| Activities: | Trekking & Sightseeing | Fitness Level: | Adventurous |
| Max Elevation: | 5,190m/17,023ft at Numa La Pass | Transportation: | Private vehicle/Flight |
| Best Month: | March to May & September to December | Group Size: | 2+ |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek | ||
| Price: | USD:3850 |
Trip Introduction:
Lower Dolpo Trek is the trek to the isolated and remote region of Dolpo. The trek goes completely through the culturally Tibetan region, situated in the Trans-Himalaya of Nepal, bordering Tibet (China) in the north. A major part of Dolpo lies in Shey Phoksundo National Park, and hence, falls under the protection. Despite being the name âlowerâ Dolpo, the region lies at a higher altitude with a dry atmosphere. You get a great journey exploring the natural beauty with the ethnic lifestyle of the local tribes of the people of the region.
The trek offers an exquisite adventure-travel experience of the remote and rugged mountain terrains of Nepal. The trail passes through ancient Tibetan villages, along with high-altitude passes, lakes, and Buddhist monasteries. The sighting of a variety of wildlife inhabiting the region, including Blue mountain sheep, Mountain Goats, Jackals, Wolf, and Snow Leopards, makes this trip even more exotic. The Lower Dolpo region is an unexplored region that still remains truly isolated from its neighboring regions. One can feel like time has stood still here for centuries as the inhabitants continue to sustain their livelihood and lifestyle in their traditional manners. The trek can be one of the best adventure, historical and cultural tours in Nepal.
The trek is also considered one of the strenuous journeys through the higher and windy paths, long hikes throughout the day, and might need some physical exercise. The trek is highly recommended for experienced and fit hikers. The trek rewards you with the clear blueness of the 'Shey Phoksundo Lake (3,611m), unique flora and fauna, a region rich in religion and diverse culture, and challenging passes.
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung
Day 04: Fly to Jhupal (Dolpo) (2,320m/7,610ft) & trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft), a 2-3 hrs walk
Day 05: Trek to Tarakot (2,850m/9,348ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 06: Trek to Khani Gaon (2,543m/8,341ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 07: Trek to Tarap Khola (3,450m/11,316ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek to Yak Kharka (3800m/12,464ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 09: Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 10: Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization
Day 11: Trek to Tokyu Gaun 5-6 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek to Numa La
Day 13: Cross Numa La (5,190m/17,023ft), and camp at Phedi
Day 14: Cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp on the other side of the Phedi (4,470m/14,662ft)
Day 15: Trek to Ringmo (3,600m/11,808ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 16: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
Day 17: Trek to Chepka(2260m/7412ft)
Day 18: Trek to Jhupal
Day 19: One reserve day for the flight plan
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung
Day 21: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Departure
#@#Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
#@#Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our representative will be waiting for your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport to welcome you and assists you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again in the evening for the welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. We'll also have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
#@#Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
#@#After breakfast, we will start the day with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley that includes visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world's biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, the monkey temple Swoyambhunath Stupa and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square. We will also explore durbar square with its surrounding temple, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have a pre-trip discussion and introduction session with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
#@#Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
#@#As per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgunj. We will transfer you to the hotel after landing at Nepalgunj. You can spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding southern Nepal border with India and market areas. Overnight at a hotel.
#@#Day 04: Fly to Jhupal (Dolpo) (2,320m/7,610ft) & trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348ft), a 2-3 hrs walk
#@#After an early breakfast, we will move to the airport for a morning flight to Jhupal, a super scenic flight of 45 minutes that brings you to Jhupal over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Himalayan peaks to the north. On arriving at Jhupal our other trekking staff will receive you. Our first-day adventure will begin through the terraced fields to the Bheri River. The narrow gorge takes a 2-3 hour walk to reach the camp at Dunai. Dunai is the administrative headquarter of the Dolpo region. You will have some time to stroll around for local knowledge. Overnight at the camp.
