Tiji festival in Upper Mustang from 19 May to 21 May 2020
The remarkable ancient cultural Tenji (Tiji) festival demonstrates ancient’s lifestyle, living culture, hidden treasure, and beliefs of isolated lost the Mustang Kingdom of Nepal. The Significant excursion period the festival performing from 19 May to 21 May 2020 for three days in Lo- Manthang's present traditional culture at the Modern era. Tiji (Tenji) festival, an annual indigenous event at upper mustang, Tenji (Tiji) emerged from Tempa Chhirim which means invocation for world peace. The beliefs to victory over the demon called MA TAM RU TA by Buddha’s incarnation Dhorji Sonam, after generating a hard life in Mustang by storms destroyed the human settlements and agriculture firm. Lama performs a mask dance for two days to irritate Demon at the King's palace courtyard. Furthermore, on the third day of the festival, relatively the demon killed by the lama, as a result, keep spirit runs away from the town.
Tour program
Día 1
Llegada a Katmandú (1350 m)- Traslado al hotel
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal, a Himalayan nation widely celebrated for its hospitable natives, medieval architectural marvels and diverse wildlife. Outside the terminal of Kathmandu Airport, you’ll find one of our representatives waiting for your arrival. Succeeding the exchange of cordial greetings, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. Acquire some rest and loosen up your tired muscles enjoying the amenities offered by the hotel then go for an evening stroll around Thamel Bazaar to find your delight in the pleasant ambiance surrounding it.
Transportation: Private Car/Jeep/ Van
Accommodation: Hotel Dream City (Twins Shearing)
Food/Meals: Welcome Dinner
Start point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Día 2
De Katmandú a Pokhara en autobús turístico :200 km, 6/7 horas
Early in the morning, get onboard an airplane cruising in the air to Pokhara or take a drive via a tourist bus; it rests on your personal preferences. Despite the means of transportation you choose, you’ll definitely observe blissful landscapes featuring verdant valley, lush greenery, sparking mountaintops, raging rivers, rustic villages, hills, and terraced fields. Only the time utilized to conclude the trip varies. A flight will take about 35 minutes and the ground travel will consume nearly 7-8 hours. Some travellers say the aerial vistas are better than what we see from the ground but the fact is it all depends on individuals’ taste and perspective.
Transportation: Tourist bus & Taxi
Accommodation: Hotel Crystal Palace
Foods/ Drinks: Breakfast
Día 3
De Pokhara a Jomsom y Trekking a Kagbeni (2810 m)
This morning, we‘ll have a flight to catch bound for the picturesque town of Jomsom. Aerial outlooks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in close proximity are simply incredible. Once landed, we’ll start our trekking venture and head uphill on the rugged trail across mountainous terrain along Kali Gandaki River to Kagbeni (2,810m). Positioned at the confluence of two rivers, majestic vistas of Mt. Nilgiri can be observed to the south of this quaint settlement famously known as ‘gateway to Upper Mustang’. If everything goes as scheduled, we’ll probably set off for side-trip to Muktinath which will put an additional six hours in our planned itinerary. The path to this holy Hindu Temple is fairly easy and features many minor ups and downs. Pilgrims of both Hindu and Buddhist religions pay their homage to Lord Muktinath throughout the year. You’ll unearth the peace of mind in this divine place.
After inspection of necessary permits at the official checkpoint located near the Kagbeni’s border, we’ll continue our advance alongside Kali Gandaki River only to climb over multiple ridges past many monasteries, caves, and apple orchard to Tangbe. Encircled by farmlands of barley, buckwheat, wheat; this village harbors white-washed houses (constructed from mud and stone) amidst a network of narrow alleys. Thereafter, we’ll resume our trek to Chhusang Village. Getting to the other side of a river, we’ll now leave the Kali Gandaki Valley behind then ascend abruptly to Chele (3,050m).
