Shey Gompa — Attraction in Shey Phoksundo

Very old and historical place of dolpa district. The Shey Gompa (The monastery has a two-story building coloured in red and the interior has various Buddhist paintings.[2]

A festival called Shey Mela is organized every twelve years.[6] It is believed that in 1220 BS, the Kagyu tribe came to this place and started this festival as a symbol of winning against the evil spirits, the Rakshyas.[7]: शे गुम्बा, She gumba) is a Buddhist monastery located in the She Phoksundo rural municipality of the Dolpa district in Nepal at an elevation of 4200m. Shey Gompa means the Crystal Monastery in Tibetan. It was established in the 11th century. The monastery is considered to be the spiritual heart of Upper Dolpa. The monastery has a two-story building coloured in red and the interior has various Buddhist paintings.

A festival called Shey Mela is organized every twelve years. It is believed that in 1220 BS, the Kagyu tribe came to this place and started this festival as a symbol of winning against the evil spirits,...

Shey Gompa is a breathtakingly beautiful and spiritually rich destination, looks similar to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) in Bhutan. Nestled deep in the remote Upper Dolpo region of Nepal, this ancient monastery is a center of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and exudes a profound sense of peace and mysticism.

One of the most remarkable features of Shey Gompa is Crystal Mountain (Riwo Drukta), a sacred peak revered by locals and pilgrims. It is believed to be the sister mountain of Mount Kailash (Gang Rinpoche), and you’ll find many shared names and spiritual references between the two regions, reflecting deep cultural and religious ties.

The best time to visit is from June to September, when the weather is favorable and the trails are most accessible. Whether you’re a trekker seeking dramatic Himalayan landscapes or a spiritual traveler drawn to sacred sites, Shey Gompa offers a truly...

Its nice and holly place. We can reach here by one and half day trek from phuksundo lake and one day full trek from Vejer village of Dolpa district. To visit this place you need to take food and tent. There is no hotels...