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Situated on the
border of Tibet in Nepal’s northwest comer lies
Dolpo. It is one of the Himalaya’s most unique
and isolated cultural regions. Dolpo is the land of
mystery and legends: untouched mountain vistas, Tibetan
culture, snow leopards and deep seated ancient Buddhist
wisdom.
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out of bounds to foreign trekkers, Dolpo lures adventurers
with promises of untouched natural splendour, 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 Phoksumdo lake, celebrated
as the jewel of Dolpo. The people here trace their origins
to Tibet, and their culture is a window to the traditions
as practiced in the ‘roof of the world’
centuries ago. The elusive snow leopard is a famous
denizen of Dolpo and the rare cat has acquired the status
of a legend. Thus it’s not only the scenery that
attracts trekkers to Dolpo, it’s the chance to
see a corner of Nepal that very few visitors will ever
experience.
The trek begins at Juphal and follows the trail to Dunai,
the first camp. We proceed to Tarakot, then way up to
Shering Gompa (4400m) which is the highest point of
this trek. Passing through the Saldang and Shey Gompa
villages, we descend to the beautiful Phoksumdo Lake,
which is a part of the Shey Phoksumdo National Park.
This protected region of more than 3000sq. km, is among
the most spectacular areas in Nepal. The Dolpo is a
cultural extravaganza and the few visitors who venture
to this region are rewarded with untouched Himalayan
culture in a pristine setting.
The trek concludes with our descend to Chepka village
and then to Juphal, from where we fly back to Kathmandu
via Nepalgunj.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu City,
hotel
Day 03: Transfer to Nepalgunj, hotel
Day 04: Fly to Juphal, trek begins,
camp
Day 17: Trek arrival at Juphal, camp
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj,
hotel
Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu, hotel
Day 20: Transfer to airport for final
departure
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