14/01/2024
Saga Dawa Festival 2024 in Tibet
Date For Saga Dawa Festival
Kathmandu Arrival Visa Application Departure from Kathmandu Kathmandu Return
14 May 2024 Tourist should come 15 May 2024 18 May 2024 28 May 2024
Itinerary
Day 1:18 May 2024: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kerung Border after cross the immigration to drive to kerung town in Tibet
• Altitude:2700m
• Accommodation: Hotel
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time duration : 7-8 hours
After an early breakfast, we begin our journey towards Kerung, which is located on the Nepal-Tibet border. The drive will take us through the stunning landscapes of Langtang National Park and picturesque villages, and we will cross the border of Rashuwagadhi to reach our guest house in Kerung after the immigration proce , again we drive to kerung town in Tibet We will drive 155 km and will last for 6 to 7 hours
Day 2:19 May 2024: Acclimatization day at Kerung
• Altitude2700m
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals Breakfast,
• Acclimatization is a Key to the successful Saga Dawa Festival and Kailash Tour. As we will be traveling to higher altitudes and has plain land for distance, lowering cannot be an option. so, you have to acclimatize at Kerung for a day and proceed ahead. During the day, you can simply stroll around, explore culture and traditions, and try some cuisine.
Day 3:20 May 2024: Drive to Saga
• Altitude4640m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time Duration: 5-6 hours
We will drive to Saga today, which is located at an altitude of 4400m. The drive will take us through scenic landscapes and along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. We will drive in pleasure on a black-topped road and climb across Thong La and La Lung hills to reach Saga. We will travel 230 Km approx. for 6 hours and accommodate at the Guest House.
Day 4:21 May 2024: Drive to Lake Mansarovar
• Altitude4590m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time Duration : 6-7 hours
Today we will drive to Lake Mansarovar, which is considered to be one of the most sacred lakes. The lake is located at an altitude of 4590m as the world’s highest-altitude freshwater lake is surrounded by stunning snow-capped peaks. We will explore these pristine waters of the glistering lake and also see a Raksal Tal believed to be cursed. We will spend the night at a guest house near the lake. Today's drive will be 370 km and last for 7 hours.
Day 5:22 May 2024: Drive to Darchen
• Altitude4670m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time duration : 3 hours
You will have some free time in the morning to explore Mansarovar lake and if you believe to perform rituals you can do so in the morning. After this, we will drive to Darchen, the starting point of Mount Kailash kora. You will also be blessed with a view of Mount Kailash during the journey as Darchen is located directly in front of Mount Kailash.
Day 6:23 May 2024: Attend Saga Dawa Festival at Tarboche.
• Altitude3000m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
Today we will join the Saga Dawa Festival, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion, and we will attend the festivities at Tarboche, which is located near Mount Kailash. you can attend the festival with Tibetan residents and other visitors and join in rituals, singing and dancing, chanting, and receiving blessings and prosperity.
Day 7:24 May 2024: Drive to the valley of God (Yamadwar)and start Kailash Kora (making Circle). Reach Dirapuk
• Altitude5210m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time Duration : 6-7 hours on foot
Today we will begin Mount Kailash kora, the sacred mountain. We will drive to the valley of God and start the trek towards Dirapuk, which is located at an altitude of 4800m. The trek will take us through stunning landscapes along the banks of the Lha Chu River. Today we will see the north face of Mount Kailash. Total travel time today will be 18 km which will be a 7-hour journey.
Day 8:25 May 2024: Second day of Kailash Kora, reach Zuthulpuk (4760m) via Drolma La pass, 5634m.
• Altitude5634m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• Time Duration : 8-9 hours on foot
Today is the second day of Mount Kailash kora and the longest and hardest during circulation. We will first pass through the Jarok Donkhang, a small Tibetan settlement, and trek to Shiva Tsal and reach Zuthulpuk via the Drolma La Pass which circles Gauri K***a from the outside and is also regarded as Outer Kora. Drolma La Pass is also the highest pass in Kailash. Today we can see the eastern face of Mount Kailash. Today we will cover a 22km distance and trek for 9 hours.
Day 9:26 May 2024: Last day/End of Kailash Kora. Drive back to Saga
• Altitude4640m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
Today is the final day of the 3-day Kailash Kora. The morning will be spent discovering the caves and temples that surround the Milarepa grotto. After breakfast, we'll climb for three to four hours to complete our Kora and head back to the town of Darchen. There, we'll have lunch before heading back to Saga village. (16km walk with 4 hrs and Drive to Darchen then to Saga)
Day 10:27 May 2024: Drive back from Saga to Kerung
• Altitude2700m
• AccommodationGuest House
• MealsBreakfast,
• After the completion of the Saga Dawa festival and Kailash Kora, we will start our return journey toward Kerung Border. We will return to the same route back with a comfortable drive on a black paved route. You will have some leisure time in Kerung to stroll around and have a relaxing time in Tibet before heading back to Kathmandu.
Day 11:28 May 2024: Drive back to Kathmandu via Syabrubensi (7-8 hrs) end tour.
• Altitude1310m
• AccommodationHotel
• MealsBreakfast,
• We will drive to Kathmandu through the Tibet-Nepal border and reach to your hotel in Kathmandu.
• Number of pax Cost person Standard hotel 3* and Best available Guest house
4-5 pax USD 1555
6-9 pax USD 1175
10-14 pax USD 1075
Single supplement USD 215
Visa Per person USD 125.00 Extra USA and Canadian passport holder USD 215.00
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary on bed & breakfast (BB) basis
• English speaking Tibetan Guide
• Transportation as per the itinerary by Van/ bus
• Monastery entrance fee , All necessary Document For kailsh part
• Tibet Travel permit
• Kerung border to Kathmandu city pick up by jeep
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
• Lunch & Dinner
• Insurance of any kind
• Natural or political disturbance which beyond our control…
• Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, porter charge Yak and yak man during the kora etc
