days Lower Dolpo Trek

Overview

Similar to Upper Dolpo Trek, Lower Dolpo Trek specializes trekking in the lower region of Dolpo. This trek gives you the opportunity to experience rural life of Nepal in remote areas as well as explore the cultural background of Buddhist religion. The rugged irregular terrain and rocky trails of Lower Dolpo makes the trek fun and interesting. The trek begins from airstrip of Juphal after a short flight from Nepalgunj. The trek to lower Dolpo is possible even during the Monsoon season. The lower region of Dolpo is comprised of vast green meadows, pasturelands, forests and interesting wildlife. The inhabitants of Dolpo follow Buddhist religion and are a bunch of very peaceful folks. They domesticate yaks and use them as caravan to transport goods from one place to another. The traditional lifestyle of people of Lower Dolpo has stood a tide of time and remains virtually unaffected from outside world. The ancient old monasteries and shrines displays the spirituality of people and their unchanged lifestyle from ages represents their culture and tradition. Rocky and barren mountains, hills, deep valleys, gorges, unique settlements, forests and wonderful passes makeup the region of Lower Dolpo.

Trekking the lower region of Dolpo offers a remarkable experience. The grandeur of rocky peaks and dry mountains, old isolated villages, diverse plant and wildlife, medieval Buddhist heritages comprise this region of Lower Dolpo. Trekking to this region also provides us a deeper perspective of  Tibetan culture and tradition which has been carried through almost an era. Another major attraction of this place is Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Shey-Phoksundo National Park is the biggest and only trans-Himalayan national park in Nepal. Dolpo is filled with unlimited adventure possibilities. The blend of majestic nature with profound culture and long-established tradition is a unique point of Lower Dolpo. The marvelous eco-system of nature lies in perfect harmony. Thrilling high passes, clear lakes, rare and endangered wild species like Himalayan Tahr, Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep make this region vivid and wonderful. Even the renowned medicinal herb of Yarchagumba is found here. Yarchagumba is very famous for its medicinal purposes. Therefore, many people can be seen gathering precious Yarchagumba in this majestic land. The adrenaline-rushing high passes of Numala (5115m) and Bagala (5100m) deliver enchanting views of Dhaulagiri range, Kyangu Ripa, Nilgiri, Annapurna and many other Himalayas. Lower Dolpo Trek is truly a fascinating journey full of adventure and amazement. Amazing Nepal Holidays gladly welcomes all the real adventure seekers to the true adventure of Lower Dolpo Trek.