Tiji festival is one of the biggest and most important festivals celebrated in Upper Mustang. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of the good over evil. The festival is celebrated for
Trip Name: Mustang Tiji Festival
Trek Duration: 17 Days
Trip Type: Tea House/Camping Trekking
Grade: Moderate
Best season: May
Transportation: Land or Flight
Accommodation: Hotel/Guest Houses
Elevation: 3,840 m (12,600 ft)
Tiji festival is one of the biggest and most important festivals celebrated in Upper Mustang. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of the good over evil. The festival is celebrated for three days. Tiji festival of Upper Mustang is popular among the travels from all over the world. This is a great time to visit Upper Mustang. Tiji festival is one of the most colorful festivals of Upper Mustang. You can see the colorful vibes and happiness among the people during Tiji Festival. Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek can be one of the unforgettable experiences of your life.
The Tiji festival is a three day ritual festival. The name stands for “chasing the demons away”, according to Mythology. The story also tells that a legendary deity Dorje Jono chased away his demon father who was likely to destroy the entire Mustang region. The demon tried to destroy this region by making it scarce of water. This why still today the lands of Mustang region are barren and treeless. Dorje Jono succeeds in banishing the demon away from the state and because of this reason; The Tiji Festival is celebrated still today.
Upper Mustang is also known as Kingdom of Lo, until 1950 it was a separate kingdom within the boundaries of Nepal. The people here still have their own officially recognized King who still has his house in the ancient capital of Kingdom of Lo called Lo Manthang. Tibetan cultures and traditions are highly preserved in this region which is one of the main reasons for this Kingdom called as Little Tibet. is an amazing way to explore the highly preserved cultures and traditions of the people of mountain region. The people here follow the Tibetan cultures and speak Tibetan language. In this trek experience the highly preserved and untouched socio- cultural practices, rich architecture and unique lifestyles.
Upper Mustang is one of the highly conserved trekking destinations in the world. The region was restricted for foreign visitors until 1992. Even until recent time the trekkers need special trekking permit to visit this region. The special trekking permit for Upper Mustang costs USD 500 for 9 nights and 10 days and an additional USD 50 per day is charged for extra day. You will also need to have Annapurna Conservation Area permit as well. The ACAP permit costs NPR 226 for the citizens of SAARC countries and NPR 2260 for citizens outside the SAARC countries.
All meals during the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek will be provided by the company. The accommodations during your stay in Kathmandu will be in 3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. You will be staying in the local guesthouses during your tour in Upper Mustang. You will be served the local cuisines during your stay in the local guest houses. You can taste the delicious Tibetan foods while staying in the Upper Mustang region.
25th May 2019 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
26th May 2019 Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
27th May 2019 Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2720m) trek to Kagbeni (2786 m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge.
28th May 2019 Day 04: Trek from Kagbeni to Tsaile (3115m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
29th May 2019 Day 05: Trek from Tsaile to Ghiling (3570m) 6-7 hours via Chuksi Cave. Overnight at Lodge
30th May 2019 Day 06: Trek from Ghiling to Drakmar (3450m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
31st May 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 07: Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Manthang (3840m) 7-8 hours walk via Ghar Gompa and Marang-La Pass. Start Tenchi (Teji) Festival
1st June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 08: First day observes Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang (3840m) Overnight at Lodge
2nd June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019 Day 09: Second day observe Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang (3840m.) Overnight at Lodge
3rd June 2019 (End of Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 10: Final observes Tenji (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang 3840m. Overnight at Lodge End Tenchi (Teji) Festival.
4th June 2019 Day 11: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Tsarang (3560m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge
5th June 2019 Day 12: Trek from Tsarang to Syangboche (3500m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge
6th June 2019 Day 13: Trek from Syangboche to Chhusang (2980m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
7th June 2019 Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2720m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge
8th June 2019 Day 15: Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara.
9th June 2019 Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu
10th June 2019 Day 17: Final Departure.
25th May 2019 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
26th May 2019 Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
27th May 2019 Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2720m) trek to Kagbeni (2786 m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge.
28th May 2019 Day 04: Trek from Kagbeni to Tsaile (3115m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
29th May 2019 Day 05: Trek from Tsaile to Ghiling (3570m) 6-7 hours via Chuksi Cave. Overnight at Lodge
30th May 2019 Day 06: Trek from Ghiling to Drakmar (3450m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
31st May 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 07: Trek from Drakmar to Lo-Manthang (3840m) 7-8 hours walk via Ghar Gompa and Marang-La Pass. Start Tenchi (Teji) Festival
1st June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 08: First day observes Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang (3840m) Overnight at Lodge
2nd June 2019 (Tiji Festival Trek 2019 Day 09: Second day observe Tenji Festival (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang (3840m.) Overnight at Lodge
3rd June 2019 (End of Tiji Festival Trek 2019) Day 10: Final observes Tenji (Tiji Festival) Lo-Manthang 3840m. Overnight at Lodge End Tenchi (Teji) Festival.
