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Dolpo (Paperback)
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Writers, film directors, scientists and tourists have all described
Dolpo as a 'last paradise', the land of the snow leopard, full of
myths and magic; a home to untouched nature and unspoilt Buddhist
and Bon culture. One of the most remote mountain regions in the
world, Dolpo is among the least-developed rural regions of Nepal. A
culturally Tibetan region in the upper Dolpa district of
north-western Nepal, Dolpo lies along the border with Tibet (China)
and has been closed to foreigners for decadesA breathtaking
backdrop of snow-capped peaks, rugged ridges and barren, brown-grey
mountains contrasts with the green irrigated pastureland in the
region's glaciated valleys. Sitting in the rain shadow of the
Dhaulagiri massif, Dolpo receives very little annual rainfall, and
its agriculture depends on irrigation. Largely ignored by the
government, the people of Dolpo have developed a self-sufficient
lifestyle that involves hard work, daily risk taking and a constant
fight for survival.In Dolpo: People and Landscape, Gerda Pauler
explores the individuals, communities and culture that makes Dolpo
one of the most fascinating regions of the Himalaya.Interviews with
Dolpo's inhabitants, meticulous research and stunning photography
make this book a must-read for anyone with an interest in Central
Asia and Nepal.
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