Tiji Festival Upper Mustang (Lo-Manthang), Tjii Festival Trek

Package Overview

Mustang is an ancient Himalayan Kingdom which lies in the northern central part of Nepal and at the top of the Kaligandaki River (Behind the Nepal Himalaya). Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions: the southern part and the northern where the languages, culture and traditions are alike to those of the Tibetan people. Mustang’s culture has descended in its pure form from the Red Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism (contrasting to the Yellow Hat sect to where it is believed that the Dalai Lama belongs.) As well as it remains one of the only spots on earth where Tibetans live according to their own unimpeded traditions. The trail leads us towards the stunning sculpted rock formations backed by snow-capped peaks. We will visit homes, villages and active monasteries, and the welcome of locals will be warm.
Global Link Treks & Expedition pvt. ltd has been organizing a special trip to Lo-Manthang-Upper Mustang every year for Tiji festival. The trip will provide you a cultural/history and scenery experience of the forbidden kingdom- Mustang. It is journey for a lifetime and we assist you from fixing journey date to entire arrangements at an affordable price. There will be allowed only limited numbers of people to visit this wonderful place so if you want to the trip and experience yourself please reserve your space as early as possible.
The Tiji festival:
Tiji festival is a three-day ritual as well as “The chasing of the Demons” that centers on the Tiji myth. The myth tells of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon father wreaked havoc on Mustang by bringing a shortage of water (a highly precious resource in this very dry land) and causing many resulting disasters from famine to animal loss. Dorje Jono eventually beats the demon and banishes him from the land. Tiji is a celebration and reaffirmation of this myth and throughout the festival the various scenes of the myth will be enacted. The festical normally helds at the ned of dry winter/spring season effectively a spring renewal festival.and will usher in the wetter monsoon season (the growing season for Mustang).

Tiji festival is celebrated for three days:
First Day, Lamas horns resounded, announcing the two twelve-foot copper dunchens, with their elephantine blurting, followed by two double-reeled horns, all accompanied by drum and cymbals then an ancient and enormous thanka three stories high is unrolled down the entire south wall of the square. Late afternoon, in high wind and blowing dust, eleven lamas in maroon and gold, wearing high red hats, came from the palace and take their places along the wall beneath the thanka, with Tashi Tenzing on the elevated seat just in the center. The masked dancers starts the portrayal of the Tiji myth then Dorje Jono repels the demon through the power of his magical dancing. As the dances end, Dorje Jono kills the demon, after which his people are relieved of their plague of misfortunes, water becomes plentiful once more, and the balance and harmony of existence are restored.

On the Second Day, numbers of Loba arrive from the outlying hamlets, and the small square is thronged with wild beautiful people, with all of the women and children, at least, in traditional dress. The King of Mustang, “wears a whole crown of tiny river pearls set off by dozens of large red coralline tones interspersed with matched ornaments of turquoise. The costumes and masks, the twelve-foot horns, the gold cups of wheat, the butter cakes, the snow peaks and wind and dust and sun, the mehti, snow leopard, snow pigeons, saligrams, the dying glacier and the desert ruins, the drunks and rajas and foreigners, the dogs and yaks Tantra.

On the Third Day the Tiji festival ends with the ceremonial destruction of the evil remains, represented by some long black yak hair and red torma cakes minced to a dark red furry. The demons red remnants are set out on an old tiger skin, where-upon they are attacked by bow and arrow, slings, and the old guns. The poor devils remains are over- turned upon the ground, each time to a wild cannonade from the old muzzle-loaders and a wave of cheers and smoke. This is how the Tiji festival is celebrated.*Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters bottled or boiled water, shower, *heater and phone calls etc.
*Nepalese visa fee: bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs with you.
*Travel insurance & Rescue operation.
*Personal trekking equipment.
*Tips for guide and porters.
*Food and extra nights in a hotel in Nepal (due to an early return from a trek, or an extended stay in Nepal)
*Excess baggage charges.
*Additional trips or tours in Nepal
*International & Domestic flight tickets.
*Trekking Permits & Fees.
*Service other then mentioned above.Personal Expenses Such As Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Extra Porters Bottled Or Boiled Water, Shower, *Heater And Phone Calls Etc.
Nepalese Visa Fee: Bring Accurate Usd Cash And Two Passport Photographs With You.
Travel Insurance & Rescue Operation.
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Tips For Guide And Porters.
Food And Extra Nights In A Hotel In Nepal (Due To An Early Return From A Trek, Or An Extended Stay In Nepal)
Excess Baggage Charges.
Additional Trips Or Tours In Nepal
International & Domestic Flight Tickets.
Trekking Permits & Fees.
Service Other Then Mentioned Above.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Welcome to Kathmandu 1300m. Arrive Kathmandu airport; welcome and transfer to hotel.

