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In the far
reaches of Northwestern Nepal lies the extreme landscape of
Upper Dolpo. The route begins by meandering through pine and
cedar forest with views of the massive Dhaualgiri range in
the background. The entrance to Dolpo lies beyond the Jangla
Bhanjyang Pass, (4500m). At the head of the valley lay
snow-capped peaks and the desolate Tibetan plateau beyond.
Protected from rain, this region is dry where the Dolpo
inhabitants have carved out a niche of survival in the harsh
surroundings by trading with nearby Tibet. A vision of
beauty, the Phokshindo (Ringmo) and the legendary monastery
of the pre-Buddhist Bonpo sect is our momentous destination.
As the most remote and least developed district in Nepal,
this trek is reserved for those with a true sense of
adventure.
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