History of Dolpo, how it became the territory of Nepal

The human civilization in Nepal seems to have from 8th century as per the scholars who tend to find historical aspects of the region. It was between 6th to 8th centuries that the powerful Yarlung Dynasty from Tibet conquered all the Tibetan speaking territories of the region.  Because of the mission of conquering people living…

Being the region, which is cut off to the rest of the country for almost six months of the year, Dolpo still practices the culture of nomadic trading caravans. The toughest part for the Dolpa-pa, the people of Dolpo is that they have to go through challenging journey across the Himalayas twice a year for…

The forbidden land until 1996, Dolpo the time-forgotten destination housing Tibetan culture in the nomadic unchanged and unharmed for 1200 years is a piece of heaven on the planet. Elevated barren plateaus penetrated by deep hollowing gorges in the Upper region, Dolpo is unspoiled territory ideal for those trekkers willing to see the rawest form…

Trekkers planning a trekking holiday in Nepal for the first time, shall know the below mentioned things. Best time to go Springs and Autumns are the best seasons for any kind of holidays in Nepal. From the first week of March to the end of May which is spring season in Nepal and from the first…

The region with no known peak for elevation Dolpo, is a time forgotten isolated piece of heaven in the west Nepal which highlights its unique landscapes and ancient Tibetan culture. With the developments made in Juphal Airport this restricted region, which demands special permit from the Nepalese Government to explore, now has become a center…

Dolpo is a wonderful choke full with natural and cultural delights. Nature there is the rawest from whereas culture at places is as old as nomadic ones. Treks in Dolpo are true opportunities to discover nature and culture at its oldest form as the time literally travels century back here in Dolpo. In today’s post…

What is Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)? Acute mountain sickness AMS is a disorder caused by being at high altitude without proper prior acclimatization where there is hypoxia in the air (low oxygen level in the air). Normally, the early symptoms of AMS are seen at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,500 meters). The severity of AMS gets…

Nestling in the Trans-Himalayan Region of northwest Nepal, Shey-Phoksundo National Park the largest protected park in Nepal spreads in the area of 3,555 sq. km. With elevation range from 2130m at Ankhe to 6883m at the acme of Mt.Kanjiroba, the park caters eye pleasing landscapes, which are truly spectacular. The lake having unique attributes, Phoksundo…

One of the prime highlights of Dolpo is Phoksundo Lake. Every trek in Dolpo incorporates Phoksundo for its serene beauty and the unique attributes lake manifests. Moreover, the village atop a spur just above the Lake, Ringmo is the most popular Bon village in Dolpo. Collectively, Phoksundo Lake and neighboring regions are the mix of…

The largest district of Nepal, also known as “the Beyul or the Hidden Valley, Dolpo nestles in the isolated west of Nepal. Rugged natural landscapes, nomadic lifestyle and the home to Bons, Dolpo caters the walking adventure, which can’t be experienced in other trekking regions of Nepal. Fascinating highland villages, which are sparsely populated, mysterious…