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 in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Ancient mythology relates how the Tiji is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.
Highlights
- TIJI is celebrated for the victory of good over evil.
- TIJI festival is meditation practice.
- TIJI festival is an auspicious Buddhist religious.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive Pokhara to Kagbeni via Marpha
Day 2: Trek from Kagbeni to Chaile
Day 3: Trek from Chaile to Sangboche
Day 4: Trek from Sangboche to Drakmar
Day 5: Trek from Drakmar to Charang
Day 6: Trek from Charang to Lo-Manthang
Day 7: Observe Tiji Festival at Lo-Manthang
Day 8: Observe Tiji Festival at Lo-Manthang
Day 9: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara
Day 10: Trek from Yara to Tange
Day 11: Trek from Tange to Chhuksang
Day 12: Trek from Chhuksang to Muktinath
Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Thini
Day 14: Trek from Thini to Jomsom, and drive 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 the Lodge.
After breakfast, formalities to enter the Upper Mustang trek to Chele via Tangbe & Chhusang. The trek continues onward to Chele, where you stay overnight at the Lodge.
Trek from Chele to Syangboche (3800m.) via Chunsi Cave and Samer (3660m.) and enjoy the view of the Mountain. Stay overnight at the Lodge.
Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3500m.) via Ghiling (3570m.), Nyi La Pass (4090m.). Overnight stay at Ghami.
Trek from Ghami to Charang (3500m) via Drakmar, see the red wall, Muila Bhangyang Pass (4170m), and Ghar Gompa. Overnight stay.
Late noon first-day Tiji festival began the First day observe TIJI Festival Lo-Manthang (3840m.) Overnight stay at Lo-Manthang.
On the second day, observe the TIJI Festival in Lo-Manthang (3840m). Before the festival starts, visit the Three Monasteries. Wall Thangka art. Overnight stay at Lo Manthang.
Final observes TIJI Festival at Lo-Manthang (3840m.) Overnight stay at Lo-Manthang
Tiji (Ten Chi) Festival End
This day is highly recommended for observing the festival, as it will solve the mystery of the festival as well as its overall value.
Trek Lo-Manthang (3750 m) to Dhigaon (3390m). 5-6 hours. Overnight stay at Dhigaon.
Trek from Dhigaon to Tangge (3240). 5-6 hours. Overnight stay at Tangge.
Trek from Tangge (3240) to Chhuksang (29800m). Overnight stay at Chhuksang.
Trek from Chhusang to Muktinath (3,710 m), Gyu La Pass (4077m.). Overnight stay at Muktinath.
Trek from Muktinath to Thini Via Lupra (2800m). Overnight stay at Thini.
Trek Thini to Jomsom (2720m) for ½ hour, and Drive Jomsom to Pokhara.
When is the Tiji Festival 2023?
The Tiji Festival will be celebrated for 3 days, i.e., on 01st, 02nd, and 03rd Jun 2027.
We organized 4 WD SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and the driver is experienced and familiar in this region.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes:
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Pokhara on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
- Pokhara to Kagbeni and drive back to Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on the trip as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on sharing basis at guesthouse/ lodge. While on the trek.
- Drinking water purification 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.
A minimum of 2 tour members are required to obtain an 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 requirements.
Upcoming Tiji Festival dates for the years
01st, 02nd, and 3rd May 2027.
21st, 22nd, 23rd May 2028.
