Tour Description
Upper Dolpo is a challenging isolated region trekking, offers thrilling experience for adventure enthusiasts seeking a remote trail adventures. It is a popular trekking route located in the remote mountainous areas of western Nepal, bordering Tibet. The region was opened for trekking in 1989, but it still remains relatively untouched by modern development. Similarly, it is a high- altitude area with rugged landscapes, beautiful valleys, high mountain passes and deep Georges.
It is home to the Dolpo ethnic groups, who have a rich cultural heritage. They have a distinct language (Dolpo- bhasha) which is similar to the Tibetan language. The Dolpo people move their livestock between highland and lowland pastures depending on the seasons. Most of them are engage in traditional practices such as agriculture, yak herding, and trading for livelihoods. They follow the teachings of the Nyingma sect, which is the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism. Monasteries such as Shey gompa and chharka gompa, serve as important centre for religious activities, meditation, and rituals.
The Dolpo people celebrate various festivals throughout the year, which include Shey festival held in the Shey gompa monastery and involve the performance of masked dances, rituals, and prayers. Similarly, horse race festival is also celebrated as events blend of sport and cultural celebration. It is held in different villages, where participants showcase their horse riding skills and compete in various equestrian activities. Therefore, the unique blend of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon religion, along with their cultural practices reflects the way of life and distinct identity of the Dolpo people.
