The same Upper Mustang jeep line is timed for Tiji in Lo Manthang: masked dances, horns, and the whole town in festival dress. You still drive Kagbeni, Chele, and Ghami to reach the walled city in time for the ceremonies. Tiji’s masked dances in Lo Manthang are the dates this jeep tour is built around.
Cave gompas and desert ridges fill the days around the festival. You drive out the same corridor when the dances end. Horn rehearsals and courtyard dances run on a tight festival clock, so lodge rooms in the walled city are held before you leave Kathmandu.
We'll book this Tiji week as members of TAAN, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, KEEP, and the Village Tourism Promotion Forum, with client funds backed by a security deposit at the Ministry of Tourism. Our Kathmandu office ties the restricted Mustang permit to the three festival mornings in Lo Manthang so you are inside the courtyard when the dances start.
You'll fly Kathmandu to Pokhara, then drive the Kali Gandaki gravel to Jomsom and the walled city with a 4x4 crew who know Chhoser and the Muktinath return. We'll share the festival-day plan each evening so cave and gompa hours sit around the Tiji programme.
Welcome to Nepal for your first day of your Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour adventure. As soon as you touch down at Tribhuvan International Airstrip, our friendly office associates will be there to give you a cordial reception. They will have our company’s signboard in their hand so that you will be able to spot them easily as soon as you see them in the terminal of the airport.
They will also support the check-in process at the airport and give you a hand with your luggage to make it easy for you while walking. After that, they will drive to the 3-star hotel in Kathmandu to spend the night. In Kathmandu, the package only includes breakfast options.
So, lunch and dinner will be your own expenses while you are in Kathmandu. This will also give you a huge opportunity to explore different local and international food dishes according to your taste and favorite dishes. After you are dropped off at the hotel, you can unwind or explore the hotel premises and learn about the amenities you will be getting while you are staying there.
On this second day of the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour cost package, we will spend one more day in Kathmandu to explore the city's significant cultural landmarks. Before we arrive at the hotel, you can have breakfast and pack the necessary gadgets to be ready for your pick-up. Our morning sightseeing trip will start by leaving the hotel and heading to Boudhanath Stupa, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Buddha's widely recognized all-seeing eyes are the main feature of the steaming, snow-white dome of the Stupa. Getting there early will guarantee you the space and an opportunity to experience the peaceful ambiance of the stupa. You can also best enjoy the structure by turning the prayer wheels and then moving in a clockwise direction.
We shall go from this stupa to Pashupatinath Temple, which is considered Nepal's holiest temple to Lord Mahadev. During Shivaratri, this temple is packed with Hindu pilgrims, ascetics, and devotees from all over the world to worship Mahadev. After visiting Nepal, we'll drive to Swayambhunath, commonly known as the Monkey Temple.
After enjoying a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu City, we will fly to Pokhara on this third day of the 12-day Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour itinerary excursion. After a hearty breakfast in your three-star hotel in Thamel, we will drive to Kathmandu Airport in the morning. Then, we will board a flight to Pokhara.
In 35 to 40 minutes, we will reach the serene city. If you are sitting on the right side of the plane, you can enjoy the Himalayan panoramas, such as the Annapurna range, the Langtang range, Manaslu, etc. Even though this is a short flight, you can still enjoy the aerial views.
Upon landing in Pokhara, we will drive to our three-star hotel in Lakeside to drop off our luggage, allowing us to explore the city more comfortably. We will visit key attractions of Pokhara, including the International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Bindabasini Temple, Bat Cave, Gupteshwar Cave, and others.
We'll drive to Jomsom, located in Nepal's Mustang area. This is also Mustang's district headquarters, and it serves as the principal starting point for hikers heading to the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang. We will begin the fourth day of the Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang in the early morning after having breakfast at the lodging.
The jeep will drive through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world's deepest canyon, perched between towering cliffs and distant mountain ranges. While riding in a jeep, you can take in the vistas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, which will be a memorable part of this road journey. Similarly, you will pass through popular villages like Beni (the gateway to Mustang), Tatopani (famous for its natural hot spring water), Ghasa (which offers an authentic glimpse into rural Nepali life), and Marpha (famous for apple orchards).
The jeep will stop at some of these destinations so that you can enjoy them for a moment.
Today is the day; we will finally go to Lo Manthang City, where we will witness the iconic 3-day festival on this 12-day Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour itinerary adventure. After a substantial breakfast in Jomsom, we will hop in our jeep to start the road journey in the morning. The route from Lo Manthang to Jomsom is approximately 98 kilometers.
After reaching Kagbeni, your permits will be checked before you are allowed to continue further into the restricted Upper Mustang region. While traveling into this secluded region, you will witness the gradual transformation of landscapes. Along the way, you will pass through traditional Mustang region villages like Tangbe, Chhusang, Chele, Samar, Syangboche, Ghiling, and Tsarang (Charang).
Similarly, you will witness the intriguing vistas like towering red cliffs, windswept valleys, and distant jaw-dropping Himalayan views.
Today is the first day of the Tiji Festival, which is celebrated over three consecutive days in the city of Lo Manthang. After devouring a tasty breakfast, we will wake up at dawn and see this fantastic festival, which is held in the royal courtyard of Lo Manthang. You will see many visitors and locals gather already early in the day. Many locals come to this festival wearing traditional attire.
You can also rent or borrow from locals to experience the local culture of Lo Manthang. Lama monks will perform complex rituals and chant sacred mantras wearing colorful, hand-painted masks and silk costumes. This festival exhibits victory over evil, telling the story of Dorje Jono, a deity who protects the kingdom from fatal destruction. Similarly, during this festival, you can witness drums beating, horns blowing, and spiritual mantras chanting echoing through the town, creating a deeply meditative ambiance.
