About Trip

Tiji Festival is a world-renowned festival, celebrated in Lomanthang, the capital of Upper Mustang. Every year, the Tiji festival is celebrated for 3 days to please the Lord and ask for the rain. If you are interested in the cultural trek or interested to explore the festivals, go to Upper Mustang and enjoy the Tiji festival. The festival has its connection with life in the Himalayan rain shadow area. It remains drought throughout the year and rain brings a huge meaning to ease the day to day activities. During the cultural performance in Lomanthang, they perform chorus dance with masque and unique garments. Besides the festival, you can enjoy exploring the ancient Buddhist heritage. Nepal Kameleon Holidays organize guided Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek based on the Tiji festival calendar.

Highlights:

  • Himalayan rain shadow area
  • Picturesque landscape
  • Antique town with monasteries and chhortens
  • Caves and brown hills
  • Unique Tiji festivals and other celebrations

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: 2018 May 04: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350 meters).
  • Day 02: 2018 May 05: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
  • Day 03: 2018 May 06: Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m). 6 hrs drive
  • Day 04: 2018 May 07: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2858 meters). 3-4 hrs.
  • Day 05: 2018 May 08: Kagbeni to Chele (3050 meters). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 06: 2018 May 09: Walk Chele to Syanbochen (3475 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 07: 2018 May 10: Walk Syanbochen to Ghaymi (3520m). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 08: 2018 May 11: Walk Ghaymi to Charang (3500 meters). 4-5 hrs.
  • Day 09: 2018 May 12: Walk Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700 meters). 5-6 hrs, 1st day of Tiji Festival
  • Day 10: 2018 May 13: Explore Lo-Mangthang, 2nd day of Tiji festival.
  • Day 11: 2018 May 14: Explore Lo-Mangthang, 3rd day of Tiji festival.
  • Day 12: 2018 May 15: Walk Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 13: 2018 May 16: Walk Dhakmar to Ghiling (3806m). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 14: 2018 May 17: Walk Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050 meters). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 15: 2018 May 18: Walk Chhuksang to Jomsom (2700 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 16: 2018 May 19: Fly back to Pokhara.
  • Day 17: 2018 May 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • Day 18: 2018 May 21: Departure.

Cost Includes:

  • Pick up and drop, Airport - Hotel - Airport by private vehicle.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing basis with B/B plan.
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle.
  • Three meals during trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Lodge based accommodation during the trek.
  • Professional trekking guide and porter, their food, accommodation, salary and transportation.
  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) entry permit.
  • Upper Mustang restricted area entry special permit (Special Trekking Permit US$ 500 per person for 10 days that begins from Kagbeni to Kagbeni. If you want to stay more than 10 day, US$ 50 per day / per person will be charged, which is not included in this trip cost).
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card.
  • Drive from Kathmandu –Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist vehicle.
  • Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara flight.
  • All our government taxes and office service charges.

Cost Excludes:

  • Your personal expenses.
  • Entrance fee in all monuments during tour in Kathmandu and Lo- Manthang.
  • Alcoholic drinks, hot drinks and cold drinks.
  • Mineral water, chocolates and energy bars.
  • Emergency rescue
  • Tips for guide and porter.

Trip Note

  • If you have less time and you want to do jeep safari to Upper Mustang, we will organize it.
  • Flight cancellation or delay is not the issue of our control. You need to cover the extra night accommodation and meals by yourselves in this condition.

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 012018 May 04: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350 meters).
  • Day 022018 May 05: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
  • Day 032018 May 06: Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m). 6 hrs drive
  • Day 042018 May 07: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2858 meters). 3-4 hrs.
  • Day 052018 May 08: Kagbeni to Chele (3050 meters). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 062018 May 09: Walk Chele to Syanbochen (3475 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 072018 May 10: Walk Syanbochen to Ghaymi (3520m). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 082018 May 11: Walk Ghaymi to Charang (3500 meters). 4-5 hrs.
  • Day 092018 May 12: Walk Charang to Lo-Mangthang (3700 meters). 5-6 hrs, 1st day of Tiji Festival
  • Day 102018 May 13: Explore Lo-Mangthang, 2nd day of Tiji festival.
  • Day 112018 May 14: Explore Lo-Mangthang, 3rd day of Tiji festival.
  • Day 122018 May 15: Walk Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 132018 May 16: Walk Dhakmar to Ghiling (3806m). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 142018 May 17: Walk Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050 meters). 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 152018 May 18: Walk Chhuksang to Jomsom (2700 meters). 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 162018 May 19: Fly back to Pokhara.
  • Day 172018 May 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • Day 182018 May 21: Departure.

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What is trekking or walking holidays?

Trekking is an adventurous multi-days walk to a certain destination. In Nepal, trekking includes walking in the Himalayas and green hills. 

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