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Mustang’s Vibrant Festival: Tiji

The Tiji Festival is one of its kind and is an auspicious festival in the Upper Mustang Region of Nepal. The festival is mainly celebrated to celebrate the victory of good triumphing over evil. According to the ancient myth there once lived a demon who spread disease and took away the water. And during that time there lived a deity named Dorje Jono who fought and defeated the demon and since then this festival has been celebrated with prayer chants and colorful dances.

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The Tiji Festival celebrated in Upper Mustang only started from the 17th century, when the Mustangi King Samdup Rabten invited Sakya Trizin Ngawang Kunga Sinam to come to Lo Manthang. During his stay at Lo Manthang’s Chhode Monastery he performed the special Vajrakila ritual for the wellbeing of all sentient beings.

Rituals During The Festival

Like any other festival the Tiji Festival of the Upper Mustang region also has certain rituals that need to be followed while celebrating.

During the 1st day of the festival a dance called ‘Tsa Chaam’ is performed which tells a story of the birth of the deity ‘Dorji Sonam’(reincarnation of Buddha) . The dance depicts the fight of good with evil as the enactment of the event is performed in front of the people. 

On the 2nd day another ritual is performed which is called ‘NgaCham’. During the performance of ‘NgaCham’ Dorjee Sonam tries to return the demon to the realm of Buddha.

And lastly on the 3rd and final day of the festival a different dance named ‘Rha Chham’ takes place. During this ceremony Dorjee Sonam triumphs over the evil demon and banishes it from Mustang. The enactment is done by throwing an effigy by the monk who is in the role of Dorjee Sonam. The effigy is made from Tsampa (barley) representing the demon ‘Ma Tam Ru Ta’. By defeating the evil demon this brings peace and prosperity to the land of Mustang. And every year the festival takes place in hope of spreading peace throughout the world.

Tiji Festival Date For The Year 2020

For the year 2020 the Tiji Festival will be celebrated from 19th May to 21st May. One can experience the colorful festival along with strolling through the stunning and beautiful surroundings of Upper Mustang.

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Introduction:

Festival expression ‘Tempa Chirrim’, refers ‘world peace’, back on the 17th century, when the Mustangi King Samdup Rabten welcomed Sakya Trizin Ngawang Kunga Sinam to come to Lo Manthang for attending out the exceptional Vajrakila ritual for the well-being. Ancient mythology relates that Tiji festival was held to mark the victory of good over evil while orderly celebrating three days, Tiji Festival is declared as a focal festival of Mustang people communities. Enchant with colorful flags makes you feel the sense of peace along dance performed displays trouble caused by demons and victory of Buddha.

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Attractions of Tiji festival trip:

  • Sightseeing and investigation tour throughout Kathmandu valley (1,300 m) and Pokhara valley (820 m).
  • Magnificent landscapes of Upper Mustang (kingdom of heaven) territory.
  • The glimpse of towering peaks including Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Mt. Nilgiri (2,637 m) on a route.
  • Scanning Tiji festival is mind-blowing in Lo Manthang with multiple Buddhist monasteries and mini walls.
  • Experiences of high pass trekking via Marang La pass (4,300 m), Ghami La pass (3,520 m) and Nyi La pass (3,840 m).

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Outline Itinerary of Tiji festival trip:

Day 1: Kathmandu (1,300 m) sightseeing:

Day 2: Kathmandu (1,300 m) – Pokhara (820 m)

Day 3: Pokhara (820 m) – Kagbeni (2,810 m)

Day 4: Kagbeni (2,810 m) – Chaile (3050 m)

Day 5: Chale (3050 m) – (Syangboche 3,800 m)

Day 6: (Syangboche 3,800 m) – Ghami (3,520 m)

Day 7: Ghami (3,520 m) – Charang (3,570 m)

Day 8: Charang (3,570 m) – Lo Manthang (3,820 m)

Day 9: Tiji Festival (Day 1)

Day 10: Tiji Festival (Day 2)

Day 11: Tiji Festival (Day 3)

Day 12: Lo Manthang (3,820 m) – Ghami (3,520 m) via Marang La (4,300 m), and Nyi La (3,840 m)

Day 13: Ghami (3,520 m) – Jomsom (2,720 m)

Day 14: Jomsom (2,720 m) – Pokhara (820 m)

Day 15: Pokhara (820 m) – Kathmandu (1,300 m)

Tiji festival 2018:

According to Tibetan calendar, Tiji festival 2018 is declared on 12th, 13th and 14th May of English calendar. As, usual various trekking course and trail, organizations are depicting contrast short to long packages for closing the outing likewise booking the trip has already been started from the beginning of the year which remains opened till 1st week of May. Besides, remember that none of the Tiji festival packages are permanent, entire packages can be customized according to your hinds and desire.

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Packing list:

Headscarf, headlamp with an alternative, sunglasses, half and long sleeves upper wears, windcheater jackets, waterproof jacket, light thermal tops and pair of normal, gloves, Inner wears, trekking shorts, trekking trousers, waterproof pants, normal socks, and comfortable trekking shoes.

Sleeping bag, large travel bag, compact personal carry bag, a camera with extra batteries, binoculars, mini folding knife, anti-bacterial hand wash, guidebooks, pocket travel games, power bank. First aid box including band-aids, anti-loose motion pills, anti-headache pills, cold and cough medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, water purification tablets, stomach antibiotic and toiletries.

Besides, requirements can vary according to seasons and conditions so don’t neglect to argue with trekking agency once before emerging a trek.

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