Mustang Tiji Festival Trek

19 days

Duration

Moderate

Trip Level

Min 2 person

Group Size

3800 m

Max-altitude

The Tiji festival is one of the most well-known annual events in the upper Mustang region, which takes place in Lо – manthang. This festival is often held in May to celebrate the start of a new season. The Mustang Tiji festival dates will be announced according to the Tibetan calendar. Mustang Tiji Festival 2024 dates have been revealed, and it will be held from the 16^th to the 18^th of May this year. We offer the group tour for Tiji Festival Trek too.

Many traditions and rituals take place during the Mustang Tiji Festival Trek, including dances using masks and costumes. Even Tibetan Buddhist Monks reside in the Mustang District and hold celebrations on this day. The three-day celebration of the Mustang Tiji Festival Trek can involve east and west routes. The itinerary may vary depending on the duration of the holiday.

The myths are still re-enacting during the Tiji festival. The historical legend about the Mustang Tiji festival starts with a deity named Dorje Jono. He battles with his demon father to save the kingdom of Mustang. The Demon creates a water shortage in the country. It affects the lives of the people. Finally, Dorje Jono defeated his demon father and brought prosperity to the nation.

The festival is consequently a reflection and portrayal of the story via dance and rituals. Until now, the same ceremony has been carried out. This unique, unspoiled heritage and culture of the Mustang is another factor why it is a beautiful and unforgettable experience.

What Do You Expect in The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek?

Observing three-day vibrant ritual Buddhist Tiji Festival

Explore the former forbidden Kingdom of Mustang

Spectacular scenery, really admirable, but a lifetime experience

Explore ancient Buddhist monasteries and caves

Brief Itinerary with Tiji Festival 2022 Dates

Days	Dates	Itinerary	Altitude in Meters	Distance
1.	8th May	Arrival in Kathmandu	1350
2.	9th May	Trek Preparation
3.	10th May	Drive to Pokhara	920	6h00
4.	11th May	Fly to Jomsom, then trek to Kagbeni	2870	at 3h00
5.	12th May	Trek to Chele	3050	6h00
6.	13th May	Gheling	3805	6h30
7.	14th May	Tsarang	3500	6h00
8.	15th May	Lo-mangthang	3800	4h30
9.	16th May	Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (1^st day)
10.	17th May	Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (2^nd day)
11.	18th May	Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (3^rd day)
12	19th May	Trek to Ghami	3520	6h00
13.	20th May	Samar	3150	5h30
14.	21st May	Kagbeni	2870	7h00
15.	22nd May	Trek to Jomsom	2800	3h00
16.	23rd May	Fly to Pokhara
17.	24th May	Drive to Kathmandu
18.	25th May	Rest day!
19.	26th May	Final Departure

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The three days rituals events

On the 1^st day of the Mustang Tiji Festival: The Tiji Festival begins with the worshiping ceremony and assembly of the monks that offer the Vajrasatwa in the Tsode monastery. Then the monks gathered to blow drums, cymbals, and horns to announce the beginning of the festival. Afterward, rolling out of an enormous Thangka in the south wall of the square, masked dancers dance with full vigor to chase away the demons.

On the 2^nd day of the Mustang Tiji festival: The King and the residents of the Lo kingdom gather together for a great treat wearing the traditional costume. As a result, it made more attractive with the masked dances more aggressive.

On the 3^rd day of the Mustang Tiji Festival: The festival’s final day is the most important day of the three-day festival. On this day, all the demons and spirits are gathered together and destroyed. The Mustang Tiji festival Trek ends with cheering since the people burn down the dummy of the devil. The Tiji festival gains its mythological value because it has lost and regained its worth what the mysterious hidden behind. So, the residents of the Upper Mustang region are devoted to saving the cultures and traditions of the Tiji festival.

Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is a famous festival in Upper Mustang. The festival is celebrated on the full moon of May month. People visit the place to participate in religious ceremonies. All over the world are fascinated to observe the Tiji festival. Likewise, The Tiji Festival ends with the above activities.

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of the Arrival gate with a Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit the heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by a pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet the trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and other necessary information

Day 3: Kathmandu – Pokhara (920 m) 6h00 drive.

This is the picturesque drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu traversing several beautiful villages, forests, rivers, and as well as mountain scenery. Finally, get to Pokhara in the afternoon.