#@#Day 05: Trek to Tarakot (2,850m/9,348ft), 5-6 hrs walk
#@#We will start our trek after breakfast which will continue along the south bank of the river heading upstream on a good trail. We will follow the path through a tremendous gorge with pine trees and an ingenious path built about seven meters above the river. We will eventually reach Tarakot, where a colorful terraced field will greet us. Tarakot is an old fortress town built by the local people as Dzong or fort. The famed Sandul Gompa lies farther east of Tarakot and at the junction of Barbung khola and Tarup chu (river). The village stands on a hillock to the south of the Bheri River at one time supervised the collection of tolls for the trading caravans. We will have the overnight camp near the river about 150 m below the village, near the police post. We will climb a steep ridge for an hour to the village on a spur, where there are chorten in a Gompa on the edge of a grassy plateau, with a solitary tree. We will settle camp for the overnight.
#@#Day 06: Trek to Khani Gaon (2,543m/8,341ft), 5-6 hrs walk
#@#After breakfast, we will continue our walk that follows the Tarap chu river upstream, crossing by a bridge. We will be crossing the same river twice. The path will lead us through the farm terraces and rural villages of Sahartera. The wind will gradually take us towards a small settlement of Kola after 3-4 hours of good morning walk. From this place, we will descend with a few ups to reach our overnight camp at Khani Gaon with another 2 hours of trek. Overnight camp near the village backyard.
#@#Day 07: Trek to Tarap Khola (3,450m/11,316ft), 4-5 hrs walk
#@#After breakfast, we will continue our walk up to the gorge of the Tarap River, rising high above on a trail built out from steep slopes. The walk will be quite exciting as the valley becomes a narrow gorge that in some places you can jump from one side to another. Sometimes the path vanishes for a while, making our own path across stone slabs fitted on logs in between the walls which act as a bridge. The gorge will also provide us with an unexpected adventure and thrills. In some places, the bridges might be either damaged or washed by the monsoon flood, and we may opt to cross the cold torrent on foot. Overnight at the camp by the river near the Kamattarka village.
#@#Day 08: Trek to Yak Kharka (3800m/12,464ft), 4-5 hrs walk
#@#After breakfast, we will start our trek with a pleasant walk with the most scenic landscapes that easily get us to the Yak Kharka. We will have lunch in the middle of the way. The camp will be set up as before and we will overnight at the tented camp at Yak Kharka.
#@#Day 09: Trek to Dho Tarap (4,090m/13,415ft), 5-6 hrs walk
#@#Our morning walk will begin after breakfast with a gradual up leading us to Kamattarka at the confluence of the Tarap Chu and Lang Khola, a stream flowing from the east. After a few hours of good morning walking, we will leave the narrow gorge. From the gorge, the path will lead us just above tree lines for juniper bush and wild rose, typical of dry inner Himalayan valleys. Another 3-hour or more walk will bring us to the village of Dho Tarap surrounded by an irregular stone wall. At Dho, we see a village with thirty-four houses that are divided into three groups and built randomly. In this Valley, both Bon Po and Chaiba sects reside together. Few Tibetans and mostly Magars who have lived here for many generations also inhabit here. Overnight Camp by the village yard.
#@#Day 10: Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization
#@#We will have a pleasant day, free from the hassle of packing. You'll have a great chance to make friends with the locals who have hardly seen westerners. The Dolpo people wear home-spun clothing that is sometimes dyed maroon. They favor Tibetan-style samba or dacha (boots with upturned toes) for footwear. Both men and women often wear religious amulets and strings of coral, amber and turquoise. The Buddhist Gompa is nearby to the camp while the Bon Gompa (pre-Buddhist) is about half an hour's walk.
#@#Day 11: Trek to Tokyu Gaun 5-6 hrs walk
#@#After a wonderful time at Dho Tarap, our journey for the day will continue towards upper Tarap valley. The walk will follow the plain valley with patches of lush verdant grass on both sides of the river, which is completely different from other parts of inner Dolpo. The trek on this pleasant track will lead us by the Tarap chu upstream all the way. Tarap is certainly a dream valley with vast plains in high mountains extending twenty-kilo meters along the river Tarap Chu, having ten villages with cultivated fields of barley, buckwheat, wheat, and potato. After 3-4 hours of a good walk in this perfect tranquillity, we will reach the village of Tokyu, which has a monastery belonging to the Chiba sect. After visiting the village, our walk continues further up this valley climbing up the rough track for almost another three hours to reach our overnight camp beneath the Numa-la.
