Dolpo Region Trekking
Dolpo located sandwiched between the Tibetan Plateau and
Dhaulagiri Himal in the mid-west of Nepal is a remote land, Dolpo, one
of the highest inhabited plateau on earth. Geographically a southern
extension of Tibet, Dolpo lies within Nepal's boundaries and since 1984
has been the country's largest National Park. The largest district of
Nepal but with the smallest population, Dolpo is home to a fascinating
race of Tibetan-speaking people. The park sustains an abundance of
wildlife, including Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep and the legendary
Snow Leopard. Made famous by Peter Mathiessen's book, 'The Snow
Leopard' and more recently by the Oscar nominated film 'Himalaya',
Dolpo was virtually inaccessible to western exploration until 1989, and
even now it is difficult to trek outside the southern fringe of the
district.
This trek however, ventures into Upper Dolpo, a land of
superb mountain views, visiting the spectacular Phoksumdo Lake and
crossing the high passes of Numa La and Baga-La to Dho Tarap. The trek
begins at airstrip of Juphal after a short flight from the terrain town
of Nepalgunj which is well connected by both road and air from
Kathmandu.
A remote wilderness of western Nepal offers a superb experience of nature and a visit to Rara Lake, Nepal's largest Lake at (3062m.).
Lower Dolpo and Muktinath Trek
Dolpo is located inside the Shy – Phoksundo National Park of mid–western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau.
This is an outstanding trek in the isolated area of west part of Nepal where trek can also be done even in the mid monsoon as it lies in the rain
Dolpo is located inside the Shy – Phoksundo National Park of mid–western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau.
High Passes of Dolpo & Shey Phoksundo Lake
High Passes of Dolpo and Phoksundo Lake Trekking lies between the Tibetan Plateau and Dhaulagiri
Trekking in the Dolpo region has only been permitted since mid-1989. The region lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley;
Dolpo is located inside the Shy-Phoksundo National Park of mid–western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau.
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