Trekking in Nepal The Guerrilla Trek

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Experience Newly Opened Trail in Remote West Nepal Himalaya

Guerrilla Trek Guide Book Cover Page
Some tourism enthusiast from western Nepal particularly from Rukum and Rolpa district have come with idea to bring tourists to their villages once the heartland of Maoist Rebels who fought against parliamentary and king's rule (1996-2007).  The trail was explored in coordination with former Guerrilla leader and tourism experts including a travel writer which have helped visitors with well written guide book, itinerary and general information for the visitors. 

Guerrilla's in Those Days
The newly published guide book 'GUERRILLA TREK, aka THE SHANGRI-LA TREK) give excerpt as – The Guerrilla Trek offers a remarkable journey through the heartland of post-conflict territory.  The route takes you through Myagdi, Rukum and Rolpa spectacular districts with low population density at the epicenter of Nepal's ten year conflict and homeland to many revolutionaries.
The land is blessed with wide-ranging natural resources and biodiversity exemplified by its wildlife (60% of Dhorpatan Reserve), captivating waterfalls, rivers,  caves, and delightful lakes as well as the towering sublime Himalaya….

I had been to this trek while I was working as support staff in one of the big groups long time ago when the Maoist Insurgency was not even started (in 1995).  In 2010 I had trekked in Dolpo with a friend of mine in which we employed some previous Maoist Rebels.  I would be more than happy to provide support service to this newly introduced trekking trail of which the detail will be provided up on request. 

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