Upper Dolpo trek (17 days)

Dolpo or the Hidden valley is a land of secret, scenery and peace. Enclosed by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north, the Dolpo region is the natural instance of high passes, rare flora and fauna and extensive vistas. The medicinal plant, Yarchagumba (Coerdiopsis sinensis) a type of wild mushroom is found in abundance in this region. Extracts from Yarchagumba are believed to meaningfully improve health and fitness. It is a rain shadow area and was opened in 1991 for trekking. All of the trekking areas in this region stretch through and around Arun River whose origin dates back to the prehistoric period. The Arun valley is one of the most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal.

Dolpo is protected by Shey-Phoksundo National Park. It lies to the north of the Dhaulagiri Range bordering the Tibetan Plateau. Here one can find a well-preserved eco-system of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard. The views of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif are some of the most pleasing moments of this trek. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa – dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a unforgettable experience.

The Upper Dolpo region is another far-off concealed destination in the far west region where Nepal’s most calm and natural beauty is still unexplored. The home of herbal land, pristine trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist tributes, and exclusive human evolution at high altitude is worth a visit. Trekking around the Dolpo region is an extraordinary journey in every one’s lifetime. Witnessing diverse rain shadow landscapes with gorgeous mountain views, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards, and huge birds like the Himalayan griffon. The Upper Dolpo is the home of the Bhotiya and Sherpa people.

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