Kaialsh & Saga Dawa Festival
The biggest annual festival of Mt. Kailash. Saga Dawa Festival is observed by Tibetan Buddhist as one of the important festival in their society. It therefore occupied an important position in the Tibetan society held each year on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar. This festival is celebrated in honor of Sakyamuni's and his enlightenment.
This Saga Dawa festival has been celebrated by the Tibetan Buddhists for past thousand years or so. Just to take part in the festival is enough experience that provides us unlimited excitement and unforgettable memory last forever. We have guaranteed fixed departure for 2010 Saga Dawa Festival Tour. Please make a fantastic cultural journey around Tibet in Saga Dawa Festival time.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to your Hotel (8th June 2011)
Day 02: Tibet visa preparation day/ You will be free on your own.
Day 03: Kathmandu--Nyalam (3750mts/185km) Guest house on full board
Day 04: Drive to Saga (4600mts/ 280km) Camp on full board
Day 05: Drive to Paryang (4750mts/235km). Camp on full board
Day 06: Drive to Lake Mansaorvar (4572mts/ 230km). Camp on full board
Day 07: Drive to Tarboche/Darboche. Camp on full board. (4660mts/25km)
Day 08: Visit Saga Dawa festival. Camp (15th June 2011)
Day 09: Start Trek to Dira Phuk (5010mts/18km 4900Mt) Camp on full board
Day 10: Trek to Dormala campsite (5200mts/15km) Camp on full board
Day 11: Trek to Darchen (4660mts/18km) and drive to Lake Mansarovar (4572mts/20km). Camp on full board
Day 12: Drive to Paryang (4750mts/230km). Camp on full board
Day 13: Drive to Saga (4600mts/235km). Camp on full board
Day 14: Drive to Nyalam (3750mts/280km). Guest house on full board
Day 15: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu Free in Kathmandu
Day 16:Drive to Airport for flying your own destination (23rd June 2011)
Trip Cost: US$ 1735 Per Person (Group Join Basis)
SERVICE INCLUDES:
Accommodation as mentioned in the program
Full board for entire tour
All entry fees to the sites and monasteries
All necessary Tibet entry and road permits
1 Local Tibetan English speaking guide
Transportation by 4500 Toyota land cruiser & 1 Support truck for camping equipments & staffs,
Professional cook and assistants
All camping equipemtns except sleeing bags
Different kinds of snacks including dried and fresh fruit, biscuit, cheese, candies, chocolate etc during the trek
All camping fees
Kailash and Mansarovar conservation fee
Pack Yaks and Yak men for the trek
Oxygen incase needed
Kathmandu-Zhangmu - Kathmandu transfer
Service Excluded
Accomodation, Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu except 2 nights in the beginning.
China visa fee
Your personal Insurance
Any other expenses not mentioned above
