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Saga Dawa Festival Tarboche in Kailash on 23 May 2024

Saga Dawa festival fallow by Buddhist calendar every year: Buddhists doctrine regards Saga Dawa as one of the important religious festival that is enthusiastically celebrated on the full moon day of the Tibetan Lunar Month of April based on Tibetan Lunar Calendar throughout Tibet to celebrate the day when Lord Buddha attained Nirvana. During this festival, everyone recites the prayers and play the holy beads to appease supreme gods. It is believed that one will get good merits for good actions during this festival hence, every Tibetan people are conscious of their deeds for good action. In the similar way, evil deeds are multiplied when performed during that specific period.

A unique and fascinating practice of replacing the “Tarboche” Flagpole, the famous huge pole of many small prayers flags is the most important and interesting event of this festival done under the guidance of Buddhist priest, Lama. The upright position of the flagpole encompasses fortunate and if not erected straight is believed to bring bad luck to Tibet. Every year, hundreds of Tibetans people gather around with small prayers flag to contribute for huge single flagpole. The old is brought down and a new flagpole is erected in the same place during Saga Dawa. It is really fascinating culture you must not miss to witness at if you are in Tibet during Saga Dawa Festival. The Saga Dawa Festival is the festival that unites people together despite of their class, religion, caste, ethnicity, nationality, race, age and gender difference. It brings Unity in Diversity in Tibet.

To be the part of this festival in Tibet is the best way to learn the Tibetan cultural values and assumptions. So, please come to join us in the trip to celebrate Saga Dawa Festival at Tibet. The travel Company Monterosa treks and expedition is here to arrange your pleasing journey.

Meeting point: After Arrival to Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu as per your time table, you will be received by our staffs.

Itinerary  

14 May 2024 Day 01: You will be welcomed by your staffs at Tribhuvan International Airport and taken to Hotel. You will be staying overnight at hotel. Everybody reach to Kathmandu 10:00 AM or before. Same day collection original passport and apply Tibet visa for visit Kailash Manasarovar Tour.

15 May 2024 Day 02: After breakfast will be guide half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. After that, there will be orientation of Kailash Tour. In Afternoon, you transfer to domestic Kathmandu Airport and fly to Nepalgunj (450m). It is 55 minutes’ flight and then overnight stay at Hotel.

16 May 2024 Day 03: From Nepalgunj, 45 minutes’ flight takes u to Simikot (2950m). Take Lunch and in the afternoon walk up hill for acclimatization.

17 May 2024 Day 04: After having breakfast early in the morning, get down at Simikot airport to fly in a small helicopter with 5-6 seats from Simikot to Hillsa. It is 25 minutes’ flight. After crossing the Nepal-Tibet boarder drive to Purang / Taklakot and it will be one-hour drive. Stay overnight in hotel.

18 May 2024 Day 05: Rest and acclimatization in Taklakot and hiking around up hills

19 May 2024 Day 06: Day 05: Drive for 3 hours to Manasarovar (4580m). Continue to drive to Manasarovar Lake stay in Manasarovar Lake. 
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20 May 2024 Day 07: Morning Hindu ritual and afternoon Drive to Darchen Check in Hotel and while rest, Prepare for Kailash Kora.

21 May 2024 Day 08 Drive to Yam Dwar (Tarboche) for 2 hours. It is the starting point of Kailash circuit. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m) by walking for 6-7 hours. Stay overnight at Shishapangma guesthouse.

22 May 2024 Day 09: Trek to Dolma La pass (5636m), Trek to Zuthulpuk (4790m). It is 10-11 hours walk. Then, stay overnight at basic guesthouse in Zuthulpuk.

23 May 2024 Day 10: You should Trek to Chongdo then drive to Darchen, stop hotel some time and then drive to Tarboche for, Drive back to Darchen, Take Lunch and drive to Yam Dwar / Tarboche and
Attend Saga Dawa festival 2024 & drive to Manasarovar Lake for full moon or drive to Taklakot

24 May 2024 Day 11: In the morning, drive to Purang and Hillsa. From Hillsa, take Helicopter to Simikot. If available, take flight to Nepalgunj, and then Kathmandu, you will be transferred to hotel. But, if it is not possible any flight whether condition, you should stay 1 night in Simikot.

25 May 2024 Day 12: You will be taken to Airport from Hotel for your final departure.

Cost: (Group size minimum 10 person or more)

Sagadawa FestivalPer Person USD 3595 (Double or Twin / Triple bed room Sharing basis)
Per Person USD 4000 (Single room occupancy)

Cost Includes

  • Kathmandu arrival transfer to hotel - welcome drink, briefing
  • Kathmandu hotel will be bed & breakfast, other places meal
  • Full day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley/city around
  • Kathmandu-Nepalgunj– Simikot-Kathmandu-scheduled fly 
  • Simikot - Hillsa – Simikot(Charter flight 6 person) 1helicopter
  • Tibetan guide for Kailash tour from Hillsa, Nepali team leader
  • Supporting cooking team-assistant Sherpa guide for Kailash
  • Life, medical insurance- Nepali team leader Kailash tour staff
  • Cook (who can prepare vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals
  • Support truck carrying Kailash food, luggage and Nepali staff
  • Oxygen cylinder, mask - regulator Kailash for emergency use
  • Upper Humla permit for helicopter and clients trekking permit
  • Yak and Yak man for mount Kailash round (Kailash circuit)
  • All entrance and conservation fee of Nepal & mount Kailash
  • Duffel bag, completed certificate for Mt. Kailash (if required)
  • Travel permit & Tibet visa Kailash tour all tourist, Nepali staff
  • Baggage allowed per person 15kg total travel by helicopter

