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Dolpo, popularly
called “The
Hidden Heaven”,
is the most
exquisite but
least explored
trekking site in
Nepal. Dolpo
lies in the
north- west
of Karnali region
behind the
Dhaulagiri
massif.
Naturally
isolated by the
difficult
topography, it
offers the high
snowy mountain
ranges in the
north, canyons,
river basins of
the Bheri,
Suligad, Rupgad,
large and small
cascades,
varieties of
plants and
herbs, about 197
species of
birds, 32 types
of mammals,
communities with
unique cultures
and social
aspects and
ancient temples,
Buddhist
monasteries. The
people of
Tibetan origin
have still
adopted
primitive
lifestyle with
their own
dialect and
culture. To trek
in Dolpo region
requires a
special permit
and trekkers
should be
physically fit
while the trek
takes long and
strenuous.
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