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GOVT. REGD. NO. 90197/068/069 | TOURISM REGD. NO. 1585Annual Religious Festival: Experience one of the most popular annual religious festivals in Upper Mustang, the ancient capital kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
Chasing Demons Ritual: Participate in the three-day celebration of Tiji, a festival centered around the religious belief of chasing demons from Mustang.
Celebrated in May: The Tiji Festival is held annually in the month of May, making it a unique opportunity to witness this vibrant cultural event.
Scenic Flights: Enjoy breathtaking views during your flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, followed by a return flight to Pokhara.
16 Days of Unforgettable Trekking: This 16-day Mustang Tiji Festival Trek offers one of the best festival trekking experiences of a lifetime.
Exclusive Availability: The Tiji Festival trek is exclusively available in May each year, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
The Tiji, or Tenji Festival, is the most important religious celebration in the Kingdom of Lo-Manthang, located in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. This unique festival trek, held annually in May, celebrates the myth of a son who saves the Mustang region from destruction. The Tiji Festival features a three-day series of fascinating Tibetan rituals centered around the "Chasing of the Demons." In 2019, the festival dates were from May 30 to June 1, taking place in Lo-Manthang, the district headquarters of Mustang.
The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is a special opportunity to observe and experience this three-day ritual, which revolves around the Tiji myth. This fixed-date trek typically starts in late April or early May. The festival commemorates an ancient tale in which a deity named Dorje Jono battles his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from devastation. The demon wreaks havoc by causing water shortages—a precious resource in this arid land—leading to disasters such as famine and loss of livestock. Ultimately, Dorje Jono defeats the demon and banishes him from the land.
The Tiji Festival is a celebration and reaffirmation of this myth, with various scenes of the story enacted throughout the festivities. The timing of the festival coincides with the end of the dry winter and spring seasons, ushering in the wetter monsoon season, which is crucial for agriculture in Mustang. The term "Tiji" derives from "ten che," meaning "the hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds," making it a spring renewal festival.
This trek offers a unique cultural experience in a breathtaking landscape, combining religious significance with the stunning natural beauty of Mustang.
As the afternoon unfolds, the air is filled with the resounding call of horns, heralding the arrival of two twelve-foot copper dunchens, their resonant sounds echoing across the square. This vibrant orchestration is joined by double-reeled horns, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drums and the clash of cymbals.
Next, an ancient and enormous thangka, towering three stories high, is unfurled along the south wall of the square. This impressive thangka depicts Padma Sambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who introduced this sacred ceremony to Tibet in the 8th century.
By mid-afternoon, amidst swirling dust and strong winds, eleven lamas clad in maroon and gold, donning high red hats, emerge from the palace. They take their places along the wall beneath the thangka, with Tashi Tenzing seated prominently in the center.
As the monks and lamas begin their chanting, twelve more monks, adorned in maroon and royal blue with shimmering gold brocade and wearing cymbal-shaped hats topped with upright peacock plumes, join the ceremony. After their performance, they retreat, making way for the masked dancers who vividly portray the Tiji myth.
Dorje Jono takes center stage, using the power of his magical dancing to repel the demon. He performs an astounding fifty-two distinct dances, including ten separate dances in different forms, each with a unique head. As the dances culminate, Dorje Jono triumphs over the demon, relieving his people from their afflictions. Water flows abundantly once more, restoring balance and harmony to the land.
The second day of Tiji brings an influx of Loba from the surrounding hamlets, transforming the small square into a vibrant tapestry of traditional attire, as women and children gather to celebrate.
The King of Mustang graces the event, adorned with a crown crafted from tiny river pearls, accentuated by large red coralline stones and matching turquoise ornaments.
The festival ambiance is alive with the colors of costumes and masks, the towering horns, golden cups filled with wheat, butter cakes, and the ever-present elements of snow peaks, wind, dust, and sun. The scene is a lively blend of local culture, featuring mehti, snow leopards, snow pigeons, saligrams, the remnants of glaciers, desert ruins, and a colorful mix of drunks, rajas, and foreign visitors, all set against the backdrop of playful dogs and yaks. It’s a true celebration of Tantra!