Day 4: Pokhara – Jomsom – Kagbeni (2870 m) 20 min. by plane 3h00 walk.

Early morning get to prepare for the flight to Jomsom by plane with wonderful Himalayan scenery of giant Himalayas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. You will meet other staff there and arrange all the backpacks then trek to Kagbeni.

Day 5: Kagbeni – Chele (3050 m) 6h00 walk.

The trail goes through the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River after checking all formality in Kagbeni. There are several climbs over many ridges. We have wonderful mountain scenery and walk along the sandy and windy trails. Many ups and downs lead you through the small villages with narrow ways among the white-painted houses; cultivated land and once crossing over the Kali Gandaki River that heads to Small ridges get Chele.

Day 6: Chele – Geling (3806 m) 6h00 walk.

The trail goes gradually ascends through barren land, and picturesque mountain scenery to a pass then makes a long descent passing by some chhortens, on the ridge. Then further pretty descend to Samar village where the stunning scenery of Annapurna and Nilgiri. The trail goes into a gorge and crosses a stream and takes another valley. Then ascends to a hill (3,800 m) taking on ridges and pretty descend to Geling.

Day 7: Geling – Charang (3,500 m) 6h00 walk

Start the trek after the breakfast, the trail leads a pretty interesting pass Nyi – La and longer descends beneath colorful cliffs through the valley and across a stream then head on another pass at 3,600 m and long downhill to Charang.

Day 8: Charang – Lomangthang (3,700 m) 5h00 walk.

As usual, on other days, the trail goes a little descent and crosses a bridge ascends steeply with a rocky trail to get to a ridge, and further continues climbing to reach the region of Lo, which King Ame Pal established as a kingdom in the 1380s, with wall city of Lomanthang as the capital and the people of these areas called Lobas. Finally a short descent and cross a stream then climb up to enter the plateau of Lomanthang.

Day 9: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (1st day).

The celebration of Tiji festival begins with first day activities

Day 10: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (2nd day)

Tiji festival 2nd day activities.

Day 11: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (3rd day)

Tiji festival 3rd-day activities and closing ceremony.

Day 12: Lo – Mangthang – Ghami (3,520 m) 6h00 walk.

The climax of the trek has been finished descending back through some village’s ancient monasteries and offering the last glimpse of Lomangthang and walking down to Ghami.

Day 13: Ghami – Samar (3,150 m) 6h00 walk

This is the same route we take while heading to Lomangthang bypassing Nyi-La and descending to Samar with beautiful scenery of Annapurna range.

Day 14: Samar – Kagbeni (2870 m)

Trek to Kagbeni is easy to walk passing through a narrow path among white painted houses, cultivated fields, and the beautiful scenery of Annapurna and Nilgiri are in front. Finally, get to Kagbeni. There is an opportunity to visit a monastery that beliefs to build in the 15th century.

Day 15: Kagbeni – Jomsom (2800 m) 3h00 walk.

Today is the last day trek to Jomsom also an easy walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki River. Jomsom is a busty place due to an administrative quarter of the Mustang district. There is an opportunity to explore ancient Thakli tradition, culture flora, and fauna in the Eco-cultural museum in Jomsom.

Day 16: Jomsom – Pokhara

Early morning get to prepare all the baggage flight to Pokhara by plane. The wonderful Himalayan scenery of the giant Himalayas Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif can see from the plane.

Day 17: Pokhara – Kathmandu

You will transfer to the airport to fly to Kathmandu by plane with magnificent views of mountains. Arriving in Kathmandu, you will be free all day.

Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu

You will be free all day and may have a chance to visit once in the heritage site. Or this day can be occupied as security day in case of flight interruption due to weather.

Day 19: Final departure

You will be transfer to airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight to your home country

DEPARTURE/RETURN

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

DEPARTURE TIME

Please report at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

All domestic flight, Hotel/Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations in tents and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Guide and Porter gratuity

Rates are quoted in US$ and payable in other currency also. All prices published on our website are set as low as possible. The prices may vary at any time subject to currency fluctuation, fuel prices, and unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, we guarantee our prices which have already signed up for your tour. Please custom quote if not suitable for you.

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Mustang Tiji Festival Trek

What Do You Expect in The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek?