Cordillera Apolobamba Traverse

The Apolobamba Traverse is a remote, high-altitude backpacking route in the northern Bolivian Andes. Spanning approximately 92km between the villages of Pelechuco and Curva, the trek crosses the ancestral territory of the Kallawaya people—traditional herbalists recognized by UNESCO. The route follows ancient stone paths and animal trails, staying almost exclusively above 4,200m. It traverses several high passes, including the 5,100m Sunchuli Pass, offering direct views of the 6,000m peaks of the northern Apolobamba range. Due to its distance from major cities, it remains one of the least-trafficked and most preserved regions of the Bolivian Andes.

The hidden land of Bon. Inner Dolpo is a prehistoric landscape of high-altitude deserts, deep canyons, and ancient monasteries that feels entirely removed from the 21st century. This restricted-area trek traverses the Shey Phoksundo National Park, visiting the legendary Shey Gompa (The Crystal Mountain) and the mesmerizing, deep-blue Phoksundo Lake. It is a world of nomadic traders, Yak caravans, and the ancient Bon religion—a pre-Buddhist faith still alive in these isolated valleys. The terrain is arid and wind-swept, reminiscent of the Tibetan plateau, offering a sense of solitude that is often not feasible to find elsewhere in Nepal.