Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo trek is one of the most admiring treks of Nepal. Dolpa is a rural district of Nepal. It is one of the few valleys in Nepal that is believed to be beyul(Hidden valley) by the Tibetans. Dolpo region mainly contains different kinds of flora, fauna, and sweeping vistas. It was opened to tourists in 1991. The main attraction of the lower Dolpo trek is the mountain, local culture, lakes, falls, national park and many more things are there that mesmerizes our tourists. The famous and rare medicinal plant Yarchagumba (Cordyceps sinensis) is also can found in this region. The peoples of this region have their kind of culture and different kind of lifestyle.

One of the deepest valleys in the world i.e  Arun valley also falls in this region, which is also one of the amazing things. Doplo has a beautiful Shey-Phoksundo National park. It is the largest national park in Nepal. which contains various kinds of flora and fauna like rhododendron, caragana shrubs, Himalayan birch. Another major attraction is animals like musk deer, goral, great Tibetan sheep, leopard, jackal, bear, etc. The spectacular view of the Phoksundo lake, Kanjiroba peak, and the Dhaulagiri massif are some of the most rewarding moments of this trek.

The lower Dolpo trek also contains Buddhist monasteries. So many peoples in this region are Buddhist and Hindus are also there. The peoples of this region are also very friendly which helps the journey successful.

few valleys in Nepal that are considered to be a beyul by the Tibetans. Beyuls (Hidden Valley) are sacred, mysterious valleys that were believed to be hidden by the famous Tibetan guru Padmasambhava (known as Guru Rinpoche by Tibetans). Bordered by Dhaulagiri and Tibet on south and north, the Dolpo region is the natural embodiment of high passes, unique flora and fauna and sweeping vistas. It was opened for trekking in 1991.

The medicinal plant Yarchagumba (coerdiopsis sinensis), a type of wild mushroom, is found in abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba is believed to significantly improve health and fitness. This trekking is for a combination of natural and cultural phenomena which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. It is located behind the mountains, so it is a rain shadow area. The whole trekking areas in this region stretch through and around Arun River whose origin dates back to the prehistoric period. The Arun Valley is one of the most stunning regions to trek in Nepal.

Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The marvellous view of Phoksundo Lake, Kanjiroba peak and the Dhaulagiri massif are some of the most rewarding moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksundo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, can be a memorable experience.

The Lower Dolpo trek offers opportunities to experience ancient villages and culture of Thakuri, Chhetri and Brahmin people, who subsist on buckwheat, wheat and potatoes. Along with magnificent view from high passes, beautiful lakes, isolated Buddhist monasteries, you also get to experience the vast array of wildlife inhabiting the region, including blue sheep, mountain goat, jackal, wolf and the legendary snow leopard.