Proceeding by the side of Mustang Region’s unique reddish red landscapes, we’ll direct our steps up across arid grounds to make a steady descent to Samar (3,620m). We’ll spot the majestic peaks of Nilgiri and Annapurna over the horizon to the south. Ascending on a ridge above Samar, we’ll stay with the trail down to a stupendous gorge then forge ahead through the dramatic countryside to traverse a sparkling stream and reach to the vertex of another ridge. Eventually, we’ll descend to Shyangmochen (3,800m). En route, we’ll walk past the well-renowned Ramchung Cave, one of the sacred sites in Mustang Region.
This day, we’ll initially trek past a handful of teahouses, chortens and native settlements then negotiate Yamada La Pass (3,850m) to emerge at Geling Village. Afterward, we’ll navigate beyond Nyi La Pass (4,010m) then Ghami La Pass and continue downhill to Ghami, the third largest village in the region. The trail steers east to the settlement of Charang from the end of the wall. Subsequently, we’ll climb our way to the other side of moonlike terrain where we’ll spot the unique Tsarang Chorten from a distance which points out our closeness with the entrance to Tsarang (3,560m). The large five-story white Dzong and red Gompa are the must-visit places in this village.
Tsarang (3.560 m) - Lo Manthang (3.800 m) 4-5 h - Festival de Tiji primer día
Accompanied by the sublime vistas of snow-capped peaks such as Tilicho (7,134m), Annapurna I, Nilgiri, and Bhrikuti, we’ll climb down to Charang Chu Canyon at first then ascend abruptly after ranging over the river. Thereupon, we’ll gradually advance to the pass of Lo. Here, we can catch glimpses of the Lo-Manthang Valley. Uninterrupted aridness is what we’ll see during this entire trek day. The walled capital of Lo-Manthang appears into the sight as we descend down the hill and march towards its entrance.
The day nine is allocated as “Rest Day” during which you can render much required break to your tired legs while adapting to the higher elevations. Flanked by two colossal rocks, which creates a natural barrier, Lo Manthang is an awe-inspiring place travel enthusiasts can ever set their feet upon. It once was capital of the ancient kingdom of Mustang. Appealing gompas, a remarkable five-story royal palace, and traditional houses situated alongside the narrow streets; Lo Manthang has got everything to capture as well as retain your attention. Explore around to grasp the pristine surrounding of this magnificent village.
excursión a los monasterios de Nyiphu y Garphu y disfruta del último día del Festival de Tiji
In day ten our adventure, we’ll go for a joyful trip to Garphu Village within Chhoser Valley i.e. located near the Tibetan border to the north of Lo Manthang. You can either take ponies or a jeep but a fairly easy 2 hours hike to this scenic place has its own charm. After the hike, we’ll finally get to observe Nyiphu and Garphu monasteries. These caves are dug right out on a hill flaunting mesmerizing outlooks of the far-northern mountains as backdrops. Witness the picturesque setting and amazing ancient architecture of these time-worn structures. Once inside, you can find the complex of narrow passages and steep staircase leading to different floors. Besides that, walk around to take a closer look at wall frescos, scrolls, artifacts, and Buddhist prayer altars. We’ll return to Lo Manthang at the end of the day.
Lo Manthang (3.800 m) - Dhakmar (3.820 m) vía Ghar Gumba (Monasterio de Loghekar) 6 h
With our backpacks behind our backs, we’ll forge ahead on the trail to Dhakmar (3,820m) instead of retracing our steps back to Tsarang. We’ll steadily climb uphill then traverse Chogo La Pass (4,210m), the highest point of our journey. Descending steeply, we’ll cross the Charang River, move up to Lo Geker then make an appearance at Ghar Gumba. This monastery dates back to primeval times (around 1,200 years ago) and flaunts rock wonderful paintings. We’ll now ascend a ridge and progress steadily beyond the valley and alpine grasslands. Thereafter, we’ll walk down on a precipitous pathway to Dhakmar (3,820m).
Popular among the trekkers, this scenic segment of trail consists of downhill descents offering splendid outlooks of snowy summits in the distance. We’ll walk gently, taking pleasure of magical vistas initially. As we proceed further, we’ll find ourselves trekking down steeply to the eroded yet beautiful gully. Finally, we arrive at Ghiling (3,570m).
