Lo Sar The Archery Festival - details
Facilities
- Play Place
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Secure
- Hotel
- Bathroom
- No AC
Tour Details
Display Price Includes: Guide,Porter,Transfer,Permit Charge,Entry Fees,Hard Trek,Hotel.
Lo Sar - the New Year of Dukpas (Drukpa Kagyu sect of Buddhism) in Buxa Hills starts on February of the coming year and will continue for 6 day.
Dukpas are the ethnic inhabitants of northern Hills of Buxa Tiger Reserve, on the border of Bhutan. The word Dukpa is derived from Druk Pa, means the people from the land of thunder Storm (Bhutan). They follow the Mahayana sect of Buddhism, called Drukpa Kagyu. Archery is their National Sport. They live in the different hamlets of Buxaduar hills of eastern Himalaya.
Lo Sar
or New Year is the most popular and majestic festival among the Dukpas of Buxa
Hills in Eastern Himalaya. The Festival took place in the first week of February,
generally. This is a festival to take oath and pray for good health and prosperity
in future days. It starts from the last day of passing year and continued up to
five days of the coming year. During these days prayers dominate with
illumination of lamps in front of Guru Padma Sambhava and other deities, in
every Household. Offering and Animal Sacrifice and Offering are common.
But the
most luxuriant and attractive episode of this festival is the Archery competition
which held for five days of the New Year. During this time women folk are seen
busy with ‘Chhang’ (a homemade Beer) and cooking for the community feasting. Dukpas are out with bottles of Chhang and their
Bow (Doh) & Arrow (Zyue). Lo Sar becomes the carnival of ‘Doh & Zyue’.
So take
part in the festival of dense vale of forest dwellers; enjoy the colours of life
& bravery; be a part of Indian Culture. Stay in the Dukpas Hut, touch the
cuisine, venture in the hills by trek, mingled with Nature and feel the
wilderness.
Price
(minimum 6 people) Inclusion: All transfer from nearest Station, Forest Permits,
Guides, stay with double share basis in Home Stays /Tents and Meals for 5 days.
GST 18% will be added with the bill.
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| Day 1 |
Meet and greet at Alipurduar Junction / New Alipurduar Station and move for Santrabari Range by Car. From Santrabari boarded to another Vehicle for Zero Poit. The Trek for Buxaduar Is Only 1 Hour from Zero. Check in the Home Stay and after some Lunch you will be introduced with The New years Festival of Dukpas. Free to raom on the dense vale of forest and enjoy the begening of the Fest, Lo Sar. Before Dask visit the Historical Buxa fort which is a symbol of Indian Freedom Movement. Rest for the Day. |
| Day 2 |
Wake up early in the Morning and get ready with your Camera to join the Archery Festival in Lal Bungalow village or any other Village. Mingle with them and take part on the Offerings of Buddha. After Lunch rest for the Day the beautiful Village Lapchakha. |
| Day 3 |
Lapchakha is the most beautiful Village in this part of Dooars from where one may enjoy 360 degree Panoramic view of Nature. Enjoy the Sunrise here. Fix the landscape in your Lense of nearly twelve (12) numbers of Tributaries which flows down from the Sinchula Hill Range of Bhutan Himalaya to the plains of Dooars. Just reluxe and be a part of Losar - the Archery Festival of Dukpas during the Welcoming event of New Years. After Lunch rest for the Day in any Home stay in Lapcha Kha, the Paradise village of Buxa hills. |
| Day 4 |
After breakfast get ready for a little hard Trek to Tashigang through the virgin forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve.You may vave the glimpse of the Bird's eye view of Buxa Fort on way. Tashigang have the 2nd oldest Goempa (Buddhist Monastry of Durkpa Kagyu) with Tibetan Inscription. Enjoy the Losar here. One may looking for rare birds here during interval. After Lunch trek down to Buxa Fort Ground and stay in Dukpas hut - the First home stay in Buxaduar. Rest for the day. |
| Day 5 |
Today is the Judgment Day. So be ready for the final Shooting of Arrows and the Champion from whole Buxaduar. You may take part as a Sportsman. But before that do not forget to charge your Camera and your Phisical fitness. After Lunch enjoy the closing Ceremony and rest for the Day. |
| Day 6 |
Share your experience with us during breakfast. Pack your luggage and trek down to Santrabari for return journey, Tour ends. |
Reviews
Shubhamoy Pal
Kalyani. Kolkata , India
Dukpas Hut is a small hut in the height of 2600 feet with a view of Historical Buxa fort made our Trekking programme a grand. Throughout our Trekking days (Seven days) the service of Dukpas hut was great, though the hut is located on such a remote place where electricity and motorable road connectivity is nil. They serve us good & tasty meals even while we were on trek.
Amitabh Banik
Salt Lake Kolkata
Who would have thought that even a normal holiday can turn out to be a roller-coaster ride? It was and all the credit goes to myjungletrip. We have decided to come back again in the near future.
Rathi Iyengar
Cochin
Being an adventure enthusiast, I was looking for a getaway that was still unexplored. And when I saw the options offered by myjungletrip, I was naturally tempted. The entire trip was a mind-blowing experience.
Dibakar Chatterjee
Kolkata
It was my cousin who recommended myjungletrip when I decided to take my family on a vacation to northeast India. I was impressed by the itinerary and also the comprehensive service.
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Lo Sar The Archery Festival
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