Dolpo Region

Dolpo Region is located in upper part of the Dolpa district geographically lies in western part of Nepal and boarder of Tibet. So, Tibetan cultures are highly adapted in Dolpo Region. In local dialect Dolpo is called as Dhol-wa. The stunning scenery of Dhaulagiri Ranges is the most appreciable view of Dolpo Region Trek. Some parts of Dolpo Region lies in Shey-Phoksundo National Park, Shey-Phoksundo is world's deepest lake surrounds 706 square kilometer at an altitude of 3600m. This is the one major attraction of Dolpo Region Trek. The peoples from Dolpo are generally adherents of Bon, a religion whose origins predate Buddhism but whose modern form is officially accepted as a fifth school of Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore, in Dolpo Region Trek travelers can experiences more different things that what most Nepalese do not acquired. The lifestyle of Dolpo Region has quite different than other part of Nepal. Residents from Dolpo Region wrest survival from this inhospitable landscape by synergizing agriculture, animal husbandry, and various other trade like small business, involve in tourism, hotels, shops, etc. Dolpo's agro-pastoral livelihood is characterized by migrations between permanent villages and pastures at higher altitudes.

The Region is lies highly in Remote area of Nepal. Still around 90 percent of the population lives under the poverty line and low number of literacy. Even though, trekking in Dolpo Region is really awesome historically and for beautiful sceneries.  To observe different rain shadow landscapes with stunning mountain views, wild flowers, Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards and huge birds Himalayan griffon are the most amazing attraction of Dolpo Region. Moreover, culturally rich Region Dolpo gives the traditions and customs of unique people and also attractive silver caped peaks including Kanjiriba north (6883m.), Kanjiriba south (6861m), Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Churen Himal (7381m), Putha Hiunchuli (7249m), Mukot Himal (6639m), Araniko Chuli (6034m) and many other beautiful mountains.

Shey Gompa Lower Dolpo Trek, Upper Dolpo to Jomsom via Shangda-La Pass Trek, Upper Dolpo Meditation Trek are the most popularly listed trekking route of Dolpo Region. Because of geographical reason and the less educated community Tea house trekking in Dolpo Region is quite difficult but Camping trek can be done easily with very good environment. The trekking route can be follow by every categories of travelers expect physically weak. The staffs of Alpine Excursion Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd is always ready to serve you as per your requirements and needs. 

  1. Upper Dolpo Trek
  2. Shey Gompa-Lower Dolpo Trek
  3. Upper Dolpo to Jomsom via Sangda-La Pass
  4. Upper Dolpo-Meditation Trek

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