#@#Day 12: Trek to Numa La
#@#We will start our trek after breakfast with a scenic view. We will be gaining high altitudes which might make us feel short breathing. We will have a short day but feel a little hard during the walk. After having a great day at the high altitude, we'll reach the camp overnight.
#@#Day 13: Cross Numa La (5,190m/17,023ft), and camp at Phedi
#@#After breakfast, our journey will continue to the crossing of Numa La passing at 5,190m. The track will lead us to a steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Numa la with great views of the surrounding landscapes and scenery of valleys. We will also get an amazing view of mountains including the north face of the Dhaulagiri massif along with other distance snow-capped peaks. This will be one of the long and difficult days during the trek. It will take us just 6 to 7 hrs to get to the top at Numala. We will descend to another bottom part known as Phedi and overnight.
#@#Day 14: Cross Baga La (5,070m/16,630ft) and camp on the other side of the Phedi (4,470m/14,662ft)
#@#After breakfast, our morning trek will start with a steep climb to reach the ridge top of Baga-la(5,070m), which offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscapes and the distant snow-capped peaks of the Kanjirowa Himal range. After a glorious moment at the pass, almost three hours of the downhill walk will take us to the Phedi and overnight.
#@#Day 15: Trek to Ringmo(3,600m/11,808ft), 6-7 hrs walks
#@#Our morning trek will start after an early breakfast through the pine forest. We will move forward leaving the forest behind the country and the vegetation changes for pasture fields and alpine shrubs most of the way to Ringmo on the gradual slopes with few ups and downs as we reach our final destination at Ringmo and the crystal serene Lake of Phoksundo.
#@#Day 16: Rest Day at Ringmo for a hike to Phoksundo Lake
#@#This will be a pleasant day. You'll be free from the hassle of packing. You will also have a chance to visit the nearby Tibetan Buddhist monastery, which is well worth a visit, as is the village of Ringmo. A walk part way round the lake is also very enjoyable and relaxing. This will be a great day exploring the lake areas with a great view. Overnight at camp.
#@#Day 17: Trek to Chepka(2260m/7412ft)
#@#From Chepka, the trail will follow the massive overhanging rock. We might find many important medicinal minerals which are believed to cure almost anything in this area. The route will then pass through the villages, before climbing to the pasture at Chepka. We will camp at Chepka.
#@#Day 18: Trek to Jhupal
#@#Following the trail gently sloping upwards, we will march towards Jhupal. We will meet the tall birch trees on our way. From atop the ridge, we can have the most spectacular views of the mountain and Jhupal below. Utmost caution will be required while trekking along this trail. After reaching Jhupal, we will spend our afternoon exploring the busy market town or simply pursuing whatever we feel like.
#@#Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepaljung
#@#We will take a flight from Jhupal to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj, we will return to Kathmandu on the next available flight. The rest of the day in Kathmandu can be spent shopping and doing general sightseeing.
#@#Day 20: Rest day in Kathmandu
#@#On this pleasant day, you will have a full day at leisure. You can either relax at the hotel or explore the city including the temples and sites of the Thamel area. In the evening, you'll transfer for a farewell dinner in one of the Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
#@#Day 21: Departure
#@#You will be free for any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also think about commencing any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are all set for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.
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All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
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Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
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Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
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Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by flight
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Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
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Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
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Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
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Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
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All necessary paper works, entry fee, and permits & TIMS card
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Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
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First aid exclusive medical kit bag
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All government and local taxes
â Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
â Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
â Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
â Travel and rescue insurance
Clothing & Packing Information
Correct Clothing & Equipmentâs are essential for a safe and enjoyable trek. Experienced trekkers will often take only a selection of these items based on what has worked in the past. Please find the equipment list below for your personal use during your travel with us.