The final day of Tiji concludes with a ceremonial destruction of evil remnants, symbolized by long black yak hair and red torma cakes, minced into a dark red mixture. These representations of the demons essence are laid out on an old tiger skin, where they face a dramatic demise at the hands of bow and arrow, slings, and old firearms. Each attack is met with enthusiastic cheers and clouds of smoke, marking a triumphant end to the festivities.
Nepal Trekking Tourism & Adventure regularly organizes the Tiji Festival Trek in the ancient and forbidden kingdom of Mustang, located behind the majestic mountains of Nepal. Join us for an unforgettable journey into this mystical land and experience the rich cultural heritage of the Mustang region.
Day 01:Welcome to Kathmandu for Mustang Tiji festival Trek, transfer to Hotel
Day 02:Half Day sightseeing of Kathmandu city & Fly to Pokhara--Hotel (B/B)
Day 03:Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni( 2804m, 4 hours)- Lodge( B/L/D)
Day 04:Trek to Chele( 3100m), approx. 7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05:Trek to Syangmochen (3800m /12,464 ft) approx. 6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06:Trek to Ghami (3510m) - Dhakmar (3820m /12530 ft.), approx 6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07:Trek to Ghar Gomba (3950m / 12,956 ft) - Lo- Manthang (3810m / 12,497 ft), approx 7/8 hrs, join first day of opening Tiji Festival- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08:visit 3 monasteries of Lomanthang & join Second day of Tiji festival- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09:Hike Chosar Valley by Horse( extra cost) or by walk (visit monasteries & Jhong Cave), Join third day of Tiji festival approx 6/7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10:Trek back to Charang/Tsarang, approx 5/6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11:Trek to Syangbochen, approx 6/7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12:Trek to Chhusang. approx. 5/6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 13:Trek to Kagbeni, approx. 5-6 hrs- Lodge( B/L/D
Day 14:Trek to Jomsom( 4 hrs), optional hike to Muktinath Temple- Lodge( B/L/D)
Day 15:Fly to Pokhara, Half day tour in Pokhara( 3 hrs), O/N in Pokhara- Hotel( B/B)
Day 16:Fly to Kathmandu, free last day in Kathmandu for shopping- Hotel( B/B)
Day 17:end of mustang Tiji festival trek,Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. (B)
Seasonal Fruits: Fresh seasonal fruits will be provided as a healthy snack option throughout the trek.
Biscuits/Cookies: A selection of biscuits and cookies will be available for a quick energy boost, served during the late afternoon or before lunch each day.
Nepal Visa- Pre- arrival visa here
All the given departure dates are guaranteed and the prices shown are based on twin sharing basis. If you are single or do not have partner to share room, we will arrange single room at added single supplement cost. If the given departure dates are not suitable to you, contact us for your appropriate new dates, we are happy to set new date of travel for you.
We also organize private trips, small group trips rather than just group join trips, if you wish to have your own private trip or customize trip, contact us! We will assist you.
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Below are the 6 main reasons that we are Known as best trekking service providing local company based in Kathmandu Nepal and we 100 % assure our best quality trekking service to all our valued customers.
We always accommodate our valuable customers at standard of quality lodges in trek where one can get hot shower, clean beds and attached bathroom in mentioned area in itinerary, we make sure our best choice for our customers comfortable and safety for accommodation. we accommoate at least 3 star category hotels with breakfast with attached bathroom and quality of hospitality service.
Hygienic and fresh foods is always first priority for our customers and we always make sure of it while you are in trek with us. We select tea house or guest houses along the trail based on Hygienic and delicious fresh foods for your meals, it is very important aspect of our life spcially when you are doing trekking in high altitude mountain. We always take best care of it for our customers safety and their health issues.
Our company is not only concern about quality of foods we serve but also concern about quantity of foods we serve during your trek in Nepal with us so we always encourage our clients to select own choice of unlimited meals and drinks on trek.
