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Kailash Saga Dawa Festival Trekking
Arrival Date |
Tour Departure Date |
Sagadawa Festival Date |
Tour Finish Date |
May 27, 2012 |
May 29, 2012 |
June 04 ,2012 |
June 09 ,2012 |
Saga Dawa festival in Tibet is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month and is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist Festival.
The fourth month on the Tibetan calendar is said to be the birthday of Sakyamuni, and the day when he died and attained Nirvana. During this period, hundreds of thousands of people turn their prayer wheels on the street in Lhasa, and then paddle boats in the Dragon King Pool, and sing and dance in the afternoon, Every year people from all over Tibet gather here that day to attach their prayer flags they brought from home, to pray, and to help erect the huge flagpole on the Kailash Kora.
The festival is observed by turning prayer wheels, rising flags, performing ritual dance having vegetarian food. Folk entertainers will perform Tibetan tradition; they will pay their homage to Buddha, observe a vegetarian rule, and refrain from killing domestic anima. The old prayer flagpole is taken down and the new one is put up. The prayer flagpole is a tall pole from which are hung hundreds if not thousands of multicolored prayer flags. Each prayer flag represents a prayer that someone wants fulfilled. The flags are let to fly in the air so as to increase the potential for answering. There is a tradition that if the pole is not set well upright, it means that Tibet is in trouble. So it is thought to be very important to set the pole up accurately, and only the best pole setter-upper is allowed to perform the duty. People are relieved and joyous if it is set up accurately. Adding to the spectacle of the Tibetans worshipping, the scenery in the area is ruggedly beautiful with rocky cliffs and high snowcapped mountain peaks.
Kailash Sagadawa Festival Trekking Itenieary:
Day 01: We will meet you in Kathmandu at tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you find yourself fresh, we will invite you to visit our office and provide you with brief information about your trek program. During this visit we will help you check your equipment and facilitate the processing of other necessary items.
Day 02: Tibet permit/visa preparation day and Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam Distance=158km, Altitude= 3700m / Overnight at Guest house We start our journey at early morning from our office. We will have a break fast at Dhulikhel after one and half hour drive. After driving at down hill river valley of Sunkoshi and Bhotekoshi. We arrive at the border about 11:00 am. After immigration formalitie at the Nepal side you will drive further to Zhangmu. Here are also immigration formalities from the Chinese side. From Zhangmu drive further to nylam for 2 and half hour. Distance=158km, Altitude= 3700m / Overnight at Guest house
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Nyalam, Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05: Nyalam drive to Saga Distance=270km, Altitude= 4600m Overnight at Guest house or camping.
On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night
Day 06: Saga to Paryang, Distance=250km, Altitude=4520m Overnight at Guest house or camping.
Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
Day 07: Drive Paryang to Manasarover, Distance=280km, Altitude= 4588m): The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village nearby Lake Manasarover
Day 08: Drive to Darchen /Distance=45km, Altitude= 4700m/ Overnight at Guest house or camping.
Day 09: Explore Saga Dawa Festival at Tarboche. Trek to Derak puk Distance=20km, Altitude= 4900m / Overnight Guest house or camping.
Day 10: Trek to Zutual puk 18km Time=7-8 hours and drive to Manasarovar, Altitude= 4700m Overnight at Guest house or camping.
Day 11: Trek to Darchen Darchen=14km, Time= 3-4hours and drive to Drongba Distance=380km Altitude=4450m Overnight at Guest house.
Day 12: Drive back to Nyalam Overnight at Guest house.
Day 13: Drive back to Kodari boarder (Nepal-China boarder) and drive to Kathmandu / Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Final Departure - Drive to international airport to fly back to next destination you can extend your visit in Nepal for trekking, tour, rafting and other leisure holiday.
Cost Include:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van.
- Tibet entry permission, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees and Kailash permit.
- All the Standard meals for whole the tour ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- All hot drinks such as tea, coffee during the tour.
- Accommodation during the tour (Basic Lodges, Guesthouses and in Tent on Twin Sharing basis).
- All Camping gear including two men tents / dining tents / kitchen tents / toilet tents / shower tents & all kitchen equipment. (Tent are on twin sharing basis if you need a single tent please let us know before your booking)
- A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek.
- All Supporting Staffs. Cook, kitchen boy, helping Sherpa, Tibetan guide
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all staff.
- Transportation by four wheel Japanese Land cruisers (4WD, 4500 model) and Support truck for (luggage and equipment).
- Kathmandu to Border and Kathmandu Transfer by Private Car/Van
- Yak and Yak men trek around Kailash for luggage and equipment.
- Above the Himalaya duffel/ kit bag if needed
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) and Oxygen (it is used in case of emergency)
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes - Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Cost Exclude:
- Lunch and Dinner whilst in Kathmandu Aprox US $ 10- US$ 12 per day
- Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu )
- International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, sightseeing entry fee
- Any kind of Alcoholic and cold drinks
- Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Tips and Gratitude for trekking staff (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
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