Dolpo Region Trek

Dolpo region also called Dolpa is one of the most remote area of Nepal .  Upper Dolpo is situated in the western region of Nepal; it lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri range and the border side of Tibet.  The northern part of Dolpo is usually called inner Dolpo (Upper Dolpo) and has long had aura of mysticism about it. As people know this area was the most remote area of Nepal,   that’s why hidden destination in far west where Nepal’s most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored and can be found.

 It remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal.  Upper Dolpo is, before anything else, a saga this place wasn't unknown before "Caravan ", but this aesthetically movie contributed to its knowledge in western countries. Geographically Upper Dolpo is a part of the Tibetan Plateau and is generally dry, cold and sparsely vegetated which is unlike most other parts of the Nepal Himalayas. It has fascinating villages and beautiful scenery and peace. Most of the people of Dolpo region are belong with Tibetan Buddhism; Dolpo is Bon-pro country, where people practice a shamanistic religion predating Tibetan Buddhism. Bon is the Tibetan religion that pre-dates Tibetan Buddhism. Because of the weather and it’s ecosystem it’s difficult to grow crops there, which makes life more the local people ,so most of the people of Dolpo region are involved in the salt trade from Tibet, and this traditional culture continue in Dolpo generation to generation.
The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksundo Lake, and the Dhaulagiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of this trek. This area also offers the deepest lake of “Phokshendu” and biggest waterfall of “Suligard water fall”.  The goal of most trekkers to inner Dolpo (upper Dolpo) is mainly for Shey Gompa. This area is protected by the Shey phoksundo National park. In this park you can see many types of flora and fauna. Here you can find a well preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, for example the blue sheep, the mysterious snow leopard, great Tibetan sheep, musk deer and Tibetan horse, wild flowers. This area is also called the home of herbal.

This trek begins with “Jhupal” and it follows the trail to “Dunai” on the way of crossing many places like Tarakot, Bangle camp, this is the highest point of this trek, and after that this trek passing through the “Sanu Bheri’ village, we reach the beautiful  “phoksundo lake” which is the dippiest  lake in the Nepal, this is a part of the “Sheyphoksundo national park”.

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