We are advised to consider the following equipmentâs as essentials while packing for the Lower Dolpo Trek. Adjustments to the list can be managed according to our requirements, interests, duration of trip, and season of trip. We can find variety of these gears to buy in Kathmandu. Majority of the gears which are in sale in Kathmandu are locally is much cheaper and must be tried on carefully and checked carefully for quality, but on the whole it is OK. We can find very high quality branded gears too in some famous stores in Kathmandu; mostly top notch imported gear, Mountain Hardware, The North Face, Marmot, Black Diamond climbing gear plus head torches and others, and prices are reasonable.
The hotel stores free of cost whatever you don't take trekking, and of course they have a laundry service. You might want to plan with a clean set of clothes for your return from the trek.
Who carries what?
You carry a daypack with your camera, a jacket, water and day snacks. The porters will carry everything else, so pack this in a duffel/kitbag rather than backpack. Since, luggage has weight limitation of approximately 33 pounds or 15 kg.
Important documents
⢠Passport (must be valid for 6 months after trip), 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
⢠Photocopy of the information pages of your passport and Insurance
⢠Insurance â this MUST include helicopter rescue, repatriation and medical coverage. Money â US$200 to US$300 personal spending for trek and for Kathmandu depending on souvenir hunting (but donât change money at the airport as you will get a better rate of exchange in the Thamel District of Kathmandu).
⢠Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines.
Packing List
»Running shoes»: 1 pair for casual comfortable support shoes wears on lighter walking days.
»Hiking boots»: 1 pair of sturdy hiking boots. Sole should be flexible but still provide enough support for your feet. Boots should be very water repellent.
»Wool socks»: 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks and 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
» Gaiters»:Only for winter, optional, âlowâ ankle high
»T-Shirts» Polypropylene shirts (2 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves), Light and expedition weight thermal tops
»Jacket» Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover, Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, Down vest and/or jacket and Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
»Trekking pants» Non-cotton underwear briefs, 1 pair of Hiking shorts, 1 pair of Hiking trousers, 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal), 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers and 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
»Head wears» Bandana or head scarf, useful for dusty conditions also, Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic), Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs, Sunglasses with UV protection
»Hand wears» 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves, 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves, 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
»Sleeping Bag»: High quality with hood to at least - 10 Degree Celsius or 14 degrees F (Company provide you sleeping bag for this trek)
»Rucksack and Travel Bags» 1 medium rucksack (60-80 liters/3500-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon), 1 large duffel bag (Company provide you duffle bag for this trek), A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding, Small padlocks for duffel bags, large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
»Trekking Poles»: Optional
»Water treatment tablets»: Iodine or Chloride Dioxide tablets. A small bottle or multi pack is sufficient. Taste neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste. Chloride Dioxide formulas will not discolor water
»Water Bottles» 2 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Liter capacity per bottle No water bag or bladder systems; they freeze or are hard to fill.
»Pee Bottle» (Optional) but very useful
»Pee funnel for Women» (Optional) Lightweight urinary director (For minimal undressing for discreet use)
»Sunscreen» SPF 30 or better, 2 small tubes and make sure that the sunscreen is not older than 6 months. Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.
»Hand/foot warmers»: (Optional) recommended if you easily get cold hands and feet 1-3 pairs.
»Lip screen»: SPF 30 or better, at least 2 sticks. Not older than 6 months
»MP3 player» (Optional) Flash memory only players since hard drive players do not work at high altitude (above 13,000ft). Chargers can be used at several lodges along the way.
»Towel» Bring towel for trekking. »Toiletry bag» Include toilet paper, soap, towel, and toothpaste & brush, Wet wipes 1-2 per day and hand sanitizer: Hand moisturizer.
»Extra luggage» Please note you do not need to take all your gear with you while trekking - luggage can be safely stored at the hotel in Kathmandu and collected at the end of your trek.
First aid
»Personal first aid Kit (small and simple)» Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape and Band-Aids.
»Drugs/medications/prescriptions» Trekker should bring Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream; excellent topical antibiotic for scrapes and cuts.
Cirprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg tablets for travelerâs diarrhea and for urinary tract infections. Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium for diarrhea.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.
This above list is only a guideline for you. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands.
