Saga Dawa Festival Tour
Saga Dawa Festival is observed by Tibetan Buddhist as one of the important festival in their society. It therefore occupied an important position in the Tibetan society held each year on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar. This festival is celebrated in honor of Sakyamuni's and his enlightenment.
This Saga Dawa festival has been celebrated by the Tibetan Buddhists for past thousand years or so. Just to take part in the festival is enough experience that provides us unlimited excitement and unforgettable memory last forever.
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.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: 05th June: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer hotel
Day 02: 06th June: Tibet/Chinese Visa Processing & Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Day 03: 07th June: Bhaktapur & Patan Sightseeing & overnight in Nagarkot for mountain sunrise & sunset.
Day 04: 08th June: Kathmandu (1,300m) – Nyalam (3,750m) 150km, O/N at Guest House.
Day 05: 09th June: Rest Days in Nyalam for Acclimatization, O/N at Guest House.
Day 06: 10th June: Nyalam – Saga (4,600m) 280km, O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 07: 11th June: Saga – Manasarovar (4550m) 460km, –O/N Camp.
Day 08: 12th June: Explore Lake Manasarover then drive to Darchen (4,660m) 53km. O/N at Camp.
Day 09: 13th June: Drive to Tarboche, enjoy Saga dawa Festival Celebration O/N at Camp.
Day 10: 14th June: Trek to – Dira Phuk (4,900m) 18km. O/N at Camp.
Day 11: 15th June: Dira Phuk – Zutul Phuk (4,750m) 20km. O/N at Camp.
Day 12: 16th June: Zutul Phuk - Darchen (14km) – drives to Mamas rover-Pinchung (4,330m) 60km. O/N Camp.
Day 13: 17th June: Drive to Saga O/N at Camp.
Day 14: 18th June: Drive to Nyalam O/N at Guest House.
Day 15: 19th June: Drive to Zhangmu to Border where transportations wait for group for final Journey to Kathmandu.
Day 16: 20th June: Final Departure from Kathmandu
Trip Cost Include:
| » | Accommodation as per program on bed and breakfast basis |
| » | Transportation by 1 unit land cruiser |
| » | All necessary permits |
| » | 1 English-speaking Tibetan guide |
| » | Entrance fee including Potala, Jorkhang, Yamdrok, Pelkor Chode& Kumbuk, Tashilunpo, Kailash admission |
| » | Airpot pick up and drop |
| » | Airfares and airport tax |
| » | China visa |
| » | Lunch and dinner not mentioned above |
| » | Tips, drinks and expense due to nature |
| » | Tibet Visa fee |