4th June 2019 Day 11: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Tsarang (3560m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge
5th June 2019 Day 12: Trek from Tsarang to Syangboche (3500m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge
6th June 2019 Day 13: Trek from Syangboche to Chhusang (2980m) 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge
7th June 2019 Day 14: Trek from Chhusang to Jomsom (2720m) 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lodge
8th June 2019 Day 15: Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara.
9th June 2019 Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu
10th June 2019 Day 17: Final Departure.
Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd requires a minimum of 20% of the total price to book this trip. The amount received to book the trip is used to obtain the permit and to book the accommodations and hire the guides. The rest of the amount can be paid after your arrival in Nepal.
To book a trip from Actual Adventure Pvt.Ltd you will need to follow certain processes which are mentioned below.
Step 1: Send us an inquiry using inquiry form, email or call us
Step 2: Discuss and fix the trek itinerary and price.
Step 3: Send us the deposit required to confirm the trip.
Step 4: Send us your Passport copies, Insurance copies, two passport sized photos and others (if necessary)
Step 5: Come to Nepal pay the remaining amount and start the trek.
Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
Currency General Account (USD) 016-010 100 23199
Paying Bank: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd
Thamel Branch, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sometimes the trek ends before the scheduled itinerary due to several reasons regarding health or any other personal issues of the trekkers. If in case, early termination of the trek happens please note that we cannot offer refunds for unused days. It is because we have to pay the committed amount to our porters, guides and other team members.
Our clients must have their insurance and the insurance must cover the expenses of accidents, health, emergency evacuation, lost of gears, etc.
The departure scheduled would be changed on any unavoidable circumstance like weather hazards, trail slides, soil erosion, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients.
Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Gratis (Free) Visa
For first visit in one visa year (January to December), gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, the visa can be extended from the department of immigration with respective fares.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
Nepal Visa for Chinese Nationals
As per official circular of the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China, Chinese nationals applying for tourist visa to Nepal are being provided “gratis tourist visa” from Jan. 5, 2016, from following Nepali missions in the People’s Republic of China:
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.
If you have not brought any of these equipment then you can also buy this in Kathmandu as well. If you need help our guides will help you to buy the trekking gears in Kathmandu. You can find the wide range of varieties while buying the trekking gears in Kathmandu. The qualities of the trekking gears are similar to that you get in your countries. You can also find medium quality gears at cheaper rates as well. You can find all types of trekking gears in Thamel which is the main street for backpackers and trekkers in Nepal.
Acclimatization is very important when you are trekking to an altitude of more than 3500m. Proper acclimatization helps to reduce the chances of Altitude Sickness. The itinerary is designed with proper acclimatization that will help your body to adopt the lower oxygen content in the air. Once you reached an altitude of 5000m the oxygen content in the air is less than 50% than that of the sea level. One of the main causes of altitude sickness is staying too long at high altitude without proper acclimatization. If in case you suffer from altitude sickness, the guides will notice the symptoms and then drop you to the lower altitude immediately. You have to inform to your guide if you notice any discomfort or symptoms of AMS. Major altitude sickness might need emergency helicopter rescue so make sure your travel insurance covers all the risk including helicopter rescue.
The numbers of Solo travelers are increasing rapidly in recent few years in Nepal. Nepal, being a beautiful and peace loving country is also one of the safest countries for solo travelers. However, the cost for solo traveler might be expensive since single supplement is very difficult to find and are expensive as well in the mountain regions.
For some trekking can be a short break from social medias and internet whereas for some internet and communication is a means to stay connected with near and dear ones during trekking. While travelling in the remotest areas you may not have facilities of telephone and internet. However, in recent days the Internet and Communication facilities during your trek to Nepal is improving rapidly. The region now has 3G and 4G coverage as well.
Satellite phone
If you want to have the best networks throughout your trek to AnnapurnaBase Camp you can use satellite phone throughout the trial. You can rent the sat phones or bring your own.
Wi-Fi
Most of the tea houses and lodges now provide Wi-Fi service. You can get free Wi-Fi in some of the lodges. But most of the lodges take extra charge for Wi-Fi. They charge you normally $5 for unlimited Wi-Fi coverage. However, the speed of the internet may not be faster like that of the cities.
Mobile data
Mobile Data can be the cheaper way to get in touch with your family and friends in the Annapurna Region. You can buy a local sim card from a private company in Nepal and activate your data. The cost od data pack varies per MB. A telecommunication company in Nepal, NCELL has launched 3G connectivity since 2010. So you can have a better internet experience in the Annapurna Region through mobile data as well.
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