Passport and Visa Requirements
All foreigners require a visa for entry into Nepal (except Indian nationals). It is your responsibility to obtain an entry visa. You can get it from a Nepalese embassy overseas or on arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Most people will obtain their visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. You will need two passport photos and the following fees in US Dollar cash (this is payable in any major currency but NOT traveler's cheque) dependent upon the duration of the multiple entry visas:
Travel Insurance:
Travel Insurance is mandatory for booking any of Himalayas Nepal Visionâs Adventure packages. Trekking in the Himalayas is full of fun and adventure but you have to be prepared for risk management. While you are in High Altitude region, there are higher risks of difficulties. You may suffer from various health problems, injuries, and illnesses. Even High altitude sickness can tear up your perfect itinerary. And thatâs where travel insurance can save you from distress or at least from some of the costs, depending on the policy you buy. For your adventure, Travel insurance is a safety net if things go wrong. At times, even a helicopter may be needed along with a rescue team, for ground evacuation, so, every traveler must have rescue insurance covered against personal accidents, medical expenses, emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue service accidents, and personal liability. Start your trip with all the necessary health & traveling insurance for your safety.
Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete cover for anything things that may go wrong.
Trip Meal Plan
Eating is a big part of traveling. With Nepal Vision, you will experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available in the Mountains. Nepal Vision will provide Traveling Mountains meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) that crews require on the trail. On this trip, you can enjoy both traditional Nepalese three-time served as Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as vegetables, noodles, potatoes cuisine served and soup along with some, Nepali versions of western food such as pizza, pasta, and French fries. Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or lodge menu where we will spend the night. Lunch will be eaten at one of the trailside restaurants. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner, and breakfasts will be served during our stay in Kathmandu.
When an individual is allergic to some food products, requires a special diet, or has specific religious food needs, we will arrange it as per your requirements on request. Also, the crew will carry fresh, fruit supplies at a time along the trail. Our guides will carefully be checked for the quality and quantity of the food in every teahouse. Explicit cooking directions are indicated on each food for your convenience.
Trip Accommodation
During this trip, we will spend four nights in Kathmandu at four-star standard hotels. We will spend the nights at standard mountain teahouses. A Tea House is a combination of a guesthouse, restaurant, and social hang-out. Private rooms are available in most tea houses. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets are the western version. Most of the Teahouses have running water facilities while some of them may also have hot water available for bathing at an additional cost. It is advisable to carry wet wipes as an alternative.
There is a large dining room more like the lounge, warmed by an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lit. Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances, mobile phones, and cameras. Some might charge a small amount for this.
Best time to visit Nepal
Nepal is for all seasons! But because of the huge range in altitude and landscape, the climate of Nepal differs significantly throughout the country. The most recommended seasons for trekking are autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov) and spring (March, April, and May). In these seasons you will be rewarded with good weather, sunny and warm with clear skies and outstanding views. During monsoons (June, July, Aug) although there will be no problem with trekking, the issue could be less visibility and rain. For the student of botanicals, a monsoon is a blessing as the higher valleys, mountains, and meadows blossom with flowers and abundant vegetation. You can also trek in winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb). Only, the issue will be cold weather with snowfall at higher elevations.
The trekking routes are filled with trekkers during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather the best of nature. However, because of the effects of global warming, the climate is changing worldwide and there could always be the possibility of exceptions in these weather patterns. There could be a hoax of bad weather and sometimes even in adverse months during the best seasons too.
Leader(s) & Staff
The Trek Leader of your group has a role to ensure all aspects of the trip run smoothly. Our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guidebook. You will have a good chance to learn Nepali phrases, cultural things, and more on your trekking. Nepal Vision trained its guide/trekking staff on the following course:
Altitude Information
What is Altitude?
Altitude is known as elevation, and it is often used to refer to the height above sea level. Altitude is related to air pressure. Trekkers and mountaineers can measure their altitude by measuring the air pressure around them. As the altitude rises, air pressure drops. In other words, if the indicated altitude is high, the air pressure becomes low. The human body reacts to high altitudes. Decreased air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. One normal effect of altitude is shortness of breath since the lungs have to work harder to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream. It can take days and even weeks for a body to adjust to high altitude and low air pressure. To prevent severe altitude sickness, mountaineers bring supplemental (extra) supplies of oxygen and limit their time in the 'high elevation'.
