DolpA Shey Gompa:

The northern part of Dolpa (also called Dolpo) is usually called Upper (or inner) Dolpa and has always had an aura of mysticism. The high valleys of Dolpa are some of the most remarkable in the Himalaya with sweeping views stretching to the arid Tibetan Plateau. Trekking here offers a real adventure, in a remote, unspoiled part of Nepal that has remained largely unexplored. The first part of the trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the Kagmara La (5115m), our entrance to upper Dolpa. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and gray. Eventually you can hear the prayer flags fluttering at the top of the pas, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the Kanjirobo Himal and the five peaks of Dhaulagiri. We then walk through pleasant green pastures to the beautiful Phoksundu (Ringmo) Lake. The scenery is outstanding with the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting with the weathered red and brown hills.  We cross over two high passes, the Baga La (5182m) and the Numla La (5148m). From Numla La, we descend into the Tarap valley to the village of Dho Tarap. Our adventurous journey finally comes to an end at Juphal with an easy two days walk along the Bheri River to the small airstrip at Juphal where we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj