Trek Duration
8 Days
Max Trekking Altitude
3840m
Trek Grade
Moderate
Accommodation
Teahouse
Area
Upper Mustang
Best Time to go
Mar - Nov
Mustang, although officially became a part of Nepal in 1946, has preserved its Tibetan legacy, down to the crops farmed and the dialect used by its around 14000 residents, who practice a devout form of Buddhism. The walled village of Lo Manthang serves as the unofficial capital of Mustang and still houses a king.
We venture far into the Mustang nomads' native homeland while trekking these incredibly remote trails. These nomads are still living as they have for centuries. Along the route, we stop at a number of notable locations, such as the well-known Luri Gompa and Tashi Kabum, which is home to some of the best-preserved murals in the Tibetan Buddhist world. We travel through magnificently sculpted gorges as we make our way to remote communities, generally following the Kali Gandaki stream.
This personally curated adventure will provide a comprehensive experience of the breathtaking cultural Tibetan lifestyle of local people and the hidden kingdom of Mustang.
Day 1 (29th May). Drive (or fly) to Jomsom (2,720m) from Pokhara and drive to Kagbeni 2-3 hours and hike
Day 2 (30th May). Drive to Ghaymi (3,510m), 5-6 hours/Tsarang 6-7 hours and hike
Day 3 (31st May). Drive to Lo-Mangthang (3,840m), 4-5 hours and hike
Day 4 (1st Jun). 1st Day of Tiji Festival
Day 5 (2nd Jun). 2nd Day of Tiji Festival
Day 6 (3rd Jun). 3rd Day of Tiji Festival
Day 7 (4th Jun). Drive to Jomsom, 7-8 hours and hike
Day 8 (5th Jun). Drive (or fly) back to Pokhara & Rest day in Pokhara
Day 1 (18th May). Drive (or Fly) to Jomsom (2,720m) from Pokhara and drive to Kagbeni 2-3 hrs
Day 2 (19th May). Drive to Ghaymi (3,510m), 5-6 hrs /Tsarang 6-7 hrs
Day 3 (20th May). Drive to Lo-Mangthang (3,840m), 4-5hrs
Day 4 (21st May). 1st Day of Tiji Festival
Day 5 (22nd May). 2nd Day of Tiji Festival
Day 6 (23rd May). 3rd Day of Tiji Festival
Day 7 (24th May). Drive to Jomsom, 7-8 hours
Day 8 (25th May). Drive (or Fly) back to Pokhara & free relax day in Pokhara
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We will require an advance deposit of US$ 200 per person in order to hold your booking on a secure basis with the balance to be paid prior to your arrival in Nepal.
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This could include (but is not limited to) such items as airfares, fuel costs, government taxes, currency exchange variations, etc. In some cases, an increase might also be applicable if group numbers drop below the originally costed number.
We reserve the right to change or alter any itinerary at any time for reasons beyond our control. These could include but are not limited to adverse weather conditions, cancellation of flights or government restrictions in certain areas.
Whenever we are forced to make such late changes, we will always endeavor to give guests as much advance notice as possible and to ensure that the alternate itinerary achieves, insofar as possible, the objectives of the original tour.
Every year, Lo Manthang, the historic walled capital of Upper Mustang, hosts the Tiji Festival, one of the most colourful and culturally significant events in Nepal. This three-day Tibetan Buddhist celebration narrates the tale of Dorje Jono, a god who defeated a demon to save Mustang from destruction. The Tiji Festival is a unique chance to see a centuries-old spiritual performance in a remote part of the world with its dramatic masked dances, traditional ceremonies, and breathtaking Himalayan landscape.
The Tiji Festival is set for June 1st -3rd, 2027 & May 21st-23rd,2028. Set aside time on your schedule and get ready to travel far into the Trans-Himalayan region, where Tibetan culture flourishes unhindered by modern influences.
Upcoming Tiji Festival Dates for the years 2027 and 2028 are given below in the Table.
| S.No | Tiji Festival Year | Tiji Festival Happening Dates |
| 1 | Tiji Festival 2027 | 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2027 |
| 2 | Tiji Festival 2028 | 21st, 22nd and 23rd May 2028 |
The Upper Mustang region, which consists of seven villages, is home to the highly well-known Tiji Festival. The monks of the monastery in Lo-Manthang celebrate the main 3-day festival with vibrant ceremonies, dances, and ceremonial songs.
Members of the kingdom's royal family and the villages serve as festival organizers. It is a tantric dance performed by monks; the principal dancers and performers are chosen three months before the festival and complete all training and ritual ceremonies up until the festival's last day.
The vibrant celebration is attended by members of the royal family, locals, and tourists from around the globe. One is said to enter eternal joy by participating in the ceremony.
It is observed in accordance with the Tibetan calendar, and the principal monks of the nearby monastery choose the day through ritual practices.
According to the Tibetan lunar calendar, the Tiji Festival 2027 will be celebrated from 1st to 3rd June 2027.
Similarly, for those planning ahead, the tentative dates for the Tiji Festival 2028 are 21st to 23rd May 2028.
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