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The offbeat trek in Dolpo that treads on one of the least frequented trails of Dolpo, the West Dolpo Trek has no less amazing highlights than any other Trekking adventures of West Dolpo via Kagmara La Pass most beautiful lake in Nepal. "The West Dolpo Trek with Explore Dolpo begins at Juphal.“ Lower Dolpo takes 27 days to trek through thickly forested with conifers and cut by gushing rivers. The trek starts with a flight to Juphal via Nepalgunj and visits the villages of Ringmo to culminate at the Shey Phoksundo Lake. The return journey crosses two high passes of Numa La and Baga La and brings you to the Bon Po practicing people of Tibetan origin to Tarap village and follows the Tarap Khola to Dunai for the flight back to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu.
Dolpo is one of the highest inhabited plateaus in the world. It is an area of roughly 2100 square miles inside Nepal's northwestern frontier with Tibet, encompassing some thirty villages and monasteries at altitudes of eleven to fifteen thousand feet. Dolpo is in Nepal but, its people - in race, religion, and culture, are Tibetan Buddhists descended from nomadic tribes who settled in this area around the tenth century and their religion and culture has survived as one of the best-preserved examples of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. In fact, people living in certain pockets of the region practice Bon Po, an animistic religion that pre-dates Buddhism and which, some believe, is actually the precursor to Tibetan Buddhism as we know it. The lower Dolpo is home to the endangered musk deer which may be glimpsed along the trails and to a great variety of birds. Rarely seen and endangered blue sheep, the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, and the Himalayan wolf are also found in Dolpo.
Upon arrival meet and assist by Parikrama Treks representative. Transfer to hotel for rest. On the way, one can enjoy the view of the UNESCO world heritage site Pashupatinath Temple.
We make all permit preparation for your trek to the Dolpo area. We will take a scenic flight to Nepalgunj as per the schedule. In Nepalgunj, we can explore and look around the town.
Today we descend to a bridge from where the trail is quiet to reach Garjankot. A walk passes a few houses, and going via the irrigation channel, we can see amazing hills. The camp is 200m below at a sheep meadow known as Gothi Chaur (2800m).
Today trail descends to the banks of a tributary of Tila River and through alpine forests. Once we arrive in Munigaon we get our permit checked and continues southeast to Jajarkot. Later we cross a bridge over a stream and enjoying the views of soaring trees. We take a short stroll towards the village of Naphukhona.
Today we start by passing the river, dense jungle, and later ascend towards Maure La (3927m). We will encounter Bheri River Valley from where we can see Ghyuthumba and Matathumba. Once we reach Nauli Kharka, we relish the views of amazing meadows. We can also enjoy the alpine forest surrounding us.
Today we get the first sight of Kagmara Lek and the Bheri River. We can see the path across the hillside through the village of Chaurkot. We can also see village Rimi and Kaigaon as we descend through Rimi. Kaigaon village is on the left side of the river, following which we make our way to Hurikot (2650m). A monastery is being constructed above the campsite.
Today's path starts with an ascends to Garpung Khola until we reach Jagdula Khola. A sheer hike for half an hour takes us to an outstanding viewpoint of Kagmara. Walk along the left bank of the cross and cross the bridge to reach Garpung Khola.
Today we pass the bridge and follow the stream for two hours to get on the route ahead. Ascending on a cliff alongside the river, we cross several bridges to reach Kagmara Phedi. We can enjoy n amazing view of the Kanjirowa Himal Range from Phedi.
Today is a big day as we cross the Kagmara La (5115m). Walk on the right bank of the river until the path becomes somewhat hard below a sheer ascent. Getting on the top of Kagmara La (5155m), we can see a path adorned with hundreds of prayer flags. From the top of the pass we can see a stunning vista of surrounding mountains. The campsite of Lasa is a mere hour away from Kamara La. It lies underneath the pass on a flat grassy land cleared by the river.
Today we follow the trail of a stream throughout the way and crosses many smaller streams as well. With a view of Kanjirowa Himal (6612m), we follow the forested trail. We may encounter the Himalayan blue sheep and wild fox en route along with many birds. A sharp downfall from Khyaru takes us to the village of Pungmo.
