Saga Dawa Festival - 27th May 2010

Saga Dawa Festival - 27th May 2010

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Tibet The Saga Dawa festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. This auspicious day coincides with three important events in Buddha's life namely his birth, nirvana and parinirvana (death). Since the Saga Dawa festival falls on the holiest month of the Tibetan calendar, it is believed that good deeds and prayers are multiplied thousand fold during this event. So we can see everyone immersed in prayers and trying to appease the gods.

During the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, many people refrain from killing animals and give out alms to everyone who comes asking for it. There may not be overt celebrations everywhere, but even then you can easily discern the festive spirit in the air during the Saga Dawa festival. If you are in Tibet around that time, don't forget to be a part of the huge crowd that visits the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of Potala for a late afternoon picnic. In fact, this has become some sort of a yearly ritual for the people in Tibet.

The Tarboche flagpole replacing exercise is also an interesting event that takes place during the Saga Dawa festival. As people from all parts of Tibet gather here for this annual event, they bring small prayer flags to attach to the big flag that comes up with the combined help of the onlookers that come to witness the event. It is really fascinating to watch this event that is presided over by a Lama from the nearby monastery.

The Saga Dawa festival is truly a celebration that encompasses everyone into its fold casting aside all barriers of nationality, religion or color. In fact, being a part of this holy event is such a moving experience that you come back with a deep sense of inner satisfaction that stays with you for a long time. To be a part of the Saga Dawa festival, you just need to contact us and enjoy a vacation that would be memorable in every sense.

Tibet Fixed Departure Tour

:: Tibet Overland Tour - 8 Days

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:: Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour - 14 Days

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KAILASH FACT PROFILE:	KAILASH *WESTERN TIBET
LOCATION: ALTITUDE:	KAILASH PEAK 22000 FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL
BASE CAMP:	DARCHEN 14950 FT. ABOVE SEE LEVEL
CLIMATE:	(MAX. 20 DEGREE CENTIGRADE TO MIN. -10 DEGREE CENTIGRADE) UNPREDICTABLE
BELIEFS:	HINDU, BUDDHIST, JAINS, BANPO (ALL AMU FOLLOWERS)
VISITING TIME	BEGINNING OF MAY TO END OF SEPTEMBER
PARIKRAMA OF KAILASH	52 KMS (THREE DAYS)
PARIKARMA OF MANSAROVAR:	102 KM (3 DAYS WALK AND ONE DAY BY LAND CRUISER JEEP IF NOT RESTRICTED BY GOVT. OF CHINA OR TIBETAN TOURISM BUREAU)
MANASAROVAR ALTITUDE:	14950 FT. FROM SEA LEVEL
DISTANCE FROM KATHMANDU	817 KMS (ONEWAY)
JOURNEY TIME:	14 DAYS FROM KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU INCLUDING 3 DAYS PARIKRAMA OF KAILASH ON WALK
CLOTHING:	HEAVY WOOLEN CLOTHING MEANT FOR MOUNTAINEERING
TIME:	NEPAL IS 15 MINUTES AHEAD THE INDIAN STANDARD TIME AND TIBET IS 02.45 HOURS AHEAD THEN NEPALI STANDARD TIME.
CURRENCY:	THE UNIT OF CURRENCY IS THE REMBI OR YUAN. US $ 1 IS EQUIVALENT ABOUT 11 YUAN APPROX.

Saga Dawa Festival Fixed Departure:
20 May 2010 Day 01: arrive in Kathmandu & Trasfer hotel 21 May 2010 Day 02: Briefing and preparing visa and tours arrangements 22 May 2010 Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Nayalam overnight at Guest House 23 May 2010 Day 04: Nayalam Acclimatization Day - Guest House 24 May 2010 Day 05: Drive from Nyalam To Saga O/N Guest House 25 May 2010 Day 06: Saga to Paryang. O/N Guest House 26 May 2010 Day 07: Drive from Paryang - Tharboche - Camping 27 May 2010 Day 08: Attend to the Saga Dawa at Tarboche – Camp (Festival Day) 28 May 2010 Day 09: Start to the Kora, night camp at Dira Puk - Camp 29 May 2010 Day 10: Continue Parikarma over Drom La Pass & Zutul Puk - Camping 30 May 2010 Day 11: End Parikarma & Drive from Darchen to Mansarovar Lake.Camp or Guest House 31 May 2010 Day 12: Drive from Manasarovar to Paryang, night at guest house 01 June 2010 Day 13: Drive from Paryang to Saga, night at guest house 02 June 2010 Day 14: Drive from Saga to Nayalam or Zangmu. night at guest house 03 June 2010 Day 15: Drive from Nayalam or Zangmu to Kathmandu. Service End
FOOD & BEVERAGE: We will be providing vegetarian breakfast and dinner cooked by our Sherpa cook in campsite, who will be taken from Kathmandu. Light lunch will be packed in saving dish. Clients are request to carry sufficient snacks accordingly your choice. TRANSPORTATION: from kathmandu to Zhangmu (Nepal Tibet border) by tourist coach. from Zhangmu by land cruiser 4WD jeep. four person a land cruiser. supporting truck to carry all necessaries supporting equipment. INSURANCE: full travels insurance coverage for medical evacuation, loss of belongs and pre-cancellation is strongly recommended. PRIME BOOKING: 25% advance to reserve one sit for Kailash Yatra and is non-refundable. this prim cost goes for Tibet part and there is no any rule to claim refund in any unavoidable circumstances. and full of package payment should be complete before one month.

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