Day 1
Kathmandu
Lower Dolpo is for trekkers who value distance, remoteness, and a sense of entering a landscape that still feels genuinely far away. The route combines flights into Dolpo with long days through trade trails, lake country, and high passes in one of Nepal’s most distinctive cultural regions.
Duration
18 days
Difficulty
Hard
Destination
Nepal
Best Season
March to May and September to November
Private Inquiry
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Highlights
Phoksundo Lake and the austere beauty of Dolpo’s rain-shadow terrain
Bon heritage, caravan trails, and a rarer side of Himalayan culture
Two serious passes that give the route real expedition character
Route Stops
Key stops and waypoints along the route.
Day 1
Kathmandu
Day 3
Dolpo
Day 8
Phoksundo
Day 12
Dolpo high pass
Day 13
Baga La
Day 18
Kathmandu
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