DOLPA

Dolpa or Dolpo is the name of a district as well as of a particular ethnic group. Dolpo is a remote district of Karnali zone which is located in the northern side of Dhaulagiri mountain range. This district is known for its wide, remote and distinctively different  geographical areas, scantly populated and difficult, and an un-spoilt, romantic topography. A small community of approximately 30,000 Dolpo’s live in this district in out-of-way villages in the high mountains. This small population lives in a number of villages scattered in wide areas between Karnali river on the southern side and the Tibetan border to the north. They speak their own native language also known as Dolpo or Dorpeli.

Dolpa district is still untouched by a road networks or linkage with other districts. The huge challenge it poses for transport and movement notwithstanding, this district is also an attraction for trekkers and tourists for the height its lakes are located in and the beautiful landscapes in the high-raised mountains. Rare species like the Nilgaai (meaning blue cow) are found in this district. Phoksumdo lake of this district is the highest lake in the world, situated at an altitude of 16,000 ft above sea level. Dunai is the headquarters of this district. Geographically one of the largest district, it has a population of merely 29,545.