Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
Tibet The Saga Dawa festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. This auspicious day coincides with three important events in Buddha's life namely his birth, nirvana and parinirvana (death). Since the Saga Dawa festival falls on the holiest month of the Tibetan calendar, it is believed that good deeds and prayers are multiplied thousand fold during this event. So we can see everyone immersed in prayers and trying to appease the gods.
During the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, many people refrain from killing animals and give out alms to everyone who comes asking for it. There may not be overt celebrations everywhere, but even then you can easily discern the festive spirit in the air during the Saga Dawa festival. If you are in Tibet around that time, don't forget to be a part of the huge crowd that visits the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of Potala for a late afternoon picnic. In fact, this has become some sort of a yearly ritual for the people in Tibet.
The Tarboche flagpole replacing exercise is also an interesting event that takes place during the Saga Dawa festival. As people from all parts of Tibet gather here for this annual event, they bring small prayer flags to attach to the big flag that comes up with the combined help of the onlookers that come to witness the event. It is really fascinating to watch this event that is presided over by a Lama from the nearby monastery.The Saga Dawa festival is truly a celebration that encompasses everyone into its fold casting aside all barriers of nationality, religion or color. In fact, being a part of this holy event is such a moving experience that you come back with a deep sense of inner satisfaction that stays with you for a long time. To be a part of the Saga Dawa festival, you just need to contact us and enjoy a vacation that would be memorable in every sense.
TRAVEL FACTS:
* DURATION: 15 DAYS Kathmandu/Kathmandu* Package Plan: Complete Full Board Meals Plan
* Entry Exit Point: Nyalam Border
* Tour Start & End : Kathmandu
* Trip Plan: Private & Joining Basis
* Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
* Activity: Trekking / Overland Cultural & Pilgrimage Tour
* Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge and Fix Tented Camping
* Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser & Bus (NEPAL & TIBET PART) Trip Highlights:
KATHMANDU EXPERIENCE - UNESCO World Heritage Site
OVERLAND JOURNEY - KATHMANDU TO NYALAM BORDER
KERUNG - SAGA - MANSAROVAR - DARCHEN AND BACK OVERLAND JOURNEY
3 DAYS COMPLETE MOUNT KAILASH KORA ON FOOT.
KORA Cover: THARBOCHE (DARCHEN) - DIRAPHUK - ZUTHULPHUK & DARCHEN. Outline Itinerary: KATHMANDU | KAILASH TIBET - DRIVE IN & DRIVE OUT
23rd May - Day 01: Program - Arrive Kathmandu
Welcome Nepal & Check in Hotel, collect original passport for visa formalities ( Please arrange to arrive Sunday, Monday or Tuesday)| O/N at Hotel. 24th May - Day 02: Program - KATHMANDU City Tour:
Kathmandu Spiritual Tour( Pashupatinath temple, sleeping bishnu temple, Krishna temple patan and Boudhanath stupa)| O/N at Hotel. 25th May - Day 03: Program - KATHMANDU Preparation + Visa Collection:
Morning tour around Kathmandu, afternoon preparation for Kailash Tour | O/N at Hotel. 26th May - Day 04: KATHMANDU TO KODARI OR NYALAM
After Breakfast at hotel, take bus to Nepal border (KODARI Or NYALAM) - takes 6 hours. depend on road condition. O/N at Border| O/N at Guest House. 27th May - Day 05: NYALAM:
FULL DAY acclimatization | O/N at Hotel. 28th May - Day 06: NYALAM TO SAGA:
After breakfast drive to Saga. O/N at Hotel. 29th May - Day 07: Program - SAGA – MANSAROVAR (4550 m) 470 Kms 9 / 10 hrs:
After breakfast leave for Mansarover in a distance of 470 Km which takes about 08:00 hours. This is the first glimpse of Mt Kailash if the weather is good. Parikarma of Lake Manasarovar via Bus then visit the Hot Spring In route visit Seralung Monastery, TrugoMonastary, Gossal Monastery.| O/N at Hotel. 30th May - Day 08: Program - MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN 4560m 45 Km/1hrs:
Morning Visit Chiu Monastery, Puja or Havan and take deep at Mansarovar and put up at Darchen | O/N at Hotel. 31st May - Day 09: Program - DARCHEN – JOIN SAGA DAWA FESTIVAL FULL DAY
Exploration of Saga Dawa festival. Overnight at guest house in Darchen 1st June - Day 10: Program - DARCHEN – DIRAPHUK 4720m 7hrs trek:
