Religion in Dolpo- the region of 1000 years old monasteries

One of the richest monasteries of Nepal with its ancient text and treasures is ‘Yanajer’ Monastery.
Likewise, Shey Gompa is one of the holiest places for the Buddhist pilgrims, where a grand festival is celebrated in every Dragon Year according to the Tibetan calendar that occurs in every twelve years.

Moreover, there are several other monasteries that deserve the primitive culture and traditions and have the original texts.
On top of that there is the biggest cluster of Bon people in Parle, Rigmo and Pugmo. In other words the biggest cluster of Bon has remained in Dolpo.
One of the holiest places for Hindus ‘Tripura Sundari’ temple is also within a easy walk of three and half hours from the airstrip, Juphal.

Popular Monasteries.

  •  Yangjer Monastery, one of the richest monastery in Nepal.
  •  Shey Gompa and Crystal mountain one of the thirteen holi monasteries of
    Buddhists.
  •  Dedhen Samtenling monastery, the oldest Bon monastery.
  •  Ripuba Gompa: where a especial lama use to protect the place from hailstones.
  •  Yungdung Sukchelling Gompa (Bharley) old Bon gompa.
  •  Thasung Tsoling Bon monastery Phoksundo
  •  Sipchok Dho Tarap Dedhen Phuntsokling Bon Monastery
  •  Phongdrol Phuntsokling Tsharka Bon Monastery
  •  Thongdrol Phuntsokling Monastery