  Welcome to Kathmandu 1300m.
  Arrive Kathmandu airport; welcome and transfer to hotel.

• Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing tour of the interesting surrounding sights of Kathmandu valley.

  Kathmandu Sightseeing.
  Sightseeing tour of the interesting surrounding sights of Kathmandu valley.
  

• Day 3 : Kathmandu - Pokhara 975m. drive 6hrs. Transferred to Pokhara by tourist bus for about 6 -hour dri

  Kathmandu – Pokhara 975m. drive 6hrs.
  Transferred to Pokhara by tourist bus for about 6 -hour drive. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy either doing last minute shopping for the trek or packing your kitty bag for the trek.
  

• Day 4 : Pokhara - Jomsom 2720m. - Kagbeni 2900m. trek 3-4 hrs. Fly to Jomsom and gentle walk to Kagnebi,

  Pokhara – Jomsom 2720m. - Kagbeni 2900m. trek 3-4 hrs.
  Fly to Jomsom and gentle walk to Kagnebi, the checkpoint of entry to Upper Mustang The Kaligandaki valley here is called the Thakkhola, after the native Thakalis, who are distantly related to the Tibetans.

• Day 5 : From Kagbeni trek to Chele 3200m. 6hrs.

  From Kagbeni trek to Chele 3200m. 6hrs.

• Day 6 : From Chele trek to Geling 3510m. 6hrs.

  From Chele trek to Geling 3510m. 6hrs.

• Day 7 : From Geling trek to Charang 3650m. 5-6hrs.

  From Geling trek to Charang 3650m. 5-6hrs.

• Day 8 : From Charang trek to Lo Manthang 3910m. 5hrs.

  From Charang trek to Lo Manthang 3910m. 5hrs.

• Day 9 : Tiji festival starts and witness of the day first of Tiji and sight visits around

  Tiji festival starts and witness of the day first of Tiji and sight visits around

• Day 10 : Witness of the day second of Tiji and sight visits around

  Witness of the day second of Tiji and sight visits around

• Day 11 : Witness of the day third of Tiji festival and sight visits around.

  Witness of the day third of Tiji festival and sight visits around.

• Day 12 : Return trek from Lo Manthang to Surkhan 3460m. 5-6hrs.

  Return trek from Lo Manthang to Surkhan 3460m. 5-6hrs.

• Day 13 : Trek from Surkhan - Tange 2640m. 6-7hrs.

  Trek from Surkhan - Tange 2640m. 6-7hrs.

• Day 14 : Trek from Tange - Tetang 3160m. 5-6hrs.

  Trek from Tange - Tetang 3160m. 5-6hrs.

• Day 15 : Trek from Tetang - Muktinath 3750m. 6hrs.

  Trek from Tetang- Muktinath 3750m. 6hrs.

• Day 16 : Trek from Muktinath - Jomosom 2720m. 5hrs.

  Trek from Muktinath – Jomosom 2720m. 5hrs.
  

• Day 17 : Fly back from Jomosom-Pokhara. Rest of the is free for own activities.

  Fly back from Jomosom-Pokhara. Rest of the is free for own activities.

• Day 18 : Drive Back to Kathmandu . Join the farewell dinner in the evening with live cultural program hosted

  Drive Back to Kathmandu .
  Join the farewell dinner in the evening with live cultural program hosted by Holiday Mountain Treks.

• Day 19 : Departure transfer to airport for return flight to home.

  Departure transfer to airport for return flight to home.

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Inclusions

• Hotel

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Exclusions

• *Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters bottled or boiled water, shower, *heater and phone calls etc.
• *Nepalese visa fee: bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs with you.
• *Travel insurance & Rescue operation.
• *Personal trekking equipment.
• *Tips for guide and porters.
• *Food and extra nights in a hotel in Nepal (due to an early return from a trek, or an extended stay in Nepal)
• *Excess baggage charges.
• *Additional trips or tours in Nepal
• *International & Domestic flight tickets.
• *Trekking Permits & Fees.
• *Service other then mentioned above.Personal Expenses Such As Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Extra Porters Bottled Or Boiled Water, Shower, *Heater And Phone Calls Etc.
• Nepalese Visa Fee: Bring Accurate Usd Cash And Two Passport Photographs With You.
• Travel Insurance & Rescue Operation.
• Personal Trekking Equipment.
• Tips For Guide And Porters.
• Food And Extra Nights In A Hotel In Nepal (Due To An Early Return From A Trek, Or An Extended Stay In Nepal)
• Excess Baggage Charges.
• Additional Trips Or Tours In Nepal
• International & Domestic Flight Tickets.
• Trekking Permits & Fees.
• Service Other Then Mentioned Above.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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