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 of the most remarkable in the Himalaya with sweeping views stretching to the arid Tibetan pleatue. Trekking here offers a real adventures, in a remote, unspoilt part of Nepal that has remained largely untracked and explored.

Our trek begins with a flight to Jumla via Nepalgunj. 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 Dolpo. The scenery begins to change with the hills becoming shades of red, brown and grey. Eventually you can hear the prayer flag flutteringat the top of the pass,and the view opens up dramatically looking east to 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 Phosumdo (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 Beg La (5182m) and the Numa La descend into the Tarap valley to the village of Dho Tarap. Our adventurous journey finally comes to 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.