upper mustang Tiji Festival trek 2019

Tiji festival is one of the biggest and most important festivals celebrated in Upper Mustang. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of the good over evil. The festival is celebrated for three days.  Tiji festival of Upper Mustang is popular among the travels from all over the world. This is a great time to visit Upper Mustang. Tiji festival is one of the most colorful festivals of Upper Mustang. You can see the colorful vibes and happiness among the people during Tiji Festival.  Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek can be one of the unforgettable experiences of your life.  

The Tiji festival is a three day ritual festival. The name stands for “chasing the demons away”, according to Mythology. The story also tells that a legendary deity Dorje Jono chased away his demon father who was likely to destroy the entire Mustang region. The demon tried to destroy this region by making it scarce of water. This why still today the lands of Mustang region are barren and treeless. Dorje Jono succeeds in banishing the demon away from the state and because of this reason; The Tiji Festival is celebrated still today.

Upper Mustang is also known as Kingdom of Lo, until 1950 it was a separate kingdom within the boundaries of Nepal. The people here still have their own officially recognized King who still has his house in the ancient capital of Kingdom of Lo called Lo Manthang. Tibetan cultures and traditions are highly preserved in this region which is one of the main reasons for this Kingdom called as Little Tibet.   is an amazing way to explore the highly preserved cultures and traditions of the people of mountain region. The people here follow the Tibetan cultures and speak Tibetan language. In this trek experience the highly preserved and untouched socio- cultural practices, rich architecture and unique lifestyles.

Upper Mustang Trek Permit  

Upper Mustang is one of the highly conserved trekking destinations in the world. The region was restricted for foreign visitors until 1992. Even until recent time the trekkers need special trekking permit to visit this region.  The special trekking permit for Upper Mustang costs USD 500 for 9 nights and 10 days and an additional USD 50 per day is charged for extra day. You will also need to have Annapurna Conservation Area permit as well. The ACAP permit costs NPR 226 for the citizens of SAARC countries and NPR 2260 for citizens outside the SAARC countries.

Meals and Accommodation in Upper Mustang

All meals during the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek will be provided by the company. The accommodations during your stay in Kathmandu will be in 3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. You will be staying in the local guesthouses during your tour in Upper Mustang. You will be served the local cuisines during your stay in the local guest houses. You can taste the delicious Tibetan foods while staying in the Upper Mustang region.

Outline Itinerary

25^th May 2019 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

26th May 2019 Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara

27th May 2019 Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2720m) trek to Kagbeni (2786 m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge.

28th May 2019 Day 04: Trek from Kagbeni to Tsaile (3115m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge

29th May 2019 Day 05: Trek from Tsaile to Ghiling (3570m) 6-7 hours via Chuksi Cave. Overnight at Lodge

30th May 2019 Day 06: Trek from Ghiling to Drakmar (3450m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge

31st May 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 07: Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Manthang (3840m) 7-8 hours walk via Ghar Gompa and Marang-La Pass. Start Tenchi (Teji) Festival

1st June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 08: First day observes Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang (3840m) Overnight at Lodge

2nd June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019 Day 09: Second day observe Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival)  Lo-Manthang (3840m.) Overnight at Lodge

3rd June 2019 (End of Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 10: Final observes Tenji (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang 3840m. Overnight at Lodge End Tenchi (Teji) Festival.

4th June 2019 Day 11: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Tsarang (3560m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge

5th June 2019 Day 12: Trek from Tsarang to Syangboche (3500m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge

6th June 2019 Day 13: Trek from Syangboche to Chhusang (2980m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge

7th June 2019 Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2720m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge

8th June 2019 Day 15: Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara.

9th June 2019 Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu

10th June 2019 Day 17: Final Departure.

upper mustang Tiji festival 2019 itinerary 

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