Bhaktapur Day Tour
US $199
Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek – 18 days
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Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
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Duration 15
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Trip Difficulty Moderate
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Activities Trekking
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Best Time Spring and Autumn
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Max. Elevation Drakmar [3,810 m/12,500ft]
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Group Size Min-02 pax
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Transportation Bus, Car & Flight
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Meals B L D During Trek
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Start/End Pokhara
Overview
Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek centers on the Tiji Festival which is one of the major festivities of the people of Upper Mustang yet in addition is celebrated among every one of the explorers from around the globe. The celebration is commended from 31st May to 2nd June. Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is the Trek into the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang which is without a doubt the exceptional experience you will have in Nepal.
The Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is a colorful visit to an unadulterated historic Tibetan cultural town in Nepal, an uncommon medieval Buddhist religion, a captivating mountain panorama, and the exceptional excellence of the Himalayan desert.
The Tiji Festival in Mustang is a three-day custom known as “The Pursuing of the Demons,” and it is fixated on the Tiji fantasy. Tiji recounts the narrative of a god named Dorje Jono who fights against his evil presence father to spare the Kingdom of Mustang from annihilation. The celebration is praised to supplicate God for water and great harvests. During the celebration, the priests wear ritual dress and mask dances to push the abhorrent spirits away.
Locals from everywhere throughout the old kingdom of Lo Manthang come to watch and participate in the Tiji celebration. A trek into this forbidden kingdom of tremendous, bone-dry valleys, disintegrated gullies, ochre valley, and yak grazing fields, vividly painted mud block houses on the back dropped the alluring panorama of the majestic mountain vistas such as; Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri makes your Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek a remarkable one.
After a trip to Jomsom, the adventure of getting a charge out of the welcoming Sherpa town of Kagbeni, Chele, Ghiling, and Chharang to Lo-Manthang begins. You will climb through profound gorges and spine-chilling canyons upheld by snow-topped pinnacles. You will visit homes, towns, and dynamic cloisters set in ethereal scenes on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. In the wake of getting a charge out of the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek, we will trek back to Ghyami, Samar, Kagbeni, and finally to Jomsom for the return trip to Pokhara.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival At TIA Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft]: 6 hours drive
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni [2,858m/9,375ft]: 3-4 hours
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele [3,050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hours
Day 06: Chele to Syanbochen [3,475m/11,398ft]: 6-7 hours
Day 07: Syanbochen to Ghaymi [3,520m/11,546ft]: 5-6 hours
Day 08: Ghaymi to Charang [3,500m/11,480ft]: 4-5 hours
Day 09: Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3,700m/12,136ft): 5-6 hours, 1st day of Tiji Festival
Day 10: Explore Lo-Mangthang, the second day of the Tiji celebration
Day 11: Explore Lo-Mangthang, the third day of the Tiji celebration
Day 12: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar [3,810 m/12,500ft]: 6-7 hours
Day 13: Dhakmar to Ghiling [3,806m/12,484ft]: 5-6 hours
Day 14: Ghiling to Chhuksang [3,050m/10,004ft]: 5-6 hours
Day 15: Chhuksang to Jomsom [2,700/8,856ft]: 6-7 hours
Day 16: Fly back to Pokhara
Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by this Company.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
After breakfast we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Star hotel
- Meals: B
Early morning at around 7 am, we set off for Pokhara on visitor transport. On the way, we will see a greater amount of wide-open Nepal that offers greeneries, waterways, towns, ranches, and wonderful mountain views. Evening, we reach Pokhara. Pokhara offers grand perspectives on Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the five pinnacles of Annapurna, and others. Pokhara is a city of lakes and has various delightful lakes. We can investigate the most available and wonderful, Fewa Lake during the evening - appreciate sailing as well. Investigate, unwind, and eat by quiet Lake Fewa. You can even do some shopping during night hours.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni [2,858m/9,375ft]: 3-4 hours
After an early breakfast move to the air terminal for a morning trip to Jomsom, an excessively picturesque trip of 20 minutes over the mountains with perspectives on 8,000ers, for example, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, brings you to Jomsom, the locale headquarters of Mustang. This is an enormous town, headquarter of the Mustang district; it is likewise a noteworthy town on the Kaligandaki zone connecting the well-established Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade course to Tibet. From Jomsom onwards it is breezy toward the evening, Continue on the progressive way on the Kali Gandaki stream bed for around 3 hrs lastly coming to Ekley-Bhatti town. After a great stop here an hour of the simple walk takes us to Kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two waterways. Kagbeni is a fascinating desolate town arranged on the fundamental age-old Trans-Himalayan salt exchange course to Tibet by means of the Upper Mustang region. In Kagbeni a noteworthy tributary, Kak Khola, originating from Muktinath, meets Mustang Khola, and from that point, the stream is known as the Kali Gandaki.- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Our voyage begins with a unique grant examination and onwards to the riverbank of Kaligandaki upstream. During the walk, we have a grand pleasant spot to stop through the sandy and blustery trails. This trail pursues the up and downhill. Right off the bat, we reach Tangbe town with thin back streets among whitewashed houses, fields of buckwheat, grain, wheat, and apple plantations. From that point we trek forward to Chhusang and in the wake of intersection the stream head up to the tremendous red lump of aggregate that has tumbled from the bluff above, framing a passage through which the Kaligandaki pursues. We head on to little edges reach Chele town.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Today, we begin our trek again and walk further to Eklo Bhatti. We move to Taklam La Pass (3,624m/11,923 ft) through levels and thin stretches with perspectives on Tilicho Peak, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda. Further, dive a little to the town of Samar. Climb the trail that goes above Samar town to the edge at that point dropping steeply to a stream. Another 3 hrs comparable walk takes us to Syanbochen. In transit, we unwind along with the encompassing of cool streams and juniper trees. Local people utilize the dried leaves of junipers as incenses to welcome divinities and begin any promising work. We likewise go by a cavern broadly known as Ramchung Cave.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
