The treks are an incursion from the Kathmandu Valley's heavy Hindu dominance to the Buddhistic culture of the north, the land is dotted with stupas, mani walls, chortens and monasteries and the flutter of prayer flags. The far western region of Nepal is still unspoiled and untouched by foreigners . Time has stood still for centuries where the inhabitants, of Tibetan descent, continue to live as they did long ago. The Phoksindo National Park covers an area of 3555 sq. Full of virgin forests harboring one of the world's best habitat of snow-leopard, blue sheep, ghoral, musk deer, wolf and other wildlife.
Tourists are rare and any trip is certain to be an adventure.
There is mixed culture and religion of Hinduism, and further up, immigrant Tibetan families. It is known as the hidden valley of the crystal mountain. Rara Lake which is known as Queen of Lakes is the most beautiful region of far west Nepal, scenic and covering different cultural influence. This area is named after pristine Lake Rara, which is the biggest lake in Nepal. Upper Dolpo was opened for a limited number of tourists in 1991.