Pilgrimage to the Crystal mountain of Shey in Dolpo (30/06/2012)

Fr. 15th Aug – 9th Sept 2012 Pilgrimage to the Crystal mountain of Shey in Dolpo Special-Trekking with the photographer Manuel Bauer Only every 12 years the religious Crystal mountain festival is held at the Shey monastery. Hundreds of believers from all regions will participate in the festival and pilgrimage to the sacred Crystal mountain.

On this special journey you have the opportunity to experience the culture of the Himalayas at a rare spectacular moment. In the land of the snow leopard through steep ravines, barren deserts to colourful monasteries: Inner Dolpo belongs to the most remote regions of the Himalaya and can only be reached on foot. In this seclusion culture but also wildlife could be preserved until today. When booking please mention the recommendation by the Tapriza NGO, then the school will receive support from the travel agency. www. himalaya.ch, info@himalaya.ch

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