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Dolpo Circuit Trek

 

 

Description

 

The Dolpo circuit trek is the most popular trek of the Dolpo region, mainly because of the Shey Phoksundo Lake. This lake cuts the deepest gorge and because of extreme geographical factors: no living beings, not even fish, can survive in the lake. Dolpo area lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley and  is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal; behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau. Open to visitors only since 1989, this area is perfect for the seekers of adventure, authenticity and true wilderness. The two main highlights of a Dolpo trekking are the turquiose Phoksundo lake and the 11th century Shey monastery. The trek is strenuous, with a couple of high passes, but the rewards are great. The region is famous for the endangered snow leopards. Other animals in the region include blue sheep, mountain goats, jackals and wolves.

 

Grade

 

The Dolpo circuit trek can be kept in moderate category. To adjust ourselves to the high altitudes, we will take rest and acclimatize from time to time, to prevent you from facing any difficulties. Anyone with a reasonable level of physical fitness can walk this trek. Nevertheless, it is recommended to train your walking skills before you start this trek: this will help you in walking several hours a day. We will walk up to maximum 7 hours a day (this time is including having lunch on the way), after that you will have free time. It is important to take rest in this time, to adapt to the increasing altitude.

 

Highlights

• Shey Phoksundo lake; Nepal's deepest and second largest lake. This lake is one of the very few fresh water lakes on earth and the shooting location for the movie 'Caravan'
• Different species of animals and vegetation surrounding you while trekking

Dolpo Circuit Trek - 16 days

Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay in Nepalgunj.

Day 2: Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal. Trek from Juphal to Dunai. Overnight stay in Dunai.

Day 3: Trek from Dunai to Tarabazaar. Overnight stay in Tarabazaar.

Day 4: Trek from Tarabazaar to Lasicap via Sahartara hotspring. Overnight stay in Lasicap.

Day 5: Trek from Lasicap to Chhyur. Overnight stay in Chhyur.

Day 6: Trek from Chhyur to Kalang Bridge. Overnight stay in Kalang Bridge.

Day 7: Trek from Kalang Bridge to Dho. Overnight stay in Dho.

Day 8: Trel from Dho to Takshi. Overnight stay in Takshi.

Day 9: Trek from Takshi to Danigar. Overnight stay in Danigar.

Day 10: Trek from Danigar to Yak Kharka. Overnight stay in Yak Kharka.

Day 11: Trek from Yak Kharka to Ringmo. Overnight stay in Ringmo.

Day 12: Trek from Ringmo to Raichi. Overnight stay in Raichi.

Day 13: Trek from Raichi to Sangta. Overnight stay in Sangta.

Day 14: Trek from Sangta to Juphal. Overnight stay in Juphal.

Day 15: Morning flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay in Nepalgunj.

Day 16: Flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.

 

 

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