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Saga Dawa Festival 2012
The SAGA DAWA is one of the most important and cherishable Tibetan Buddhist festivals, held each year on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar, to celebrate Sakyamuni's enlightenment. The Saga Dawa festival gives tribute the life of Buddha.
This amazing festival is known as the festival for releasing living things, and during this festival, Tibetan do not eat meat and kill any living things in the fourth month of the Tibetan year. The only focus during this period is to concentrate their efforts on worshipping. It is believed that good deeds and prayers are more valuable in this festival period. This auspicious day happens in same time as with three important events in Buddha's life namely his birth, nirvana and parinirvana (death). So there are numerous worshippers pour in prayers and trying to conciliate the gods. The festive spirit is all in the air for the whole month. It’s lucky 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 this time. This has become a kind of a yearly ritual for Tibetans. This festival has been celebrated for the last thousand years. Participating in this festival gives such a powerful experience.
Another interesting event of Saga Dawa festival is replacing exercise of The Tarboche flagpole. Tibetans from all parts gather to participate for this annual event. They bring small prayer flags to attach to the big flag that comes up with the combined help of participators and the non-participators of the event. This event fascinates both onlookers and participators and later presided over by a Lama from the nearby monastery.
This Saga Dawa festival unites everyone into its fold casting aside all barriers of nationality, religion or color. Being a part of this holy event is such a amazing experience that you return with glorious memories with a deep sense of inner satisfaction that stays with you for a long time. To enjoy this festival, you just need to contact us and spend the vacation that would be memorable in every sense.
Enjoy Tibet Tour, Trekking in Tibet, Mount Kailash Tour this year with Saga Dawa festival.
Itinerary
Saga Dawa Festival Fixed Departure: 2012
27 May 2012 Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Trasfer hotel
28 May 2012 Day 02: Briefing and preparing visa and tours arrangements
29 May 2012 Day 03: Drive to Nyalam. Overnight at hotel / Guest house or Camp
30 May 2012 Day 04: Rest day at Nyalam for Acclimatization. Overnight hotel / GH / Camp
31 May 2012 Day 05 Drive from Nyalam to Saga overnight at Guest House / Camp
01 June 2012 Day 06: Drive from Saga to Paryang - Overnight Guest House / Camp
02 June 2012 Day 07: Drive from Paryang To Mansarovar Lake O/N Guest House or Camp
03 June 2012 Day 08: Drive to Tharboche O/N Camp
04 June 2012 Day 09: Attend to the Saga Dawa at Tarboche – Camp (Festival Day) Full moon.
05 June 2012 Day 10: Start to the Kora, night camp at Dira Puk - Camping
06 June 2012 Day 11: Continue Parikarma over Dolma La Pass & Zutul Puk - Camping
07 June 2012 Day 12: End Parikarma & Drive from Darchen to Hor Chu. Camp or Guest House
08 June 2012 Day 13: Drive from Hor Chu to Saga, night at guest house or Camp
09 June 2012 Day 14: Drive from Saga to Zhangmu, night at guest house or Camp
10 June 2012 Day 15: Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu. night at guest house
11 June. 2012 Day 16. Departure. Service End
What to Take:Equipment Checklist:
Passport (with photocopies)
Photo for Nepal Visa at border (1 photo)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
Cash and travellers cheques in major currency (USD, CAD, HKD, EUR, GBP, AUD)
Credit or debit card (limited use - see personal spending money)
Map, Itinerary and pre departure information
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Day pack for daily personal items
Wet wipes / Moist towelettes
Hand sanitizing lotion
Alarm clock, Flashlight, Pocketknife
Sun hat, Sun block, Sunglasses
Moisturizer, Lip balm (and more lip balm)
Water bottle, Plastic mug
Sleep sheet - bedding in basic guest houses is plentiful, but often dusty.
Sleeping bag
Ear plugs for light sleepers
Small towel and swim wear (optional)
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Sturdy walking shoes/Sport sandals
Money belt
Long loose trousers, Hiking pants/track pants, Shirts/T-shirts, Fleece, Jacket, thermals, hat and gloves (regardless of season) Wind / waterproof jacket.
Cover for backpack or plastic bags to keep clothes dry.
Camera and film and Battery
Reading/writing material, cassettes or other entertainment for long travel days.
Binoculars (optional)
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Presents from home like photos, stickers, postcards, children’s books, souvenir pins Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies and snack foods etc.
Service Includes
01. All transportation in Tibet by Toyota Landcruiser + supporting truck & by private bus in Nepal parts.
02. All necessary Tibet permits, Mt. Kailash circuit fees, Yak & Yak porter during the 3 days circumlocution.
03. Full board of food & camping gears (tents, sleeping bag) along with cooking equipments, Nepali experience cook and Sherpa during the trip.
Service Excludes
01. Hard and soft drinks during the trip.
02. Chinese Visa fees USD 182 for American and USD 85 for other nationality,
03.Kathmandu Airport tax and tips for staffs.
04. Extra cost in the event of landslide and expenses of personal nature.
05. Which are not mentioned in the above included items.
