Upper Dolpo via Shey-La Munchung-La to Vijor Village

Description

Upper Dolpo “The Hidden Valley” Lies west of the Kali Gandaki Valley. It was opened in 1989 for the trekkers. The main objective of the park is to preserve the unique Trans- Himalayan ecosystem, its typical Tibetan type of flora and fauna.

Trek in this section is quite different from treks in other parts of Nepal. The region is less developed and has fewer facilities available for the visitors. This makes trekking here much more of an exploration type and also exciting. This area is a bit harder to trek due to the lack of transport and nice accommodation so trekking in this remote area would be more expensive compare to other region. Ethnic group of people seen in the area, are of Tibetan origin. Other groups found here are Magar, Gurung and the people of Hindu caste origin. Commonly seen animals are leopard, Himalayan Thar and Blue sheep.

Popular trekking areas in this region are Dolpa, Simikot and Lake Rara. The best time to visit is the traditional trekking seasons of spring and autumn. The northern parts particularly Upper Dolpo  is suitable for summer treks. The region has still not sufficient accommodation for independent trekkers so organized trekking is highly suggested.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• The upper dolpo region is one of the most remote destinations of Nepal which exhibits the unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture and unique human civilization. The journey around the Dolpo region is an unforgettable experience enjoying the most serene natural beauty. The views of spectacular mountains, rare vegetations, Himalayan Blue Sheep, snow leopards and huge birds Himalayan griffon and Buddhist monuments. Dolpo region is situated between the Dhaulagiri Range and Tibetan Plateau. Under the protection of Shey-Phoksundo National Park, this region is a home to well-preserved rare plants and wild life including the blue sheep and exclusive snow leopard. The Kanjirowa peak, Phoksundo lake and the Dhaulagiri massif etc. magnify the beauty of this trek. Phoksundo Gompa still display the history of ancient Bonpo religion. The entire Dolpa district was blocked to trekkers until late 80’s. Later the southern region of Dolpo was opened for trekking. Many anthropologists and geographers contributed to its identity. The widely popuplar book The Snow Leopard by Peter Matheson and Himalayan pilgrimage by Snell grove are some of the distinct efforts which contributed to the charm and attraction of Dolpo. The captivating beauty and unique culture of this region is clearly displayed in the Oscar winning movie ‘Caravan’.
• This trek is recommended for those who are perfectly fit and are ready to face the wilderness of Himalaya. This trek is enjoyed best in groups.

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