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1. Experience the vibrant three-day Tiji festival with traditio

   Tiji Festival Trek In Upper Mustang 

   Day 1:27 April 2024: Arrive in Kathmandu (1400 m)

   Day 2: 28 April 2024: Drive from Kathmandu (1400 m)  to Pokhara (822 m)

   Day 3: 29 April 2024: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700 m) and trek to Kagbeni (2804 m)

   Day 4: 30 April 2024: Trek from Kagbeni to Chhuksang (3050 m, 5-6 hour)

   Day 5: 01 May 2024:Trek to Geling (3500 m) from Chuksang 

   Day 6: 02 May 2024: Trek (5-6 hour) to Charang ( 3620 m) from Geling 

   Day 7: 03 May 2024: Trek to Lo Manthang (3840 m,3 -4 hour) from Tsarang 

   Day 8: 04 May 2024:  First day of the Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang

   Day 9: 05 May 2024: Witness the second day of the Tiji Festival featuring the captivating Mask Dance.

   Day 10: 06 May 2024: Marking the final day of Tiji festival celebrations

   Day 11: 07 May 2024: Trek to Drakmar (3820 m) from Lo-Manthang 

    Day 12:  May 8, 2024: Hike from Drakmar to Shyangmochen (3800 m, 6-7 hours)

   Day 13: 09 May 2024: Trek Shyangmochen to Chhusang (2980 m, 6 -7 hour)

   Day 14: 10 May 2024: Trek to Jomsom (2700 m, 6-7 hour) from Chhusang 

   Day 15: 11 May 2024:  Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (822 m)

   Day 16 : 12 May 2024: Drive ( 6-7 hour)  back to Kathmandu (1440 m)  from Pokhara (822 m)

   Day 17: 13 May 2024: Departure

   
   nal Tibetan rituals and masked dances.
2. Engage in dancing and singing traditional music that significantly influences Tibetan Buddhism.
3. Traverse numerous ridges, navigate boulders, and cross various obstacles to reach Upper Mustang.
4. Explore the historical palaces, courtyards, and alleys of Upper Mustang during the festival.
5. Stroll through the dry, arid landscapes along the trans-Himalayan Tibetan border.
6. Trek through dramatic cliffs and gorges, enjoying stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
7. Explore culturally significant monasteries like Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar.

The Tiji Festival, a thrilling annual event, takes center stage in Upper Mustang, a region of scenic allure that has captivated tourists for centuries. Initiated by Samdup Rabten Mustang in the 17th century, the festival saw kings from various districts converging in Lo Manthang to partake in a special ritual at the Chhode Monastery.

The Upper Mustang region, with its highest trek altitude reaching 3840 meters (12,598 feet) above sea level, serves as the backdrop for the Tiji Festival Trek. This captivating three-day celebration involves Tibetan rituals that narrate the myth of a son's quest to save the Mustang kingdom from impending destruction.

Monks, adorned in intricate costumes and masks, lead the festival's dances and rituals during Tiji, seeking to dispel evil spirits. Organized by the Choedhe Monastery, affiliated with the Sakya sect of Buddhism, the festival highlights the victory of God over Demon and Good over Evil.

The festival unfolds through a series of dance performances. On the first day, the 'Tsa Chaam' dance depicts the birth of 'Dorji Sonam,' a reincarnated Buddha confronting a harassing demon that plagued the Mustang kingdom. The 'NgaCham' dance on the second day portrays Dorjee Sonam attempting to return the demon to the Buddha realm. The final day witnesses the 'Rha Chham' dance, symbolizing Dorjee Sonam's triumph over the evil demon, banishing it from Mustang, and bringing peace and prosperity to the land.

Participation in the Tiji Festival Trek requires a special permit. The permit necessitates a minimum of two members in a group, and for solo travelers, arrangements can be made to join other groups. Original passport copies are essential for obtaining restricted area permits, making this journey a culturally rich and well-regulated adventure.