Shey Festival 2025 at Shey Gompa, Upper Dolpo: A Spiritual Journey

21N 22D Shey Festival Shey Gomba Upper Dollpa Itinerary

S.N	Mode	Route	Elev.(m)	Duration	Overnight	Included
Day 1	Flight	Your country to Nepal	1300	-	Hotel Ramada	Welcome Dinner
Day 2	Tour	Kathmandu Valley	1300	Half Day	Hotel Ramada	Breakfast
Day 3	Flight	Kathmandu- Nepalgunj	150	35 Minutes	Hotel	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4	Flight- Trek	Juphal - Dunai	2140	3 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5	Trek	Dunai- Byasghar- Tarakot	2540	5/6 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6	Trek	Tarakot - Laina Odar	3370	6/7 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 7	Trek	Laina Odar- Sim Odar	3550	6/7 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 8	Trek	Sim Odar- Dho Tarap	3944	7/8 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 9	Trek	Dha Tarap- Jyanta La Base Camp	4542	5 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 10	Trek	Jyanta La Base Camp- Dovan	4160	7/8 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 11	Trek	Dovan- Saldang	3903	7/8 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 12	Trek	Saldang - Namgung	4400	5 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 13	Trek	Namgung- Shey Gomba	4126	6/7 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 14-17	Festival	Shey Gomba- Upper Dolpa	5115	-	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 18	Trek	Shey Gomba- High Camp	4717	6/7 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 19	Trek	High Camp- Forest Camp	3630	5/6 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 20	Trek	Forest Camp - Ringmo Village	4641	5 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 21	Trek	Ringmo Village - Chhekpa	2838	7/8 Hours	Tent	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 22	Trek	Chhekpa - Juphal	2475	6/7 Hours	Hotel	Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 23	Flight	Nepalgunj Airport - KTM Domestic Airport	1300	35 Minutes	Hotel Ramada	Breakfast
Day 24	Tour	Kathmandu	1300	Full Day	Hotel Ramada	Breakfast – Dinner
Day 25	Flight	Kathmandu to your country	1300	-		Breakfast

The Shey Festival at Shey Gompa in Upper Dolpo is a rare and sacred celebration held once every 12 years. This spiritual event combines vibrant Tibetan Buddhist rituals, ancient traditions, and the breathtaking beauty of Dolpo’s remote Himalayas, offering visitors a unique cultural and spiritual experience.

Shey Festival at Shey Gompa, Upper Dolpo 2025

Experience the enchanting Shey Festival at the heart of the mystical Shey Gompa in Upper Dolpo, a hidden gem of Nepal’s Himalayas. This rare and spiritually uplifting event, held once every 12 years, invites pilgrims and travelers alike to immerse themselves in the profound traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, set against the backdrop of Dolpo’s awe-inspiring landscapes.

Highlights of the Shey Festival

Sacred Pilgrimage: Join devotees on a spiritual journey to the revered Shey Gompa, nestled beneath the sacred Crystal Mountain.
Cultural Celebration: Witness colorful rituals, traditional dances, and ancient chants performed by the local Bon and Buddhist communities.
Pristine Wilderness: Trek through Upper Dolpo’s untouched beauty, crossing rugged mountain trails, serene valleys, and turquoise lakes.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Event: Be part of this unique festival, steeped in centuries-old traditions and spiritual significance.

Why Attend the Shey Festival?

The Shey Festival isn’t just a cultural event—it’s a transformative experience. Surrounded by the tranquility of Upper Dolpo’s remote landscapes, the festival offers a rare glimpse into a way of life unchanged for centuries. From the sacred kora (circumambulation) of Crystal Mountain to the festive gatherings of monks, lamas, and locals, every moment resonates with harmony and devotion.

Adventure Awaits in Upper Dolpo

Reaching Shey Gompa is an adventure in itself. This trek takes you off the beaten path through one of Nepal’s most remote regions. Expect breathtaking vistas, encounters with yaks and blue sheep, and a profound sense of connection with nature and spirituality.

Plan Your Visit

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the Shey Festival at Shey Gompa, Upper Dolpo. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, an adventure lover, or a cultural enthusiast, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Book your trip today and prepare for a journey into the soul of Nepal!

Itinerary Details

22 Days 1300 m. Welcome Dinner Hotel Ramada

Arrive KTM Tribhuvan Int’l Airport – Warm Welcoming – Transfer Hotel – Briefing Your Trek – Dinner.

