Dolpo Region is one of the most remote regions in Nepal. The entire district was closed for foreigners until 1989 when the southern part of Dolpo was opened to organized groups of trekkers. Few anthropologies and geographers had explored Dolpo Regions even before 1989, though. Dolpo Region is located between Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range and Tibetan Plateau and it is also considered as the highest inhabited land of Dolpo. Lower Dolpo Trek is one of the most exciting and challenging treks situated in the remote and restricted region of western Nepal. This trek is the true adventure for those who want to explore off the beaten paths. The Lower Dolpo Trek provides an opportunity to experience Himalaya and beautiful lakes including She Phoksundo with the turquoise blue water. The Caravan or the Himalaya – the English subtitled movie on Dolpo was a big success and had been nominated for…
Dolpo Region is one of the most remote regions in Nepal. The entire district was closed for foreigners until 1989 when the southern part of Dolpo was opened to organized groups of trekkers. Few anthropologies and geographers had explored Dolpo Regions even before 1989, though. Dolpo Region is located between Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range and Tibetan Plateau and it is also considered as the highest inhabited land of Dolpo.
Lower Dolpo Trek is one of the most exciting and challenging treks situated in the remote and restricted region of western Nepal. This trek is the true adventure for those who want to explore off the beaten paths. The Lower Dolpo Trek provides an opportunity to experience Himalaya and beautiful lakes including She Phoksundo with the turquoise blue water.
The Caravan or the Himalaya – the English subtitled movie on Dolpo was a big success and had been nominated for Oscar Award in the best foreign-language film category. Before 1989, the southern region as opened for foreign trekkers and very little trekkers had visited this area. The first mountaineering expedition by Dr. Herbert Tichy in 1953 based in Kaigon and the other visit by John Tyson in the early ’60s.
Dolpo is one of the most attractive regions for trekking and very rarely visited because of the remote and lack of accessibility. After careful exploration, we have tailored 24 days Lower Dolpo Trek which is suitable for any physical fit travelers who can walk 5-6 hours a day regularly in the altitude above 3000m.
Planning more adventure in the Dolpo region? Check-out Upper Dolpo trek that can be a better choice. Shoot us an email to prepare to customize the itinerary and cost based on your requirement.
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Cancellation: For cancellation more than 30 days before the Tour Start Date, No Cancellation fee is charged. For cancellation from 29 calendar days up to and including 4 calendar days before the Tour Start Date, a charge of 30% of the total invoice amount is charged. For a cancellation occurring within 3 days of the date of travel or No Show shall be charged 100% of the total invoice amount. Learn more about Terms and Conditions.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in twin rooms in cities unless a special request is made for a single supplement with an additional fee. Accommodation is in twin or dormitory at lodges on the trek especially in a peak season, it is difficult to find single/twin rooms in the mountains. Our main focus is to provide clean and safe rooms to our valued guests.
Meals: Basically, every package we offer includes breakfast; lunch, and dinner are provided based on the cost we offer on the tour. In Bhutan, every package is on a full board plan that includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. During the trek, we provide all meals where you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Nepal needs to obtain a Nepal Visa. Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival and some countries need a visa before traveling to Nepal. Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Make sure to obtain a multi-entries Nepal Visa if you are planning cross-country tours.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Bhutan needs to obtain a Bhutan Visa Clearance before the travel to Bhutan. We obtain your Bhutan visa; you need to send your color scanned clear passport copy. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Before flying to Bhutan, a Visa Clearance will be sent to you from your tour operator, you have to print the clearance paper and show it at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during the Check-in. The original visa would be stamped into your passport upon arrival at the Paro airport. Learn more about Bhutan travel info.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Tibet from Nepal needs to obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu through the help of a tour operator. Make sure to land in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before the travel date t process for TGV. If you are traveling from China, no TGV is required, a Chinese Visa & Permit are needed, though. Learn more about the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Nepal and Bhutan share the climate from high mountains to the low land sub-tropical plains and jungles. Both countries have similar weather and are ideal to visit at the same time of the year. March to April (spring) & October to December (autumn and early winter) are the best time to visit as the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder and June, July, and August (summer) are monsoon seasons.
Tibet: The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October as the weather is warmer, fresh, and sunny skies. November to March are usually very cold, but still possible to visit if the route is not blocked by the snow, especially in the regions like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, etc.
HimalayanWindows advises bringing proper Travel Insurance to all the travelers who are interested in traveling in the Himalayas. Travel Insurance is a policy that helps cover medical problems, emergency evacuation, theft, loss of belongings, last-hour tour/ticket cancellation, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nepal Tour and Trekking Do I Need A Visa To Enter Nepal? Yes, all the foreigners, Except Indians need a Nepalese visa in order to enter Nepal. Most of the nationals can get the on-arrival visa at the TIA airport, however, it is advised to consult with your nearby Embassy or Consulate of Nepal. What do I need to get my visa? You need to… Read More »
