Trip Overview
Tiji Festival in Lomonthang, upper Mustang, It is believed that people of Lo Manthang started to celebrate the Tiji festival from 15 century on the time of Lama Lowo Khenchen, one of the greatest Buddhist teachers and son of King Amgon Sangpo. a Three-day ritual known as the ‘chasing of the demons’, held here during the summer. Centered on the Tiji myth, which tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono. He battles against his demon father to save the Kingdom of M...
Tiji Festival in Lomonthang, upper Mustang, It is believed that people of Lo Manthang started to celebrate the Tiji festival from 15 century on the time of Lama Lowo Khenchen, one of the greatest Buddhist teachers and son of King Amgon Sangpo. a Three-day ritual known as the ‘chasing of the demons’, held here during the summer. Centered on the Tiji myth, which tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono. He battles against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. Loba villagers converge on the capital to participate in masked dances, offering prayers and celebrating a new season. This three days long annual festival is celebrated at Lo Manthang in front of King’s palace, which is one of the most well-known and revered festivals in the whole Mustang region. as a religious ceremony, to ward off obstacles and suffering that might befall the region. Later it also came to symbolize the hope and strength of the people of Lo which is divided into seven provinces known as Lo Tso Dhun.
Mustangi people strongly believed that the Tiji festival brings hope and peace and protects them from evil forces. It is based on the myth of a deity Dorje Shunu also called Vajrakila, who took rebirth to subdue all the evil forces and demons that created hell and suffering on earth. Through the power of Tiji festival dances and the variety of forms he takes, The deity defeats the demons and thereby brings peace and prosperity to the kingdom. Thus the festival depicts the victory of good over evil.
During the three-day masked dance Tiji festival in Lo Manthang, upper Mustang, the chosen monk representing Dorge Shunu reveals his various forms and an ancient Thangka painting of Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava is being displayed as the beating of drums and chanting fills the air of Lo Manthang.
In the days approaching Tiji, the trails from the surrounding villages to Lo Manthang are packed with local people and mule caravans and some driving on Jeep nowadays to participate and celebrate their most awaited annual festival. Thus Mustang Tiji festival trek became a special holiday trip to Nepal Himalayas for trekkers around the world to witness the diverse topography with the spellbound festival at its best form, nowhere else can be seen. Mountain Monarch is regularly organizing this special Upper Mustang Tiji festival trek each year and the booking for 2018 trip is already open, seats are limited. Thus hurry up and reserve your place to witness this Tiji festival in Lo Manthang upper Mustang.
Trip Facts
- Destination: Nepal
- Trp Area: Mustang
- Trek Grade: Moderate
- Festival Date: May 31, June 01,02
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Tea house during the trek.
- Group Size: Min.2 pax up to 18 pax
- Max altitude: 4320 m
- Mode of Travel: Drive/Flight: Pokhara/ Flight Jomsom.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the historical palaces, its courtyard, and the alleys of Upper Mustang during the festival.
- Walk in the dry, arid surroundings on the trans-Himalayan Tibetan border.
- live participant in the whole proceeding of the festival.
- Dance and sing the traditional music which has a great influence on Tibetan Buddhism.
- Traverse through many ridges, walk through boulders and cross different boulders to reach Upper Mustang.
Itinerary
Route Map
Altitude Chart
Cost includes
- Transportation: Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle as per group size.
- Members Accommodation in Kathmandu: 3 Night 3* Hotel (Twin Shearing) with BB per schedule program and itinerary
- Domestic Flight or Overland tourist or reserved private Transport:
- Flight Kathmandu-Pokhara and Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara and Pokhara-Jomsom Flight and Jomsom-Pokhara flight and Pokhara-Kathmandu Drive back for both members and supporting staff as per program and scheduled itinerary.
- Trekking Permit: All necessary Government paperwork and ACAP, TIMS and Upper Mustang Special permits ($ 500. Per person up to 10.days). NOTE: Staying more than 10 days in a restricted area, you will be charged extra (US$ 50 per day / per person).
- Members Accommodation During Trip: Best available Local Teahouse lodge accommodation / 3 times meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with fresh fruits as long as available during entire trek as per schedule program and itinerary
- Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide: Highly experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking Sherpa Guide and assistant guide (If the numbers of participants are above 8.pax) and their daily wages.
- Guide & Porters Wages, Emergency Heli and medical Insurance: Porter service (2.member 1 porter max 30.kg per person) Staff wages, medical and emergency Heli rescue insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
- Communication: Radio Walkie-Talkie and Thuraya SAT Phone will be carried by Guide for emergency use (for member $ 5 per minutes)
- Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags, Sun Hat and Face Mask: TWO Members use one Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags to put your Trekking/Expedition gears and stuff during Trekking / Expedition. Sun Hat and Face Mask will be provided as souvenirs.
- Medical Kit Bag: Medical kit (carried by trekking Guide or supporting staff for basic use only)
- Government VAT / TAX: Local government VAT / Tax
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Horse renting and additional porters: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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