Overview
Lower Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trekking is an adventure of two weeks around Nepal’s largest Shey-Phoksundo National Park. The walk takes you to remote pockets of Far Western Nepal on a less ventured route. Where few groups of trekkers seldom visit the beautiful country of Lower Dolpo and emerald-colored Phoksundo Lake. The charm and beauty of Lower Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trekking is its tranquil and pristine wilderness. The undisturbed regions around the Himalayas make the adventure more exciting and interesting to experience.
Lower Dolpo areas are often known as the country of rare and elusive snow leopards and Blue Sheep. As well as Himalayan Thar, the impressive traditional Dolpo villages are steeped with age-old Buddhist heritage and cultures.
The adventure to Lower Dolpo Phoksundo Lake begins with a sweeping scenic flight to land at Jhupal’s unique small airport. The walk follows the scenic trail to beautiful Phoksundo Lake at a lovely Ringmo Village. Have time to explore its picturesque surroundings of rolling green hills covered in blue pines with views of snow-capped peaks. After an enjoyable and wonderful time at Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo Village, the walk follows toward the remote mountain wilderness.
Adventure then leads to traverse two high passes of Baga-La and Numa-La, climbing on steep slopes. The effort of hard climbing rewards you with a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding snow-capped peaks of Kagmara and Kanjiroba Himal. As far as Dhaulagiri Himal ranges towards the Far East above the spectacular Dolpo landscapes. After walking around Baga-La and Namun-La Passes for a few days in sheer wilderness, away from human habitation. From, here the walk follows the main trail to reach Dho-Tarap River Valley and the large village of Dho-Tarap.
It is an interesting village to explore the immense cultures of Buddhists and Bon the ancient pre-sect Buddhism. The walk follows the beautiful Dho Tarap River Valley to enter an exciting deep gorge. The area is well hidden from the outside world, an amazing and wild area with chances of spotting some wildlife. After walking for a few days within the enclosed river gorge, and then the trail heading towards open, exposed areas. To reach the impressive village of Tarakot, a historical fortress village in the early days.
Where the Trans Himalayan caravan and salt trade route of Tibet and Nepal passed through Tarakot Village. From Tarakot, slowly adventures end on reaching Dunai, the headquarters town of Dolpo. Completing the walk at Dunai, then taking a short drive to Jhupal for the last overnight around Dolpo. The next morning, a sweeping scenic flight brings you back to Kathmandu, after a mesmerizing experience on Lower Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trekking.
Lower Dolpo Phoksundo Lake Trek Highlights
- Adventure full of exciting moments amidst stunning Dolpo landscape scenery.
- Adventure around less visited regions country by only few groups of trekkers.
- Walk amidst stunning scenery of rolling green hills and valleys with snow peaks.
- Explore the largest National Park of Nepal enriched with exotic flora and fauna.
- Trekking to remote Ringmo Village close to emerald colored Phokshindo Lake.
- Crossing over high scenic passes of Baga-La and Numa-La with spectacular views.