Acclimatization
We are experts at operating adventure trips at high-altitude destinations. Every trip we run has a realistic acclimatization program. Our treks are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over several days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes over 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness, and our leaders are trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.
Symptoms & signs of Acute Mountain Sickness
Treatment
The only cure for mountain sickness is either acclimatization or descent to a lower altitude as soon as possible. In the presence of these symptoms, medical attention must be sought immediately in conjunction with a descent to the lowest possible height.
What do we do if we are affected by Altitude Sickness?
Sometimes trekkers might suffer from ailments like altitude sickness, heart problems, dysentery, or fracture while trekking in the Himalayas. While there are clinics at some places for minor ailments, major hospitals are days away from most of the trekking trails. So, a clientâs life could be at risk if he/she is not rescued immediately. If you find yourself ill or injured in the mountains, Nepal Vision Treks will arrange rescue and evacuation services for our clients.
Helicopter rescue services will rarely come to your aid without you either making a cash deposit or a promise in Kathmandu. While you are traveling with us, we can become the guarantor for the helicopter operators, make the initial payments, and send a helicopter for your rescue. We claim the amount later from you or your insurance. Please make sure you have travel insurance that covers emergency helicopter services for rescue to avail of this service.
Our expert and trained guides are very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. They are equipped with necessary first-aid medical supplies and will assist with basic first-aid treatment. The safety of our clients is taken very seriously and conducted the operation swiftly and didnât panic for a second to come up with a proper operation.
Vaccination:
Vaccination is the most important thing to consider while traveling to prevent possible diseases. For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you take vaccines against Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, etc. However, it is not a must to have but it is recommended. You should check up with your doctor before the departure of your trip. Your doctor will have access to the most up-to-date information on the required vaccinations for the country you will be visiting.
Extra Expenses Information
You are responsible for your expenses, a cold beverage, mineral water, extra meals, and drinks (more than 3 meals a day), and other services which are not mentioned in our service Includes column. So you should be planning to bring at least US$20 to US$30 per day for these expenses. It is not necessary to obtain local money before departure. Nepal has modern banking facilities so you can use ATMS in Kathmandu where you can easily use your credit card, Debit card, Master card, Visa card, etc. to withdraw local currency.
COVID Precautions
Fully vaccinated travelers don't require a pre-departure PCR test for COVID-19 to enter Nepal. You must bring the vaccination certificate completed at least 14 days prior to arrival at the Airport. In case you are not fully vaccinated or have not completed a full dose of vaccination at least 14 days prior to your arrival in Nepal, you have to bring a COVID-19 test report which can be either RT-PCR, Gene Experr, True NAAT, or WHO accredited test that shows the negative result done within the last 72 hours of boarding from the first airport. In case you are entering through the land border, you will need to do the test within 72 hours before entry. The provision will not be accepted for children below 5 years.
Things to Consider
There are a few important things you need to know before traveling to Nepal so that you can have a smooth journey to Nepal.
#@#How long is Lower Dolpo Trek?
#@#The Lower Dolpo trek is 18 days long. The Lower Dolpo Trek is marked as one of the most exciting and challenging treks which are located in the western hills of Nepal. The trek allows the trekkers to experience real natural beauty.
#@#How difficult is Lower Dolpo Trek?
#@#On a scale of 5, The lower Dolpo Trek is marked as number 3. The trek may be moderate to strenuous. The 17-18 days trek is the most exciting and challenging in western Nepal.
#@#What is the maximum height in Lower Dolpo Trek?
#@#The Lower Dolpo trek extends up to the height of 5309m. The trek is easy looking at the height, weather and environment on the trek.
#@#What is the best season to travel to Lower Dolpo?
#@#The best time to travel to Lower Dolpo is during September, October, and November in the Autumn season, March-April-May in Spring and Moonsoon in July June, and August.