The Holy Trek starts from Yama Dwar & Tharboche. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in guesthouse.| O/N at Guest House. 2nd June - Day 11: Program - DIRAPHUK – ZUTHULPHUK (4790m) 6 Hrs. Trek:
Early morning we will start journey as early as possible. Our Tibetan guide will lead the group through Dolma La (5640 m) which is normal outer kora and can use horse up to the pass. Interested persons can go down to Gauri Kund and collect some holy water from Kund. Overnight stay at Zuthulpuk guest house.| O/N at Guest House. 3rd June - Day 12: Program - ZUTHULPHUK – DARCHEN - PARYANG:
Kailash Kora ends after 10 KM walk from Zhuthulphuk. After lunch, Drive to Paryang O/N At Paryang| O/N at Hotel. 4th June - Day 13: Program - PARYANG TO NYALAM:
PROBABLY LAST DAY AT TIBET PART & PARYANG - NYALAM | O/N at Hotel. 5th June - Day 14: Program - NYALAM BORDER - KATHMANDU
Free and Rest Day or Shopping etc at Kathmandu | O/N at Hotel. 6th June - Day 15: Program - FINAL Departure | SERVICE END. SERVICE INCLUDES • All Transportation as per group size, deluxe
• All accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast only
• All accommodation in standard hotels and Guest house for Kailash kora with all meals
• All accommodation on Twin shearing base at Hotel
• Sightseeing as per program
• Accommodation in SAGA AND DARCHEN at standard hotel with all meal
• All permits and entrance fees( Aliens permit, Grassland permit, Foreign affair and Military )
• Experience Nepali guide as per group size
• One supporting truck in Tibet part
• Nepali cooks and helpers from Kerung Border
• Kitchen equipments and all meals
• Assistance by nepali staffs during Kailash kora
• English speaking tour guide( Nepali and Tibetan)
• Yak and Yak man for Kailash kora
• Kathmandu- Border – Kathmandu transportation Mini Bus as per group size SERVICE EXCLUDES: • Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu
• Travel Insurance and personal nature cost
• Accommodation in Kathmandu
• Extra accommodation in Darchen who cannot make Kora
• Sightseeing entrance fees at Kathmandu only
• All beverage and drink
• Personal nature cost, riding horse for Kailash kora if necessary
• Personal Tips to Staffs
• International flight arrangement
• Chinese Visa fees
• Optional if any which is not mentioned on cost Includes Logistics for Mt. Kailash: 1. One supporting truck for Kitchen and meals
2. Nepali cooks, staff and equipment’s from Kathmandu via Kerung border
3. All veg. meals from kitchen (Breakfast, lunch and Dinner) for Tibet Kailash part
4. Supporting experience Nepali staffs for Kailash kora as per group size The cost of Trip : (Group joining cost as per group size)
Per Persons : US$ 2250
Note: Single supplement : USD 440 ( For single room) Tibet Travel Chinese Visa fees: 1. US$ 125 + US$ 90 Extra Per-person for US $ Canada Passport Holder
2. US$ 125 Per-person for other nationals
Note : Single room is not available for night at Mansarovar and Kailash during kora trip. Hotels/ Guest house: # Kathmandu: 3 Star standard
# Rasuwagadi: Tourist standard hotel
# Kyirong: Kyirong Hotel or Similar (2- 3 star standard)
# Saga: West post Saga Hotel or Similar (3 star)
# Manasarovar: Best available guest house (Basic accommodation)
# Darchen: Himalaya Kailash Hotel or Similar (3- 4 star)
# Dirapuk: Best available guest house
# Zuthulpuk: Best available guest house
# Paryang: Best available hotel
List of personal equipment for Kailash tour:
1. Duffel bag (can be provide by Company – optional)2. Bag lock
3. Carry-on or small day bag
4. Fanny pack / money belt / passport bag
5. 1 pair Sandals
6. Watch
7. Camera w/batteries and extra film
8. Passport (copies of passport photos)
9. Book
10. Notebook w/pencil
11. Rain coat etc
Trekking Clothing (Daily) Item
1. Lightweight trekking pants2. Lightweight turtle neck shirts (P/C)
3. Polypropylene liner socks (thin)
4. Short loop stitch wool blend socks
5. Sunglasses (100% UV Protection)
6 .Trekking cap / baseball cap
7. Warm jacket / Sweeter
8. Trekking shoes
9. Trekking Poles
Miscellaneous Items (Necessities) Item
1. Water bottles w/insulated pouch2. Sunscreen (SPF 25 or greater)
3. Lip Balm (w/ SPF 30 sunscreen)
4. Nylon clothes line cord
5. Toiletries: (soap / shampoo / toothbrush toilet paper)
6. Torch Light
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