Highly diversified vegetation, 1200 plant species, 50 endemic species representing 46 percent of total endemics in Western Nepal
Over 400 MAPs including Yarsagumba (Cordyceps sinensis) and Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Padamchal (Rheum australe), Panchaule (Dactilorhiza hatagirea), Kutki (Delphinium himalayai), Chiraito (Swertia chirata), Sugandhawal (Valeriana jatamansi)
Over 30 species of mammals including endangered and protected species listed in the CITES such as grey wolf (Canis lupus), snow leopard (Panthera uncia), and musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster); more than 300 avifauna, and 196 species of birds including 35 species of internationally importance
Global 200 ecoregion for alpine meadows and shrubs
High altitude lakes such as Phoksumdo, Tso-Karpo (White lake), Tso-Nakpo (Black lake), Tso-Ngonpo (Blue lake), among others
Fruits particularly apples, walnuts, apricots and vegetable seeds have potential for production in Dolpa. Apple was introduced around 1975. A horticultural farm was set up in Juphal in 1978. According to available figures Dolpa produced some 516 m tons of apples and 47.1 m tons of walnuts in 1997.

Yarsagumbu

Yarsagumbu is a wild mushroom which is used as a herbal medicine. Yarsagumbu is collected in May-April, which is the main tourist season in the area. The Yarsagumbu collection system can be incorporated with tourism. One of the main attractions of the Dolpa area is this wild mushroom Yarsagumbu. The scientific name for Yarsagumbu is Coerdiopsis sinensis. Extracts from these mushrooms are believed to significantly improve human health and fitness and prolong life.