Writers, film directors, scientists and tourists have all described Dolpo as a
\n‚last paradise‘, the land of the snow leopard, full of myths and magic; a home
\nto untouched nature and unspoilt Buddhist and Bon culture. One of the most
\nremote mountain regions in the world, Dolpo is among the least-developed rural
\nregions of Nepal. A culturally Tibetan region in the upper Dolpa district of
\nnorth-western Nepal, Dolpo lies along the border with Tibet (China) and has
\nbeen closed to foreigners for decades.<\/p>\n
A breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped peaks, rugged ridges and barren, brown-
\ngrey mountains contrasts with the green irrigated pastureland in the region’s
\nglaciated valleys. Sitting in the rain shadow of the Dhaulagiri massif, Dolpo
\nreceives very little annual rainfall, and its agriculture depends on
\nirrigation. Largely ignored by the government, the people of Dolpo have
\ndeveloped a self-sufficient lifestyle that involves hard work, daily risk
\ntaking and a constant fight for survival.<\/p>\n
In Dolpo: People and Landscape, Gerda Pauler explores the individuals,
\ncommunities and culture that makes Dolpo one of the most fascinating regions
\nof the Himalaya. Interviews with Dolpo’s inhabitants, meticulous research and
\nstunning photography make this book a must-read for anyone with an interest in
\nCentral Asia and Nepal.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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