Posted by Mark Wilson on April 12, 2001 at 09:49:02:
In Reply to: Dolpo and Lomanthang to be derestricted this year posted by Per on April 02, 2001 at 19:34:04:
Cynicism aside, this is very good news. The people of the Dolpo used to trade salt to Tibet. But unfortunately their salt lacks essential minerals and with more open trade other salt sources are being preferred. So this tourism thing gives those people a chance to survive again.