The Hindu King Bikram Shahi of Jumlar ruled Lower Dolpo around four hundred years ago, as part of the Sinja Empire. Despite his Hindu beliefs, the King allowed five lamas to come from Tibet to promote Buddhism in Dolpo, following the earlier work of four Tibetan lamas in Upper Dolpo.
Many of the gonpas founded by these lamas, who settled in Dolpo to fulfil their commitment to religious work. Over the centuries, other dedicated lamas and village leaders built many other fine chortens and gonpas, in which beautiful statues and learned texts recording philosophies and mythologies of the area have been preserved and handed down.
Before the area was unified with Nepal, the people of Dolpo were self-governing, with the land divided in seven parts, each under a local leader. Now there are 45 named villages, although more then half of the population lives in scattered houses among the hills and the mountains. Most of the villages are in Lower Dolpo and have grown out of ancient settlements where farming was possible.

Beyond the boudaries of "Ngari  " (so called because the original Dolpo people came from an area called Ngari in Tibet) lie many significant holy places.

Far to the south, in neighbouring India, is Bodh Gaya (Dorje Den in Tibetan)  place where the Sakyamuni Buddha received enlightment.

To the north are the ancient Tibetan cities of Lhasa (now the capital of Tibet) and Samye, site of one of the first great temples of Tibet, constructed by the 35th Tibetan King Trisong Deutsan around 775 A.D. to promote the expansion of Buddhism troughout

The Himalayan region.
To the north-west is the holy Lake Manasarovar, and nearby Mount Kailash (Mount Tise in Tibetan), whose flanks are said to have extented out to form the peaks and valleys of Ngari Dolpo.
According to the historical text on Tibetan history by Dudjom Rinpoche, "within the region of Ngari Dolpo there are the upper and lower parts; the boundry of each is nearly limitless, because of the immensity of the area; the upper and lower parts contain four great valleys, as though they were cut by a sword. The Dho Tarap valley, possessing nine doors (avenues of entrance), is the central gathering place for the whole region".

Trekking trip fact: Trekking Destination: Lower Dolpo Treks Group size: Minimum 2+………. Best Trekking Season: Autumn & Spring Transportation: By flight / Bus Trip Accommodation: Hotel / Camp Trek Grade: Strenuous Trekking mode: camping only Trip duration: 27 Days Actual Treks duration: 23 Days Highest point: 5190mt Culture: Buddhist Activities: Trekking / Hiking / Sightseeing / Main Attraction: Wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the Blue Sheep and snow leopard and magnificent views of Mt.Dhaulagiri, such real Nepal of DOLPO Trip end / Exit: Kathmandu

Highlights of the Trek: The legendary hidden land closed for years to trekkers, highest waterfall from Nepal, originating from Phoksumdo Lake, Wilderness & remote region,

NOTE: During adventure trek (Camp or lodge treks) within Nepal Himalayas, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the trekking guide / leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

Lower Dolpo Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to selected hotel and O/N hotel
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tours around historical sites, Kathmandu-Patan-Bhaktapur O/N hotel
Day 03: Drive to Beni (810m) / O/N Camp
Day 04: Trek to Darbang (1250m) O/N camp
Day 05: Trek to Moreni (2670m), O/N camp
Day 06: Trek to Chentung (2990m) O/N camp
Day 07: Trek to Ghustung Khola (1830m) O/N camp
Day 08: Trek to Yamakhar (2480m) O/N camp
Day 09: Trek to Seng Khola (3820m) O/N camp
Day 10: Trek to Jang Phedi (4200m) O/N camp
Day 11: Trek to Tarakot (2520m), O/N camp
Day 12: Rest Tarakot - visit monasteries, O/N camp
Day 13: Trek to Khani Gaon (2650m), O/N camp
Day 14: Trek to Lahini (3160m), O/N camp
Day 15: Trek to Do Tarap (4080m), O/N camp
Day 16: Trek to Numula Base camp (4180), O/N camp
Day 17: Trek to Bagala base camp (4465) via 5318m Numala pass O/N camp
Day 18: Trek to other side of Bagala base camp via 5190 Bagala pass O/N camp
Day 19: Trek to Shey Phuksundo 3730m (Ringmo), O/N camp
Day 20: Ringmo (Shey Phuksundo) - rest and visit monasteries, O/N camp
Day 21: Trek to Regi (3010m), O/N camp
Day 22: Trek to Aankhe check post (2460m), O/N camp
Day 23: Trek to Dunai (2050m), O/N camp
Day 24: Trek to Juphal (2345m), O/N camp
Day 25: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj, O/N hotel
Day 26: Free day shopping tours O/N hotel
Day 27: Final departure or you may extend another program such as volunteer work, White water rafting, Jungle safari trips, and Tibet trips.

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