Dolpa Diary - My Solo Trek to Upper Dolpo | 2017

Dolpa Diary is a self-shot documentary about my month-long solo journey to the mountains of Nepal in 2017. The film reflects on joy and fear experienced along the way.
I've been a outdoor person most of my life. With this journey, I wanted to really push my limits by travelling alone to one of the most isolated region. The trek in itself took a month and after 3 months of tireless edits, we premiered it at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival. The film was very well received by the audience and won it's first award; Best Adventure Film award at the festival and later grabbed "Best Nepali Woman Director" award at the Human Rights International Film Festival. The whole journey of travelling and editing has been so incredible for me and my production team. It is a piece I am incredibly proud of and an adventure I will not forget.
Dolpa Diary was successfully screened at:
1. Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, Kathmandu
2. San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, San Francisco
3. Human Rights International Film Festival, Kathmandu
4. IMF Mountain Film Festival, New Delhi
5. Himalaya International Mountain Film of China, Shenzhen
Awards:
Best Adventure Film- Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, Kathmandu 2. Best Nepali Woman Director- Human Rights International Film Festival, Kathmandu
Director/Producer/Script/Cinematography: Prasuna Dongol / prasna22
Editor: Paras Tamu Rai
/ ptamurai
Camera: Bibek Gautam
Sound: Bibek Gautam
Animation: Brabin Manandhar
Artwork: Bibek Gurung

[@keshangthakuri6345]

16:22 most of the solo traveller do not show this kind of emotions.I cried too. Proud of you prasna di. Bigg fann🤗

[@Life_of_football_7]

🤣🤣🤣

[@100saadanwar]

This documentary is.... "simple and beautiful". Loved it.

[@yambdrgrg7629]

Well, randomly your video popped up on my feed. Hope you doing well wherever you're now, just wanted to leave a message saying well done and kudos to you, your courage and bravery exceptionally good. Lastly this comment might recall your days and bring smile on your face. ✌

[@mydevice6319]

It blew my mind. Big time. Big big time. Thank you hajur.

[@seemawambulerai7949]

3 years ago I watched your video on Nepali travellers ( swo yatra challenge) and among all these ladies out there your trip was the best one for me 🍀 ! There stories were also good ones and adventures but yours was quite different : 1 )the way you got lost and found the shepherd lady ✨ 2) The reminiscing moment of looking at the stars 🌟 in a clear night sky afters uncountable days 3) Ani tyo unexpected festival 🌈 ! These moments brought goosebumps and an urge to travel more : to know how kind people are on the other side besides our comfort boundaries ! ONCE again THANK YOU for sharing you’re amazing journey 🍀✨🦋🍂🌏 !

[@elenakabilbilbenamira]

Really admire Ur preserver to the times when u cried Ur emotional side

[@ShivaShresthasans]

the way you started the video is very beautiful.

[@alishachhetri2351]

I got goosebumps all over, what an incredible soul searching journey, i was able to connect to a lot of emotions just through this mindblowing video, this is the true meaning of life , to conquer a journey full of thorns but find roses along the way. Thanks for sharing and what a beautiful edit. Someday I want to gather all my courage to do something like this. Dolpa seems like a place full of beautiful hearts and amazing landscapes.

[@sujanadhikari2972]

मज्जा अायाे ! मलाई पनि एक लट यो ठाउँ एक्सप्लर गर्नु मन लागेको छ । हाम्रो नेपाल सारै सुन्दर छ । ❤

[@amarfateen]

I have travelled solo in my country as well, wandering aimlessly, taking leap of faith, sometimes facing tribulation, but eventually triumphing . Travel is often associated with romanticism, which is true, but it can be ordeal sometimes. One of the most real travel documentaries I have ever watched. Not shy of displaying real emotions. Extremely inspirational!

[@lhakpadhunduplhakpadhund-uh2kv]

Thank you so much explored my village Dho, Tarap 🙏🏻❤️

[@user-cn3zl1ol8g]

8:02 Thank u de hamro dolpama ayarw travel gri yha ko barema explain grnu vko ma anyway hjr ko voice ma jadu x❤️🙏

[@amanprajapati2539]

Such a raw and beautiful❤ prasna d.

[@upadeshkunwar]

Wow .. incredible 😍 journey!

[@ShutterCorpFilms]

The ending was priceless. The burst of emotions your mom had when her beloved daughter came back to her safely. Could relate on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your story Prasna.

[@prakritibhandari2224]

Can't explain the emotions I felt! Bless you. Thank you for sharing.

[@soyogichan]

Thank you Prakriti :)

[@bipinshakya2381]

Pushing your limits takes u to wow land so inspiring loved it keep it up

[@navinramanujadas]

Great adventure diary, I can also partially imagine of the some panic movements in middle of no where, no body around and evening is near and once you see another person, you feel the presence of human god to rescue you !

[@srijanalama4030]

Inspiration ❤❤❤

[@NamiRung]

I was so invested in this video that it literally felt like I was there in person.

