The Snow Leopard Trek, Upper Dolpo, Nepal
Posted: May 20th, 2010 under Books, Rara, Jumla & Mugu | Comments: none
The Snow Leopard Trek is inspired by Peter Mathiessen’s book, The Snow Leopard, who took a journey into the region in 1973 when Dolpo was considered one of the most remote and inaccessible places on earth. Now Dolpo is easier to get to, but the trek that recaptures the adventurers’ route is strenuous, crossing four 5,000m passes and maintaining camp at around 3,000m the whole time. However, the trek is also incredibly rewarding, passing by monasteries and shrines that pre-date Buddhism’s arrival in the area, Phoksundo lake, and over Kang la high pass. The Snow Leopard Trek is a great [...]
