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This
reason is basically virgin territory for
trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is
not only possible, but can be immensely
rewarding, though you do need a sense of
adventure and an increased ability to deal
with unexpected. Geographically Dhaulagiri
region is a land of dramatic contrast.
From the near tropical Pokhara valley,
steep slopes climb to snowcapped heights
of over 8100 meters at the northern border
with Tibet. Dhaulagiri I, the sixth
tallest peak in the world, towers high
above the well- trekked Muktinath pilgrim
trail up the Kaligandaki valley. The vast
massif screen he hidden land of Dolpa to
its north and to the west of I are Nepal's
western hills.
Following the rivers upstream, ferns and
forests of oak and other deciduous trees
and juniper are interesting. Mountain
sides of rhododendron blaze with colour in
the spring, and other flowers are abundant
on the trail. Even on high mountain passes
above the tree line, tiny alpine flowers
can be fund dotting the wind swept ground.
This is also an opportunity to experience
the Tibetan Buddhist culture that is
through out the Himalaya.
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