Simikot and Shelmogang (Crystal Mountain)
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under buddhist festivals of nepal, festivals of nepal, Humla & Limi Valley | Comments: none
Photograph © Mads Mathiasen. Close to Simikot, located in culturally rich and stunning Humla district of West Nepal, lies Shelmogang, or Crystal mountain as it is also known, because of its stunning crystalline appearance. Shelmogang can be reached through the Nyinba valley, a days walk from Simikot. Nyinba is a culturally rich valley populated with Bhotiya communities who still practice a blend of pre-Buddhist Shamanism and Tibetan Buddhism. The valley is also home to the famous Raling Gompa and Siddhi caves of Guru Rinpoche. For the more adventurous, Mt. Shelmogang can also be walked from June-October via a pilgrimage trail [...]
