Bayul Khenpalung
"Ne Khenpalung""Beyul Khenpalung" is located in Silichong Village, Ward No-5, Sankhuwasabha District. According to Kimdanti, long ago Buddhist followers took shelter here and Buddhist Guru Sri Padmasambhava also meditated in this cave. "Beyul Khenpalung" was historically named by the Buddhist guru Sri Padmasambhava around the seventh century. In the Sherpa language, "Beyul" means Hidden Valley, "Khenpa" means Titepati, and "Lung" generally means country. Experts say that it may be called "Beyul Khenpalung" because there is a lot of black pepper in this area, but the Sherpas know this place as "Ne Khenpalung". The name of the cave where Buddhist guru Sri Padmasambhava meditated is from this place.
By depicting the Khenpalung cave, they believe that many wishes will be fulfilled, such as; Desire for children, acquisition of wealth, recovery from snakebite, desire to renounce any caste etc. There is a saying that even if you perform Khenpalung only once in your life, you don't have to take it after death, but according to Dharma Guru Sri Padmasambhava, when a person is born in Kali Yuga, the beginning of a person will be from this Khenpalung.
"Ne Khenpalung" Itineraries
(1) By Plane
Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
Day-01
45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and 5 hours jeep ride from Tumlingtar to Gofa Danda.
Day-02
5 to 6 hours walk from Gofa Danda via Deurali Danda to Gauthala village.
Day-03
2 and a half hour walk from Gauthala to Dobatak village (Khenpalung).
Day-04
uja ceremony, Khenpalung cave visit and rest.
Day-05
2 and a half hour walk from Dobatak to Gauthala.
Day-06
4 to 5 hours walk from Gauthala to Pikhuwa.
Day-07
3 hours jeep journey from Pikhuwa to Khandbari and rest at guest house.
Day-08
30 minutes jeep ride from Khandbari to Tumlingtar and 45 minutes flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu.
(2) By Helicopter
Day-01
From Kathmandu, a group of 5 people is transported in each heli. Our guides will be waiting at the destination. "Ne Khenpalung" Darshan will be followed by a short puja ceremony and will depart for Kathmandu in the same Heli.
(3) By Bus
Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
Day-01
22 hours bus journey from Kathmandu to Khandbari and rest at guest house.
Day-02
5 hours jeep journey from Khandbari to Gofa Danda and rest.
Day-03
5 to 6 hours walk from Gofa Danda via Deurali Danda to Gauthala village.
Day-04
2 and a half hour walk from Gauthala to Dobatak village (Khenpalung).
Day-05
Puja ceremony, Khenpalung cave visit and rest.
Day-06
2 and a half hour walk from Dobatak to Gauthala.
Day-07
4 to 5 hours walk from Gauthala to Pikhuwa.
Day-08
3 hours jeep journey from Pikhuwa to Khandbari and rest at guest house.
Day-09
22 hours bus journey from Khandbari to Kathmandu.
