17 days upper mustang tiji festival trek is best cultural exploration trek in Nepalese Himalayas. The journey let you discover the UNESCO heritage sites of Nepal in medieval Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu valley is blend of Hinduism and Buddhist even can see monuments from 7th century. Fro and to Pokhara flight also highlights of the musical expeditions where the 14 seats small donair plane expose close view of Annapurna Himalayan range and massive Dhaulagiri with together curve marked Kaligandaki River. Once the aircraft land in semi-arid Jomsom airstrip the sights changed dramatically. So now trek onward aside of the holy Kaligandaki River with passing traditional mountain villages. From Chusang valley trek upward over the passes with gorgeous scenery of arid landscapes and Buddhist monasteries. Some of the gompa was found in Padmasambhava era, even can explore the cave where lamas used to do meditation and retreat once upon life times. The elegant white-red paint typical stupa is come cross along the trek which is consider of sakyapa sect Buddhism.
3 Days elaborate monks performance is best part of the Tiji festival trek where lamas dance in rhythm of the Tibetan instrument. The ritual begins in the morning at Thubchen monastery then moved to east gate of Royal palace in the afternoon. First day monks dance multiple dressed with hat and wooden shoes. 2nd day of the tiji ritual is unlike than first day where young monks, skeleton dance also performed. 3rd day where red hat wearing monks recite book with playing elephant skin drum, crunch, Tibetan dung, gyaling etc. The Buddhist ceremonial end late evening of 3rd day at outside of the village. While whistling in Lomanthang, exploring the beautiful caves likely john cave, nifu monastery cave, chhoser village, Konchog Ling Cave, Ghar gomba, dhakmar red cliff etc.
Mustang Tiji Festival Trek Itinerary 2018
04 May 2018: Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,420 Ft)
05 May 2018: Day 02: Cultural & Heritage excursion around Kathmandu valley
06 May 2018: Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m/2,788 Ft & 8 hours' drive)
07 May 2018: Day 04: 20 minute fly to Jomsom then 4 hours' trek to Kagbeni (2,900 m/9,514 Ft)
08 May 2018: Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele (3,100 m/10,170 Ft & 6 hours trek)
09 May 2018: Day 06: Chele to Ghiling (3,555 m/11,660 Ft & 6 hours trek)
10 May 2018: Day 07: Ghiling to Tsarang/Charang (3,560 m/11,677 Ft & 6 hours trek)
11 May 2018: Day 08: Charang to Lo Manthang (3,850 m/12,631 Ft & 4-5 hours trek)
12 May 2018: Day 09: Inauguration day of Tiji Festival
13 May 2018: Day 10: Second day of Tiji Festival
14 May 2018: Day 11: Finishing day of Tiji Festival
15 May 2018: Day 12: Lo Manthang to Drakmar/Dhakmar (3,800 m/12,467 Ft & 6 hours trek)
16 May 2018: Day 13: Drakmar to Chele (3,100 m/10,168 Ft & 6-7 hours treks)
17 May 2018: Day 14: Chele to Jomsom (2,800 m/9,186 Ft & 6-7 hours trek)
18 May 2018: Day 15: 20 minute fly to Pokhara then Pokhara Sightseeing
19 May 2018: Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu 8 hours' drive
20 May 2018: Day 17: Departure
Cost Includes:
• Airport/Hotel private Transfer
• Kathmandu accommodation as per itineraries on bed and breakfast plan
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus
• Pokhara accommodation as per itineraries on bed and breakfast plan
• All the required ground transportation as mention in the Itinerary
• Kathmandu valley guided tour with private transport, entrance fees and guide
• Trekking Permits (Immigration Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permits)
• Experienced fluent English speaking licensed guide with salary, accommodation, food and Insurance
• Experienced high altitude Porter with salary, accommodation, food and Insurance
• Three meals a day during the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with hot drinks)
• Seasonal fresh fruits where available
• Musical Adventure Trekking complimentary trekking equipment's likely four seasonal sleeping bag, down Jacket, duffel bag etc (should be returned upon completing the trek)
• Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara flight tickets together with guide
• First aid medical kit, oximeters to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen percentage at higher altitude
• Farewell dinner at traditional Nepalese restaurant
Cost Excludes
• Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara (Breakfast Included)
• Travel insurance which should cover any sort of rescues such as Helicopter or Horse
• Personal expenses battery charge, hot shower, phone calls, Internet, laundry etc
• Gratitude (Tips) to guide and porter