17 : Trek to Juphal.

Day 18 : Trek to Juphal.

NOTE : Please, note that above itinerary just include trekking period. We need two more extra days for arrival and departure. Altogether, we require at least 20 days in Nepal (Lower Dolpo Trek 18 days + 2 days for arrival and departure).

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The safety and the well being of our groups are of paramount importance to us. All of our trips are led by qualified professional guides, who are well trained by our Government. Our job is to ensure your comfort and safety as we take you where you want to go, because your holiday is ours. In this regards, we work honestly and effectively to provide you the Himalayan experience that suits your interest. We encourage you to question us freely and contribute in the planning stages of your adventure.