Dolpo-Shey Gompa Trekking

The northern part of Dolpo is usually called Inner Dolpo and has always had an aura of mysticism.

The high valleys of Dolpo are some the most remarkable in the Himalayas 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 untracked and unexplored.

Our trek begins with a flight to Jumla via Nepalgunj. The first part of trek is not difficult and provides delightful walking before joining ancient trade routes and the steep ascent to cross the Kagmara La (5225m), our entrance to upper Dolpo. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and grey. Eventually you can hear prayer flags fluttering at the top of the pass, and the view opens up dramatically looking east towards the snow peaks of the Kanjiroba Himal and the five peaks of Dhaulagiri. We soon walk through the pleasant green pastures to the beautiful Phoksundo (Rigmo) 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 Bag La (5182m) and the Numa La (5148m). From the Numa 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 following the Bheri River to the small airstrip at Juphal and we fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Day 01:	Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02:	Full day KTM city tour, hotel
Day 03:	Flight : Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, hotel
Day 04:	Flight : Nepalgunj - Jumla, Trek 1, camp
Day 05:	Trek 2 - Gothigaon, camp
Day 06:	Trek 3 - Naphukana, camp
Day 07:	Trek 4 - Mauria Lagna crossing - Balasa, camp
Day 08:	Trek 5 - Hurikot, camp
Day 09:	Trek 6 - Kagmara Phedi, camp
Day 10:	Trek 7 - Kagmara La Crossing - Pungmo, camp
Day 11:	Trek 8 - Phoksumdo Lake, camp
Day 12:	Trek 9 - Pine Trees, camp
Day 13:	Trek 10 - Gand La B. C., camp
Day 14:	Trek 11 - Shey, camp
Day 15:	Trek 12 - Lagmo Che Phedi, camp
Day 16:	Trek 13 - Kyung La B. C., camp
Day 17:	Trek 14 - Tokkyu, camp
Day 18:	Trek 15 - Dho, camp
Day 19:	Trek 16 -Tharap Khola Camp I
Day 20:	Trek 17 - Tharap Khola Camp I
Day 21:	Trek 18 - Tarakot, camp
Day 22:	Trek 19 - Dunai, camp
Day 23:	Trek 20 - Juphal, camp
Day 24:	Flight : Juphal - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu, hotel
Day 25:	Kathmandu free day, hotel
Day 26:	Final departure, transfer to airport