Saga Dawa Festival from Road 11 June 2025

The Saga Dawa Festival from Road is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the fourth Tibetan lunar month. It is the most important religious festival of Tibet. Everyone is seen reciting prayers and playing holy beads during the festival. Tibet is deeply immersed in a festive and spiritual atmosphere. According to Buddhist literary sources, the Saga Dawa festival is celebrated in honor of Sakyamuni's enlightenment.

This festival is most famous for the replacement of the Tarboche Flagpole, the famous huge pole that stands on the way to Kailash. Every year, a new pole is erected in its place. All people in Tibet flock to the place to observe the pole replacing festival and to attach their prayer flags to it. The event is watched by both Tibetans and foreigners with wonder and awe. Tibetans believe that an upright flagpole brings bad luck to their country. The event is guided and ritually instructed by a Lama (a Buddhist teacher). Tibetans are encouraged to visit Tibet during Saga Dawa and join the festivals. Attending the festival is a great way to learn about Tibetan culture and life. Don't miss the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Itinerary

02 June 2025 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu before 09:00 AM
03 June 2025 Day 02: Guided sightseeing Kathmandu valley
04 June 2025 Day 03: Start: Drive to Trisuli and Ghatte Khola
05 June 2025 Day 04: Cross Tibet border, drive Kerung valley
06 June 2025 Day 05: Drive to Saga & overnight Saga Bazaar
07 June 2025 Day 06: Rest and acclimatization in Saga Bazaar
08 2025 Day 06: Drive to Hor, Manasarovar and Darchen city
09 June 2025 Day 07: Drive to Yam Dwar and walk to Dirapuk
10 June 2025 Day 09: Start walking to Zuthulpuk (Kora 3th day)
11 June 2025 Day 10: Walking to Chongdo, drive to Tarboche
Attend Saga Dawa festival in and over night stay in Darchen
12 June 2025 Day 11: Drive to Praying & finally Saga Bazaar
13 June 2025 Day 12: Drive to Kerung Bazaar & stay overnight
14 June 2025 Day 13: Drive to Nepal-Tibet, continue drive KTM
15 June 2025 Day 14: Transfer Kathmandu airport for departure

Cost:

Sagadawa Festival 06 – 09 Persons, Per Person USD 3000
10-13 Persons, per person USD 2950
14-18 Persons, per person USD 2900
19- 22 Persons, per person USD 2875
23 -27 Persons, Per Person USD 2850
28 Persons or more per person US$ 2800
Single supplementary person US$ 250

Extra cost if required for Kailash tour if require:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 4 days round Kailash USD 165

Cost Includes

3 nights 5 star hotel Kathmandu with bed and breakfast
Arrival, departure airport –hotel –airport transfer in KTM
Guided half day sights; in Pashupatinath, Budhanilkantha
Accommodation in Mt. Kailash mud house, guest house
Tibetan guide and Nepali team leader (English speaking)
Deluxe air condition coach 17 seats / van for 6-15 persons
1 Support truck for carry Nepali staff, Fresh food for tour
Transfer Kathmandu - Kodari border-KTM by tourist bus
Porter for yaks & yak man for mount Kailash round tour
Tibet Kailash travel permit-Tibet visa for Mt. Kailash tour
Chef Cook, cook and kitchen helper for Mt. Kailash tour
Every day meal; breakfast, lunch, dinner vegetarian/non
Life & medical Insurance for Nepal staff for Mt. Kailash
Complete Kailash Manasarovar tour certificate-if required
Farewell dinner with Nepali song and dance in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes

Nepal visa and re - entry Visa
Your tour and travel Insurance
Emergency rescue by jeep/van
Bar & beverage bills for Kailash
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Persona sleeping bag & Jackets
Personal equipment for Kailash
Tips for driver Nepali guide, staff
Riding Horse for Kailash Round
(Direct payable to horse herder)

Packing list for Kailash Yatra

Small backpack for 3 days Mt. Kailash Parikrama
Enough warm clothing for Mt. Kailash Yatra / tour
Basic medicines (for minor injuries / lifesaving kits)
Any regular medicines that you have been prescribed
Toiletries kit (shop, Shampoo, Toothpaste, tooth brush)
Water bottle /Thermos flask for hot water (2 liters bottle)
Sport shoes good for walking 3 days Kailash Parikrama
Gloves, Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs), hand clove
Wool / Thermo cot undergarments, windproof jacket
Shirt and pants which is easier to be while doing Kora
Sunglasses, Sun lotion/cold cream, Torch light, rain coat
Umbrella, walking stick, Sandal for use evening & morning
Sweets, Zinger / garlic candies or dry fruits, lozenges, etc

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made up to 45 days before the trip departure will incur a 15% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made up to 30 days before the trip departure will incur a 25% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made up to 7 days before the trip departure will incur a 50% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made less than 1 week before departure/upon arrival in KTM will be charged full price

Om Namo Shivaya ! Jaya Bhole Nath !! Har Har Mahadev!!!