Dolpo Region

Introduction

Dolpo Region is one of the hidden tourist destinations of Nepal lies in the remote part of the country. The district completely lies in the trans- Himalayan region of Nepal. The Dolpa settlements are concentrated in the remote and fascinating region, confined by the Dhaulagiri Himalaya in the south and east; The Kanjiroba and Sisne Mountain in the west and Tibet in the north. The region provides the wonderful Cliffs, various layers of rocks, gorges, and hills which run to reflection of Shangri- La of Nepal in  much features.

The trek to Dolpo begins at Juphal and follows the trail north to Dho - Tarap Valley, where the highest human settlements in thw world are found. The trail passes through Numa La and Baga La before descending to the turquoise- blue Phoksundo lake. It takes about two weeks to complete the Lower Dolpo trek. Upper Dolpo  is also the main attraction of the area with wild and pristine landscape.