22 Days 1300 m. Breakfast Hotel Ramada

Half Day Heritage City Tour – Shopping/Preparation Trekking – Packing – Free/Easy

22 Days 150 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Hotel

KTM Domestic Airport – Nepalgunj Airport – Transfer Hotel – Explore Nepalgunj Bazaar – Free/Easy

22 Days 2140 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Domestic Flight – Nepalgunj Airport – Juphal Airport – Trek – Bheri River – Dunai

22 Days 2540 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Dunai – Bheri River – Byasghar – Baijibara/Bon Monastery – Tarakot

22 Days 3370 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Tarakot – Bharbang Khola – Khanigaon – Sandul Gomba – Laina Odar

22 Days 3550 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Laina Odar – Chhyugar – Pibke/Nawarpani – Sim Odar

22 Days 3944 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Sim Odar – Tarap Khola – Ghyamghar – Langa – Dho Tarap

22 Days 4542 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Dha Tarap – Tokyu – Numa La Base Camp – Jyanta La Base Camp

22 Days 4160 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Jyanta La Base Camp – Jyanta La – Jyanta Bhanjyang – Dovan

22 Days 3903 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Dovan to Saldang

22 Days 4400 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Saldang – Villages – Nam Khong – Namgung

22 Days 4126 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Namgung – Forest Walk – Saldang La Pass – Shey Gomba

22 Days 5115 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Shey festival in Shey Gomba – Exploring Local Cultures of Upper Dolpa

22 Days 4717 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Shey Gomba – Kang La Pass – High Camp

22 Days 3630 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

High Camp – Kang La River – Jungle/Forest – Phoksundo Lake – Forest Camp

22 Days 4641 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Forest Camp – Phoksundo Lake River – Ringmo Village

22 Days 2838 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tent

Trek from Ringmo Village – Forest/Villages – Chhekpa

22 Days 2475 m. Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Hotel

Trek from Chhekpa – Sulighat – Juphal

22 Days 1300 m. Breakfast Hotel Ramada

Domestic Flight – Juphal Airport – Nepalgunj Airport – KTM Domestic Airport – Transfer Hotel – Rest/Free

22 Days 1300 m. Breakfast – Dinner Hotel Ramada

Kathmandu Heritage City Tour – Shopping for Family Gifts – Farewell Dinner

22 Days 1300 m. Breakfast

Departure – KTM Tribhuvan Int’l Airport – Own ward your Country Flight

Include/Exclude

What are Included In My Package ?

Ground land transportations arrive until Departure.
4Nights Ramada Encore https://ramadaencorekathmandu.com/ OR Hotel Lo Mustang http://www.hotellomustang.com/ with Breakfast
Welcome and Farewell Nepali Culture Dinner.
All comfortable Lodges, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea, coffee, hot lemon/Ginger honey, hot chocolate/ Hot Shower, Battery charging, WIFI, Drinking mine water, Boil Drinking Water, Cold Drinks along the trekking.
Warm down Jacket and Sleeping Bag, walking pole after trek retune to company.
Domestic Flight from to Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Juphal to Nepalgunj to kathmandu.
Friendly Speaking English Trekking Guide, Sherpa, Kitchen Helper, Cook and strong helpful potters lodging and fooding, along the trek.
Upper Dolpa Per Permit, Lower Dolpa Permit & Shey Phoksundo National Park Fee.
All government and local taxes if necessary.
Basic Medical first Aid’s bag along the trek.
High quality Camping Tents, Toilet Tents, Kitchen Dinning Tent, Shower Tent and Kitchen Equipment.
Trekking is fully Camping no Guest House (some point have guest but I can’t provide you because too busy this Festival).
Trekking Duffel bag water proof and Company T-Shirt.

What are excluded from the package ?

Phone calls, laundry and Bar bills along the trek.
Tips for guide and potters.
Any kind of Medical Expenses & High altitude Sickness.
International flight ticket and Nepal entry visa fee.
Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.

Traveller Useful Information

After Confirm the Trip

1. You have to start training when you free Hiking your country mountain and keep morning walk or morning run around 2/3 hours.

2. Nepal visa can apply on arrival in Kathmandu Airport immigration https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01 OR you can apply own your country https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/entry-visa-processing. You have to keep your 2 ps of passport photo and 15 days visa fee $40 & 30 days $50.

3. We need your Passport copy and Passport size photo.

4. Deposit the money for your trip per person 50%

5. Detail of Flight Ticket including Airline Name.