Saga Dawa festival Tour

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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.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer hotel
Day 02: Briefing and preparing visa and tours arrangements
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Nayalam, overnight at Guest House
Day 04: Rest Day at Nyalam for Acclimitazation – Guest House
Day 05: Drive from Nyalam To Saga O/N Guest House
Day 06: Saga to Paryang- Guest house
Day 07: Drive from Paryang – Tharboche – Camping
Day 08: Attend to the Saga Dawa at Tarboche – Camp (Festival Day)
Day 09: Start to the Kora, night camp at Dira Puk – Camp
Day 10: Continue Parikarma over Drom La Pass & Zutul Puk – Camping
Day 11: End Parikarma & Drive from Darchen to Mansarovar Lake.- Guest House
Day 12: Drive from Manasarovar to Paryang, night at Guest house
Day 13: Drive from Paryang to Saga, night at Guest house
Day 14: Drive from Saga to Zhangmu, night at Guest house
Day 15: Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu – Hotel. Service End.

Cost Includes

  • Airport Pick up drop and welcome diner.

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.

Contact Information

Janakchuli Treks Pvt. Ltd.
P.O.Box: 10842, Budhanilakantha-12
Kapan, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4820391

Mobile: 977-9841696676
Email: janakchulitreks@gmail.com

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