Treks in the west of Nepal are quite different from treks in other parts of the country. The region is less developed and has fewer facilities available for the visitors. This makes trekking here much more of an exploration type and intending trekkers must be prepared for some delays and other hardships. It is also considerably more expensive to trek in the remote parts of the west.

Popular trekking areas in this region are Lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo , Simikot, and Jumla Rara Lake . The best time to visit is the traditional trekking seasons of spring and autumn. The northern parts are also suitable for summer.

Untamed Dolpo:

A restricted area, this area located in western Nepal is wild country. Starting from Juphal, the trek is perhaps one of the best ways to savor the taste of Nepal - virgin, untouched and unspoiled. Opened to westerners only a decade ago the area remains unexplored. A walk through verdant forests and arid barren high altitude desert is mesmerizing. The snow capped mountains and beautiful landscape cast a magical spell on the traveler. The sight of a train of yaks making its way up the mountains is a rejuvenating, a fact amply evident in Eric Vialli's popular film " Caravan" or " Himalaya " filmed in the high mountains of this region. The azure blue Lake Phoksundo is the focal point of this region coupled by a few monasteries that dot the park

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