Like many other cheapest trekking operators does, we never provide limited foods and drinks during trek. In fact, you will serve unlimited fresh, hygienic and energetic meals & hot drinks 3 times a day. Most of cheapest package include very limited foods and drinks like only small portion of meal at Breakfast,at Lunch and at dinner and very limited cup of tea/coffee each day, which is not enough for high mountain trek. you need to eat adequate Unlimited meals and hot drinks as your own choice and that is what serve by our company during the trek. This will give you a BEST ADDED VALUE to trek with us.
Not only unlimited meals and drinks we serve, you are free to select your own choice of meals, like you can have full choice of vegetarian meals, non-vegetarian meals or choice of your meals from food menu in each lodges everyday for entire trek, this type of facility may not available with all other companies, so this two factors are something really important you should make sure before you book trekking with any other company in Nepal.
Our SHERPA guides and porters always take very good care of your trekking holiday; they always walk together with you and give you fact information during trek. Their main concern is always to take very good care of your health and well being during trek. Our guide and porters are fully expert in the field of trekking & Climbing. Arrangements of quality lodge, foods, drinks and health issues are always serious concern of our guide and porters. They will not leave you alone as we have seen many guides are always walking behind or a head and not caring well for their guests. our guide always make sure 3 important issues during trek very professionally.
For us safety and security of our customers is always prime concern, without safety and security, we dont organize any trips, specially in himalaya. health and safety is always our first priority during trek and our guide is fully aware of it. incase of any Emergency issues of trekkers health, we take care of this issues so seriously. We are always keep in touch with our guides during trek.
trekking itinerary in mountain region can’t be fixed every time, sometime due to any reason, we need to change or customize in itinerary. In this case our guide and porters are fully flexible to make necessary optional change as per your request by using their wise knowledge. as per weather condition or health issues of clients or due to any unavoidable situation in mountain, we are flexible to make any changes in itinerary immediately. terms and conditions may apply but we are always flexible to make any last minute or emergency change in itinerary or program which is normally fixed.
At NETTA, we treat our working staffs, Sherpa guide and porters very well, they work so hard to make our customers journey so wonderful, without guide and porters care, hard work and best services, your trip wouldn’t be successful, that’s way we provide highest wages and facility to our Sherpa guide, porters and trekking/climbing staffs in order to encourage them for one of the best trekking, tours and climbing trip in Himalaya. We also provide very well equipment and they are insured well to prevent from unexpected accidents or medical treatment.
6 am- 7 am- wake up time, packing and fresh up
7 am- 7.30 am- BREAKFAST
7.30 am- 8 Am- Trek start
11.30 Am- 1 Pm- LUNCH
6 pm- 8 pm- DINNER
8- 9 pm- BED TIME
BREAKFAST:
Choice of Eggs, potatoes, breads, Muesli, Pancake, Oat meals, Tea/Coffe or set breakfast
LUNCH:
Choice of Rice, noodles items, pastas items, potatoes items, vegetable items,
DINNER:
Choice of soup, choice of Rice, noodles items, pastas items, potatoes items, vegetable items,Vegetarian or non- vegetarian options are available for daily meals
Fixed Itinerary can be customized as per your requirements and timeframe.
Above Package Included 3 star or 5 star category hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara city( you can select the package), if you would like to stay at high class hotel (5 star hotels or so) or hotel as your own choice that is possible, please send us a request.
Our Trek package apply for minimum of two people in a group, however we can organize solo/single trek if you don’t have friend or partner to travel with.
We have discounted price package if there are group above 6 person or so, please send us a request for special deal for your group
Our trek package is based on full inclusive service from arrival in Kathmandu to Departure from Kathmandu including hotel in Kathmandu, sightseeing in Kathmandu, Incase if you would like to book your own choice of hotel or you would like to exclude city tour of Kathmandu, it is possible, just let us know any service that not required. Whatever is your exact requirements, we are happy to make customize accordingly
Do not hesitate to write us for any advice or special request, we are happy to hear from you and always ready to provide our quality trekking service in the Himalaya of Nepal.
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