Lower Dolpo Trek

The Lower Dolpo Trek offers a remote trekking experience in the isolated region of far western Nepal. The main highlight of this trek is the gorgeous Shey Phoksundo Lake, which is located at an elevation of 3,611 meters from sea level. It also includes Shey-Phoksundo National Park, which is the largest National Park in Nepal. The Lower Dolpo region is regarded as one of the hidden treasures of Nepal because of its rich natural and cultural heritage. This 20-days trek begins from Jhupal after taking 2 flights from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. From here, you will begin trekking up to the Nawarpani village going through several small villages, and alpine forests, crossing numerous streams and walking along the river. The next day, you will visit the sumptuous Shey Phoksundo Lake. You will come across numerous Buddhist and Bon gompas that will present you with the cultural richness of the region. Moreover, around the lake, an annual prayer and worship take place that attracts numerous pilgrims. Furthermore, this is also one of the few areas where the pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. Similarly, you will witness stunning views of snow-capped peaks all around the lake that make the perfect fairytale scenery. Recently this trek has become more famous and many trekkers trek to this remote region to see the beauty of this region. The best time to visit this trek is from the beginning of August to the end of October. During this time of the year, the entire region blooms with beautiful colorful flowers, and the sky is clear blue with chilled air in the morning and evening.