Dancing with Shamans

In Nepal, shamanism is a living practice, deeply woven into mountain culture. Every August, on the full moon, shamans from across the country walk to remote Himalayan lakes to renew their calling, and Gosaikunda, in the Langtang region, stands among the most sacred of these gathering places. This seven-day trek follows that same path — through rhododendron forests, along dramatic ridgelines above 4,600m, and up to Gosaikunda itself at 4,380m, believed to be the mountain abode of Shiva. On arrival, we witness a rare and powerful sight: night-long shamanic rituals, chanting, drumming and dance, as apprentices work toward becoming fully realised shamans under the full moon sky. This trek offers genuine cultural depth alongside its extraordinary Himalayan views. It is a rare window into Nepal's living spiritual culture, timed to a remarkable festival that remains a hidden gem for most travellers. We return via quiet villages and a hilltop Shiva temple, carrying with us a side of Nepal defined by devotion, ritual and belief. Seven days, one full moon, and a spiritual tradition thriving in the high Himalayas.

Dancing with Shamans

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In Nepal, shamanism is a living practice, deeply woven into mountain culture. Every August, on the full moon, shamans from across the country walk to remote Himalayan lakes to renew their calling, and Gosaikunda, in the Langtang region, stands among the most sacred of these gathering places.

This seven-day trek follows that same path — through rhododendron forests, along dramatic ridgelines above 4,600m, and up to Gosaikunda itself at 4,380m, believed to be the mountain abode of Shiva. On arrival, we witness a rare and powerful sight: night-long shamanic rituals, chanting, drumming and dance, as apprentices work toward becoming fully realised shamans under the full moon sky.

This trek offers genuine cultural depth alongside its extraordinary Himalayan views. It is a rare window into Nepal's living spiritual culture, timed to a remarkable festival that remains a hidden gem for most travellers. We return via quiet villages and a hilltop Shiva temple, carrying with us a side of Nepal defined by devotion, ritual and belief.

Seven days, one full moon, and a spiritual tradition thriving in the high Himalayas.

Day 1 | DRIVE & HIKE | Up the Ridge

Day 2 | TREK DAY | Follow Pilgrims and Ridgeline

Day 3 | TREK DAY |The Sacred Lakes & Dancing with Shaman

Day 4 | REST DAY | Full Moon & Tranquility

Day 5 | TREK DAY | Highest Point and Down

Day 6 | TREK DAY | To a Shiva Temple

Day 7 | DRIVE | Back to the City

Day	Activity
1	DRIVE & HIKE Up the Ridge
2	TREK DAY Follow Pilgrims and Ridgeline
3	TREK DAY The Sacred Lakes & Dancing with Shaman
4	REST DAY Full Moon & Tranquility
5	TREK DAY Highest Point and Down
6	TREK DAY To a Shiva Temple
7	DRIVE Back to the City