Bonpo Century Trek Highlight

 -   Understand unique local lifestyle and culture

 -   Knowledge about last practitioners of Bon Po
 -   Enjoy the rich, scenic beauty of this abundant, mystical land
 -   Wonderful Himalayan scenery from numerous high passes
 -   Diverse landscapes and intact cultures continuing from the centuries
 -   Different kinds of rare flora and fauna 

Overview

The early Tibetan shamanism and animism, the pre-Buddhist spiritual and religious culture of Tibet, was known as Bon. And a practitioner of these shamanic techniques of ecstasy and ritual magic, the method of working with energy was known as a Bonpo. The word Bonpo originally meant someone who invoked the gods and summoned the spirits. The term Bon for Bonpos signifies- truth, reality and the true doctrine. It provides a path to liberation. Bonpos are regarded as pagans and as such they have suffered serious hospitality in the past. And nowadays another takes as little account of their existence as possible. It is commonly considered to be the indigenous religious tradition of Tibet. Although this is widely assumed by Buddhist's historical evidence. It indicates that the Bon tradition only developed as an uncertain religious system under the influence of Buddhism. Yet, Bon and Tibetan Buddhism existed side by side for ages. The present form of Bon ad Buddhism principles shows the indigenous form of Bon seems to fade out. It is the religion that is only in the Himalayas introduced around the 11th century. It existed before Buddhism was introduced in this region. Nepalese people have faith in diverse religions and only a few last regions where Bon. The oldest religion of the world exists is in the isolated wild west of Nepal, Dolpo.

Bonpo century trek takes you to the Dolpo region. Here people are influenced by Tibetan culture and this area follows the Bon religion. During this trek, you will go through the hidden land of the wild west of Nepal. With its ancient religious tradition of Bon Dolpo, it is the largest but most remote and least developed district of Nepal. The district of Dolpo has received very little world recognition. Here you will get the chance to explore amazing ways of life and encounter the fascinating Yungdrung Bon religion. This religion has been practiced in Dolpo without interruption. Some villages are practicing only Bon religion in other it exists side by side with Buddhism, with frequent intermarriage. If you are interested in this unique religion and you are a true nature lover. Bold Himalayan will arrange your trek so that you will be able to fulfill your passion and have a lifetime experience on this trek. You can enjoy wonderful adventures, interesting places, people. Likewise, visiting monasteries, and hiking to different villages, valleys are the part of this trek. You will be walking through a serene pine forest, oaks, and rhododendron. Additionally, the trek passes through many enormous mountain ranges.