18-Day Lower Dolpo Trek from Kathmandu with She-Phoksundo Lake

18 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Go on an 18-day Lower Dolpo trek, one of the most amazing and outstanding treks in Nepal. See the beautiful Tibetan Buddhist culture, old monasteries, the spect...

Duration: 18 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Nepalganj, Kathmandu, Dolpo, Phoksundo Lake · Languages: English

About Nepalganj

Nepal

Nepalganj

One of Nepal’s few lowland cities, Nepalganj is a lively town of Indian undercurrents that’s home to the Bengal tiger populations of Bardia National Park. Discover it all with help from a local guide.

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What's Included

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast for 3 nights
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
Snickers chocolate for each person during the trek
Snacks such as Oreo cookies and peanut biscuits
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jhupal round trip)
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Entrance fees for sightseeing and monument visits as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Overland Trek Nepal trekking bag/duffel bag, T-shirt, and trekking map are yours to take
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

Not Included

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare
Personal equipment
Tips for guide and porter (tipping is expected)
Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc.
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the price-included section

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu (1400m)
2

Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Go sightseeing in Kathmandu. Return to the hotel and prepare for the trek.
3

Day 03

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (495m). Time taken - 1 hour
4

Day 04

Fly to Juphal and Trek to Dunai

Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2156m). Time taken - 3 hours
5

Day 05

Trek from Dunai to Tarakot

Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2,543m). Time taken - 5-6 hours
6

Day 06

Trek from Tarakot to Laini

Trek from Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m). Time taken - 6-7 hours
7

Day 07

Trek from Laini to Nawarpani

Trek from Laini to Nawarpani (3,545m). Time taken - 5-6 hours
8

Day 08

Trek from Nawarpani to Do Tarap

Trek from Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090m). Time taken - 7-8 hours
9

Day 09

Acclimatization Day at Do Tarap

Rest day at Do Tarap for acclimatization.
10

Day 10

Trek to Numa La Base Camp

Trek to Numa La Base Camp (4440m). Time taken - 6-7 hours walk.
11

Day 11

Cross Numa La Pass to Pelung Tang

Cross Numa La pass (5,190m). Camp at Pelung Tang (4465m). Time taken - 6-7 hours
12

Day 12

Cross Baga La Pass to Dajok Tang

Cross Baga La pass (5,070m). Trek to Dajok Tang (4,080m). Time taken - 6 hours
13

Day 13

Trek from Dajok Tang to Ringmo

Trek from Dajok Tang to Ringmo (3,600m). Time taken - 3-4 hours.
14

Day 14

Hike to She-Phoksundo Lake

Hike to Phoksundo Lake.
15

Day 15

Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta

Trek from Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta (2520m). Time taken - 5-6 hours walk.
16

Day 16

Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal

Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal.
17

Day 17

Fly to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu

Fly to Nepalgunj, then board the flight to Kathmandu.
18

Day 18

Final Departure

Arrive at International Airport for the flight back home.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Overland Trek Nepal, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.