Kailash Manasarovar Saga Dawa Festival - 14 Days
The Saga Dawa (also known as Saka Dawa) is considered highly significant in Tibet.The terms "Saga Dawa" came from two words "saga" which means "the fourth" and "Dawa" which means “month.” Taken together, Saga Dawa literally means the “fourth month.” Each year on this day near a place called Kailash Kora,the old prayer flag pole 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.
After the ceremony, a grand procession is held. Much like a carnival, the parade commences at Tsuk-La- Lang Monastery in Gangtok and is led by monks carrying holy scriptures and fine portraits of Lord Buddha. A chorus of Buddhist hymns fills the air, contributing to an enchanting atmosphere.
Our main destination Mount Kailash and Manasarovar reach via Kerung border of Nepal. Stay overnight at typical Tibetan mud houses and take your foods from local restaurants. Mount Kailash Parikrama is the adventure in this tour, which is 3 days of trekking by crossing 5613 meters Dolma La pass. You also have the option to take personal helper and pony at this part. Finally, explore the Saga Dawa Festival and drive back to Kathmandu via Kerung Boarder.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
- Day
01
05th June
Arrival in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel (1350m)
- Day
02
06th June
Day in Kathmandu. Visa and trip preparation. Overnight at Hotel
- Day
03
07th June
Drive to Syaprubesi and overnight at Local tea house (117km - 7 Hours, 2250m)
- Day
04
08th June
Drive from Syaprubesi to Kerung (40 Km - 2 Hours, 2900m). Overnight at Guest House.
- Day
05
09th June
Drive to Saga (390km - 6/7 hrs, 4500m) Overnight at guest house
- Day
06
Day 06 : Drive Gyantse - Shigatse(3900 , 92 kms)
Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse and sight seeing at Shigatse, night halt at Shigatse.
- Day
07
10th June 2022
Drive to Manasarovar (277 km - 6/7 hrs., 4590m. Overnight at Guest house
- Day
08
11th June
Exploration of Lake Manasarovar and drive to Darchen (40km - 1Hrs, 4575m). Overnight at Hotel
- Day
09
12th June
Kailash 1st Day Kora Dirapuk. (47 km Driving, 14 km walking /6 Hours – 5000m). Overnight at Mud House
- Day
10
06th June
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave in Zuthulpuk. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting for your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge in Darchen and rest. Preparation of Kailash Inner Kora from tomorrow. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day
11
13th June
Kailash Kora 2nd Day Zuthulpuk 4750m (19km – 8/9 Hours). Overnight Mud house
- Day
12
14th June
Trek to Chongdo and Drive to Darboche valley. Exploration of Saga Dawa festival. Overnight at guest house in Darchen.
- Day
13
15th June
Drive back to Saga (7 hours). Overnight at guest house.
- Day
14
16th June
Drive back to Kerung (5/6 hours). Overnight at guest house.
- Day
14
17th June
Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
- Day
14
18th June
Departure to their respective destination.
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Service Included:
- Arrival and Departure arrangements
- 2 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu in 3/4 star standard hotel on twin sharing room with meals.
- 1 Night accommodation in Nepalgunj at 3 Star category Hotel
- Half day guided tour in Kathmandu valley as per mentioned in itinerary
- 10 night’s accommodations in Tibet on group sharing basis using guest house / Hotel.
- Freshly cooked vegetarian meals 3 times a day.
- Supporting Nepali crew including our own cooks.
- Permits for Manasarovar and Kailash Kora (round).
- Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved Tibetan guide.
- Private transportation in Van/Bus in entire trip
- Kailash Permit, Tibet (Chinese) visa fee
- Camping equipment for kitchen, Shower
- Sleeping bag / Down Jacket if needed on Returnable basis.
- Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments) & day carry hand bag.
- Experienced tour leader / co-coordinator with each group
- ENOUGH Oxygen cylinder entire of tour
- Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making Kailash outer kora
- Leading guide and other team members during Kailash Inner Kora
- Emergency evacuation management
Service not Included:
- Personal Horse/ Pony Charges for Kailash outer and Inner Kora
- Personal expenses like shopping, phone calls, extra drinks, laundry, yak etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents etc.
- Tips to drivers, hotel staff.
- Extra cost of transportation, Porterage etc involved due landslides, snowfall.
- Trip cancellation charge due to Tibet government rules and other which are not in our Hand.
- Air ticket from your Home – Kathmandu – Home
- Services other than specified
- Extra days stay at Kathmandu than 3 nights/ any other place due to any reason
