The most important festival in Tibet
is SAGA DAWA Festival' commemorates Shakyamuni's
Buddha hood and the death of his mortal body. At every
monastery sutras are recited and 'Cham' dances are
performed. It is said that good deeds in the month
of this festival deserve 300 fold in return and this
leads many people to donate large sums to the religious
orders, monasteries and to the beggars that gather
at this time of year. During Saga Dawa, the karmic results
of virtuous and non-virtuous actions are magnified
and it is believed that the merit earned on this day
is multiplied. As a result, the tradition in the Tibetan
community is to make offerings to their temple, Lama,
and their community. One important offering that is
made is to poor people. Tibetans in Tibet, India,
Nepal etc., give beggars money during this time. Some
Tibetans also give money to save the lives of animals.
For instance, giving a butcher money to save the life
of a sheep. Then this sheep is taken to a herdsman
who is paid regularly by the "sponsor" to
take care of the animal. The karmic merit thought
to accumulate from these actions, if the motivation
is correct, can be enormous.
Day 01:
Arrival day, our office representative greets
you at Airport and transfer to Hotel ****. BB Basis,
in the evening Briefing about tour.
Day 02:
After B/F Half day, guided Sight Seeing Tour to
Kathmandu valley, Places are Pashupatinath Stupa,
Boudhanath Stupa and Swambunath Stupa, rest of time
O/nt at Hotel ****.
Day 03:
Kathmandu-Nayalam (3800M/165KMS-8HRS), Guest
House. An early morning, we will enjoy the scenic
drive to Kodari border, after completing the
immigration formalities we cross the border to Tibet
and stay in Nyalam. This is a small Himalayan town
from where we start a short acclimatization trek and
may visit a cave of the sage "MILEREPA",
Day 04 :
Acclimatization in Nayalam and Visit Milerepa Caves.
Ont at Guest House. Nayalam is a beautiful place for
acclimatization; you will visit Milarepa Cave where
Tibetan Tantric Master saint meditated.
Day 05:
Drive, Nayalam to Saga (4640mtrs/221kms/7hrs),
Camp. Beautiful drive to Paikutso, we visit the
sacred lake of Pai -Kutso and take the ferry over
the legendary river Brahmaputra. This is one of the
4 rivers which have its source near Kailash. We have
opportunity to observe devotees going up to Kailash
Region.
Day 06:
Drive, Saga to Parayang (4550mtrs /185kms /7hrs)
Camp. Today we enjoy the majestic views of the
Tibetan Plateau and the grand Himalayan chain to the
south observe the preparation and activities
of festival.
Day 07:
Drive to Lake Manasarover (4520mtrs/250kms-8-9hrs)
Camp. Today we will drive all the way to
Manasarover and get the first views of Kailash and
Manasarover.
Day 08:
Full day excursion at Manasarover, overnight at
Tarboche 4640m,we observethe festival, thousand
devotees gathering, Lamas, farmers,
nomads throughout Tibet. We Explore Manasarover by
jeep, holy Pooja, take a ritual bath. Enter ancient
caves and enjoy the roaming place of RISHIS and
YOGIS. According to ancient scriptures the lake is
created from the mind of the Hindu deity BRAHMA. The
lake is a gift for yogis who do penance here. The
tremendous heat produced through their penance can
be cooled of by a purifying and rejuvenating bath in
the lake. It is said that a ritual bath in
Manasarover kills the sins of a lifetime, after
Pooja, ritual ceremony drive to Darchen or Tarboche
for overnight.
Day 09 :
Start Kailash Parikarma from Darchen or Tarboche,
Trek to Dira Puk . Today is the actual start of the
circumambulation of Kailash from Darchen first
prostration point, Tarboche Flag pole the auspicious
gateway and sky burial ground, We trek to Dhira at
Puk at 4765 Meters, camp at the north face of
Kailash. This will be a once in a lifetime
experience view of Kailash is superb from Here many
devotes accompany us.
Day 10 :
Trek to Zuthul Puk (5650 meters/ 22kms- trek
8-9hrs).Camp. Today is one of the real
highlights of the Tour. You will come face to face
with the greatness of Kailash. We will cross the
last ridges to literally sit in the lab of Shivas
abode. This is the most powerful point of the
pilgrimage and has transformed the lives of those
who visited with humility and devotion. Today
we cross the Dolma La Pass (5650meters). Dorma La is
the highest point of our pilgrimage and it is said
that those who pass this gateway will finish the
Karma of a full lifetime and start a new life at
this point. we find the famous lake "GAURIKUND", the
bathtub of Parvati the wife of Lord Shiva. You have
the opportunity to take a sacred bath here and
charge your body, mind and spirit. Later we will
trek to the campsite near the monastery Zutul Puk
and enjoy the stay near the river.
Day 11 :
Kailash Kora end near Darchen (4700mtrs/14kms-5hrs)
Camp. Today we will complete the Kailash Kora
crossing third and fourth prostration point ZUTHUL
PUK Monastery and trek, trek near by Darchen from
where we directly drive to Chiu Gompa the ancient
monastery at the shore of Lake Manasarovar where you
will enjoy a bath in the hot springs and camp near
the lake.
Day 12 :
Drive, to Parayang (4540mtrs/277kms /7-8hrs) Camp.
Day 13 :
Drive Parayang to Saga (4840mtrs/185kms-8hrs) .Camp.
On our way to Saga we again enjoy the beauty of the
Tibetan Plateau and camp near the town at a sacred
rock which marks one of the power vortexes of Tibet.
Day 14 :
Drive saga to Nayalam (4850mtrs/115kms-6-7hrs),Camp.
Day 15 :
Drive Nayalam to Kathmandu, Hotel.
Day 16 :
Transfer to Airport
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DEPARTURE
DATES YEAR 2006!!!
All the departure dates indicates full Moon at
Kailashmanasarover Region
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Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing at BB Basis in
Kathmandu 3 night and Tibet twin sharing basis
with full board meals at simple Guest Houses-3-4
nights.
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All the camping equipment, Two-men a tent at
Camping, Dinning tent, Toilet tent, Kitchen Tent,
mattress with foam, up to -10 degree sleeping bag,
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Staff:-English speaking Nepalese Sherpa staff,
well trained Cook ,Kitchen boys, Sherpas, English
speaking Tibetan Guide, Tibetan driver, two men a
Yak with Yak men around Kailash Trekking.
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Transportation: Airport transfers, sightseeing-Pashupatinath
Darshan, Kathmandu to Tibet Border to Kathmandu by
Coach, Tibet side Deluxe Land cruisers 4500 cc
(four person in one) with support truck
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Food: freshly cooked full board vegetarian meals 3
time a day and all kitchen equipment, cutlery set,
chair & dinning table Drinks: Hot drinks- Tea,
Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Boiled water, Kitchen,
Dining & Toilet Tents Safety Concern; Gammon Bag,
Oxygen, Basic first aid kid Box, Satellite Phone,
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Gift Items: duffel bag, Wind breaker jacket &
Pant, a water bottle
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Fees & Permit; Monastery and temple entrance fees,
Normal Tibet China Visa Fees, Kailash Permit,
Tibet Permit,
