5 Days Bigu Gompa trek in Dolakha is one of the less visited trekking route situated in the northeastern region along the Rowaling valley trek of Nepal that offers the trekkers experiencing country, local Tamang and Sherap culture.
A nice trek to Bigu Gompa in Dolakha offers a cultural experience with Tamang and Sherpa communities, and a visit to a Buddhist monastery (Tashi chhime Gachhal gompa) is a truly spiritual experience with vibes of peace and tranquility.
The 5-day Bigu Gompa trek in Dolakha district is one of the less visited trekking routes situated in the northeastern region along the Rowaling Valley trek of Nepal that offers the trekkers experience country, local Tamang, and Sherpa culture, and staying in a homestay provides an experience of direct interaction with local people. The main feature of this trek is the Bigu Gompa and Bigu villages that were completely damaged, many of the local houses were also damaged after the earthquake in 2015, and now they have been restored.
Bigu Gompa trekking is short, but it is a more cultural and less touristic area. Bigu Gompa, the female Buddhist school and monastery, can visit and also spend some days there with nuns as a volunteer tourist if you wish. The trek begins after the drive from Kathmandu to Sorung Khola via Charikot by bus or private drive. Following the very narrow local walking trail, in one day you will reach the monastery. Warmly welcomed by Buddhist nuns and discover its surrounding beauties. A day excursion around Bigu and meeting the local Sherpa people, following some of the ancient Buddhist stupas you feel as a Buddhist person.
A long road journey begins from Kathmandu by shared local bus or jeep on dusty and crowded roads. We will stop at Sarong Khola for an overnight stay.
About 4 to 5 hours uphill trek to Bigu Gompa community lodge or Monastery along the remote villages, river valley with suspension bridge crossing. Follow the Buddhist footsteps and many small chorten along the way. The bigu monastery also offer simple accommodation for tourist with simple meal.
An additional day at Bigu Gompa, explore surroundings and visit to bigu monastery, meet the Nuns in nunnery and walk around village.
Trek to Dolangsa village via small pass of Tingsang La (3300 m). Trek about 6 hours along the jungle, great view of Mt. Gauri Shankhar mountain range, stay in Sherpa village. Local house stay with local food.
Trek to Barabishe along the villages and paddy field, walk along the local vegetables farmers, Lunch in market then drive to Kathmandu, .
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