Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is all about trekking in the upper region of Mustang and attending the special Tiji festival there. This trek is organized in this special occasion so as to attend the festival and make the trip more interesting and a memorable one
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.
This trekking package adds a different charm to upper mustang trekking package. The similar kind of trekking package is carried out with addition of attending the Tiji Festival. The natural beauties of the upper region of Mustang are amazingly flawless. The rough rugged high steep hills and gravel paths that lead to your destination are the prime factors of the trek you can never forget. The trip becomes more interesting when you encounter with the unique local inhabitants here and participate in their inspiring traditions and lifestyle. These ever-smiling and neighbourly friendly people are always ready to co-operate during your trek.
[May 17]Arrive in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight
[May 18] Kathmandu [1,338m/4,389ft] sightseeing. Back to hotel in the evening and stay overnight
[May 19] Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [827m/2,713ft] takes 6 hours. Hotel overnight
[May 20] Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom [2,713m/8,900ft] and trek to Kagbeni [2895m/9,498ft] takes 3-4 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 21] Trek from Kagbeni to Chele [3,100m/10,170ft] takes 6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 22] Trek from Chele to Giling [3,700m/12,139ft] takes 6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 23] Trek from Giling to Charang [3,650m/11,975ft] takes 5-6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 24] Trek from Charang to Lo-Manthang [4,300m/14,107ft] takes 5 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 25] Tiji festival starts and witness of the day first of Tiji and sight visits around. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 26] Witness of the day second of Tiji and sight visits around. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 27] Witness of the day third of Tiji festival and sight visits around. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 28] Return trek from Lo-Manthang to Surkhan [3,460m/11,351ft] takes 5-6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 29] Trek from Surkhan to Tange [2,640m/8,661ft] takes 6-7 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 30] Trek from Tange to Tetang [3,160m/10,367ft] takes 5-6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[May 31] Trek from Tetang to Muktinath [3800m/12,467ft] takes 6 hours. Camp or teahouse overnight
[Jun 01] Trek from Muktinath – Jomsom takes 5 hours. Hotel overnight
[Jun 02] Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara. Hotel overnight
[Jun 03] Drive Back to Kathmandu. Hotel overnight
[Jun 04] Rest Day
[Jun 05] Final departure
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Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.
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