Shey Festival via Saldang

Day 1 - Aug 22: Arrival Day-Kathmandu 1400m

As you fly in Kathmandu through the stunning view of high and fully snow covered mountain welcoming you. As soon as you landed our representative will be waiting outside to receive you. He will take you to the designated hotel with personal car or taxi and will be helping you for the check in at Hotel. He / She will take briefing about the trek. He will collect the passport for the permit.

Day 2 - Aug 23: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj (1-hour flight) (150m)

Starting the day relax and slow morning and prepare for the trek. Our agent will get the official permit for the national park and TIMS at morning. Lunch at hotel and our driver will pick up you from the hotel at afternoon and drive to airport to departure from Kathmandu. The flight will take approximately 1 hour and by the time you land, there will be our driver waiting for you to take you to the hotel. And we will accord you in the best hotel at Nepalgunj. Dinner at hotel and free time in evening.

Day 3 - Aug 24: Nepalgunj – Juphal – trek to Dunai 3hrs 45minutes (2140m)

Receptionist will make a morning call at 4:30 AM and check out at 5:00 AM. We will have the packed breakfast. Our driver will drive us to the airport. Quick security check in and have breakfast at airport cafe with last machine coffee. After the boarding, the flight timing will be approximately 35 minutes to Jhupal. You will have stunning view of mountains and Beri river below.
While we landed our local team will be waiting outside to sustain and our guide will do the procedure to provide all the necessary documents to the concern authorities. The elevation of Jhupal is 2660m approximately.
Begin the trek from Jhupal in the morning, ensuring that you have all the necessary supplies for the day. It’s 3hour and 45 minutes’ walk and approximately 11km. The trail will leads you through the beautiful landscape, with stunning view of surrounding hills and valleys. As you continue trek, arrive Dunai and have your lunch with scenic view surrounding you. Rest bit and after explore the village and interact with the local people to learn about the cultural and tradition in mountainous region.
Explore the monastery, and find the peaceful spot to have remind the day you have. Return to the camp and free time afterward and overnight there.

Day 4- Aug 24: Dunai – Chhepka (2720m) 5/6hrs

Begin the trek from Dunai bazar and crossing the bridge to the north direction. Make sure you have all the necessary supplies for the day. The walking hour will be approximately 6 hours and approximately 15km. It will be long day as we have to go through the sub topical forest and trek will be gradual ascending and descending. Well, we go thought the National park check point. Our guide will provide all the necessary documents and you have to provide your passport to him there to confirmed. The trail will leads through the beautiful landscape, with stunning surrounding hills, meadow and forest.
Through the way you will encounter several settlement of Bon Buddhist, take a time to explore and interact with local to understand the cultural and tradition of there. Boundless beauty of the blue river from shey Phoksundo will really force you to walk further more. Our guide will have spot briefing and lead you to the Chhepka village. Chhepka is small Bon Buddhist village, the people are so frank and they are more enough happy to welcome you to their village. Overnight there and rest well. The elevation of Chhepka village is 2770m approximately.

Day 5 - Aug 26: Chhepka – Chunuwar (3110m) 6hrs

Before the sunshine, will have delicious breakfast and prepared our day bag. We have to fill up the water bottle for a day. Walking hour is as usual and will be doing 14km approximately so we gradually gain bit of elevation and go toward the Chunuwar village by crossing Rechi village. Lunch at Rechi and then keep on going through the wonderful view of Phoksundo River. The walking hour will be approximately 6 hours and overnight at Chunuwar. The elevation will be 3150m. Our guide will tour you to the Amchi Hospital and you can do checkup if you are willing to have traditional treatment.

Day 6 - Aug 27: Chunuwar – Rigmo Village ( Lake side village) (3640m) 5hrs

Today, it will be bit tough but wonderful trial where you have stunning view of waterfall and Rike village. Walking 5 hours and will be doing approximately 5.6km and will climb more and from the view point it’s gradual upward and decent down to Rigmo village. The more we are close to Rigmo it will be much more fun and enjoyable as traditional old stupas will really touch your heart. Try the traditional butter tea and then have some meal. Short walk to the lake and enjoy the sunset at lake side and overnight there.