Your whole day watching this festival will be enjoyable and. As the sun sets behind the mountain cliffs, the day’s ceremonies come to an end.
Today marks the second day of the festival on this Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour package journey in the Manang district. The second day of the Tiji festival kicks off normally around noon. Until then, we will have plenty of time to explore the attractive places of Lo Manthang after having a tasty breakfast.
We will visit centuries-old monasteries, temples, narrow alleys, hidden chapels, meditation caves, and other significant places in the city. Each has its own deep spiritual roots. We can also visit nearby Chhoser Village, which is just a one-hour drive from Manthang City.
In this village, you can explore sky caves, popular for ancient dwellings carved into cliffs. Moreover, you can also visit a local Buddhist school. On this seventh day of the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour adventure, if luck is on your side, you may see blue sheep and other Himalayan wildlife.
Today will be our final day celebrating this unique festival on the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour adventure excursion. The third day of the Tiji Festival marks the most symbolic phase of this Tibetan Buddhist celebration, as this day symbolizes the defeat of evil and the restoration of tranquility and balance. Before the ceremony begins at noon, we can visit the other notable places of Lo Manthang City, such as Champa Lhakang, Chhoser Cave, Chhoser Monastery, Namgyal Gompa, Buddhist schools, and traditional villages.
After exploring these places, we will gather at the royal courtyard of Lo Manthang to see the final ritual dance. Monks dressed in masks and costumes perform the Rha Chham, a traditional dance. A paper figure of the demon is destroyed, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the region's purification from many hostile, powerful elements.
The experience will be and delightful to watch.
Finally, on this eighth day of the 12-day Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour itinerary, it's time to leave behind the ancient city of Lo Manthang. After a final hearty breakfast in this city, we will immediately start the jeep ride to Muktinath Temple. The road to Muktinath from this city is about 105 kilometers.
The jeep will drive us through the winding routes, passing settlements like Charang (Tsarang) and Ghami, descending from the trans-Himalayan region. We will also drive through Syangboche and Gyu La Pass, where you can see the sweeping views of the Mustang region and distant snow-blanketed Himalayas. After a Jeep ride of around six to seven hours, we will arrive at the Muktinath temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
Here, you can see 108 running water spouts and the Jwala Mai Temple, which is known for its eternal flame burning through natural gas vents. This temple is regarded as one of Nepal's significant and holy temples.
Before leaving the Mustang region, we will visit the sacred site of Muktinath before having breakfast to receive Lord Vishnu's blessing. You can also take a holy bath under the 108 running water spouts. It is believed that bathing under all 108 taps cleanses your sins and removes bad karma from your life. Then, we will return to the teahouse for breakfast.
Following that, we will start the scenic jeep ride to Pokhara. On the return journey, you will pass through familiar traditional villages like Jomsom, Marpha, Kobang, Kalopani, Lete, Ghasa, and Tatopani. The closer you get to Pokhara city, the more you see the terrain transform, becoming greener. After seven to eight hours of driving, we will arrive in Pokhara.
Then, we will check in at a three-star hotel where we stayed before, after arriving in Pokhara from Kathmandu city on this Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour cost package. You can end your day walking along the peaceful Phewa Lake and dining at a cozy lakeside cafeteria.
Today, we'll travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Before leaving this beautifulcity, we will enjoy a superb breakfast at a three-star hotel. Then we'll drive to Pokhara Airport to catch a flight to Tribhuvan Airport. Aerial views offer panoramic views of Pokhara, Annapurna, and the Dhaulagiri peaks.
After a brief 35- to 40-minute flight, we will land at the airport. Then, we will transfer you to the three-star hotel where you can settle in and have nice rest after enjoying your journey in the Upper Mustang. You can also stroll through the lively alleys of Thamel to pick up souvenirs like pashmina shawls, thanka paintings, handicrafts, and others. After a day of fun, we will take you to an original Nepalese restaurant situated in Thamel where you can have the last supper.
While having your meal, you will certainly be entertained by a cultural performance celebrating the successful Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour adventure. Tonight, is the last night in Nepal, so prepare for a long flight to your home country tomorrow and sleep well.
The twelfth day of the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour package marks the end of your tour in Nepal. If your light is on in the morning, we will transfer you to the airport when you finish breakfast at the hotel. However, if your flight is in the afternoon or evening, you can travel to the nearby markets in Thamel to purchase last-minute souvenirs.
If you have extra days in Nepal, let us know so we can plan exciting destinations like Chitwan, Nagarkot, and others. You can also do daring adventurous activities like rafting, bungee jumping, and zip-lining in Kathmandu Valley. Our primary objective is to offer you the experience of a lifetime in Nepal so that you can cherish these happy memories forever.
Hope you love our Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour package.
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu unless the itinerary uses another regional hub. Airport or hotel pickup can be arranged when you share arrival details ahead of travel.
Briefings cover road or domestic travel to the trailhead. Build buffer time before onward international flights in case mountain weather shifts the schedule.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Spring from March to May and autumn from September to November usually bring the clearest views and stable walking conditions on this route. Winter is quieter but colder at altitude, while monsoon months bring cloud and wet trails at lower elevations.
Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Pickup can be arranged from Tribhuvan International Airport or your hotel in Thamel when you share flight times ahead of travel. The pre-trek briefing is usually held at the hotel before the Lukla flight or helicopter sector.
Allow buffer days after the trek in case mountain flights move. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Jeep or bus days to the remote trailhead are arranged when they are part of your package. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
National park or restricted-area permits apply depending on the valleys you cross. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
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