Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek 18 Days

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Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 3820m..
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
Accommodation: Basic Mountain Lodge/teahouses
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

The grand Buddhist festival - Tiji is held on Upper Mustang at the beginning of spring. Tiji is derived from two Tibetan words “Ten” and “Che”, which refer to “Hopes of Dharma reigning in all worlds”. Guru Rinpoche all-around Mustang spread this precious message over thousand years ago.  The festival is celebrated by Lo - people of a Mustang that signifies the victory of good over evil. It is also celebrated to hunt demons out of Mustang performing various traditional rituals.
This festival is celebrated for three days, it is a mythological festival that spins around the myth of Dorje Jono who fought against his demon father and protected the Kingdom of Mustang. Town square occupied with locals performing as demons wearing fearsome masks and traditional flamboyant attires in authentic Tibetan music played by the monks.
Upper Mustang Trek during spring welcomes you to the mythical town of walls, which nestles at the rain shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges.
Dates of Tiji Festival in Lomanthang for 2020 starts on 19th May (First Day if Festival), 20th May (Second Day of Festival) & 21st May( Third day of Festival). Festival ends on 21st May 2020 on the Third Day. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1400m.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Altitude: 1400m. Meal: BLD

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 
Altitude: 823m. Drive: 7-8 hrs drive (200km). Meal: BLD

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kegbeni
Altitude: 2858m. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Chele
Altitude: 3050m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Geling
Altitude: 3570m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Charang
Altitude: 3520m. Trek: 4-5 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang
Altitude: 3700m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 09: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD

Day 10: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD
 
Day 11: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Dhakmar via Ghar Gompa [3950]
Altitude: 3820m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Samar
Altitude: 3660m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Chukusang
Altitude:  2980m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 15: Trek to Muktinath
Altitude: 3800m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom
Altitude: 2700m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 17: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400m. Meal: B

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu 
Meal: B
 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1400m.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Altitude: 1400m. Meal: BLD

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 
Altitude: 823m. Drive: 7-8 hrs drive (200km). Meal: BLD

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kegbeni
Altitude: 2858m. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Chele
Altitude: 3050m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Geling
Altitude: 3570m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Charang
Altitude: 3520m. Trek: 4-5 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek to Lo-Manthang
Altitude: 3700m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 09: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD

Day 10: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD
 
Day 11: Observation of Tiji Festival at Lomanthang
Altitude: 3700m. Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Dhakmar via Ghar Gompa [3950]
Altitude: 3820m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Samar
Altitude: 3660m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Chukusang
Altitude:  2980m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 15: Trek to Muktinath
Altitude: 3800m. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom
Altitude: 2700m. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 17: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400m. Meal: B

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu 
Meal: B

Important Note

Included / Exclude

SERVICE INCLUSION:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • 3 Nights standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • 1 Night standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Pokhara including breakfast.
  • 13 Nights basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • Upper Mustang Trek Special Permit
  • Trekkers Security Card
  • ACAP [Annapurna Conservation Area Project] Permit
  • Airfare from Pokhara - Jomsom – Pokhara including airport departure tax.
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • A duffle bag and T-shirt
  • Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags for the trekking & climbing Time
  • Group Medicine kit box
  • Official expenses.

SERVICE EXCLUSION:

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs, etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Jomsom.
  • Extra porter if you require it. 
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa.

Best time to travel

May

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