Mustang Tiji Festival 2024

Tour itinerary: Kathmandu

The entire upper Mustang region is blessed with natural beauty and natural resources. Alongside these riches, the Himalayas, the origin of Kaligandaki River famous for ammonite/fossils holds spiritual significance for both Hindu and Buddhist devotees, with numerous monasteries and caves. Upper Mustang, the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal, is a Himalayan deserted area and the oldest trade route to Tibet. The panoramic view of massif Himalayas like Annapurna (8091m/26545ft), Nilgiri (7061m/23166ft), Dhaulagiri (8091m/26545ft), etc makes Mustang one of the very attractive regions for the trekkers, offering enchantment with every step. Tiji Festival Trek is a fascinating annual three-day festival consisting of Tibetan rituals that commemorate the legend of a son saving the Mustang kingdom from destruction. Initiated by Samdup Rabten during the 17th century, this festival sees kings from various districts gathering in Lo Manthang to partake in special rituals at the Chhode Monastery. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1338m) Day 2: Permit processing and flight to Pokhara (820m) - 30 mins Day 3: Pokhara-Jomsom flight (2720m) and trek to Lubra/Lupra village (2972m) Day 4: Drive to Sangmochen and hike to Chungshi Cave Monastery (4000m) Day 5: Trek to Dakmar (3450m) - 5 to 6 hours. Day 6: Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Manthang (3750m) via Ghar Gompa - Observe First day of Tiji Festival. Day 7: Visit Monasteries and observe Second day Tji Festival Lo-Manthang (3840m) Day 8: Visit Chosar Caves, Monasteries and observe Final Day of Tiji Festival Lo-Manthang (3840m) Day 9: Trek from Lo Manthang (3750m) to Yara (3580m). 5-6 hours Day 10: Rest Day at Yara visit Luri Gompa. Day 11: Trek Tange (3,340m) 5-6 hours. Day 12: Tange to Chhusang/Tetang (3,067m) 10-12 hours and Drive to Kagbeni Day 13: Drive to Muktinath and visit temples and drive back to Jomsom. Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara Day 15: Drive or Fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu Day 16: Final Departure