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The Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna, and sweeping vistas, which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. This region, surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north, respectively, is regarded as a blend of natural and cultural phenomena. It was opened in 1991 for trekking. This region lies on the north side of Himalayas , it is also a rain shadow area and the climatic situation of this place is same as that of Mustang. One of the longest treks in Nepal is Dolpo Trek that takes 34 days to complete. In this trek, the maximum elevation will be 4,530 m. to 5,115 m. and is one of the most arduous treks of the country.
LOWER DOLPA TREK (JUMLA TO DOLPA):
Trek Days: 8 to 14 Days
Domestic flight: Two way flight.
Trek Type: Camping
Max. Altitude: 3820m
Hotels: Nepali Style
Season: March to October.
Trek in Brief:
Dolpa is a remote region most of which is protected by Sey-Phoksundo National Park . It is bounded in the east and south by the Dhaulagiri and Churen Himal ranges and west by the Jumla district. The headquarter of Dolpa is Dunai.
The trek start from Jumla (2370m) where will fly from Nepalgunj. Trek to Gothi chaur (2600m), Naphukana (3000m), Balasa (2850), Rimi (2890m), Tibrikot (2100), Dunai (2000m) and Juphal (2490). The trek ends at Juphal, from where we can take domestic flight to Nepalgung and back to Kathmandu .
If we want to pass Kagmara La Pass (5115m), it will take extra four days. The trek will Rimi (2890m), Kaigaon-Toijem (2920m), Kagmara Phedi (3650m), Kagmara La (5115m), Lasa, Sumduwa etc.
RARA LAKE TREK (JUMLA TO RARA):
Trek Days: 8 to 11 Days
Domestic flight: Both ways.
Trek Type: Camping
Max. Altitude: 3710m
Hotels: None
Season: March to October.
Trek in Brief:
Rara Lake (2980m) is the focal point of Rara National Park and is a good destination for a trek in western Nepal . The route is very much ‘of the beaten trek' and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from those in the rest of Nepal .
The trek begins from Jumla – Danphe Lagna (3130m) - Cautha (2770m) – Dhotu (2500m) – Rara Lake (3060m) -Ghorosingha (3100m) – Sinja (2440m) – Jaljala chaur (3270m) – Jumla.
LOWER DOLPA TREK (JUMLA TO DOLPA):
Trek Days: 12 to 16 Days
Domestic flight: Both ways.
Trek Type: Camping
Max. Altitude: 5118m
Hotels: None
Season: May to October
Trek in Brief:
The Tarap is a remote valley of pure Tibeten influence east of Sey-Phoksundo Lake and south of Sey Gompa. The trek will start from Dunai and ends at Juphal. Dunai-Tarakot (2520m), Kanigaon (2500m), Chheur (3570m), Sishul Khola (3770m), Do Tarap (4150m), Tok-Khyu Highcamp (4180m), Pellung Tang (4460m), Dajok Tang (4080m), Phoksundo Lake (3728m), Trek down to Juphal and fly to Nepalgunj.
UPPER DOLPA (SHEY GOMPA TREK):
Trek Days: 10-15 days
Domestic Flight: Both ways
Trek Type: camping
Maximum altitude: 5400m
Difficulty: Normal to hard
Season: May to October
Trek in Brief:
The lake is within Shey Phoksundo National Park , which was opened in 1981. The park holds in wildlife inhabitants of Snow leopards, blue sheep etc. This land is near by Tibet so the experience of Tibetan land and Tibetan culture can easily be experienced through this trek. The famous Mount Kailash can be seen on the far direction which is in western Tibet .
The trek start from Jufal and ends at Jufal (Dunai).
Jufal –Dunai—Chepka—Renje (3010m)— Phoksundo Lake —Phoksundo Khola—Snow fields camp—Shey Gompa (4500m). The trek have different destination depends upon days.
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Annapurna with
Ghandruk Village
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Upper Dolpo |
Lomanthang Village |
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