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Highlights
- See the ancient settlement of Himalayan community which is known as Dho Tharap
- Panoramic views of the gigantic mountains of Dhaulagirir, Kugung La
- The Pure Virgin Lake Shey Phokshundo
Trip Info
Dolpo is one of the famous trekking destinations of Nepal which lies at the mid-western part of Nepal. This is a remote area. There is an ancient settlement of Himalayan community which is known as Dho Tharap. They are still less in touch with the modern world, following the old tradition, culture, and customs from centuries ago. The area has beautiful landscapes where they migrated from Tibetan plate by passing the high passes that follows the Tibetan Buddhism and old pre Buddhist religion of Bon Po. It was closed to the foreigners, but now the government has opened it for tourism. The trail has a panoramic view of the gigantic mountains of Dhaulagirir, Kugung La and the beautiful and deepest Lake Shey Phokshundo which has a length 4.8 Km, 706 Sq, and depth of -650m at the altitude of 3600m. It is the holiest sacred Lake of Dolpo which has no aquatic life hence it is a pure virgin lake. Here, swimming and bathing is strictly prohibited. The government has declared it as a Shey Phoksundo National Park since 1984, the largest national park in Country which is 3555 Square Kilometer.
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Into The Asia Trekking & Expedition Pvt. Ltd
Into the Asia, a local government registered company of young travel professionals from Nepal with the mission of operating responsible adventure activities, cultural, social, and volunteering at Eco home stay trips at Himalayan destinations.
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