Lower Dolpo Trekking

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels

On reaching Kathmandu via respective airlines well received by company guides and staff for short drive in the hub of Kathmandu city where your hotels located.After checking into your lovely rooms getting refreshed join in at the Hotel lobby for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable and pleasant.The evening includes group welcome dinner in nice Nepalese restaurants with cultural programs as entertainment with the dinner.

Day 02: Kathmandu with sightseeing and trek preparation.

Morning after hearty breakfast, as per the given time our city and tour guide will lead you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, of historical importance includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.

Tour leads to famous landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, afternoon back to the hotel, after an interesting tour back to the hotel with time in the afternoon preparing for the journey to Lower Dolpo Experience.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj towards Nepal Far South-West - 50 mins on air.

As per the flight time to Nepal Far South West to reach at Nepalgunj city to start our marvelous Lower Dolpo Experience, where drive leads to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic, sweeping flight to Nepal Far South West to land at Nepalgunj city. On reaching Nepalgunj city and its airport, the area of sub-tropical climate transfer to nearby hotels with time to explore the city of strong Indian influence and culture due to its closeness to India border.

Day 04: Fly to Jhupal 2,475 m (40 mins on air) and then drive to Dunai 2,140 m - 02 hrs.

With early breakfast then transfer back to Nepalgunj airport for another short flight to reachJhupal in Dolpo, on reaching Jhupal, where our trekking staff joins to start the adventure taking a short drive to Dunai for the overnight stop. The driving journey leads past interesting area into farm villages and fields with views of snowcapped peaks and then at stopping at Dunai for overnight in the local nice lodge. Dunai, headquarter and administrative town of Dolpo district, an interesting place to explore in the afternoon to observe Nepal Far Western Nepalese cultures and custom of both Hindu and Buddhist religion with fascinating cultures.

Day 05: Trek to Chhepka 2,838 m - 06 hrs.

The first-day trek begins from Dunai, where morning trek leads Dunai market area and then cross over a bridge aboveThuloBheri River to reach a high ridge above Phuksumdo River valley as walk rewards you with views of Kagmara peaks. After walking on winding pleasant path, then climb up into farm villages with walnut trees nearDhera a small place of cattle herders, from here leading to a short climb to Rahagaon village of Hindu Thakuri Malla people and then downhill into the forest to reach our overnight stop at Chhepka, a small farm village.

Day 06: Trek to Samdua village 2,960m -06 hrs.

After Chhepkawhich is close to Ankhe village, morning walk follows to a short climb and then downhill within the forested area to reach the bank of a river, continue uphill walk on leaving the forest behind.

Day 07: Trek to Phoksumdo Lake 3,630 m - 06 hours.

Morning walk starts to reach atPhoksundo Lake after Pungmo Khola (stream) on following the stream and then downhill into birch and pine forest reaching the upper section of Phoksundo Khola. After a short rest walk leads into Ringmo village, a lovely and interesting Tibetan origin village with a similar culture of Buddhism and Bon (pre-Buddhist) religion. Houses built with mud plastered including Chhorten and Mani (prayer) walls of Bon sect and Buddhist religion. From here a short walk to Phuksumdo Lake for the overnight camp near the bank of turquoise colored Phoksundo Lake.

Day 08: Phoksundo Lake rests and explores around Ringmo village and the lake.

An ideal spot for rest day here enjoy exploring around beautiful Phuksumdo Lake, an opportunity to soak in local Dolpo villages around Ringmo of immense culture and custom, where you explore these pristine areas often visited by few other trekkers.

Day 09: Trek to Chunuwar 3,110 m - 06 hrs.

After an enjoyable and interesting time at Ringmo village and PhokshumdoLake, walk leads back on the same route with alternative overnight stops walking on a pleasant trail leading to steep climb for few hours to reach atChunuwar village for the overnight stop, this small village offers the super panorama of PhokshumdoLake and Kagmara peaks.

Day 10: Trek to Sangta 2,421 m - 05 hrs.

From here morning walk leads towards more Hindu villages of Malla Thaukuri within walnuts groves and farmlands, an interesting walks passing smaller scattered farm villages as the trail is well maintained all the way to our overnight halt at Sangta village, with time browse around Thakuri people village of interesting traditions and old way of life.

Day 11: Trek to Dunai - 05 hrs then drive to Jhupal - 02 hr jeep ride.

After a great time atPhuksumdo Lake and on the walk towards Dunai with pleasant stops along the way observing local culture, today our last day walk leads to Dunai for short time and then taking a short drive to Jhupal for the flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj and then transfer to your hotels.

After a wonderful time in the high mountains and hills, taking a morning flight back to Kathmandu with short transit at Nepalgunj airport, on reaching Kathmandu after a scenic flight, transfer to respective hotels with the afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.

Day 13: the Extra and spare day in Kathmandu as the contingency.

We have set a free and extra day as a contingency in case of flight delay and problem due to unfavorable bad weather conditions, which can occur sometimes as Himalayan weather pattern can be unpredictable. If all goes well according to our well set itinerary days, one can enjoy a free day relaxing or join in another tour around Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur cities.

Day 14: International Departure for Homeward Bound.

Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable time on LowerDolpoExperience, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to the airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.