Tiji Festival Trekking

Held annually during the months of May-June in the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, Tiji Festival of Lo-Manthang is one of the most important and colorful three days rituals known as "The Chasing of the Demons" centering on the Tiji myth. Tiji tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against a demon to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon wreaks havoc on Mustang by creating a water shortage which, in this extremely arid land, is the most precious life-sustaining resource. Dorje Jono defeats the demon and banishes him from the land. Because of this myth, Mustang is considered as a legendary destination.

FACTS OF THE TREKKING

Trek Days : 16
Total Days in Nepal : 20
Maximum Elevation : 4100 meters
Trek Grade : Moderate
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping


ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Drive to Pokhara by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 4 : Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2730m) - 30 minutes and commence trek to Kagbeni (2850m) - 3h.
Day 5 : Kagbeni - Chele (3100m) - 7h.
Day 6 : Chele - Ghilling (3700m) - 7h.
Day 7 : Ghilling - Tsarang (3600m) - 5h.
Day 8 : Tsarang - Lo-Manthang (3840m) - 5h.
Days 9 - 11 : Observe Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang.
Day 12 : Lo-Manthang - Ghami (3500m) - 7h.
Day 13 : Ghami - Samar (3600m) - 7h.
Day 14 : Samar - Tetang (3050m) - 3h.
Day 15 : Tetang - Muktinath (3760m) via Ghyu-la Pass (4100m) - 6h.
Day 16 : Muktinath - Jomsom - 5h.
Day 17 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara - 30 minutes.
Day 18 : Drive to Kathmandu by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 19 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 20 : Final departure.