The Tiji (Ten Chi) Festival is the most auspicious festival in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Dorje Jono fought and defeated this demon and the festival celebrates his victory with prayer chants and colorful dances. Chhode Monastery at Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang is famous for its performance of Vajrakila practice and ritual.
Overview
The Tiji (Ten Chi) Festival is the most auspicious festival in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Ancient mythology relates how the Tiji is celebrating to mark the victory of good over evil.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive Pokhara to Marpha
Day 2: Drive Marpha to Ghiling
Day 3: Drive Ghiling to Lo-Manthang
Day 4: Observe Tiji Festival at Lo-Manthang
Day 5: Observe Tiji Festival at Lo-Manthang
Day 6: Observe Fiji Festival at Lo-Manthang and drive to Charang
Day 7: Drive Charang to Chhuksang
Day 8: Drive Chhuksang to Jomsom via Muktinath
Day 9: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara
Itinerary
It is almost brushing the sides of the mighty Kali Gandaki river gorge and the massive Dhaulagiri mountain along the way up. As you go up, the landscape changes from the lush greenery of the Pokhara area to the barren, rocky terrain of Mustang. Your road follows the Kali Gandaki. Stay overnight at Lodge.
After breakfast drive to Ghiling via Jomsom & Kagbeni while we reach Kagbeni stop for formality to enter Upper mustang. And drive onward to Ghiling and stay overnight at Lodge.
Drive from Ghiling to Lo-Mangthan on the enjoy the view of Mountain. Stay overnight at Lodge.
First Day of (19th, May-21) Tiji (Ten Chi) After breakfast towards the walled city Lo-Mangthan through beautiful Stupa, magnificent landscape, and after some rest at hotel participant on the opening ceremony of Tiji festival at late noon
Second Day of TIJI (Ten Chi) (20th, May-21) festival celebration.
After breakfast and pony ride to Choser Cave (3900m) and monastery, some rest after lunch in the hotel, ready for the second day of the Tiji Festival start around 1 pm and end around 6 pm).
Last day observe the Tiji Festival (23rd, May-21) and drive to Charang. Stay overnight at Lodge.
Before observe in the Tiji Festival, we do participant daily chant on Monastry and visit to Royal palace and Monastry in wall city.
After breakfast drive to Muktinath, it is one of the highest temple in the World. It’s also the most important pilgrimage sites of Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhists. After visit Muktinath drive to Jomsom. Stay overnight at Jomsom.
Early morning fly to Pokhara and leisure time. End tour.
When is the Tiji Festival 2020?
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The Tiji Festival on 19th, 20th and 21st-May,2020
We organized 4 WD SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and the driver is experienced and familiar in this region.
Cost Includes:
- 2 Nights’ accommodation in Pokhara on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
- Pokhara to Lo-Manthang and drive back to Jomsom by SUV (4WD).
- Flight Ticket Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on the trip as mention in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis at Guesthouse/ Lodge. While on tour.
- Drinking water purify pills
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit).
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System Card).
- Upper Mustang Control Area Special Permit.
- Professional government license holder English speaking Guide.
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the official crew.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit).
- All government and local taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Meals in Pokhara other than breakfast.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- If you use a Pony, all donations, Camera Fees during the festival.
- Personal equipment.
- Supporter (Porter) service if needed
- Tips for guide, porters, driver.
We need at list Two tour members to obtain Upper Mustang control Permit.
The itineraries are merely a guideline and are prearranged based on their popularity with our previous guests. We can easily customize it to suit your schedule and requirement.
