Overview of Lower Dolpo Trek
Lower dolpo trek is a best known trek for its Himalayan surrounding and mythical purpose. This delighted heavenly trekking destination Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the south-east and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo’s easiest access is from Tibet, where its people emigrated from perhaps 1000 years ago. This ancient valley is flourished with fascinating natural sightseeing spot, cultural habitat and religious monasteries. Remained hidden from the real world this trekking destination is blessed with Himalayan scenery and the serene of nature.
Lower dolpo trek is adventurous challenging trial that gives you chances to explore hidden treasure of Nepal through which you can experience unique charm in remote area, crosses 3 high passes, ie; Kangmara La (5115m), Numa La (5159m) and Baga La (5190m) ,leads to Shey- Phokusundo national park including Nepal deepest lake Phoksundo Lake surrounded by amazing flora and fauna. During trek you can experience ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture, monasteries, tibetian plateau which is populated by ethics who spent primitive existence with unique life style. The local ethnic groups on their income by trading item of salt, cotton, barley in Tibet.
Lower dolpo trek is located in western part of Himalayan country Nepal. It is the rain shadow of Dhaulagiri range so trekkers can freely explore the nature. This trekking path is inside the restricted area so you required special trekking permit for trekking. You can see craves of yak and sheep, heading towards destination during summer.
Shey Phokusundo national park is an amazing national park around the world which is inhabited by endanger animal like Blue ship, snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer and many more. The park contains 286 species of ethnological important which is home of six species of reptiles, 29 species of Butterfly, 200 species of bird and many more. You trek through Himalayan desert combine with densely forest field with rhododendron forest, Bamboo , Pine etc along with alpine pasture land , meadows and terraced field. The crystal water clearly explain the Shey-Phokusundo lake is free from aquatic life.
Lower Dolpo Trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then fly all the way to Jhupal (2345m). We then ascend our trek into the ancient Tibetan valley of natural beauty and cultural bliss. This is a classic journey into the untouched trekking region of Nepal. The route passes through high passes like Numala & Bagala into very isolated area of the country so we are rewarded with excellent view of mountain and virgin Tibetan culture on the way. Commencing this fascinating trek will let you explore the untouched territory of Nepal including panoramic view of high Himalayas and the cultural experience of the Tibetan culture.