Today is the rest day, but you can hike to stay active. There are two Gompas were both 'Bon' and 'traditional' Buddhism. To reach the Gompas, we walk on the wooden bridge underneath the village.
Today we retrace our way to Ringmo, situated by the side of Phoksundo Lake. We walk from one hour to a military camp to reach the Pungmo and Phoksundo Rivers. The walk up to Ringmo is very satisfying as enormous rock walls guard the upper valley. From the spot adorned with prayer flags, a pleasant walk takes you to the village of Ringmo.
Today will be a hard-earned rest day for acclimatization at Phoksundo Lake. We ascend from Ringmo and head to the breathtaking Phoksundo Lake. It is full of rocky hills and a reflection of Kanjirowa Himal (6612m). During the day, we can take on a short hike to the village of Ringmo and its Tibetan Buddhist Monastery.
The trek today sets out to discover the hidden valley of Tarap. It is one of the last strongholds of Tibetan culture in Nepal during those times. It is an easy day linking a couple of hour's walks in the morning to a yak grazing meadow situated by the Maduwa Khola.
Today is an exciting day as we will be crossing the snow-covered post of Baga La (5200m). It is also one of the most captivating parts of the trail. We pass the watershed of the main Himalayan dry Tibetan plateaus. The dry hills look orange and brown extending out towards the north. The pass is often windy but hosts a great view of Phoksundo Lake. We cal also see Kanjirowa Himal Range along with the view of Norbung Kang (6085m). Afterward, we make a steep descend from the pass to reach Danigar valley.
Today we start with a gradual ascend to cross Numa La (5350m). The walk into this attractive and wild Tibetan landscape is one of the best parts of this hike. We can see Dhaulagiri I (8167m) along with the Tibetan hills and the Kanjirowa Himal Range. We will enjoy these views from the top of Numa La (5350m). The path then goes downhill into the Tarap Valley.
We make a morning visit to the Bon Gompas called Dhoro Gompa and Shipchaur Gompa. Afterward, we leave Dho Tarap and follow Tarap Khola downstream. We will finally reach Ghyamgar via Langa Camp. Crossing many small streams and scattered settlements, we arrive in Ghyamgar.
Today's path continues through the gorge and the riverbank of the cliffside. We will walk alongside Tarap Khola with the beautiful landscape of the barren Dolpo. Later we arrive in Chhyugar.
Today we walk for a short while to a well-made bridge of Barbung Khola. At Laisicap, we can see Tarap Khola and Barbung Khola meet. we follow the Bheri River on a downhill trail to reach Tarakot.
Today we walk beside the Bheri River you use the ingenious path built twenty feet above the river. All too soon you have reached the village of Dunai and the campsite you used before.
You now retrace your steps to Juphal.
Today we take a flight back to Kathmandu. First, we take a flight to Nepalgunj and take a connecting flight to Kathmandu.
Today is a spare day to catch a flight if we miss it a day before. We can use this day to rest and relax at your hotel. ONce can also go for a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley.
Our representative will drop you for your next flight to another adventure
Here’s a complete rundown of what to bring if you’re planning a camping or tea-house trek in Nepal. Proper preparation and equipment for the conditions will go a long way to ensuring you have a great trekking experience. What follows is a pretty comprehensive list and will make sure you are covered in the coldest months of the year. If you have questions on what you might need just ask us and keep in mind that Kathmandu is a great place to buy trekking gear at affordable prices.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS
ON THE TRAIL DAYPACK
CLOTHING: BASE, MIDDLE AND OUTER LAYERS
FOOTWEAR: SHOES AND SOCKS
SLEEPING BAG
DUFFEL BAGS AND DAY PACKS
FIRST AID KIT AND TOILETRIES
Our team brings along a basic first aid kit but we recommend you also carry the following;
OTHER ITEMS
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| Trip Name | Price | Departure Date | Trip Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER DOLPO ADVENTURE WITH KAGMARA LA PASS TREKKING | 25 Days 2023-11-02 / 2023-11-07 |
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