Dolpo Trek – emerging walking adventure in Nepal
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 of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Dolpo is by now recognized for the latter-day gold rush of the medicinal interest yarsagumba, but for sustainability the necessity is of inquisitive, adventurous and enthusiastic trekkers who will soon be booming the economy of the region.
The veiled secrets of Dolpo have started to stand out intensely – the gems, like the colorful natives, magnificent landscapes, mystifying canyons, cliff-hanging monasteries and translucent streams. The Himalayan Peaks like Kanjiroba shimmer on the skyline, their glaciers and tumbling ice fields are eye feasting views which are truly mesmerizing and uplift the spirit throughout the trek in Dolpo. Dolpo was in ancient days was a part of the Ngari dominion of Tibet. Though Dolpo has succeeded in avoiding the unstable past of its flanking neighbors, its cultural heritages are undoubtedly as old as the ones of ancient Tibetan Kingdoms. The clans of some natives in Jumla and Upper Mustang have influenced and ruled this arid, windswept land in the past. Today Dolpo is a property of Government of Nepal.
Trekkers can consider on several thrilling options across the county; some destinations are comparatively trouble-free to take pleasure in; others may need a bit of an effort but each trek is amazing and gratifying. A short and soft trek to Phoksundo Lake neighboring hamlet Ringpo is extraordinary trip to have a first glimpse of Dolpo. A spiritual Bon Gompa overlooks the radiant lake, where vertical cliffs edge in this gem of Lower Dolpo. Taking few more days the trek can cross pass the Kagmara La Pass and wind towards Jumla and yet another breathtaking Lake Rara. Similarly, the Lower Dolpo Circuit trail, which takes two weeks time to accomplish the trek visits highland hamlet Tarakot, a trading centre, and Dho Tarap with its cluster of striking monasteries, then cross passes two 5000m+ passes reach Phoksundo Lake.
Upper Dolpo sets aside its charisma for a three-week-long expedition. From Phoksundo the infamous Kang La Pass is a fearsome complication to cross before trekkers reach the legendary Shey Gompa. Beyond are the threatening canyons of the sheer-sided Tartang River and the Bon Gompa at Samling near Bhijer. Across the Neng La Pass is quaint Saldang and, to its north, the oldest monastery of Dolpo at Yangtsher. The enchanted setting of the extravagant monastery is one of the least-known shows up in the area. For a really craggy escapade, trekkers can opt to head off from Dolpo via Chharka Bhot to the east. An elevated and natural path climbs through creepy defiles and over the Jungben La (5550m) before a marvelous back-breaking plunge to the Kali Gandaki Valley and Jomsom.