Day 7 - Aug 28: Exploration Day (3640m)

7. In the morning have breakfast and enjoy the tea or coffee. Later on our guide will arrange the tour to 600years old Bon monastery. The lama’s or guru will explain you about the Bon religion and about the lake. From the monastery you will have an amazing view of lake. You can really enjoy the peace there and could meditate for couple of hours if you like and enjoy the photogenic view and capture the moment if you want. There you will find the photo point where many tourist make memories photo with lake. Lunch at hotel and free afternoon or self-exploring time where you can walk through village and meet the local people.

Day 8 - Aug 29: Rigmo – Sallaghari (3594m) 5/6 hrs

Early breakfast and ready for the wonderful trekking day. Begin the trek from the Rigmo village towards Sallaghari, ensuring that you have all the necessary supplies for the day. The trial leads you through the spectaculars view of snow capped mountains. keep walking as you have wonderful view of lake, monastery and Rigmo village. Its 2 hours and half to climbing and then smooth down towards the Cholophu ( Phoksundo camp) which is also the endage of the lake. Lunch at Cholophu and Enjoy the last part of lake and continue the walk towards Sallaghari. The walk will be much easier no need of climb or descent. The walking hour for the day is 5/6 hours and will be doing approximately 10km. When we reached there, our team will pitch the tent for you and start the cooking for the dinner. The elevation will be 3600m+. Have dinner and early sleep as next day is much more fun and climb.

Day 09 - Aug 30: Sallaghari – Nangdala H.C ( Kangla ) (4500m) 6hrs

Early morning breakfast and packed the day bag and carry the packed lunch. Trekking to the hidden narrow valley, 2 natural rock which looks like gate will really surprise you. Though the way you will have a wonderful view of mount Kanjiroba 6883m. Deep and narrow valley, so you will have to walk though river. You may see the blue sheep as most of our guest have sported blue sheep on way and if you are lucky than Himalayan wolf and snow leopards as well. Lunch at wonderful spot of cave nearby river after lunch resume the trek towards Nangdala high camp. You will trek 6 hours and you will covered 7km approximately. Arrive the high camp, enjoy the picturesque view from the camp. The elevation of camp will be 4500m+. Our team will pitch the tent and start making tea and coffee. Settle all your luggage in tent and sit for the refreshing snack. From the campsite you will have scenic view of beautiful landscapes, with stunning valleys, surrounding fully capped snow mountains. Later on our kitchen team will prepare dinner and have dinner and sleep early.

Day 10 - Aug 31: Nangdala H.C – Shey Gompa ( crossing Nangdala pass (4343m) 7hrs 5350m)

Early morning breakfast, fill up the water bottle and prepare the day bag and carry the packed lunch. Start the climbing slow walk till the pass as we have long day to get Shey Gompa. The trial will definitely make you feel tired but when you are at the top of pass, you will have wonderful panoramic view of snow mountains on both side. Decent down to the wonderful valley and have some nuts and keep walking to the Shey. The walking hour will be 7 hours and approximately 13km. You will have view of crystal mountain when you walk further more. When you reached to the monastery our team will make tea or coffee for you and pitch the tent. Shey Gompa also known as Shey Monastery is one of the revered monastery . Our guide will have day briefing on Shey Festival. The elevation is 4343m approximately.

Day 11 - Sep 01: 1st Day of Shey-Gompa Festival ( Opening ceremony) (4343m)

Today there will be the opening ceremony of the 67th Shelri Dugdra (Shey) Festival 2024 in the presence of Chief Guest Rt. honorable prime minister Pushpa kmal Dhal (Prachanda), along with Special guests and other guests.

The opening ceremony will further go on with ritual and cultural events.

Day 12 - Sep 02: 2nd Day of the festival - New Moon (Crystal Mountain Kora)(4343m)

This day is considered very curial day as people will wake up early in the morning to circumambulate (Kora) of the Crystal Mountain. This will take almost a whole day the approximate timing of the full Kora is 7/8 hrs.

