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Trekking in Dolpo Region |
The northern part of Dolpo is usually called
Inner Dolpo and has always had an aura of
mysticism.
The high valleys of Dolpo are some sign of the
most remarkable in the himalya with sweeping
views stretching to the arid Tibetan plateau.
Trekking here offers a real adventure, in a
remote, unspoiled. part of Nepal that has
remained largely untracked and unexplored. Our
trek begins with a flight to jumla via
Nepalgunj. The first |
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part of
trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before
joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the
Kagmara La (5225m0, our entrance to upper Dolpo. The scenery
begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown
and gray. Eventually you can hear prayer flag fluttering at the
top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east
towards the snow peaks of the kanjiroba Himal and the five peaks
of Dhaulagiri. We soon walk through the pleasant green pastures
to the beautiful Phoksundo (Rigmo) lake. The scenery is
outstanding with the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting
with the weathered red and brown hills. |
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Dolpo-Shey Gompa |
The northern part of Dolpo is usually called Inner Dolpo and has
always had an aura of mysticism. The high valleys of Dolpo are
some sign of the most remarkable in the himalya with sweeping
views stretching to the arid Tibetan plateau. Trekking here
offers a real adventure,
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Dolpo Mustang |
Dolpo is located inside the Shey
Phoksumdo National Park of mid-western Nepal, behind the
Northside of the Dhaulagiri massif towards the Tibetan
plateau Cut off by a series of very high passes, closed
by snow most of the year, Dolpo remains truly an
isolated corner of Nepal. Time had stood still here for
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Dolpo Classic |
Long out of bounds to foreign
trekkers, Dolpo lures adventurers with promises of
untouched natural splendor, mystical cultures and rare
wildlife. Dolpo situated in Nepal's far west was only
recently opened to trekkers. This is where you find the
stunning Phoksundo Lake, celebrated as the jewel of
Dolpo. The |
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Dolpo Jumla |
Jumla to Dolpo is perhaps the best way to get a taste of remote
Nepali country life. Arranged in the seasons when the air is
clear, the mountains are lovely, and the dry plains heart
touching, this trek climbs up to villages, which are possibly
the highest natural settlements of man. |
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Rara Lake |
Rara Lake lies in the remote far northwest of Nepal. Surrounded
by verdant alpine meadows and steep densely forested ridges
abundant with wildlife. The lake is stunningly beautiful, with
unbelievably tranquility, a paradise untouched. The region
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