Bon Sanctuary Trek

Overview

Dolpo is land of Bon, it is locating on the remote and rugged corner of West-Nepal has retained ancient bon culture and tradition still preserved. Dolpo Bon Sanctuary Trek is one of the great experience trek for those who are very keen to know about the Bon religion, how it has intimate connection with Bayul hidden sangrila Dolpo. During this trek you will have an opportunity to visit some very old and some recent Bon monasteries. The entire trip include ten big monasteries which is core focus of this journey and in addition many other old buddhist monasteries with amazing and breath taking hidden landscape, Khas culture, Bhotiya(Dolpopa) culture and wild animals. The major Bon Gonpas that we explore and visit in this trek are; Samling monastery in Vijer, Yungdrung Shugtsal in Barlie, Phuntsokling in Dho Tarap, Yangon Thongroling in Chharka, Thasung Tsoling in Rigmo, Thekchen Rabdiling in Pugmo, Tsallung Sidgyalgon in Karelikanda, Monri Zursum in Khaliban, Yungdrung Dodulling in Kaigaon and Dolpo Yungdrung Bon Tsokling in Dunai.

Bon Santuary trek, starts from Juphal and all the way to Dunai, Tichurong, Barbung & Chharka to Dho Tarap then to Saldng to Bhijer, and to Shey Gompa, Phoksundo, Pugmo, Kag valley (Kaaigaon & Hurikot) and ends to Juphal.

Trip Highlights

    • A completed explore and discover of Dolpo region.
    • Encountering with highest passes of Dolpo.
    • Visit Bon Monasteries and landscape of Dolpo.
    • Beautiful Dolpo hamlets, diverse cultures.
    • Immerse in some forgotten villages of Dolpo

At A Glance

  • Group size:
    2-10 person
  • Max. altitude:
    5360m
  • Duration:
    35 days
  • Trekking:
    30 days
  • Grade:
    Strenuous