In the evening, there will be Phowa (Transference of Consciousness) by His Holiness Kyaje Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche

Day 13 - Sep 03: 3rd Day of the festival (4343m)

Today the 3 day of the Shey Festiva, there will be ritual events, teachings and sermons by His Eminent Kyapje Menri Ponlop Rinpoche and H.E. Kyabje Gyangkhang Khentul Rinpoche lead the .

Afternoon, cultural and religious events, Amchi and Doctors will conduct medical camps, Horse Race, Archery and others make the event more colorful.

Day 14 - Sep 04: 4th Day the closing of the festival

Today the closing ceremony of the Shey Festival. Today is also consider as one of the major day as the three Rinpoches will bestow a Longevity Empowerment to the entire attendees and devotees.

There will be Cultural shows, Mask dances, performances from the schools and the traditional dances in the afternoon. The local will perform the cultural dance rest of the day and likewise the ceremony will be close.

Day 15 - Sep 05: Shey Gompa – Namgung (4360m) 6hrs

Rise early morning, have quick breakfast and prepare for the long day walk. Packed lunch. The walking hour will be approximately 6 hours and will be doing 11km approximately and will gain bit higher elevation as we have to cross the Sela ( Gela) la pass 5094m+. It will be perfectly joyful day as we have already spend 5 nights at the elevation of 4343m+. The trial offers wider range of stunning view of fully covered snow mountains. As we are heading towards another important monastery called Namgung Gompa at the elevation of 4360m approximately. Our team will pitch the tent and start with cooking and overnight there.

Day 16 - Sep 06: Namgung to Saldang (3770m) 6hrs

As always wake up early and have quick breakfast and prepare for the trek. Begin the trek towards Saldang. Ensuring that you have all the essential supplies for the day. Today’s walk will be around 6.8km, and trek around 6 hours. The trail leads through the beautiful landscapes, with stunning surrounding hills and mountains. You will encounter traditional shepherds along the way. Take opportunities to interact with them to understand the way of their life there. The trial is gradual ascending and you will feel the ambiance of dry desert. If you find a Tibetan flag or khata on way means you are closer to Saldang village. Arrive Saldang village, take a time to explore the village and interact with local people. Immerse yourself to understand the culture and tradition of the settlements. Our team will settle the camp at the scenic spot where you have breathtaking view of mountains and stunning valleys.

Day 17 - Sep 07: Saldang – Chagaon (3840m) 7 hrs

Wake up early morning, enjoy the sunrise and have quick breakfast and prepare for the day. Packed lunch and start the day towards the wonderful hidden village called Chagaon. Will be following the Nagon Khola to reached the Chagaon, on way you will have short tour of Rapa Gompa. Chagaon is small village and last village to connect the Dho-Trap village from Saldang.
Couple of spot briefing will be given by our guide. The trial will be much easier and walk will be gradual upwards. The walking hour will be 7 hours and 9.1km approximately. Our team will pitch the tent and prepare the tea or coffee and start cooking dinner right after. Overnight there and sleep early.

Day 18 - Sep 08: Chagaon – Jyanta La H.C (4700m) 8 hrs

Get up early in the morning, explore the village shortly and interact with local people to have an idea of way of life and cultural. Back to the camp and have quick breakfast, prepare for the trek. Begin the trek from Chagaon towards the Jyanta la H.C follow through winds of beautiful landscapes, with surrounding mountains and stunning valleys and Dachun river. The walking hour will be approximately 8 hours, in that we covered 15km approximately. This trial is a part of both Dolpo circuit and great Himalaya trail. You will be stopping at beautiful spot called Darsumna Dhobhan for a scenic lunch and rest for a while. Continue the trek towards the high camp with picturesque landscapes. The elevation will be 4700m+ and will be camping there. Our team will pitch the tent and start the fire for the tea, coffee and right after cooking for the dinner and off to bed early.

Day 19 - Sep 09: Jyanta La H.C – Dho Tarap ( By crossing the Jyanta La pass ) (3944m) 7hrs

Begin the day walk from the Jyanta La high camp in early morning to make the most of the day. Follow the trial heading towards east and enjoy the scenic view of surrounding mountains and valleys as you make your way towards the Tokyu village. Have a time to enjoy the unique cultural and traditional Tibetan house in the village. After that walk towards the Ripuchen Bon Gompa. Visit the gompa for the panoramic view and exploration of monastery. Have lunch at the cozy place and continue the walk towards the Dho Tarap though picturesquely landscape. Enjoy the Dho Tarap village and explore the village, tour to the monastery and interact with local people to understand the way of their life. The walking hour will be 7 hours and will be doing 17km approximately.