Sagadawa FestivalCost Excludes

  • Day back pack 3 days Kailash
  • Travel insurance for life and medical
  • Nepal re-entry visa fee for tourist
  • Domestic excess baggage cargo cost 
  • Beverages(cold drinks & hard drinks)
  • Photography and telephone charges
  • Additional expenses incase-bad weather
  • Emergency evacuation expenses in case
  • Tips for Tibetan / Nepali guide and staff 

Hotel in Nepal

Kathmandu= 5 star Radisson, Cowan Plaza or Similar
Nepalgunj = 4 star Soaltee Westend Premier, Hotel Central Plaza or similar 
Simikot: 2 star hotel Manasarovar Similar

Hotel in Tibet

Sagadawa FestivalTaklakot: 4 star Hotel Himalaya or Similar
Manasarovar Lake: Guesthouse (basic dormitory room)
Darchen: 4 star hotel Kailash Himalayan
Dirapuk: guesthouse basic dormitory room
Zuthulpuk: Guesthouse (very basic dormitory)
Hillsa Nepal: Guesthouse (very basic dormitory)

Packing list for Kailash Yatra

  • Small back is pack for 3 days Kailash Round
  • Basic medicines (for minor injuries or lifesaving kit)
  • Any regular medicines that you have been prescribed
  • Toiletries kit (Shop, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brush)
  • Water bottle / Thermos flask for hot water (2 litters)
  • Sport shoes good for walking for Kailash round, gloves
  • Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs) Torch light, rain coat
  • Wool / Thermo cot undergarments for Kailash tour
  • Shirt and pants which is easier to be while doing round
  • Sunglasses, Sun lotion/cold cream - Kailash tour
  • Sweets, Zinger/garlic candies, dry fruits, lozenges, etc
  • Enough warm clothing for mount Kailash tour

FITNESS

  • Kindly consult your doctor & get yourself examined for Spiritual Kailash Manasarovar tour
  • As Holy mount Kailash & lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga meditation and other breathing exercises in order to have a make successful holy tour

INSURANCE

  • Kindly get yourself a Travel medical insurance for this Kailash Manasarovar tour. Please make sure you cover yourself for emergency evacuation (helicopter), road transportation and hotel accommodation in the insurance.
  • Every tourist has Life, Medical, Rescue Jeep or Helicopter insurance before getting enrolled in Kailash Tour. Do insurance at home country.

HEALTH PRE-CAUTION

Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the following rules:

  • Sagadawa FestivalRelax-do not exert, be excited, make rest if need
  • Reduce talking each other
  • Walk slowly – adopt one third of your speed and space.
  • Keep your load light.
  • Walk for 30 minutes and rest for 5 minutes
  • Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop; rest and relax.
  • Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.
  • Observe silence with smile.
  • Never go too high and too fast.
  • Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.
  • Chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts or put on the earphones and listen to your favorite music, chanting etc.
  • Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be over clothed than under protected. En-route avoids taking bath or drinking water from Lake Streams or rivers, as your system is not conditioned for this.
  • Protect yourself against dust and direct sunshine during the long stretches of driving. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.
  • The uneven ground, steep slope and slushy banks are full of potholes. Do not combine walking and sightseeing together.
  • Always listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the group.
  • On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of fluids is recommendable. During winter

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% cancellation charges of the rate package cost incase cancellation is received between 7 – 15 days of departure.
  • No refund in case cancellation is done after your Kailash permit and Tibet visa.
  • A client on his/her own will make no refund or adjustment in the event of interruption of journey after commencement of the tour.
  • Any changes in given itinerary requested by the client will be on chargeable basis.
  • Extra accommodation in Kathmandu over 2 nights for Helicopter and 3 nights for via Lhasa as per itinerary due to early arrival from home or Kailash, rescue charges, medical bills are bill direct to tourist.
  • If the trip is disturbed in case of Visa/ permit problem create from Tibet, or any other reason, which is not in our hand, it is client’s own risk and clients pay all the expenses. 
  • During the Kailash Manasarovar tour, if any tourist in case of sick or will cancel trip not doing complete tour, the package cost is 100% not refunded. 

Notice for Helicopter Route:

  • You cannot rely upon us for two cases 1. Weather condition, 2. Visa & permit of Tibet.
  • We suggest our Kailash travelers to avoid Kailash Tour via helicopter because of unpredictable weather. You may face problem on the way to Kailash and while returning back. At least 3 extra days of allocation is better for journey. The route of Nepalgunj – Simikot or Simikot - Nepalgunj has the most unpredictable weather condition. The cost of extra days exceeding the original itinerary should be borne by the travelers/tourist/ Kailash traveler themselves. The cost per day is USD 35 per day. If any travelers want to take a helicopter ride, the cost should have borne by him/her.
  • Insurance for rescue helicopter, land transportation and medical expenses is must for every traveler/tourist/ Kailash traveler.
  • If there is an official delay by Chinese Embassy in issuing Tibet visa for Kailash Manasarovar tour, the cost of days exceeding original itinerary should be borne by travelers/Yatri
  • If anybody wants to follow helicopter route, he/she should allocate 3-4 days extra in situation of bad weather condition. We do organize trip to Kailash tour as per your agreements.

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

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