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Dolpo: Between Yaks and Motorbikes

Dolpo: Between Yaks and Motorbikes

The changing landscape of Dolpo: from Yak-Pa (Yak Caravans) to motorbikes and modernity.

Jan 2, 2025

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10 min read

The High-Stakes Hunt for Yarchagunbu: Dolpo's Lifeline and Struggle

The High-Stakes Hunt for Yarchagunbu: Dolpo's Lifeline and Struggle

Subsistence farming has been Dolpo’s lifeline. Today, it is changing...

Jun 29, 2024

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8 min read

Snowmelt and Survival: The Uncertain Future of Farming in Dolpo.

Snowmelt and Survival: The Uncertain Future of Farming in Dolpo.

Untimely snow followed by a late monsoon has been occurring for more than six years, as far as Sangmo, a local farmer, can remember.

Jun 3, 2024

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6 min read