Dolpo
Classic Trekking
Long 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 Phoksundo
Lake, celebrated as the jewel of Dolpo.
The people here trace their origins
to Tibet, and their culture is a window
of the tradition as practised on 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 mere legend. it is not
only the scenery that attracts trekkers
to Dolpo but 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 then
proceeds to Tarakot, way up to Shering
Gompa (4440m) which is the highest point
of this trek, passing through the Saldang
and Shey Gompa village, we descend to
the beautiful Phoksundo Lake, which
is a part of the Shey Phoksundo National
Park. This region of more than 3000sq.km
is among the most spectacular and protected
areas in Nepal.
The
trek concludes with our descent to Chepka
village and then to Juphal, from where
we fly back to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.
