20D Kailash Saga Dawa Festival; Jun 08-27, 2008
Lhasa - Kathmandu, Tibet
Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Pelkor Choede & Gyantse Kumbum, Tashilumpo Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma National Park (Everest Base Camp), Thamel - Kathmandu
USD $2760 per person; local payment of USD $300 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit.
Saga Dawa Festival: The June 08-27, 2008 departure coincides with the most important festival of the Tibetan year - and Kailash is the most important place to celebrate. Marking the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and earthly death; join pilgrims as the new flag pole is raised at Tarboche and on the circumambulation of the sacred mountain.
Highlights
- Dawa Festival at Mt Kailash
- Lhasa & entrance to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery
- Entrance to Pelkor Choede, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Mount Kailash kora, Lake Manasarovar
- Entrance to Everest National Park
Day 01 / Arrive Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu at any time.
Days 02-05 / Lhasa
Explore the centre of the Tibetan world - a fascinating blend of temples and pilgrims, ancient and modern.
Day 06 / Gyantse
An ancient trading town dominated by an impressive fort - its monastery complex, one of Tibet’s finest, includes the fascinating Gyantse Kumbum.
Day 07 / Shigatse
Shigatse is Tibet’s second most important city with a richly spectacular and extensive monastic complex.
Days 08-10 / Saga to Darchen
Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar.
Days 11-13 / Kailash & Lake Manasarovar
Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5 day Kailash kora or hike. The highest pass is 5600m. The distinctive snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape.
Days 14-16 / Paryang to Lao Tingri
Retrace the route as far as Saga before turning south. Cross the grasslands, skirt the shores of beautiful Paiku Tso Lake and the towering mass of Xixiapangma (8012m) to the small town of Lao Tingri.
Day 17 / Rombuk & Everest Base Camp
The view of Qomolangma from the world’s highest monastery is incredible and from Everest Base Camp at 5200m, even more stunning.
Day 18 / Nyalam
Get a bird’s eye view of the Himalayas. Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.
Day 19 / Kathmandu
The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley reveal a vibrant world of colour and life. The markets, bazaars and narrow streets are home to holy men, sacred cows, bicycles, street sellers.
Day 20 / Depart Kathmandu
2008 Dates
- Jun 08-27
Group Size
- Minimum 04, Maximum 14
Group Leader
- Tour Leader, local guides
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (11 nights), basic guesthouses (8 nights; 4 nights extremely basic)
Transport
- Flight, private bus, 4WD vehicle, foot.
Meals Included
- No meals are included
Meal Budget
- Allow USD $210 for meals not included
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