[@bimgrg]

Well done Prasna!! Its the memories/experience which we can always treasure. 🙏

[@kalinapahari6634]

Omg wowww ❤

[@bhutigurung5611]

The way you said "horche" thanks alot for exploring our land and bringing into the world's eye ❣️

[@poojashrestha4751]

The storytelling got to my heart. You're a brave soul.

[@uvvvd3044]

Wow so interesting

[@AmanYadav-mh3rs]

Oh my, The feeling after watching this is so wholesome. Thank you for documenting and sharing your invaluable trip. Lots of love and salute to your bravery.

[@sarangikodhun]

Impressive, courageous and heroic traveling solo in Dolpo. I just did Dolpo to Kagbeni, Mustang a couple of weeks ago. Navigation is important in wild and remote area like Dolpo. I always use Gaia Gps App when I need to confirm the trail. It does need network. It was one of the hardest trekking I have done crossing 5, 5000+m passes.

[@soyogichan]

Thank you for the comment and for sharing your experience. Will definitely download the app on my next trip. I also use maps.me - great app.

[@Anish_Rijal]

Present beautifully ❤️ Worth watching 😍

[@prakharshah8471]

Amazing Prasna, loved every bit of it. Super proud of you. Well done 😘😘

[@doorgaranas1071]

So beautiful 💗 ..very inspiring !

[@ukaszzarzycki8407]

Inspiring ❤❤

[@Pasangaryaonline]

Wonderful ! Watching this documentary second time and i can connect you through out the journey. 👌👌✌️

[@shishirsubba713]

What a joy to watch this exciting and enthralling journey of yours as a well narrated and well made cinematic story. Keep it up Prasna 👏 The best part is your admittance of transformation of your life changing perceptions. Happiness is way above materialism and consumerism.

[@sadichchhabhandari6129]

waited so long for this 😍 never got a chance to attend your screening ... finally , best wishes dizzu ! hope to see you again traveling and making more and more beautiful documentaries

[@roymark6202]

Dolpa it's my dream place phoksudo.... Next month inshallah ❤️ now I'm here in Saudi Arabia.. thank u didi video sharing this video... lots of love from my heart

[@SameerTamrakar]

Amazing journey and storytelling 🙌🌻🙏🏻

[@nilimagurung5625]

So inspiring, Pretty gave me goosebumps watching it❤️🌿

[@biseshgrg]

Amazing work Prasna and so much life lessons :D. So many challenges and its brave of you guys to show your emotions of being vulnerable, fearful and joy of ur achievements and homecoming. Keep up the great work and this is encouragement for a lot of girls to be more brave and explore. Cant wait to see more. 🙂 Best wishes.

[@nimabaijee]

I cant controll my tears when she got lost the trail and she started crying.

[@sammanmalla2281]

Hats off to you for inspiring and motivating us to step out of our comfort zone and experience the true meaning of life and the beauty of nature. Enjoyed watching video👏👏

[@dolmagurung5833]

Wow 👌... you are the definition of strong woman sis.Omg ...u nailed it.

[@raghavkhanal1273]

Horchey!!

[@orgenchoephal4499]

Thanks for visiting our dolpo ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 very very thanks 😊

[@amrithabalakrishnan6162]

This is so beautiful and inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kuiro.o2376]

beautiful

[@rynixthapa3182]

Jaba timi phoksundo lake pugyou mero aankha bata aansu aayo❤❤❤❤❤

[@shradhakc7298]

You presented this so beautifully! More power to you 💚💚

[@pranitadangol9927]

❤️❤️

[@anujsethi1510]

Inspiring one.. gr8 job prasna

[@soyogichan]

Thank you :)

[@simple-d3c]

brave🙏🙏💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@whietfield]

I believe other typical neplease women will also learn from you that women are't only for being cute and settling down with families. You are an incredible influencer. Proud of you ..and keep it up

[@linashahi3907]

❤❤❤

[@mahansamba8622]

nice❤

[@tenpaphunstok6638]

I'm very moved by your brave souls and your courage to walk beyond your comfort zone. Only you know how it feels when lost in the middle of nowhere despite our fullest attempt. But the way you defeated your fears and faced that worst scenario inspired us alot. Wow 👏👏

[@robingiri7415]

Awesome 👍 You inspired me to go Dolpo to discover it's remoteness and incredible beauties. Great experience 😁👏 Bravo 👏

[@teamzoker]

20:50　searching for the song… help me out

[@bipengurung8808]

Jerusha oblivion

[@teamzoker]

@@bipengurung8808 20:50 ko kinda dolpali/tibetan song vaneko

[@ashmitapuri9724]

Watching this now, when my mind was full of wanting to trek alone. This video gave me a boost up as well as a warning about how i shouldn’t just live in a fairytale of the good scenery but have to prepared for all the behind the scenes jasto events haru that comes side by side with it. Loved every sec of this video. Your journey became so inspirational. Kudos and more power to you. ❤️

[@HimalayaVideo]

congratulations on this difficult journey, dolpo is a big place to explore.

