Spiritual · Resunga
Climb with pilgrims on a festival day
Join local families climbing Resunga on a major festival day, when the forest trails fill with pilgrims carrying offerings to the summit temple of the horned sage, and stalls appear along the way.
On important festival days, people from across Gulmi climb Resunga to worship at the summit. Families walk together, older people with sticks and children running ahead, carrying flowers, incense, rice and coins as offerings.
We climb with them from Tamghas, at their pace, with a guide who explains the rituals and the legend of Rishyashringa. At the top the temple is crowded, bells ring constantly and priests give blessings.
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and change every year, so we confirm them with local contacts well in advance. It is a busy, friendly day and a rare chance to see a hill pilgrimage that few outsiders join.
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Questions
When do pilgrims climb Resunga?
Pilgrims climb throughout the year, with larger numbers on auspicious days in the Hindu calendar and major festivals. Dates follow the lunar calendar and vary each year. We check with local contacts in Tamghas before your trip; check current status before you travel.
Can foreigners join the pilgrimage to Resunga?
Yes. Visitors who walk respectfully are welcome. Dress modestly, remove shoes where others do at the temple, ask before photographing people at worship, and follow your guide's lead on offerings. Joining the climb is a good way to meet local families.
Is food available on the Resunga trail?
On ordinary days there is very little, so carry water and snacks. On festival days temporary stalls sell tea, snacks and puja goods along the trail and near the summit. Tamghas has tea shops and restaurants for meals before and after the climb.
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