Lower Dolpa Trek

Lower Dolpa Trek The Hidden Land of Dolpo was first settled by Rokpa farmers and Erokpa nomads from Tibet in the 10th century. It is one of the highest inhabited places on earth, with scattered fortress-Like villages and monasteries nestling among mountains of stark ascetic beauty. Though part Of Nepal today, Dolpo remains culturally and economically a sub-course that connects major Courses of the north and the south and crosses over a pass commanding a close look at the imposing Jannu.

Initially very steep and exposed, the way into the valley is quite sensational, affording A breathtaking view of the waterfall where the Phoksundo Khola plunges into the valley south of Ringmo, and back to the west of Kagmara Himal. The Hidden Land of Dolpo was first settled by Rokpa farmers and Erokpa nomads from Tibet in the 10th century. It is one of the highest inhabited places on earth, with scattered fortress-Like villages and monasteries nestling among mountains of stark ascetic beauty. Though part Of Nepal today, Dolpo remains culturally and economically a sub-course that connects major Courses of the north and the south and crosses over a pass commanding a close look at the imposing Jannu. Initially very steep and exposed, the way into the valley is quite sensational, affording A breathtaking view of the waterfall where the Phoksundo Khola plunges into the valley south of Ringmo, and back to the west of Kagmara Himal.

All theway from the trekking starting point the area gets increasingly arid. There are different ways to reach Dolpo. If you walk from Jumla to Phoksundo Lake , you pass some Khampa villages in this Thakuri-dominated region. The Khampa came from East Tibet , and you still see signs of their old religion and their local gods. You reach the Bheri River after crossing Mauri Lagna (3.820 m). From Kaigan the trail diverges, one way leading Over low Balangra La (3.760 m), the other over Kagmara La (5.115 m).

Then you follow the Bheri up to Dunai. There is also an airport close to it. The trail from here to Phoksundo is steep (up and down) and narrow. At Phoksundo Lake you can see the highest waterfall of Nepal (330 m) descending in several cascades. There are temples and shrines around the lake, and you have a good view on Mt. Kanjiroba . From Ringmo near Phoksundo Lake there is also a trail leading to the region of Tarap in the East. If you take this route, you have to cross two passes higher than 5000 m. From Phoksundo Lake you can go north to Shey Gompa, and enter Upper Dolpo . This is open For Trekkers now, but as for Mustang, the special permit is very expensive. Upper Dolpo is the home of the Blue Sheep and the Snow Leopard.