The Tiji festival is a three-day ritual known as "The chasing of the Demons", centered on the Tiji myth celebrated in Mustang, Nepal. 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 certainly devastating. Dorje Jono eventually defeats the demon and banishes him from the land. Tiji comes from the words "ten che" meaning "the hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds" and is a spring renewal festival that also celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

Tiji festival celebrations occur in front of the King's Palace in Lo Manthang. The trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds usually howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, Lo Manthang has much less rain than the rest of Nepal. Everest Alpine Trekking will design an itinerary and program for Tiji Festival Trek according to our individual clients' interests.

Day by Day Itinerary

2024/14/May Day 01: Arriving in Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,428 Ft)
2024/15/May Day 02: Cultural excursion around Kathmandu valley
2024/16/May Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m/2,788 Ft & 8 hrs drive or 20 minute flight)
2024/17/May Day 04: Pokhara to Kagbeni via Jomsom (2,900 m/9,514 Ft & 4 hrs trek)
2024/18/May Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele (3,100 m/10,170 Ft & 5 hrs trek)
2024/19/May Day 06: Chele to Ghiling(3,555 m/11,660 Ft & 6-7 hrs trek)
2024/20/May Day 07: Ghiling to Tsarang/Charang (3,560 m/11,677 Ft & 6 hrs trek)
2024/21/May Day 08: Charang to Lo Manthang (3,850 m/12,631 Ft & 4-5 hrs trek)
2024/22/May Day 09: Inauguration day of Tiji Festival
2024/23/May Day 10: Second day of Tiji Festival
2024/24/May Day 11: Finishing day of Tiji Festival
2024/25/May Day 12: Lo Manthang to Drakmar (3,800 m/12,467 Ft & 6 hrs trek)
2024/26/May Day 13: Drakmar to Chele (3,100 m/10,168 Ft & 6-7 hrs treks)
2024/27/May Day 14: Chele to Jomsom (2,800 m/9,186 Ft & 6-7 hrs trek)
2024/28/May Day 15: Fly to Pokhara then Pokhara Sightseeing
2024/29/May Day 16: Pokhara to Kathamndu 20 minute flight or 8hrs drive
2024/30/May Day 17: Departure

• 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu bed & breakfast
• 1 night hotel in Pokhara bed and breakfast
• Flight Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara
• Fully lodge trek Jomsom to Lo-Mangthankg & Jomsom
• Fresh Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
• Airport / hotel / airport transfer
• Kathmandu - Pokhara deluxe air-condition bus
• Upper Mustang trekking Permitll applicable taxes and service charge.
• Our Service Charge

• All expenses of personal nature
• Personal travel insurance
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Helicopter rescue incase needed
• Tips for guide & Porter
• Laundry, phone calls
• Bar bills, Beverage, Mineral water