[@Vibe-w-brii]

what a beautiful journal. made me cry along with you

[@bikeshshrestha7675]

Why only dolpa why you didn't travel others place of Nepal?Miss you videos and your voice is so amazing and the conversation with that old lady is heart touching.. roti khani ..chokyo ho😢😢

[@jigmay3293]

Looking from Saldang♥

[@soyogichan]

Thank you 😊

[@apex1833]

Very inspiring di . Such an underrated video 🔥

[@user-eo5zj1fj4y]

Great and congraz wish you all the best

[@sunuwarsabin]

We really love the last part

[@bikashrajrokaya9460]

hlo sis .actually i belong to this area .i have already visited so many places of my birth place but your vdo makes me more close to them.thank for visiting dolpa .

[@user-cs3vp2me9i]

Amazing love Your voice❤❤

[@phurbadolpo5168]

Awesome didi.............keep making such wonderful videos

[@manojb.k809]

Woow.. you are so brave..🙏🙏

[@divyadhakal4523]

So beautiful and inspiring Prasna didi ❤

[@Alish_Shrestha]

So proud and inspiration

[@kiranshresthaofficial]

This is so inspiring,so beatyful prasuna 😘😘

[@rameshkhanal3219]

nice one girl.

[@mrhamal_]

♥️😊

[@bikrammoktan1302]

Eklai upper dolpo oh ho garo

[@anis1210]

That was very courageous of you! Proud of you sis!

[@seeesh1165]

You are the best. Your courage to travel alone in that kind of place as a female is unbelievable.(No offence just an opinion No One is safe even in the most developed cities of nepal so, i don't think it is a good idea for anyone to travel alone in that kind of rural area of nepal especially being a female you become more vulnerable so, please try to take someone with you next time when you go to this kind of adventure i repeat it is just my opinion.) I don't know what else i should say . Take care. I love you❤️ Thank you for this awesome Video.

[@boharadambar]

Super thanks for video

[@chandrarana8739]

हार्दिक सम्मान बहिनी म पनि २०८० सालमा रुकुमबाट शे फोक्सुन्डो एक्ल यात्रा गरेको थिए सरकारि कर्मचारि भएर पनि पदयात्रामा लगाब भएकै कारण परिवारबाट सम्पर्क नहुदा को पिडा देख्न पाए🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@anjeelakhey6023]

Thank you for sharing your video. Loved every part of it ❤️❤️

[@soyogichan]

Thank you :) glad you loved it :))

[@oshanshrestha4766]

Wow. This is sooooo amazing!!!!! Great story thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@soyogichan]

Thank you Oshan:) glad you liked it!

[@gdsnepal1435]

दामी लाग्यो , यात्रा धेरै कठिन छ , जिन्दगीको गन्तब्य कहाँ हो थाहा छैन् तर जसरी भएपनी पुग्ने कोशिष गर्नु छ थाहा छैन् अझै कस्ता कस्ता मुस्कीलहरुसंग खेल्न पुग्ने छु मेरो यात्रा जारी छ?

[@sundargurung3349]

proud of you.

[@passangdegea1717]

I miss my hometown ❤️❤️

[@sandeshkharel5992]

This is so beautiful.

[@ujjwalbhandarii]

Storytelling🤩

[@Life_of_football_7]

Wowow amazing did you went treks but Nex time if you want to go then call me, so then I will help you wherever do you want to go then I will lead on perfect on the ways, usually I'm from Dolpo saldang a man but right now I live in India. So thankful for you kindness to share to this videos I'm Really love my country... 🙏🙏

[@bibishabaaniya1677]

Amazing 👏👏

[@udayakhadka961]

such a beautiful experience!!

[@lightspeed_journey]

Best one 🙏❤

[@ancxkush]

Proud of you didi ❤️ keep going :)

[@KeshavDulal]

I think its easier to say in hindsight that “You should’ve used apps like Maps.me or AllTrails etc...”, But that’s not the point. A great film capturing a very unique and distinctive gamut of experiences. Would also recommend to see approaches of Solo Travelers like Kraig Adams.

[@boharadambar]

You are really brave gl

[@spirosfilmmaking]

Great work I love it! I'm planning to make a documentary too! I will leave next week for Nepal! Is there any form of electricity/wifi or 3g/4G connection on the trek?

[@soyogichan]

Hey there! There are no 3g/4g but some place might have wifi. There will be electricity but its safe to carry solar power / headlamp with you.

[@sushantnepal7530]

Mero didi lots of love ❤

[@mingmalama6046]

Lonely Planet...

[@yambarai1530]

आफ्नै देशमा अपरिचित छाै त्याहा पुग्न त दुर्लभ नै होला नेपालीलाई

[@digixelinc]

❤️

[@lazyfitnyinbaa4792]

❤👌👏

[@kritimachaulagain5592]

Dd kati jati cost lagla upper dolpa trek ko lagi?

[@navarajmagar8697]

Didi🙏❤️