Highlights:
- World deepest lake Shey Phoksundo Lake
- Cross two high passes
- Goes through Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
- Walking through the ancient Trans-Himalayan Caravan route
- Dho Tarap valley, highest human settlement
- Closer view of whole range of mountains, Dhaulagiri and Gurja Himal
- Breathtaking Gorge and Colorful Monasteries
- Taste of Nepali mid-hills and Tibetan culture
Overview
Lower Dolpo is located inside the Shey Phoksundo National Park
in mid-western Nepal. It is behind the Dhaulagiri sierra toward the Tibetan
plateau. Despite being ‘lower’ Dolpo, this mysterious land is at high altitude
and has a dry atmosphere. This region is surrounded by the Bon Po religions
people. It rewards the isolated western part of Nepal with exceedingly amazing
landscapes and serene beauty. Moreover, this scenery resembles the ones of Roof
of the world, Tibet. From here, you can see snowy peaks, ancient villages, rich
wildlife, Buddhist monastery, and wonderful lakes. As Lower Dolpo falls under
the protection of Shey Phoksundo National Park. This region has ensured pine,
fir, and birch forest as well as wildlife. Wildlife of this region includes the
elusive leopard, Himalayan black bear, rare Himalayan blue sheep, goral, Langur
& rhesus monkey. And this national park has the deepest lake, Phoksundo
lake.
Beni is a municipality and the district headquarters of Myagdi
in Dhaulagiri Zone. It is located at the confluence of the Karnali Gandaki
River and Myagdi River at an altitude of 899 meters. The trail to Beni goes
through the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only
one Hunting reserve of Nepal. It is the prime habituated of blue sheep, other
game species are Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral, Black Bear. Moreover, the bird species
found within the reserve is rich in diversity.
It includes several endangered species of pheasants & partridge, mostly
Chirr Pheasant and the nine different colored Danphe, the national bird of
Nepal.
Beni Lower Dolpo trek is adventurous panoramic trekking. It
takes you to the remote corners in the Far North West of Nepal Himalayan range
of mountain Beni to Dolpo. The trek follows a route that goes past the
enchanting forest of pine, oak, rhododendron, and juniper. The trail is full of
wildflowers and animals that are listed as endangered. Beni Lower Dolpo in the
Kali Gandaki across the Dhaulagiri Range into Lower Dolpo crosses four passes.
It climbs many ridges linking ancient Hindu farming communities. The Dolpo
region is greatly influenced by Tibetan culture. It is home to one of the
oldest religious sect of Tibet, the Bon-Po. Beni to Lower Dolpo trek also goes
through the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. The highlight of this trek is the beauty
of the wild range landscapes and the surrounding snow peaks of Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna Himal. You will be visiting the isolated village of Tarakot and
Dhorpatan and its monastery. And you will be following the ancient Trans
Himalayan trade route. Moreover, you will visit the deepest lake of Nepal ‘Shey
Phoksundo’ and Shey Phoksundo National Park. It sustains much wildlife
including Musk Deer, Monkey, as well as the many domestic animals in the
villages. The mountain vistas on Beni Lower Dolpo trekking are magnificent and
breathtaking. The wilderness of the environment with pristine and pure rivers
will mesmerize you.
The bliss you get while trekking to the Lower Dolpo is to the
next level. Moreover, you will have the best experience while trekking with
Bold Himalaya.
