Existing in desolate northwest Nepal close to Tibet border is the mystical region of Dolpa which is famous for its blue sheep, elusive snow leopards, and mysterious monasteries. Upper Dolpo Trek takes us to the secret valley that lies in the shadow of mountains. Our journey continues as far as SheyGompa which is the ultimate heritage of Upper Dolpo. Upper Dolpo Trek is often regarded as SheyGompa trekking. According to local belief, Guru Rinpoche established a settlement in Upper Dolpo to provide refuge to Tibetans during the war. The glory of Upper Dolporeached far and wide when the great writer Peter Matthiessendepict its beauty in his best-selling novel ‘The Snow Leopard’. More and more people came to know about the mystical land of Dolpo after the release of Oscar-nominated movie The Caravan which was based on the lifestyle of Dolpo.
Standard Upper Dolpo Trekking at Manikang Treks is 25-days but it can be customized according to your needs. We will walk through drystone walled villages. Cross alpine valleys, walk through deep gorges, reach to the top of high pass and explore Sera Monastery.
