Upper Dolpo trek is one of the most adventurous trekkings in Nepal which goes through remote and beautiful places. Upper Dolpo stands as one of the most isolated and remote region of the Himalayan country Nepal. However the magnificence of this region is the hidden gem.
Situated between the Tibetan plateau and Dhaulagiri Himalaya Chain, it is the Shangri-La of dream. This region was restricted to trekkers until 1989. The Upper Dolpo Trekking explores the most isolated and unscathed parts of the Mid-West region of Nepal. Dolpo, the land past Himalayas summons the beautiful and up-close view of regal mounts, oldest monasteries and frosty turquoise lakes. Upper Dolpo Trekking is a once in a lifetime experience.
The region is very much secluded due to lack of road access until now. That is why Dolpo is unhurt by the tribulations of the modern world. Its beauty and exotic culture is very much intact. Nepal’s first English subtitled movie on Dolpo,The Caravan, was also a huge success and was also nominated for the Oscar Award in the best foreign language film category.
This region has been exceptionally blessed by the nature. The Shey Phoksundo National Park, behind Mount Dhaulagiri towards the Tibetan Plateau is one of the major attractions of the Dolpo Region. Shey Phoksundo Lake, one of the high altitude lakes, Shey Gompa, anthropologically and religiously very important monastery of the region, Kanjirowa Himalayan range, isolated village of Ringmo, monasteries, stupas and gompas in this region hold great importance in promoting local as well as global tourism.
The clustered settlement of the Dolpo region makes its people some of the “world’s highest dwellers” The ancient villages in Upper Dolpo are 4,300 meters and above.People here practice pre Buddhist religion, the Bon Po. Even after extensive spreading of Buddhism in 9th century Tibet, this region has preserved its very ancient religion. It is also a shelter to some endangered wildlife like such as Blue Sheep, Snow Leopard, Ghoral, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer and medicinal herbs as Silvery Fil.
This trek into the wilderness, with high ups and lows is suitable for high altitude trekkers, those who seek for camping adventure. It is also for those who do not want to trek along tourist-packed mainstream trek routes.
These natural prosperities of the Dolpo Region along with the culture and tradition of the local inhabitants allure the visitors from all around the world.
So, it is the best adventurous trekking package to experience firsthand living in the youngest mounts of the world, wilderness and a warm and innocent smile of mountain people, who are completely oblivious about the life elsewhere the mountains. Create a pocketful of memories to cherish for lifetime with the Upper Dolpo Trekking.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet and greet at Tribhuwan International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Check in to hotel. Short briefing of trip and rest for refreshment.Overnight at hotel, Kathmandu.