Why trekking to Dolpo and why with us?

The region not popular for world’s highest peaks, the region not frequented by trekkers to Nepal; Dolpo is still the most fascinating trekking destination in Nepal. We as a trek operator to Dolpo claim it; we say this because we belong to Dolpo. Nevertheless, the question is about, does Dolpo really hold the gold rush factors to lure the attention of trekkers around the globe?

Several times, we meet at coffee shop around Bouddha in Kathmandu to generate the most ideal itineraries for our company so that we can offer the most fascinating treks in the isolated fabled regions of Dolpo.  Every year we visit Dolpo, our homes and share our experiences of the city to our people who have lived in these remote regions for years. Here as well, we interact; how can we deliver the best trekking holiday in Dolpo? Everywhere we get the same answer and it is absolutely true. Who else can guide the far-flung region of Dolpo better than we can? The answer is simple and straight- No one. Dolpo is our home; we were born and brought up here. We know more stones in Dolpo than anyone else does.

The most beautiful trekking destination in Nepal, Dolpo
The trekking region in Nepal where still the ancient Tibet prospers, Dolpo

The answer to does Dolpo really hold unique factors to grab the attention of trekkers is- 1000% YES!!!

Let us not talk about amazing Phoksundo Lake, forget the myths of Guru Rimpoche and other religious Buddhist scholars, keep aside the enthralling culture of Tibetans living outside Tibet and ignore the magnificence of landscapes that Dolpo provides- still the trek to Dolpo can be fascinating.

Trekkers can ponder several intriguing trekking options across Dolpo; some of them are comparatively soft adventures; others demand a little bit effort but every trek to Dolpo is sensationally rewarding. A weeklong to 10 days trek goes as far the superb turquoise Phoksundo Lake and the closet Bon settlement of the region, Ringmo. An occult Bon Gompa overlooks the fascinating Phoksundo Lake, where unmingled cliffs ahem in this jewel of Lower Dolpo. Adding few more days to Lower Dolpo Trek takes you across Kagmara La pass and heads out to Jumla and Rara Lake. The Complete Dolpo Circuit trek, which takes three weeks to complete highlights Tarakot, an ancient trading centre, and Dho Tarap a highland hamlet with cluster of exotic monasteries, then sales crosses two high passes over 5000m to reach Shey Gompa.

The people of Dolpo
A Dolpa-pa woman with her child infront of her stone roofed ancient house

We as the natives of Dolpo urge every trek lover to take on Dolpo Trek, which is absolutely fantastic and undoubtedly offers you the biggest trekking rewards compared to any trekking region in the world. It is our home and promoting a home like Dolpo for sustainable tourism growth in the region is our only motto. Trek to Dolpo and tell us where you had the bad experiences. We bet you won’t have any.

Trekking to Dolpo with the natives of Dolpo
Young Dolpo entrepreneur determined to provide sustainable gold rush to the people of Dolpo- Jitendra Jhankri