Bigu Gompa Trek

Bigu Gompa Trek is a wonderful trek that takes the trekker to the Bigu Gompa Monastery located in the top hill of the Dolakha district. Trekking along the trail of Rolwaling Valley Trek up to the Bigu village you will get to experience the lifestyle of Tamang and Sherpa people. The magnificent views of Mt Gaurishankar, Melungtse, and many other mountains adds more excitement to your trek to Gompa.

Bigu Gompa is one of the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in Nepal and is popular as the Nunnery school. The Gompa was established by Drukpa Rinpoche in the year 1931. The Gompa and the village were badly destroyed by the devastating earthquake in 2015. However, it has been reestablished now. Your visit to the Gompa will aid the living of the locals to some extent. If you wish then you can ask the nuns to volunteer your trek to the Bigu village. Spending some quality time with them you will appreciate their hospitality. Further, the chanting of mantras and the melodic sound of instruments provides you a fascinating experience. Being the Buddhist pilgrimage destination many of the people include this destination on the list of Monastery Tour in Nepal.

Apart from these all, you can also join some recreational activities during this trek. As the region is well known for recreational activities such as cycling and rafting, you can experience more adventure and thrill. The short trek to the Gompa commences after the long drive from Kathmandu to Sorung Khola. From there, passing through the beautiful rhododendron forest, charming villages, and narrow trails we will finally reach Bigu Gompa. Strolling around the Gompa for a full day, the next day follow the trail back to Dolangsa. Further trekking from Dolangsa returns back to Kathmandu via Barabishe. Interacting with the local sherpa and the nuns makes the trip reminiscing.

In spite the trek to Bigu Gompa is short but you will feel more alive throughout your journey. The serene ambiance of the Gompa is truly outstanding. Hence, if you are opting for the easy cultural trek in Nepal then without any hesitation join this Bigu Gompa Trek.

Best season for trekking to Bigu Gompa

Well, trekking to Bigu Gompa is possible throughout the year. Spring and Autumn season is considered the best time for trekking in any part of Nepal. The weather remains moderate during this season. The clear skies offer captivating views of mountains. Further trekking to this reason during spring season you will get to witness varieties of Rhododendrons and other wildflowers.

If you love to trek during the cold season then winter is also not bad.  However, it is not recommended to trek for this reason during the monsoon season. During the monsoon season, the trails get slippery and landslides may occur. Therefore, in order to avoid such a natural disaster, it is better not to trek during the monsoon.