The Hidden Fortress Trek - Dugunagadi
Fortress
The Dugunagadi Fortress
is a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated on a plateau. The views are
stunning; during the day one gazes at Tibetan snow-capped peaks and by night,
the lights of Khasa, the first Tibetan town north of the Friendship Bridge, glisten
throughout the dark evening sky. The
Fortress is situated at an altitude of 2084 m and was built in 1854 by the Nepali
Army to attack the Bhot, a region behind the Himalaya, which is Tibet.
Some
of the highlights of the trek are:
- The Duganagadi Fortress
(2400 m), our
destination, a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated on a plateau
with stunning views of the surrounding areas.
- Chagam (2200 m).
One of the highlights of the trek is an all women's monastery housing some
300 nuns. Some travel from as far away as Ladakh in order to spend time, learn
and meditate here. The layout of the village is unusual in that each nun has
her own house, thus creating a colourful spattering of red, yellow, green
and white homes throughout the beautiful countryside.
- Listi (2180 m),
a charming village overlooking the Bhote Kosi river with stunning views of
the surrounding areas.
Tariff
US$ 330 per person for 5
nights/6 days.
This includes
- accommodation
- meals
- two-way transportation
(on scheduled departure dates only)
- guides, porters and equipment.
Special Note:
- Private trips can be
arranged depending on the size of the group (min. 4 pax.)