Dolpo Shey Festival 2036

Shey Festival is celebrated once in every 12 years at Shey Monastery within the lap of Cristal Mountain locally named Selri Drugda also known as the Shey Rupla festival. As Dolpo region is one of the Buddhist land in western part of Nepal bordering with Tibet in the north the land itself is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture and tradition, In every part of Dolpo celebrates buddhist festival in ancient style of buddhist myth and mythology. It is also the land to learn and explore Tibetan Buddhism moreover the geographical part of Dolpo is highland and most harsh, The land is covered with most unique and old Buddhist monasteries dating back around 11th century BC, The Shey Gompa Monastery is one of them. This trip combines two important experience The Shey Festival Exploration and Another The Cristal Mountain circumambulation. Both are  believed that once you attend this festival and circumambulation; you will be purified of your body, speech and mind and also it is a prayer ceremony in regards of wisdom and libration of all living being. As shey festival is celebrated from 1st September to 4th September in 2024 and the next festival will held in 2036.

The Shey Gompa festival is a vibrant cultural event celebrated in the Himalayas. This festival typically takes place in the first week of September, following the Tibetan lunar calendar. During the festival, monks perform traditional Cham dances, which are colourful and elaborate masked dances depicting various religious stories and legends. These dances are accompanied by traditional Tibetan music, chants, and rituals.

The Shey Gompa festival is not only a religious event but also a significant cultural gathering for the people of the Dolpo region of Nepal. It attracts tourists and pilgrims from around the world who come to witness the unique cultural heritage of the region and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. In addition to the religious ceremonies and cultural performances, the festival also features various other activities such as traditional games, markets selling local handicrafts and souvenirs, and communal feasting. Overall, In Shey Gompa festival you could explore culture, nature and spiritual significant along with local people and traditions. So if you are planing to take part in the festival pls contact us at info@tibetholidays.com for trip preparation.