Saga Dawa Festival Tour (via Simikot)

Trekking/Tours Snapshot

Trek type: Lodge/Camping
Trek Grade: Moderate/Challenging
Duration: 24 days
Activities: Trekking, camping, sightseeing
Best time to go: April, May, June, July, August, September

Itinerary

Day 01 Your arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Upon your arrival, you will be met by our Airport Representative and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 Sightseeing tour at Pashupati, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu & Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 03 Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Airport, and transfer to hotel.
Day 04 Flight Nepalgunj - Simikot; Trek to Dharapuri (Camp)
Day 05 Trek to Kermi (Camp)
Day 06 Trek to Yangar (Yalabang Gompa) (Camp)
Day 07 Trek to Muchu (or Yalabang to Tumkot Khola) (Camp)
Day 08 Trek to Yari (Camp)
Day 09 Trek to Sher; drive to Purang (hotel)
Day 10 Drive to Manasarovar (short-Visit Trugo Gompa, Gossul Gompa, Chiu Gompa, camp near this Gompa) - Camp
Day 11 Drive to Darchen (Guesthouse or Camp)
Day 12 Trek to Tarboche (Saga Dawa Festival). Camp
Day 13 Trek to Derapuk (Camp)
Day 14 Dölma La Pass (5600m.) and trek to Zudulpuk Gompa (Camp)
Day 15 Trek to Darchen; and drive to Tirthapuri (Camp)
Day 16 Drive to Toling (Guesthouse or Camp)
Day 17 Drive to Tsaparang and back to Tholing (Ghesthouse or Camp)
Day 18 Drive to Manasarovar Lake (Chiu Gompa) - (Camp)
Day 19 Drive to Paryang (Guesthouse or Camp)
Day 20 Drive to Saga (Camp)
Day 21 Drive to Nyalam (Guesthouse)
Day 22 Drive to Nyalam -Zhangmu - Kathmandu (Hotel)
Day 23 Sightseeing at Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Hotel)
Day 24 Departure.

Cost Includes

• Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as per above program.
• Flights (Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot) as per above program.
• Special trekking permits for Nepal part.
• Porters and mules from Simikot to Hilsa boarder
• Land Transfer by Jeep in Tibet Part.
• Supporter Truck.
• Chinese visa, and Tibet travel permit.
• English speaking guide during the tour.
• Twin sharing accommodation as per tour program.
• Camping gears for Kailash tour like two men tent/dining tent/kitchen tent/toilet tent & all kitchen gears.
• Full board meal during the camping section.
• Yak and Yak men for Mt. Kailash cora, Nepali guide, cook, helpers.

Cost Excludes

• Cold drinks, alcoholic beverages,
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Tibet (besides camping section),
• Nepal visa,
• Nepal Re- entry visa,
• Travel insurance,
• Tips for guide, porters, driver, and yak men.