The Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek is a journey along remote Nepal where culture and traditional practices have been preserved for centuries. The trail passes through exotic viewpoints, ethnic communities and barren plateau near the Tibetan border. Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, yak herds et cetera embellish the trail. During May/June, Yarcha Gumba hunting caravans are seen along the trail. The trek requires special permits as it passes conservation areas.
We take a short trek from Jhupal along terraced fields and a narrow gorge to Dunai on the first day of the trek. The next day we reach Tarakot, an old fortress town. Passing Laini and Nawarpani through rivers, gorges, and small farming villages we reach Tarap, a Magar village. Walking past the beautiful valley of Tarap, the trail reaches Numa La Base Camp where we set camp for the day. The next day, we cross Numa La from where views of barren mountains of Dolpo and the Dhaulagiri are incredible. We descend to Pelung Tang, our stop for the night. We further drop to Ringmo where we take a rest day and hike to Phoksundo Lake. From Ringmo, the route first drops and then climbs at Shyanta our next stop. We return back to Jhupa and return to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Passes likeNuma-La and Baga-La are famous for outstanding view of mountains including the Kannjiroba.Phoksundo Lake and SheyPhoksundo National Park add to the attraction of the route.
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