Yangzer Gompa – the oldest monastery in Dolpo

“Blessed over 1000 years ago Yangzer Monastery is the oldest monastery in Dolpo. Nestling south of beautiful Panzang Canyon, the monastery is also referred as Margom Yangzer. Though Sonam Lodro is somehow related with the wonderful landmark in Dolpo, this Nyingma-pa Buddhist shrine was built by Choegyal Palsang. Nine major chortens with twenty others dotted…

“The trail from Dho Tarap, the trading center of Dolpo to Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang is beyond doubt the most challenging section of trekking adventure across the world. Trekkers suggest avoiding the trek other way around because of the rapid rise of elevation and that is true.” The rapid rise in elevation without…

“Dolpo has not yet acquired the popular status as the Everest & Annapurna Trekking Regions of Nepal have gained. However, trekking in Dolpo has something unique in its magical air that spellbinds every trekker to the region with the mysticism of this time-frozen land.” The charm of extreme wilderness in the landscapes resembling Tibet, Dolpo…

“Dolpa, the district covering the total area of 7889 sq. kilometers houses 70% of Trans Himalayan territory and 4 % of nival Region. The incredible geographical diversity Dolpo houses as it gains altitude are worthwhile exploring and witnessing during the treks in Dolpo.” We have always claimed that treks in Dolpo are definitely not for…

“Trekking to the Wonderland of Dolpo along very rarely trodden trails, which gives an ample opportunity to experience the beauty of Highland wilderness as well as tests our endurance with the challenging walk that also keeps on mesmerizing trekkers with views of mountains and primitive high lands and encounters with preserved ancient culture and people…

Trekking in Dolpo is probably the only trekking experience in Nepal that caters something unique and the different side of Nepal. The landscapes here in Dolpo have no resemblances to the other parts of country and so do the culture. “Because of being in close proximity to Tibet in the North, this hidden territory in…

“Firstly, we assure you again that not a single stone has been shaken in Dolpo by the devastating quake that hit Nepal during April 25 2015 and the countless aftershocks after that. Dolpo is absolutely a safe trekking destination in the Wild West Nepal.” If you acquire reasonable fitness condition and if you have experience…

“Dolpo, the beautiful land exactly described in the fairytales lies in the wilderness of Nepal’s western outback. The astonishingly beautiful landscapes along the trails of the trek in Dolpo however, demand the challenging walk.” Restricted Region in the rain shadow of dazzling Dhaulagiri and kinder Kanjiroba, the upper Dolpo is relatively an expensive trekking destination…

Another paradise on Wild West Nepal not frequented many travelers; Khaptad National Park represents the mid-west ecosystem of highland Nepal. Named after the holy hermit, Khaptad Baba who spent his life here meditating has the elevation that ranges from 1000m to 3330m. The Park comprises diverse woodlands that include coniferous forest, hardwood, scrub and grassland.…

Dolpa as the biggest district of Nepal lies in the mid-western region of the country, usually captioned as the Hidden Valley. The mystical land with abundance and scarcity to the extreme is a major attraction for trekkers and explorers who seek for wilderness and fascinating paradise. Trekking in Dolpo is a lifetime opportunity for the…