Mustang Tiji Festival Trek

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About the Destination

The Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is a culturally rich journey to Nepal’s remote Upper Mustang region, centered around the vibrant Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang. Held each May, the three-day celebration features traditional Tibetan masked dances and rituals. The trek combines striking Himalayan landscapes with deep cultural immersion, requiring special permits and guided access.

Location

Nepal

Region

Mustang

Max Elevation

4,320

Highest Point Reached During the Trek.

Duration

20 days

Accommodation

Hotel/Guesthouse

Typical lodges or teahouses during the trek

Best Seasons

Spring and Autumn

Group

Min. 2 Pax

Difficulty

Moderate

Start Point

Kathmandu

End Point

Kathmandu

Permit

Specail permit Required

A permit is required for this trek.

Food

Included

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are typically included

Highlights of the Mustang Tiji Festival Trek

The main event is a three-day Buddhist festival in which the legend of Dorje Jono, who defeated a demon to save the kingdom, is re-enacted.
Traditional masked dances performed by monks in the royal courtyard.
Spiritual atmosphere rare insight into the rituals of Tibetan Buddhism that have been preserved for centuries.
Dramatic desert-like terrain, red cliffs, and ancient caves.
Spectacular views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Trekking through wind-swept canyons, high passes, and remote villages.
Interact with the Lopa people, with deep Tibetan roots.
Ancient capital of the former Kingdom of Lo.
Explore medieval monasteries, royal palace, and narrow alleys.
Visit centuries-old monasteries like Thubchen, Jampa, and Chode.
Witness yak herding, traditional farming, and untouched ways of life.

Trip Summary

Many people just visit in Nepal for Tiji (Tenchi) festival, which is a three –day ritual celebrated in the parched land of upper Mustang (Lo Manthang). Mustang Tiji festival is well known as “The chasing of the demons” clusters on the Tiji myth. Tiji tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction.

The demon father wreaks havoc on Mustang by creating a water shortage which, in this extremely arid land, is the most precious life-sustaining resource. Dorje Jono eventually defeats the demon and banishes him from the land. Tiji festival is celebrated to invoke the mighty Dorje Jono to remove any obstacle out of the way.

Tiji is a kind of festival that exist the words ‘ten che’ represent “the hope of Buddha dharma” presenting in the world and, as every other festival, celebrates the success victory of god over evil. Mustang is very popular destination for trekking and Jeep drive tour, so our company offers Mustang Tiji festival trekking and Tiji festival jeep drive tour. Tiji festival is a colorful tenchi festival.

The Tenchi Festival takes place annually in Lo Manthang, the capital of Upper Mustang and the former Tibetan Kingdom of Lo. Each spring, monks perform ceremonies, rites, and dances during the festival to dispel evils and demons from the former kingdom. Upper Mustang Tiji Festival has been announced to be held on the 14th, 15th, and 16th of May 2026.

Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 03

Kathmandu drive by tourist bus to Pokhara (820 m)

Day 04

Pokhara flight to Jomsom (2,713 m) and trek to Kagbeni (2,800 m)

Day 05

Kagbeni trek to Chele (3,060 m)

Day 06

Chele trek to Ghiling (3,570 m)

Day 07

Ghiling trek to Tsarang (3,560 m)

Day 08

Tsarang trek to Lo-Manthang (3,810)

Day 09

Tsarang trek to Lo-Manthang (3,810 m)

Day 10

First day bserve Tiji Festival Lo-Manthang

Day 11

Second day observe Tiji Festival Lo-Manthang

Day 12

Final observe Tiji Festival Lo-Manthang

Day 13

Lo-Manthang trek to Drakmar (3,820 m)

Day 14

Dhakmar trek to Shyangbochen (3,800 m)

Day 15

Shyangbochen trek to Chhuksang (2,980 m).

Day 16

Chhuksang trek to Jomsom (2,713 m)

Day 17

Jomsom Flight to Pokhara (850 m)

Day 18

Pokhara drive tourist bus to Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Day 19

Leisure day in Kathmandu

Day 20

Depart Kathmandu

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