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The SAGA DAWA Festival Tour stands as a pinnacle of Tibetan Buddhist celebrations, revered and cherished by devotees. It occurs annually on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month in the Tibetan calendar, commemorating the enlightenment of Sakyamuni Buddha. This remarkable festival, also known as the Festival for Releasing Living Things, holds deep significance, marked by a solemn vow among Tibetan people to abstain from consuming meat and harming any living beings throughout the fourth month, dedicating their focus entirely to worship.
Legend intertwines with tradition on the 15th day of the fourth Tibetan month, believed to be the day of Sakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing. Each year, in honor of this auspicious occasion, communities adorn themselves in resplendent attire, engaging in spirited song and dance, and partaking in picnics or gatherings in the serene surroundings of Lingka.
For those who have long harbored the dream of traversing the terrain of the Tibetan plateau and gazing upon the majestic Mt. Kailash, this journey awaits. The mountain holds profound significance for adherents of various faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Bonpo.
For Hindus, Mt. Kailash is revered as the sacred abode of Shiva, a deity of immense power in Hindu mythology. Buddhists regard it as Kang Ringpoche, the esteemed Snow Mountain, while Jain followers revere it as Mount Ashtpada, where Rishabanatha, the founder of Jainism, is said to have attained spiritual liberation.
Bonpo, the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet, venerates the mountain as the Nine-Storey Swastika Mountain, believed to be the path to heaven. Pilgrims embark on the arduous journey, circumambulating the 55km path around Mt. Kailash, known as Meru in both ice and stone.
For Hindus and Buddhists alike, circumambulating the holy mountain is believed to cleanse one of a lifetime's sins, instilling a profound sense of spiritual renewal and purification. The SAGA DAWA Festival Tour offers an opportunity to partake in this sacred pilgrimage, enveloped in the awe-inspiring majesty of the Tibetan landscape and the spiritual resonance of Mt. Kailash.
Saga Dawa Festival Tour Itinerary
June 02nd 2025 / Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
June 03rd 2025 / Day 2 : Full day guided sightseeing in KTM
June 04th 2025 / Day 3 : Fly to Lhasa.
June 05th 2025 / Day 4 : Lhasa sightseeing and acclimatization
June 06th 2025 / Day 5 : Drive Lhasa – Shigatse
June 07th 2025 / Day 6 : Drive Shigatse – Saga
June 08th 2025 / Day 7 : Drive Saga – Lake Manasarovar
June 09th 2025 / Day 8 : Day in Manasarovar.
June 10th 2025 / Day 9 : Drive to valley of the God via Darchen
June 11th 2025 / Day 10 : Saka dawa festival day
June 12th 2025 / Day 11 : Trek to Dirahpuk via Dolma La pass
June 13th 2025 / Day 12 : Finish third day of Kailashkora and reach at Saga.
June 14th 2025 / Day 13 : Back to Shigatse
June 15th 2025 / Day 14 : Back to Lhasa
June 16th 2025 / Day 15 : Fly back to Kathmandu
June 17th 2025 / Day 16 : Final Departure
Arrival at Airport and meet with our staff (One of our company staff will be waiting you at the Tribhuban International Airport (TIA) with display your name which is print on A4 size paper) and pick up by our private vehicle and than 20 minutes drive to the Hotel. Join us for the welcome dinner at Nepali typical restaurant in the evening at 07:00 PM with culture program.
Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Hotel
Fly to Lhasa. Early in the morning, drive to International airport to fly Lhasa. It is 1 hour's duration. Pick up you at Lhasa airport by our Tibetan guide and drive (90km) to Lhasa city. Transfer to Hotel.
Lhasa sightseeing and acclimatization. Visitpotala palace, Jokhang temple and Barkhor square.
Drive Lhasa – Shigatse (350 km – 8/9 Hrs).After breakfast in your hotel drive to Shigatse which is the 2nd largest city of Tibet. Built in 1447 by the first Dalai lama the Tashilampo Monastery in Shigatse is a very important monastery in China as it is known as seat of the Panchan Lama.
Drive Shigatse – Saga (450km – 9 hours).We start an early morning drive to Saga, please note this will be a long drive but on the way we can make enough stop and lunch.
Drive Saga – Lake Manasarovar (470km – 8 Hours)This is an auspicious day for all of us having first glimpse of the Holy lake Manasarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from The Horr Chu pass. Stay in Chiu Gompa, a beautiful place to be.
Day in Manasarovar. Exploration of Lake, Hot spring and Chu Gumpa. You also can make Puja and Hawan at bank of the lake. it is also part of acclimatization and preparation for KailashKora.
Drive to valley of the God via Darchen (52km – 2 Hours) and start KailashParikrama by walking or by personal horse. Reach at North face (which takes 5 hours) of Kailash DIRAHPUK.
Saka dawa festival day
Trek to Dirahpuk via Dolma La pass (5600m). 18 km parikrama takes about 9 hours. It is part of hardest day of the trip and one of the auspicious parts of the trip. you also visible GauriKunda after Dolma La pass.
Finish third day of Kailashkora and reach at Saga. Trek about 10 Km to the point and take your transportation to drive back Saga via Darchen and Lake Manasarovar.
Scenic drive back to Shigatse from Saga
Drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse and transfer to hotel
Early at morning, drive to Gonggar airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Pick up you from airport and transfer to hotel, day rest. Overnight in hotel. and free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
Final departure to airport for return flight.
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David Clarke
United States
Saga Dawa Festival Tour
19th October, 2024
We traveled through some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen. The sense of isolation added to the mystique of the pilgrimage.