 Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and traditional which is so rich & unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital is walled city ruled by religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in unhurried pace. A trek into the kingdom of Mustang is an unforgettable experience. Upper Mustang is restricted area of Nepal. Who wish to visit Mustang, Have to pay special permit fee and apply for permit any Gov. Register trekking agency in Nepal.
The Tiji festival is a three-day ritual known as "The chasing of the Demons" and it is centered around the Tiji myth. Tiji tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon father wreaks havoc on Mustang by creating a water shortage which, in this extremely arid land, is the most precious life-sustaining resource. Dorje Jono eventually defeats the demon and banishes him from the land. 
Tiji is a celebration and reaffirmation of this myth. Throughout the festival the events and story of the myth are re-enacted. The festival is timed to coincide with the end of the dry season (late winter/spring) and ushers in the wetter monsoon season.
Tiji comes from the words "ten che" meaning "the hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds" and is a spring renewal festival that also celebrates the triumph of good over evil. In 1964 Michel Peissel was the first westerner to observe the Tiji festival. At this time, the Mustang region was still completely closed off to foreigners and he had to obtain special permission from the government of Nepal in order to enter the region. Despite his arrival on the last day of the celebration (he was unaware of the observance of Tiji) the experience left a lasting impression on him. "The scenes I witnessed were so extraordinary and so unexpected that I dared not believe my eyes and even today I have some trouble in believing in the reality of what I saw that day." |
Mustang Tiji Festival Itinerary: |
| Day 01 |
Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02 |
Kathmandu full day sightseeing |
| Day 03 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara |
| Day 04 |
Flight from Pokhara to Jomson & Trek to Kagbeni |
| Day 05 |
Trek Kagbeni to Chele |
| Day 06 |
Trek Chele to Gilling |
| Day 07 |
Trek Gilling to Ghami |
| Day 08 |
Trek Ghami to Tsarang |
| Day 09 |
Trek Tsarang to Lo-Manthang |
| Day 10 |
Trek Lo-Manthang Day hiking (Starting day of Tiji Festival) |
| Day 11 |
Lo-Manthang - Tiji Festival |
| Day 12 |
Lo- Manthang - Ending day of Tiji Festival |
| Day 13 |
Trek Lo-manthang to Ghami |
| Day 14 |
Trek Ghami to Samar |
| Day 15 |
Trek Samar to Chhusang |
| Day 16 |
Trek Chhusang to Kagbeni |
| Day 17 |
Trek Kagbeni to Jomsom |
| Day 18 |
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara to Kathmandu |
| Day 19 |
Free day at Kathmandu for Shopping |
| Day 20 |
Departure to your next destination |
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Cost Includes:
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu 3 star bed & breakfast
1 night hotel in Pokhara Bed and breakfast.
Flight Jomsom -Pokhara - Kathmandu
full lodge trek from Pokhara to Jomsom and with 1 guide and 1 porter and Fully camping trek with meal, guide, sherpas, porters, cook etc upper Mustang Trekking.
2 men tent, dining tent, table & seating chair, toilet tent for upper Mustang Trek.
Necessary Kitchen equipment
conservation fee for low and upper Mustang
Transportation of staff & equipment
Staff flight Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara
Cargo for trekking goods from Pokhara - Jomsom –Pokhara
Domestic airport tax
Insurance & clothing for trekking staff. Upper Mustang, we use donky ( Hours) as carrying
Air port /hotel/airport transfer
1 full day sightseeing in Kamandu
Kathmandu - Pokhara Deluxe Air-Condition bus
last day good bey dinner in Kathmandu with official staff of Monterosa Treks & Expedition
Our Service Charge
Cost Excludes:
All expenses of personal nature
Personal travel insurance
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Helicopter rescue incase needed
Medicine as well as in trekking
International airport taxes
Tips for staff
Laundry, phone calls
Bar bills, Mineral water, Sweety, candy |
