Details Itinerary Map Photos Tour Overview The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is one of the oldest Tiji Festival celebrated on 14, 15 and 16th of May by the people who live in Upper Mustang Region. It is famous among foreigners for its colorful festival. This festival is celebrated for 3 days and known as 'The chasing od demons' and is one of the popular festivals among Buddhist community. The Tiji Festival is a true story behind a person named Dorje Jono who saved the kingdom of Mustang fighting against his cruel father. On this day people pray for God to have Water and fertile land to grow crops. Monks wear traditional clothes and dance with the face mask to keep the spirits away. During your visit to Mustang, you get to experience the unreal thing. Before visit Mustang you need to get special permit fee from the government registered trekking agencies of Nepal in Kathmandu city. The Mustang Tiji Festival helps to experience the same dance, color, and ritual that have been passed through hundreds of generation. Itinerary Day1: Arrival in Kathmandu Day2: Kathmandu City Sightseeing Day3: Flight to Pokhara(25 minutes) or drive about 7 hours to reach. Day4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and trekking towards Kagbeni(2584m). Day5: Trekking from Kagbeni to Chele. Day6: Trekking Chele to Ghiling Day7: Trekking from Ghiling to Charang Day8: Trekking from Charang to Lo-Manthang Day9-10-11: Tiji Festival begins Day12: Trekking back to Lo-Manhthang along Ghami passing Lo-Geker Day13: Trekking from Ghami to Samar Day14: Trekking from Samar to Kagbeni Day15: Trekking from Kagbeni to Jomsom Day16: Flight back to Pokhara. Day17: Back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Day18: Final Departure. Includes Domestic and international pick up and drove. Three meals during the trek like breakfast, lunch & dinner. An experienced and English speaking trekking Guide. Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Farewell dinner at the last night in Kathmandu Applicable government and local taxes Official T-shirt Necessary porters (1 porter for 2 people) each porter carries 25 kg Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, domestic flight & Insurance of our trekking guide. Not Included Nepal entry visa fees. International airfare and airport tax. Your Travel/Medical insurance Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hot shower while on the trek. Single supplements in hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Optional trips not specified in the itinerary Tipping to guide and porter Battery Charges (Available during the trek with Extra cost) Personal trekking equipment Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage) Laundry service Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency Day1: Arrival in KathmanduOur tour guide or any representative team from Great Vision Trek and Expedition will pick you up and drop to your hotel. You have to book a hotel before your arrival. Day 02: Kathmandu City SightseeingFor sightseeing we guide you to UNESCO world heritage site includes the Pashupatinath temple, Buddhist holy pilgrimage (Buddha and Shyambhu), Kathmandu durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square and Patan Durbar square. After took we drop you back to your hotel room through our private vehicle. Day3: Flight to Pokhara(25 minutes) or drive about 7 hours to reach.On the way, we can view the beautiful mountains of Manaslu, Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri Day4: Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and trekking towards Kagbeni(2584m).We take an early flight from Pokhara to Jomsom which is about 25 minutes, the weather will be very windy in the afternoon. On the way, you can view the peak like Tukuche, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus, and Nilgiri. After trailing 4 hours we reach Kagbeni. Day5: Trekking from Kagbeni to Chele.The trail starts from the Kali Gandaki riverbank from where we access to Upper Mustang along small ridges, villages, Cultivation fields. After trailing over 6 hours we reach towards Chele(3050m). Day6: Trekking Chele to Ghiling Day7: Trekking from Ghiling to Charang Day8: Trekking from Charang to Lo-Manthang Day9-10-11: Tiji Festival begins Day12: Trekking back to Lo-Manhthang along Ghami passing Lo-Geker Day13: Trekking from Ghami to Samar Day14: Trekking from Samar to Kagbeni Day15: Trekking from Kagbeni to Jomsom Day16: Flight back to Pokhara.Early Morning we take our Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. During the afternoon we visit and explore the city. We stay overnight at Hotels. Day17: Back from Pokhara to Kathmandu.Early Morning we take our Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Day18: Final Departure.This is the day of your departure so you can have shopping and celebrate your successful trekking journey. Our representative with driver will take you to the airport on time.
