Lower Dolpo Trekking ~ 16 Days

Lower Dolpo Trekking ~ 16 Days Overview

The Lower Dolpo trek 2022 is a jump to the different world of semi-desert region mixed with lush forest, timber-woods, traditional farming lands and traditional tribe of Tibetan-Buddhist community. The Dolpo region lies on the region of Tibetan plateau which is the highest elevation where general vegetation can’t survive. This region lies near Himalayas and the wide angle views of Himalayas are the regular thing to see here. The dolpo region is the remains of ancient Tibetan culture of Bonpo sect which is an older religion than Buddhism. There are traditional villages in lower dolpo region which is inhabited by community of ancient Tibetan migrants who still practice the ancient Bon-Po religion in their traditional ways. The lower dolpo is the region of adventure trekking on the semi-desert region over the rugged Himalayan valleys in the western Nepal.

The lower dolpo region is dominated by Dhaulagiri massif and the trekking trail traverses through traditional villages, high passes, antique Buddhist sanctuaries, beautiful lakes, Himalayan flora and fauna etc. The Lower Dolpo trek begins with an air-flight to Nepalgunj and after landing the tourists travel towards the traditional Jhuapl village. The lower dolpo region trekking trail starts from jhupal village passing through the traditional Dunai village and following the ancient Trans-Himalaya Salt Exchange route. The trekking trail is a joyful experience due to passing by yak caravans, animals and porters passing through the traditional villages and farming lands. The highlighted places of lower dolpo are traditional Tarakot village of Bon-Po Tibetan-Buddhist settlements along with Tarap valley, Shey Phoksundo Lake, Chholing Monastery and Shey Gompa. The tourists after roaming all over the lower dolpo return to Jupal village to take vehicle to return Nepalgunj airport.