After breakfast, we trek tough to the Yamada La (3,850m/12,667ft) passing a couple of teahouses, chortens, and neighboring towns that resemble Tibetan-style houses with open Varanda. We cross mountain passes and a road of poplar trees and fields of Barley. The move to Nyi Pass (4,010m/13,193ft) would be somewhat more. Slide to our medium-term stop at Ghaymi. the third biggest town in the Lo area, Ghayami is encompassed by huge fields a large portion of which are fruitless.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Begin the trek after breakfast with a lovely walk. Subsequent to the intersection of Ghaymi Khola, the trail moves to a level and goes next to a long Mani divider, a holy stone divider made by the adherents of Buddhism. From the finish of the divider, the trail travels east to the town of Charang with a labyrinth of fields, willow trees, and houses isolated by stone dividers at the highest point of the Tsarang Chu ravine. There is likewise a gigantic white dzong and red Gompa to get to our teahouse for today around evening time's stop.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Today, we trek to Lo-Mangthang with a great perspective on Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, and Bhrikuti crest. The trail initially plunges to Charang Chu Canyon and afterward climbs steeply in the wake of the intersection of the stream. Further, the trail climbs delicately to the 3,850m breezy go of Lo, from where you can see the Lo-Mangthang Valley. While diving to Lo-Mangthang, perspectives on the walled city seem superb with its slopes on the Tibetan Border. This day is the first day of the Tiji Festival. We appreciate the custom moves by the priests and different festivals. Many conceal artists in terrific outfits will go to the square before the Royal Palace. The Lamas and priests of the Nyingmapa people group play the music. The Mustang individuals who resemble the Tibetans accompany their own conventional dress and adornments. There will likewise be pony dashing and back-and-forth.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Today is the second day of the celebration. There will be ceremonial parades like the first day. Other than viewing the celebration, you may likewise prefer to investigate the town lanes. We additionally investigate encompassing zones. Visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa arranged on a peak fills in as a significant religious community of the neighborhood network and furthermore as a nearby court. Subsequent to visiting Namgyal Gompa proceed with the visit to Tingkhar, the last fundamental town toward the northwest of Lo-Mangthang, and walk around to lodging. Or then again you may have another alternative to visiting the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Entrance Hall which are the primary fascination of this town. Another fascination is the four-story working of the Raja's royal residence just as the encompassing all-encompassing perspectives on the Himalayas.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Today is the second day of the celebration. There will be ceremonial parades like the first day. Other than viewing the celebration, you may likewise prefer to investigate the town avenues. We additionally investigate encompassing territories. Visit Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar. Namgyal Gompa arranged on a ridge fills in as a significant religious community of the neighborhood network and as a nearby court. After visiting Namgyal Gompa proceed with the visit to Tingkhar, the last fundamental town toward the northwest of Lo-Mangthang, and walk around to the inn. Or then again you may have another choice to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang "God house" the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Entrance Hall which are the primary fascination of this town. Another fascination is the four-story working of the Raja's royal residence just as the encompassing all-encompassing perspectives on the Himalayas.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
While coming back from Lo-Mangthang, we take an unexpected course in comparison to that we stopped by. Trek to Drakmar by means of Gyakar with over 1200 years of age Ghar Oompa with Guru Rinpoche as the essential figure. The Gompa is likewise well known for its stone canvases. As indicated by the legend, any individual who makes one wish at the Ghar Oompa, their desire is satisfied. Investigate the neighborhood. There is a probability of a dusty breeze, so we recommended strolling in the first part of the day.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Today, we return to Ghiling as our voyage for our medium-term remainder after a long walk takes 5-6 hrs. After landing and lunch appreciate the day investigating the zone, however, it will be a dusty breeze toward the evening, better to stroll in the nighttime.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We re-track back to Ghiling for the medium-term stop after 5 hours walk. You will have a superb landscape during the voyage with a Himalayan view. Make the most of your trek and medium-term at the teahouse.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Better to walk ambitious, start as in the past, and trek to Kagbeni. Completing the upper Mustang trails we join the ordinary Annapurna circuit trek. After lunch at Kagbeni, we will make a beeline for Jomsom for the medium-term stop. On the other hand, if you can save one more day, our guide will take you to Muktinath too.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
After morning breakfast we check in at the airplane terminal to fly back to Pokhara. On landing at the Pokhara airplane terminal guide will move to the lakeside lodging. The rest of the time investigates the lake and the medium-term at the inn.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B
After breakfast, we begin our 200-kilometer drive back to Kathmandu. Better to hang on the left sheet of the vehicle to appreciate the landscapes throughout the course. Upon landing in Kathmandu, you will be moved to your lodging. There is nothing to do except exchange messages with movement friends and arrange the photographs. You can go through the night restful, maybe make up for lost time with some very late shopping and praise supper together with Snow Bank Adventure staff.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B D
Our adventure in Nepal is coming to an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
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- Meals: B
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Airport transportation
- Farewell dinner
- Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
- Professional government registered tourist guide
- Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara with Bed and breakfast
- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by Private vehicle
- Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara by domestic flight
- Transportation from the starting and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
- Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
- Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
- Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation and National park fee, Special permit from Immigration for Upper Mustang)
- All types of necessary government paperwork and government taxes
- Guide and porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
- An English speaking government registered guide and porter
- Trekking equipment (sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole, Duffel bag)
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Personal & medical insurance
- Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
- Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
- Boiled water
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
- Electronic devise recharge
- Wi-fi during the trek
- Tips for Guide and Porter
