Tiji Festival Trek ( Upper Mustang) : The Festival of Lo Manthang
Overview
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18 hours
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The Tiji Festival happens only once each year in May. Stand in Lo Manthang and witness three days of ancient Buddhist ceremonies, masked dances, and sacred rituals unchanged for three hundred years. Nepal Adventure Team handles all permits, guides, and logistics. Trek through dramatic Himalayan landscapes to reach this forbidden kingdom. Tiji festival of 2026 is from 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026. Book now. Spots fill quickly.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What To Expect
Mustang Region
You will stand in the ancient courtyard of Lo Manthang as masked monks perform a centuries-old ritual celebrating the victory of Dorje Jono over the demon Man Tam Ru Ta. Watch the mythological story unfold through elaborate dances, deep ceremonial chanting, and ritual performances, culminating in the symbolic defeat of evil and a prayer for world peace. Trek through wind-carved deserts and isolated Tibetan villages to reach this forbidden kingdom, then experience what genuine spiritual practice looks like when an entire community lives it.
Mustang Region
Outline Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines Day 2 Preparation day in Kathmandu Day 3 Drive to Pokhara (860 m) 220 km - 08 hours Day 4 Morning fly to Jomsom (2,715 m) and trek to Kagbeni (2858 m) - 04 hours Day 5 Trek to Chele / Tsele (3,050 m) - 06 hours Day 6 Trek to Syangbochen (3,475 m) - 05 hours Day 7 Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m) - 05 hours Day 8 Trek to Lo - Manthang (3,700 m) - 05 hours Day 9 First Day of Tiji Festival Day 10 Second Day of Tiji Festival Day 11 Third Day of Tiji Festival Day 12 Trek to Yara - 5 hours Day 13 Trek to Tengbe - 6 hours Day 14 Trek to Chuksang/ Tsusang - 12 hours Day 15 Trek to Muktinath - 08 hours Day 16 Fly to Pokhara and transfer to hotel Day 17 Drive back to Kathmandu - 06 hours Day 18 International Departure
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Tiji Festival Trek ( Upper Mustang) : The Festival of Lo Manthang
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Accommodation during the trek Fooding (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek
All necessary Trekking Permit and monument fees
All Nepal Government VAT 13% included
English Speaking with Government license holder Trekking guide
Company T-shirt, duffel bag, Trekking Map and appreciation letter
First Aid Medical Kitbag
Restricted area permit
All ground transportation and domestic flight to Jomsom and fly back Pokhara
Extra drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips to guide and porters
Pickup points
Tribhuvan Airport
Kathmandu Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Cham mask dance makes a colossal impression.
sdjazz,Dec 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The preparations for the festival and its traditional ceremonies are a bit unreal. It is a great three-day celebration of the followers of Tibetan Buddhism who cultivate centuries-old traditions with reverence. The attachment to faith and nature is unquestionable here. The Cham mask dance is something incredible, as are the many hours of pujas performed on this occasion in the Thubchen Gompa monastery.
Extraordinary Nepal Tour and Guide
2456789,May 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just came back from a Upper Mustang/ TIJI Festival Tour with Jeeban @ Nepal Adventure Team. The trip was everything and more I could have imagined it to be. Already in our chats beforehand I could immediately see his expertise knowledge and sensitivity to my personal needs& interests. Jeeban's organisation was absolutely flawless, if for unforeseen reasons a Plan B need to be made quickly, he had already executed it before it affected me& the trip in any way. His incredible knowledge due to years& years of experience in the business,along with beeing the most pleasant person to have around, made my trip the most magical unforgettable time. If i return to Nepal again I would only choose Jeeban for anything and everything in Nepal, he offers so many different tours it will be hard for me to choose from and offering special 'Festival Tours' is something very unique and special that I personally find very interesting.
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