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Saga Dawa Festival Tour

Saga Dawa Festival Tour

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14 Days 13 Nights

Saga Dawa Festival Tour

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Best time to visit Spring (March to May)Spring (March to May)
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Maximum Altitude 5200m
Duration 14 Days14 Days
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Trip Overview

Saga Dawa Festival Tour

Prepare to explore the fascinating culture of Tibet! The Saga Dawa Festival is a significant celebration that honors the life of Lord Buddha among Buddhists. It is stated that Lord Buddha asked his other followers not to weep or feel depressed upon his passing. After his passing, he had sternly forbidden anyone from laying flowers or lights on him. He had asked everyone to pursue happiness and to aspire to live virtuous lives by adhering to his teachings. The human body is a composite item, and as death is an ultimate fact, it should undoubtedly disintegrate.

Every year, on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month in the Tibetan calendar, the Saga Dawa Festival is held. Every year, pilgrims from all over the world ascend Mount Kailash to conduct Kora during the Saga Dawa time. At Tarpoche, a massive flagpole is ceremoniously pulled down and replaced with a new one. Raised at a great height, the vibrant flagpole faces the Gyandrak monastery. The rites carried out by the monks at the monastery are accompanied by music played on long trumpets, conch shells, and other musical instruments. It is thought that if the flagpole is not straight, evil things could happen in Tibet.

In addition, a lot of temples and monasteries are visited and prayers are offered on this holy day. They gain mental tranquility by lighting butter lights. Come celebrate this momentous occasion of the Saga Dawa Festival with the Nepal Hiking Team by joining the Saga Dawa Festival Tour.

Itinerary

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Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

Reach Kathmandu whenever you like. A representative from our airport will greet you and provide additional details about the program. Check into the hotel as there are no activities scheduled for today. Have fun spending the night in the motel.

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Tours preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour

visiting the Kathmandu Valley’s World Heritage Sites, which include Pasupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. hotel stay for the night with breakfast included.

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Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km)

We drive through Bhaktapur and Dhulikhel after an early breakfast to get at Friendship Bridge, which is the border between China and Nepal. After crossing the Friendship Bridge, we walk for perhaps ten minutes to meet our Tibetan guide and the drivers of the land cruiser. Following the completion of the immigration and customs procedures at this Chinese checkpoint, we travel another 35 km—a drive that can take nearly three hours—along an uphill road to Nyalam, which is surrounded by stunning scenery. After that, you’ll be driven to the Nyalam guest house (3700m). The guesthouse has extremely modest and basic amenities. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Nyalam –free for acclimatization

You have today off to acclimate. We’re going on a quick hike to help us quickly acclimate in preparation for the Kailash Parikrama. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Nyalam – New Dongba 4600m (390 km)

Go to Paryang by car after breakfast. going past numerous yak herders’ camps and communities. Snow-capped mountain summits can be seen far to the south. It will be a comfortable drive because you will be driving across plains for the most part. Once at Paryang, settle in and sip hot tea. Staying the night at the Guesthouse.

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New Dongba – Mansarovar 4558m (277 km) Duration: 7-8 hrs

Get ready for the longest driving day by having an early breakfast. You can get your first glimpse of Lake Mansarovar and Holy Mount Kailash in the late afternoon. A little settlement called Hore is located close to Holy Mansarovar Lake. Fish and swans abound in Holy Mansarovar (14950 feet/4558 meters), the world’s highest freshwater lake with a turquoise hue. Lake Rakshash, Mount Gurula-Mandala, and Holy Mount Kailash are situated nearby. The area is regarded as being rich in hot springs, hundreds of wild species, and various mines including gold. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km) Duration: 2-3 hrs

Holy Mansarovar is the lake of happiness, peace, and compassion. We will leave for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by land cruiser with a packed lunch after finishing the unforgettable morning bath and puja, and then continue driving towards Tarchen (Darchen). If we have time, we go to Chui Gompa. Tarchen is regarded as the Holy Kailash Parikrama’s base camp. This location will be overrun with pilgrims throughout the auspicious pilgrimage period, with hundreds of tents scattered throughout. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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(25th May 2015): Attend to the Saga Dawa festival at Tarboche (Festival Day) Full moon

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 parnirvana (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 trying to please the god. Overnight at the Guesthouse.

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Tarchen – Tarboche (13 km drive) – Dirapuk (4860m.) (7 km trek / 5 – 6 hrs)

Drive to Tarboche, the starting place of the Kailash Parikrama, after breakfast. Another name for Tarboche is the outlying “Asthapath.” One of the most thrilling days is spent strolling along the stunning granite cliffs; waterfalls and a few clouds in the azure sky give you the impression that the Great God Shiva is all around you, showering you with blessings. The visage of Kailash Parbat will occasionally continue to manifest. It takes around seven hours for a 7 mile path. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760m) (18 km trek / 9-10 km) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200)

Today’s itinerary calls for an ascent to Drolma-la (18600 feet) and a moderate descent to Zuthulpuk (4760 meters). As you move closer to the pass, you should cross Yamasthal to get to Shiva-sthal. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) – Mansarovar- Dongba (end of Kailash Parikrama)

Free time in the morning to visit the shrine, temples, and caverns surrounding Milarepa Cave. The entire driving team will be waiting for you after three hours of walking. You will arrive at your Dongba lodge around late afternoon. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Drive Dongba to Nyalam

Travel 376 kilometers from Dongba to Nyalam. 7-8 hours. Spend the night in the guesthouse.

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Drive to Kathmandu

We are leaving Nyalam behind today. We cross the border between China and Nepal after crossing the Bhote Koshi River. We said our goodbyes to our Tibetan guide after a brief drive. After that, we take a car and walk to Kodari’s Nepalese Immigration Control. After our Nepalese employees have finished the re-entry procedures, we take a car to Kathmandu. Spend the night at the hotel.

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Farewell

A member of the Nepal Hiking Team will transport you to the airport around three hours before to the scheduled departure.

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