Rishiram Bhandari

+977-9851031006

Kathmandu Nepal

Dashain Festival Tour (07N/08D) - 08 days

Dashain is the main and greatest festival of the Hindu religion. This festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese people throughout the globe. Ghaṭasthapana (“sowing Jamara") marks the beginning of Dashain. On this day the kalasha is filled with holy water which is then covered with cow dung and sewn with barley seeds. Dashain is celebrated by majority of ethnic community in Nepal. It is celebrated during the month of October.

Another main day is Fulpati. It is the seventh day of Dashain. Traditionally, on this day, the royal kailasha, banana stalks, jamara and sugar cane are tied with red cloth and is brought by Brahmins from Gorkha. Another big day of Dashain is the Maha Aasthami, It is the eighth day of Dashain. On this day people worship God Durga and the Blood Thirsty Kali. People slaughter animals for Durga. Another main day of Dashain is Mahanavami in the day people worship Lord Bhawani. Traditionally on this day people have to eat nine times. Another important day is Bijaya Dashami, It is the tenth day of Dashain. On this day elder’s put tika and jamara to the children’s forehead’s. A mixture of rice, yogurt and vermilion is prepared by the women. Elders give Dakshina (amount of money) to younger people along with the blessings. Tika is continuous during five days from the day of Bijaya Dashami. The last day of the festival is Kojagrata Purnima which is the 15th day of Ghatasthapana, which falls on the full moon day.

Facts of the Trip

Highest access: 1600m/5249ft

Duration: 08 Days

Group Size: 01-10 persons per Group.

Co-ordinates: 28.3150° N, 83.8458° E

Location: Kathmandu

Country: Nepal

Airport: TIA (Kathmandu)

Departure From: Kathmandu

Grade: Easy

Accommodation: Three star to five star as request

Meals: Breakfast during Pokhara and Kathmandu

Transportation: By Tourist / Private vehicles/ Flights

Best season: September to October

Major Activity: Festival Tour

Include Activity: Hiking

Culture: Brahmin, Chettri

Mode of Travel: Tea house

Himalayan sights: Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350M/4430ft)

Day 02: One hour mountain flights in Early in the morning. You can see the view of 13 snowy capped Mountains over 8000 meters and one hundred peaks over 6000 meters. Then you will have sightseeing around Kathmandu valley some UNESCO world Heritage Sites. Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath. Hotel accommodation.

Day03: Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3002ft.) which takes about seven hours by bus and 25 minutes by flight. Boating in the Phewa Lake Hotel accommodation.

Day 04: Enjoy the view of Annapurna, Fishtail and Dhaulagiri Mountain hike to Sarangkot(1600m/5249ft)Hotel accommodation.

Day 05: This is the main day of Dashain after breakfast hike down to Naudanda to the home of local people. Enjoy the Dashain festival put Tika and Jamara , take bless from the Elders, eat delicious foods and overnight at Local people house.

Day 06: Drive from Naudanda to Pokhara then Sightseeing around Pokhara city (Davis falls, Mountain Museum, Peace pagoda boating at Phewa Lake, Hotel accommodation.

Day 07: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours also you can take a flight which takes about 25 minutes, overnight at Hotel.farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening. Hotel accommodation.

Day 08: Drop to airport for final departure, or alternatively join other programs.

Cost Include/Exclude

Price For the Trip

Package trip Cost Includes:

  • Assistance at the International airport by Satori Adventures representative on arrival and departure as per provided flight details.
  • Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both Domestic and International airport as per itinerary.
  • 3 Nights request hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 2 Nights request hotel accommodations in Pokhara on bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 1 Night request hotel accommodation in Sarangkot on bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 1 Night accommodation in Typical Local people house in Naudanda in full Board Service.
  • Request mode of transportation  from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (we have flight, tourist bus and Private vehicles) as per Itinerary for group and staff.
  • Pokhara-Naudanda-Pokhara private Transportation for group and staff as per Itinerary.
  • Satori Adventures Duffel bag and t-shirt
  • Annapurna region trekking map
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
  • Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
  • Complete pre -departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary)
  • Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu before departure.
  • Satori Adventures Special Gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.)

Package trip Cost Excludes:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “except farewell dinner in Kathmandu”.
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee, ( we have on arrival service  except 15 nationality )
  • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot shower.
  • Alcoholic beverages, Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, Internets.
  • All kind of Personal Expenses
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations..
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs for involved trekking staff
Price for the trip

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Please feel free to contact Satori Adventures for any information about in your selected package.

How to Book?

How to book holiday trip in Nepal?

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On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information.  Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.

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