Day 20 - Sep 10: Dho Tarap – Nawarpani (3780m) 6hrs

Begin your trek from Dho Tarap in the morning, ensuring you have all the necessary supplies for the day. Follow the trail that leads through the beautiful Tarap valleys. Enjoy the stunning landscapes with snowcapped mountains and lush green meadows. As you trek, you will come across the several small villages nestled in the valley. Have a lunch at scenic spot along the trial and after lunch continue the trek towards the Nawarpani. Arrive at Nawarpani and explore the village and meet the local people to interact and understand the way of life. The trekking hour will be 6 hours and will be cover 18.9km approximately. Our team will settle the camp there and continue the cooking for the dinner and overnight there.

Day 21 - Sep 11: Nawarpani – Laini Ordar (3370m) 5hrs

Begin your trek from Nawarpani in the morning, ensuring you have all the necessary supplies for the day. Follow the trail that leads through the picturesque landscape and valley. Find the suitable spot for the picnic lunch along the way and after the lunch continue the trek towards Laini. Follow the winds as it leads you to descends down to the Laini Ordar with stunning views of rocky mountains. Arrive the Laini Ordar, a village known for its architecture and cultural heritage. Explore the village and interact with local people to understand the cultural and way of life there. The walking hour will be 5 hours and we will cover 11km approximately with elevation of 3290m and our team will settle down the camp. They will pitch the tent and start with cooking, overnight there.

Day 22 - Sep 12: Laini Ordar – Tarakot ( 2344m) 6 hrs

Start your trek from Laini Ordar in the morning, make sure you have all the necessary supplies for the day. Follow the trails that winds through beautiful landscape, offering breathtaking views. Find a suitable spot along the way to have picnic lunch. After lunch continue the trek and keep you’re an eye out for the unique natural features. Arrives the Tarakot, a historic village with rich cultural heritage. Explore the village with our guide and enjoy the interacting with local people and understand the way of life there. Our team will settle the camp and start the fire for the cooking. Overnight there. The walking hour is 6 hours and will be covering 14km and the elevation will be 2344m approximately.

Day 23 - Sep 13: Tarakot – Dunai – drive to Jhupal (2475m)

Begin your trek from Tarakot in the morning, ensuring that you have all the necessary supplies for the day. Follow the trail that leads towards the Dunai. Enjoy the scenic landscape as you make way though forest and river valleys and charming villages. Take a time to interact with local people to understand the cultural and build the connection with the people. Our kitchen team will find suitable spot for the picnic lunch, rest and enjoy the scenic landscape. Resume the trek towards the Dunai. Arrive the Dunai and explore and buy the local craft as souvenir for your friends and family. The trekking hour is 5 hours and you will cover 15km approximately to the Dunai and the elevation will be 2086m. After exploring Dunai, our team will arrange the transport, enjoy a scenic drive through mountainous terrain, taking in the view along the way. Arrive at Jhupal, a small town with an airport, which serves as gateway to the Dolpo region. The elevation of Jhupal is 2500m+.

Day 24 - Sep 14: Jhupal – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu by connecting flight

Early wake up, arrive to the Jhupal airport and check-in for your flight. Board the flight to Nepalgunj, which is closest major city with an airport. The flight will take you to Nepalgunj in 35 minutes. Arrive Nepalgunj, proceed to the domestic terminal and complete any necessary transfer procedures. Take a time to rest, grab some snack, or explore the facilities while waiting for connecting flight. Check-in for your connecting flight to Kathmandu. Board the flight and enjoy the stunning view as you make your way back to the capital city Kathmandu. The flight duration will be 1hour approximately. Arrive at airport in Kathmandu, receive your luggage and exit the airport. Our personal driver will drive you to the hotel and free time afterwards.

Day 25 - Sep 15: Buffer Day