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Exploring Lower Dolpo opens up one of the hidden wildernesses of the Himalaya. This remote region in west Nepal is home to Buddhist monasteries and the stunning Phoksundo Lake inside Shey Phoksundo National Park, with ancient villages, high passes, beautiful lakes and isolated gompas. Wildlife includes blue sheep, mountain goats, wolves and the elusive snow leopard. Bordered by the Dhaulagiri and Churen Himal ranges, Lower Dolpo has stayed isolated despite centuries of Tibetan settlement. The route flies to Juphal, follows the Bheri and Tarap gorges to the walled village of Dho Tarap, then crosses the Numa La (5190 m) and Baga La (5070 m) with views as far as Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba before reaching Ringmo and the turquoise Phoksundo Lake, the setting of the film 'Caravan'. Special permits from Kathmandu are required.
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Hotel transfer, evening dinner and trip briefing.
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About one hour to Nepalgunj, with free time in the afternoon.
Early scenic flight with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, then 2-3 hours to the district headquarters.
5-6 hours up the Bheri River through deep gorges, past hanging bridges and isolated villages.
6-7 hours along the Tarap Chu, passing Sandul Gompa at the river junction.
5-6 hours of steep switchbacks above the narrowing Tarap gorge.
7-8 hours past wild rose and juniper to the stone-walled village of Dho Tarap.
Acclimatize and visit nearby monasteries and local households.
6-7 hours up the Tarap valley past Tokyu village and its monastery.
6-7 hours, the toughest day, with incredible views of Dolpo's barren mountains up to Dhaulagiri.
About 6 hours with views of the dry landscape and distant Kanjiroba.
3-4 hours on easy trails through pine forest to the Tibetan-style village of Ringmo.
A day around the lake and its monastery, watching yak caravans heading towards the Tibetan border.
5-6 hours downhill via Chhepka beneath a massive overhanging rock.
Via Sulighat through birch woods, with time to explore the market.
Early flight with connection to Kathmandu.
Transfer to the international airport.
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