Today, we’ll pursue the route which will take us through many ascends and descends across the remote territories in Nepal, filled with beautiful valleys and canyons of Kali Gandaki River. Passing by Syangboche (3,475m), we’ll cross Bhena La Pass (3 830 m). While crossing the pass, we can see the surroundings of Samar. Succeeding a precipitous descent, we’ll negotiate Jhuwa Khola and enter the village of Samar (3,550m). We can see three colourful chortens at the entrance to the village. Here, we can gaze at some nice views of peaks Nilgiri and Annapurnas.
As we resume our trek, we’ll climb uphill then move down to Chele. We’ll continue on the windy pathway past the Chusang Village and traverse barley, wheat farmlands, apple orchards, sparse settlements with whitewashed houses to reach Kagbeni (2,800m). During our advancement on this long yet easy trail, we’ll be constantly followed by the exquisite vistas of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche.
In the last trekking day of our adventure, we’ll keep on with our descent and pass by Ekle Bhatti (2,740m). We must start our trek early in the morning as the strong winds make it difficult to walk during other hours of the day. With easy trail and blissful journey, we’ll ultimately make it to Jomsom (2,750m).
This very day, we’ll pack our bags and get on a flight destined to Pokhara. Once at Pokhara, you can either repose in your hotel room or wander around the picturesque sites in Pokhara City. Then, we’ll embark on another aircraft to successfully end up at Kathmandu. At Kathmandu, you can go round unvisited landmarks of the while shopping for some souvenirs.
Transportation: Flight & Taxi/Car
Accommodation: Hotel Dream City
Foods/ Drinks: Breakfast
Día 16
Salida final
We hope to see you again when you arrive in Nepal for your next escapade! Bidding farewells to each other, you’ll be guided to the Kathmandu Airport by one of our staff members, three hours prior to your scheduled flight so that you won’t encounter any minor troubles during your final moments in Nepal. Have a safe flight back to your homeland. Cheers!!
Transportation: Car/Jeep
Foods/ Drinks: Breakfast
End point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Tour Details
accommodation
2 noches de alojamiento en Katmandú
2 noches de alojamiento en Pokhara
11 noches de Alojamiento durante el trekking en Casa de Té
flights
De Katmandú a Pokhara en autobús turístico
Pokhara a Jomsom en vuelo
De Jomsom a Pokhara en vuelo
Pokhara a Katmandú en coche
guide
Guía profesional
insurance
El seguro del personal incluye
El seguro de invitados no está incluido
meals
En Katmandú y Pokhara sólo Desayuno
En Montaña pensión completa
others
Paquete de 15 Noches/16 Días de Senderismo según el Itinerario
Todo el transporte terrestre en coche privado y autobús turístico
Alojamiento en Hotel Estándar con Desayuno Gratis en Katmandú 2 noches y Pokhara también 2 Noches.
Alojamiento en Casa de Té durante la Montaña con 3 Comidas incluye
De Katmandú a Pokhara y de Pokhara a Katmandú en Autobús Turístico
Vuelo de Pokhara a Jomsom y de Jomsom a Pokhara
Comida, alojamiento, salario, seguro y transporte del personal.
Cena de Bienvenida con Programa Cultural
Permiso Especial (500,00 USD por persona durante 10 días ) incluido
Permiso del Área de Conservación del Annapurna y TIMS
Guía local profesional de primeros auxilios y ecoguía de habla inglesa con botiquín médico.
Todos los Impuestos del Gobierno y Cargo por Servicio de la Compañía.
Tasas del visado de Nepal
Tarifa aérea internacional
Bebidas y comida en Katmandú
Las bebidas no se mencionan en la montaña
Seguro de viaje para invitados (debes tener un seguro de viaje para el servicio de rescate)
Actividades extra
Alojamiento extra
Equipo de trekking (bastones de trekking, sacos de dormir, chaquetas de plumas): puedes alquilarlo en Thamel a buen precio.
Propinas para el personal
transport
Todo el transporte terrestre en Autobús Turístico y Coche Privado
Good to know
Currency
NPR
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal
Customer reviews
Operator
4.8
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