Tiji Festival Trek in 2025

Tiji Festival Trek offers cultural immersion, spectacular Himalayan views, and vibrant celebrations in the ancient city of Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang. The trek focuses on the ancient Tiji Festival, a lively and vibrant celebration held within the walls of Lo Manthang. The festival is held every year for three days to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It is a symbolic representation of the legendary story of Dorje Jono, a deity who bravely fought against his demon father to protect the Kingdom of Mustang from devastation.

Embarking on the Tiji Festival Trek provides a unique opportunity for trekkers to fully immerse themselves in the rich Tibetan-Buddhist culture that fills the region. The journey to Lo Manthang is a thrilling experience, as you traverse through stunning landscapes adorned with dramatic canyons, weathered cliffs, and charming villages. During the journey, hikers will come across traditional gompas (monasteries), prayer wheels, and mani walls, all against the breathtaking backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

When you arrive at Lo Manthang, you will be amazed by the breathtaking Tiji Festival. This vibrant celebration features mesmerizing masked dances, enchanting traditional music, and sacred rituals conducted by the monks of Chode Monastery. The festival not only highlights the deep devotion of the local community but also serves as a lively celebration of the region’s rich cultural traditions. Participants passionately don elaborate costumes and masks, faithfully reenacting the ancient myth with meticulous attention to detail, captivating onlookers with a mesmerizing spectacle.

The Tiji Festival Trek offers a unique opportunity to explore a remote and culturally vibrant region of Nepal. Experience the exhilarating thrill of high-altitude trekking while immersing yourself in the rich cultural traditions of the Tiji Festival. Embark on a journey that will leave you with lasting memories as you uncover the hidden gems of the majestic Himalayas.

Outline Itinerary for Tiji Festival Trek 2025

• Day 1: May 17 – Arrival in Nepal.
• Day 2: May 18 – City tour and trekking permit arrangement.
• Day 3: May 19 – Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m/ 5 to 6 hours.
• Day 4: May 20 – Drive from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m and trek to Kagbeni (2810m).
• Day 5: May 21 – Drive to Samar (2 hrs), visit Chungsi Caves, and trek to Sangboche, 3 hours (3800m).
• Day 6: May 22 – Trek to Ghami (3520m), 5 to 6 hours.
• Day 7: May 23 – Trek to Charang (3560m), 5 to 6 hours.
• Day 8: May 24 – Trek to Lo-Manthang (3840m) and Observe the first day of the festival.
• Day 9: May 25 – Visit Monasteries and observe second-day festival.
• Day 10: May 26 – Visit monasteries and observe the final Day of the festival.
• Day 11: May 27 – Trek to Dhakmar (3820m), 6 to 7 hours.
• Day 12: May 28 – Trek to Ghiling (3570m), 4 to 5 hours and explore local monasteries in Ghiling.
• Day 13: May 29 – Trek to Chhusang (3924m), 6 to 7 hours.
• Day 14: May 30 – Trek to Chhusang to Muktinath with Gyu La Pass (4077m) 4 hours.
• Day 15: June 1 – Trek to Jomsom via Lupra Valley 5 to 6 hours.
• Day 16: June 2 – Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.
• Day 17: June 3 – Fly back to Kathmandu by flight.
• Day 18: June 4 – Final departure to your port of destination.