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 the spring season to celebrate the start of a new season. The Mustang Tiji festival dates will be announced, according to the Tibetan calendar. Mustang Tiji festival 2022 dates have been revealed, and it will be held from 27th to 29th May this year. We offer the group tour for Tiji Festival Trek too.
The reason for celebrating this festival is to chase away the demon spirits, bring prosperity and happiness into the kingdom. In addition, a huge assembly of monks and Mustang locals is held annually on this auspicious occasion. Various dance acts, religious activities, and ritual ceremonies are also held during the three-day celebration of the Tiji festival. The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek can involve both eastern and western routes depending on the duration of the holiday.
The myths are still re-enacting during the Tiji festival. The historical legend all about the Mustang Tiji festival starts with a deity named Dorje Jono. He battles with his demon father to save the kingdom of Mustang. Although the demon creates a water shortage in the country, which affects the lives of the people, finally, Dorje Jono defeated his demon father and brings prosperity to the nation.
The festival is consequently a reflection and portrayal of the story via dance and a variety of 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?
Brief Itinerary with Tiji Festival 2022 Dates
Days | Dates | Itinerary | Altitude in Meters | Distance |
1. | 18th May | Arrival in Kathmandu | 1350 | |
2. | 19th May | Trek Preparation | ||
3. | 20th May | Drive to Pokhara | 920 | 6h00 |
4. | 22nd May | Fly to Jomsom then trek to Kagbeni | 2870 | 3h00 |
5. | 23rd May | Trek to Chele | 3050 | 6h00 |
6. | 24th May | Gheling | 3805 | 6h30 |
7. | 25th May | Tsarang | 3500 | 6h00 |
8. | 26th May | Lo-mangthang | 3800 | 4h30 |
9. | 27th May | Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (1st day) | ||
10. | 28th May | Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (2nd day) | ||
11. | 29th May | Tiji Festival in Lo-mangthang (3rd day) | ||
12 | 30th May | Trek to Ghami | 3520 | 6h00 |
13. | 31th May | Samar | 3150 | 5h30 |
14. | 1st June | Kagbeni | 2870 | 7h00 |
15. | 2nd June | Trek to Jomsom | 2800 | 3h00 |
16. | 3rd June | Fly to Pokhara | ||
17. | 4th June | Drive to Kathmandu | ||
18. | 5th June | Rest day! | ||
19. | 6th June | Final Departure |
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The three days rituals events
On the 1st 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 are gathering 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 2nd day of the Mustang Tiji festival: The King and the residents of the Lo kingdom gather together with a great treat wearing the traditional costume. As a result, it makes more attractive with the masked dances and rendered more aggressively.
On the 3rd day of the Mustang Tiji Festival: The third day is the final day of the festival and starts with the ceremonial destruction of the remains of demons. The Mustang Tiji festival Trek ends with cheering since the people burn down the dummy of the devil. The Tiji festival gains its mythical value because it has at a time 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, therefore, a popular festival in Upper Mustang. 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)
Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.
Day 3: Kathmandu – Pokhara (920 m) 6h00 drive.
Day 4: Pokhara – Jomsom – Kagbeni (2870 m) 20 min. by plane 3h00 walk.
Day 5: Kagbeni – Chele (3050 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 6: Chele – Geling (3806 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 7: Geling – Charang (3,500 m) 6h00 walk
Day 8: Charang – Lomangthang (3,700 m) 5h00 walk.
Day 9: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (1st day).
Day 10: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (2nd day)
Day 11: Tiji Festival in Lo-mang thang (3rd day)
Day 12: Lo – Mangthang – Ghami (3,520 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 13: Ghami – Samar (3,150 m) 6h00 walk
Day 14: Samar – Kagbeni (2870 m)
Day 15: Kagbeni – Jomsom (2800 m) 3h00 walk.
Day 16: Jomsom – Pokhara
Day 17: Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 19: Final departure
DEPARTURE/RETURN | Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu | ||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please report at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||||||
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