Dolpa or Dolpo
was popularized by the film “Caravan” which showcases the extraordinary
untouched beauty of the region. It is remote and fascinating, confined
by the Dhaulagiri range in the south and east, the mountains Sisne and
Kanjiroba in the west and Tibet towards the north. Lake Phoksundo with
its turquoise waters is the major attraction in Dolpa.
The people of Dolpa generally settle at altitudes of 3,660m to 4,070 m and these are probably one of the highest settlements in the world. Closely linked with Tibet, these people speak Tibetan and have strong Mongoloid features. There are 130 gompas in Dolpa which speaks volumes for the religious nature of its inhabitants.
The people of Dolpa generally settle at altitudes of 3,660m to 4,070 m and these are probably one of the highest settlements in the world. Closely linked with Tibet, these people speak Tibetan and have strong Mongoloid features. There are 130 gompas in Dolpa which speaks volumes for the religious nature of its inhabitants.
